It's bigger than Hollywood and produces up to a thousand films every year. The Indian film industry Bollywood, is best known for its flamboyant dance routines, stunning actors and actresses, and breathtaking locations.

But it seems they could be ditching the Mumbai landscape for the West Midlands!.

From Mumbai to Birmingham...

Film: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Stars: Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan

Screen West Midlands, the Birmingham-based arts company has recently been to Mumbai in India. As a result four producers have been in touch with them about using Birmingham as a film location.

One producer, Rana Das says the moist climate would create a sensual backdrop for a dance routines.

Bollywood frenzy...

Bollywood is watched by thousands in the Midlands. Recently a host of stars were in Birmingham creating a frenzy amongst their fans. Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta wowed the crowds at The National Exhibition Centre and Fabulous Fardeen Khan sent the ladies crazy…including me!

The overseas audience is massive. It contributes up to 35% in box office revenues. Here in the Midlands cinemas have whole screens dedicated to Bollywood films.

Cinema India @ Birmingham Museum
and Art Galley...

Film: Kagaz ke Phool - Stars: Waheeda Rehman, Johnny Walker

Currently, Birmingham Museum is celebrating the industry with the 'Cinema India' exhibition. It is showcasing posters from the fantasy film world.

One of the highlights is a life size statue of Mr Amitabh Bhachan - a veteran actor who is still going strong. It is the first time that the wax model has been displayed outside Madame Tussauds in London.

So move over Mumbai and hello Birmingham! -Bollywood could be knocking on your door some time soon.

BBC Midlands Today’s Satnam Rana and former BBC Asian Network presenter Jay Patel. Tell us if you think Bollywood should come to Birmingham. Tune in to BBC WM's new Asian Programme, Midlands Masala on June 4th from 7 o'clock. Presented by Satnam Rana and Jay Patel. BBC WM’s Midlands Masala is the brand new programme for all things Asian across the West Midlands, served up every Friday between 7pm - 9pm, throughout the Summer. Masala will celebrate the diverse communities here in the Midlands. Prepare your palette for a mix of sizzling entertainment information lively debate competitions hot Bollywood music local, national and international musicians Satnam Rana says: "I’m really looking forward to getting on air. As a local girl from Wolverhampton I feel that this is a great opportunity to give something back to the community I grew up in." Jay Patel says: "Radio has always been my first love and it's great to be back doing what I love after working in television for several years. I'm really looking forward to developing a fantastic new programme." Get involved with Midlands Masala The show will showcase what’s happening here in the Midlands - so if you’ve got anything going on email: [email protected]