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For five-star hotels, Mumbai is in an enviable position in the world. One of the most fascinating places on earth, Mumbai is a constant re-blending of cultures, languages, and worlds. There are some who say that India is a huge country, and others who insist that there is no such place, because there are many Indias, all constantly in a state of evolution and change, always fascinating, baffling, and in motion. The hotels here capture a spirit of rejuvenation in the midst of the ocean of activity, blending the old and the new, tradition and innovation, in our accommodations. There is an impeccable sense of style and design, that is simultaneously extremely local and extremely international in sensibility. Guests here will be treated to exquisite luxury, and in the heart of one of the world’s great cities.

In Mumbai, there is too much to do at any given moment. From a vivacious nightlife, excellent restaurants, sight-seeing, tours for the whole family, attractions, cultural events, theatre, music, dance, and everything in between and beyond, it’s all here. There is also, of course, a superb film culture, being the center of Bollywood. Like any city that has a lively mainstream arts scene, there is an incredible alternative arts scene as well. One reassuring piece of evidence of this is the Cinema of Prayoga. This is an interesting event that tours the best of India’s experimental film and video since film’s birth on the planet. It is also a series of public forums, discussing the state of the art in this country.

The Cinema of Prayoga had an excellent reception when it came to Mumbai, and there are many Mumbai theorists filmmakers involved in the project. But in reality it is meant to cover the history of experimental film in all of India, and the project is a joint sponsored by n.o.where and Filter India. Prayoga translates to “experiment,” and can also mean “representation,” which is an excellent clue to some of the philosophical ideas of the project, which is intended to not only show video art forms that allow for wider perspectives on the notion of reality and how it is presented in art, but also to raise awareness about Indian filmmakers capacity to make work that is truly cutting-edge. There is more to film than Hollywood and Bollywood, and some of the alternatives to these models, including some of the most interesting work in the world, is created here.

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