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0:00:03 > 0:00:07- Only Men Aloud are travelling - somewhere we've never been before.
0:00:07 > 0:00:10- The huge city of Mumbai...
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- ..on the Arabian Sea - on India's west coast.
0:00:15 > 0:00:21- Over 18 million people live here, - and it's a noisy, bustling place.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- We're used to performing in Europe - and even in North America...
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- ..presenting our brand - of modern choral singing.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- But we've come to India - for a unique new adventure.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41- The chai wallah's here too!
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- We're here for a week - to immerse ourselves...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..in Indian music and culture - and the Bollywood film industry.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- We learn a new way of singing.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- There was no clear melody, - that's what I found hardest.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- How to dance like Bollywood stars.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02- Hand on the bum and wipe your ass.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- We'll also work - with the Songbound choir.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- It's a charity that uses music - and choral singing...
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- ..to help the city's - underprivileged children.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- They may be financially poor, - but culturally, they're wealthy.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- With the help of a composer - and a choreographer...
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- It's tough, it is tough.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29- ..we attempt to record a song - in the unique Bollywood style...
0:01:29 > 0:01:31- Don't apologize. It was great.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- ..and perform it for local people - with the youngsters of Songbound.
0:01:39 > 0:01:44- The coming week - will open our eyes and ears...
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- ..and stir every other sense.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Welcome - to Only Men Aloud Yn Bollywood.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- Mumbai is India's - most populous city.
0:02:03 > 0:02:09- A very high percentage of its people - live in very tough circumstances.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11- This is an experience.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- As we looked around on our - first day, one thing struck us.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- The slum areas are everywhere.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- It's hard to comprehend - the people's living standards.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- It was a shock on the bus here - to see how local people live.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- It's such a busy place.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The traffic, the noise, - the horns, the animals.
0:02:35 > 0:02:36- The bright colours.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- The bright colours.- - The city's a feast for the eyes.
0:02:40 > 0:02:41- So colourful.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- And so incredibly busy. - I've never seen anything like it.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- It's an amazing place.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- But Mumbai is a wealthy city too.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- It's a financial - and commercial centre...
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- ..and an entertainment hub - thanks to Bollywood.
0:02:59 > 0:03:04- People flock here from across India - in search of a better life.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- We've all had our eyes opened - since arriving in India.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- The world is small, - and people are the same everywhere.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24- The main tourist attraction, - the Gateway of India by the beach...
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- ..is a reminder - of the city's colonial past.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32- Both the Portuguese and the British - ruled the city in recent centuries.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- What do you think of the place?
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- What do you think of the place?- - It's incredible, really,
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- There are so many people here. - It's packed.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- The Gateway of India was built - to commemorate George V's visit...
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- ..and was opened in 1924.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- But it's also a symbol - of the country's independence.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- The last British soldiers - sailed from here 25 years later...
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- ..as India celebrated its freedom, - and it's worth seeing.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- But with so many people here...
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- ..the natural thing - for us to do is to sing.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- # I hear Thy welcome voice
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- # That calls me, Lord, to Thee
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- # For cleansing - in Thy precious blood
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- # That flowed on Calvary
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- # I am coming, Lord!
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- # Coming now to Thee!
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- # Wash me, cleanse me in the blood
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- # That flowed on Calvary!
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- # Amen
0:04:51 > 0:04:56- # Amen
0:04:56 > 0:05:06- # Amen #
0:05:14 > 0:05:20- Unbelievably, 41% of Mumbai's - children live in a slum.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Even so, most attend school.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Shindewadi - is one of Mumbai's schools.
0:05:28 > 0:05:34- It educates 300 local pupils - of all backgrounds and situations.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- We'll be working with some of them - during our week here.
0:05:42 > 0:05:47- The head girl, Iqra, guides us - and introduces her fellow pupils.
0:05:47 > 0:05:48- Hi, I'm Tim.
0:05:48 > 0:05:49- Hi, I'm Tim.- - Iqra.
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- Hello, everyone.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- We are a group from Wales - and we are a choir.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- As you can speak English already...
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- ..I thought you might like to learn - a little bit of Welsh.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- In Welsh, the number one is un.
0:06:08 > 0:06:09- Un.
0:06:10 > 0:06:11- Two is dau.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- Dau.
0:06:14 > 0:06:16- Three is tri.
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Tri.
0:06:17 > 0:06:18- Tri.- - Very similar.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- Four, more difficult, is pedwar.
0:06:22 > 0:06:23- Pedwar.
0:06:23 > 0:06:25- And five is pump.
0:06:25 > 0:06:26- Pump.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- Pump.- - Once more.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- Un, dau, tri...
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- ..pedwar, pump.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- Now you speak a lot more Welsh - than some of the boys in the choir.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- We're going to start - by learning everyone's names.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- I want to say - "My name is Tim" in Welsh.
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- I say, "Fy enw i yw Tim," OK?
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- Fy enw i yw Tim.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- But there's an easier way - of saying it.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- If I wanted to say "I am Tim"...
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- ..I would just say - my name first, Tim...
0:07:05 > 0:07:06- ..and then "dw i", OK?
0:07:07 > 0:07:08- So, Tim dw i.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Prachi dw i.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- Prachi dw i.- - Prachi. Brilliant. Fantastic.
