Now Bollywood to feature in BBC Proms

Bollywood will met Beethoven during this year's BBC Proms in July, marking yet another milestone for the popularity of Indian films in Britain.

The BBC Proms open on 17 July at the Royal Albert Hall. The prominent feature in London's cultural calendar began in 1895, and the season has been held at the Royal Albert Hall since the bombing of the Queen's Hall in 1941.

For the first time, during the nine-week festival, one day, 16 August will be devoted to a celebration of Indian vocal styles, culminating in an extravagant night of Bollywood music and dancing.

Prominent among those who will perform on the day will be Pandit Ram Narayan, Manjiri kelkar, Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra, while the Bollywood celebration will include performances by popular singer Shaan.

On 11 September, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta will perform.