Airbnb announced the launch of Bollywood Insiders, a 10 day festival of engaging Online
Experiences that brings India’s storied film industry to life. Hosted by the industry’s top talent, guests from around the world
will get a chance to experience Indian culture by going behind the velvet rope of a Bollywood set and interacting with its
larger than life personalities.
Bollywood Insiders will run from August 13 – 22, 2021 IST/August 12 – 21, 2021 PDT, featuring 7 unique Online
Experiences. From learning about audition preparation techniques with ace director Farah Khan, to an intimate fireside
chat with International Emmy nominee Arjun Mathur and putting your best sartorial foot forward with celebrity stylist Tanya
Ghavri, guests can experience first-hand the rigorous training and preparation faced by their favorite Bollywood stars.
All Online Experiences will be available for booking from August 10, 10:00 AM IST/ August 9, 9:30 PM PDT, on a first
come-first served basis at www.airbnb.com/bollywoodinsiders.
The festival line-up offers the opportunity to:
● Learn about the life of an actor during an unscripted chat with Arjun Mathur who will share his personal journey
and touch on the skills and traits that fueled his stardom.
● Discover the secrets of movie making with Farah Khan who will also share tips on preparing for auditions.
● Cook some of the most indulgent cheat meals favored by Bollywood stars with award winning chef Vicky Ratnani.
● Jam with Bollywood playback singer Shilpa Rao.
● Get style tips from celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri who has worked with popular Bollywood figures such as Kareena
Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Sara Ali Khan, among many others.
● Begin a rewarding fitness journey with trainer -to-the-stars Shivoham, who has sculpted the likes of Ranbir Kapoor,
Aamir Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez.
● Get photo fabulous with beauty icon Namrata Soni’s make-up session based on her experience with Deepika
Padukone, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan, to name a few.
Through the program, guests will get a sneak peek into the making of their favorite Bollywood movies and stars. “We are
thrilled to launch Bollywood Insiders, a campaign which pairs India’s love for the movies with Airbnb’s collection of unique
and authentic Experiences. This program aims to provide our community with the rare opportunity to interact with popular
personalities from Bollywood and learn directly from these experts. We look forward to continuing to create additional
experiences that will foster further connection amongst guests,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager – Airbnb India,
Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
