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The movie is about 27-year-old American-born Omi Vaidya, a struggling actor in L.A., who miraculously lands a dream role in the Bollywood film 3 Idiots. Curious to better understand the world of Bollywood, four of Omi’s buddies armed with cameras fly to Mumbai to document his big premiere. Within a week of release, ‘3 Idiots’ skyrocketed to box-office success, becoming the most successful Indian film in history and transforming Omi into an overnight star.
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Aside from the language barrier, Omi struggles with the pressure of his newly acquired fame and continuing his career momentum while trying to maintain a healthy domestic life back in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, ‘Big in Bollywood’ is a film about what it is to be successful in show business, seen through the eyes of Omi’s best friends, who witness his career transformation firsthand.
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After ‘3 Idiots’, Omi Vaidya has starred in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji. His next film will be Abbas Mustan’s Players.
Watch the ‘Big In Bollywood’ Trailer:
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