Calling all Bollywood fans, Indophiles and Hindi film enthusiasts! Today is the day tickets go on sale for the annual Indian Film Festival of LA, which will run from April 22nd through the 27th. This year’s festival is guaranteed to be an affair to be remembered, with a stellar line-up of international talents.

Among the highlights, a documentary by Liz Mermin – the talented director who brought us “The Beauty Academy of Kabul” – the comedy “Loins of Punjab Presents” – a tongue-in-cheek look at a Indian singing talent competition a-la “American Idol” – closing night gala selection “Mumbai Cutting… a City Unfolds” – shorts about Bombay from the viewpoint of ten directors – and a tribute to Bollywood’s beauty with smarts Madhuri Dixit.

So, if you were yearning for a cool travel destination, pack your glittery tops, your highest, most sparkly sandals and buy some tickets to this spicy fabulous LA event.

Image courtesy of IFFLA