US College offers study trip to Bollywood

NEW YORK: Here's another feather in Bollywood's cap. The Lakeland Community College in the US has announced a study tour to India for its students to learn about the Hindi film industry.

Bollywood refers to the popular cinematic style in India, which produces over 800 films annually, the college said in a media release. Excursions are planned to Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. The 13-day trip will reportedly begin from Jan 1.

The university in Ohio has charted the study plan and the activities will include daily film viewing, location visits, lectures by industry workers and experts, and time for touring.

For the two-week trip, the college will charge $2,500 per student. This includes airfare, accommodation, transportation between cities and some meals.