They assume NY audiences are dumb and unfamiliar with Bollywood (as opposed to Londoners who have a long history with India.) Please, everyone I know knows exactly what Bollywood is.
Thank God they nixed the idea of having 2 American tourists in the show to "explain" Bombay to the audience. How insulting.
"Like An Eagle" was a much better intro to the character of Akaash- we instantly want him to succeed. "Bollywood" does nothing to serve the character (although despite myself I enjoyed Akaash's rap).
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