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- David dw i.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- Fy enw i yw Mitali.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- Divya dw i.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- Brilliant, fantastic.
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- The children pick up Welsh quickly, - but the bell rings to end lessons.
0:07:31 > 0:07:37- We start work with a girls' choir - that's with the Songbound project.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- It offers singing lessons - and the choral experience...
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- ..to some of Mumbai's - poorest children.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- The choir's conductor - is Maureen Pereira.
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- Music is like therapy.
0:07:48 > 0:07:53- It takes them away from the troubles - that they face in their lives.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- They come from - really impoverished backgrounds.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- Some of them have a troubled - family life or they are really poor.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- Can you take a little ball - in your hand?
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- We're going to pop it - up on top of a shelf.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- # Sydd yn well nag arian #
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- With the "sydd yn"...
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- ..imagine that we've got - a little car in our hands.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- # Sydd yn well nag arian #
0:08:24 > 0:08:29- It's been a great experience. - The children are all enthusiastic.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- They appreciate education.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- They know that education - is the best tool that they can get.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- They all have big dreams.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- They want to be doctors or teachers.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- It's fantastic to see such - young children with such big dreams.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47- The real eye-opener...
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- ..is having a very normal - conversation with them...
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- ..and chatting about One Direction, - football teams, things like that...
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- ..then you ask them - what's their age?
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- The amount of times we've had - the answer, we don't really know.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- I could be 13, 14 or 15.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- It puts everything into perspective.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- # Ffrindiau da #
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- It's the end of our first session.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19- Divya, aged 13, - is already enjoying the experience.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- I want to learn Welsh from them.
0:09:23 > 0:09:29- That's why I want to spend - a few more days with them.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- I've never been to Wales...
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- ..but I hope to get the opportunity - to visit their country.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- It's just been a wonderful day.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- Just standing on this roof...
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- ..with such lovely - and friendly young people...
0:09:51 > 0:09:53- ..sharing songs.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55- Brilliant.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- I'm going to teach you - one more thing...
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- ..which is how we say goodbye.
0:10:00 > 0:10:01- Hwyl fawr.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02- Hwyl fawr.- - Hwyl fawr.
0:10:10 > 0:10:16- In such a busy and populous city, - with its persistent traffic noise...
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- ..it's a shock to be reminded - that Mumbai is by the sea.
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- A good stone's throw from the school - is Juhu beach.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- The sea might not be clean enough - for a swim...
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- ..but we can challenge some locals - to a game of beach cricket.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- These local lads have agreed - to let us play a game of cricket.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- I've just seen them bowling, - and they're a bit fast!
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- So, we'll hope for the best!
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- They hit the ball into the sea - for a six every time!
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- I haven't bowled for a while.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- Poor Steve has been into the sea - a few times because of my bad form.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- My life is complete now.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- Coming to India and playing cricket - on the beach with the local lads.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Music and sport - bring people together.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- We may not share a language...
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- ..but we can enjoy - each other's company.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52- A new day, and time to learn more - about Indian music and Bollywood.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- The musical education - of all of our members...
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- ..is based on European - classical music and operas.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- We may be guilty of thinking - that it's the only music there is...
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- ..and discounting Indian music - as background music in restaurants.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- But if we are to immerse ourselves - in a new culture...
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- ..we need to learn the basics.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- At a former Bollywood studio, - we meet voice coach Hetal Varia.
0:12:23 > 0:12:27- It's interesting to learn - about the traditional songs...
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- ..that are heard - in some Bollywood films.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- Their roots - are in Indian folk culture.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- Everything expressed through dance, - music and entertainment...
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- ..has become a part of Bollywood.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45- Technological developments - led to films being made.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- Folk culture is now a part - of Bollywood entertainment.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- Hetal gave the choir - a masterclass on pronunciation...
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- ..to familiarize us with the accent - to allow us to sing Hindi songs.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- The first eye-opener - is learning about the gradations.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- Indian music - uses a pattern called raga.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- It's a collection of notes - that can vary from song to song.
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- It's completely new to us, - and doesn't come naturally at all.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- We've been taught to sing - in a particular way...
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- ..and to stick to the notes.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- But this classical Hindi genre - is so loose.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- It's totally unlike - anything I've done before.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- Mostly you will find - the gliding factors.
0:13:49 > 0:13:50- It's what we call meend...
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- ..which sounds like...
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- There was lots of stuff - she was getting us to do...
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- ..which we would always be told - not to do.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- We've had the sliding - beaten out of us.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09- It has to be very exact.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- Would you like to listen to it - the way I sing it?
0:14:47 > 0:14:52- Listening to the music - was an extraordinary experience.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- There was more than just music - going on there.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- I relaxed completely - and went to a different place.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- I feel totally Zen now.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- It all felt fairly hypnotic.
0:15:30 > 0:15:31- Thank you.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- It was a privilege - to try musical activities...
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- ..that were completely different - to anything I've done before.
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0:15:51 > 0:15:55- In the north of Mumbai, - near Sanjay Gandhi National Park...
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- ..lies the Film City complex.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01- As the name suggests...
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- ..it's a city-sized area - packed with film and TV sets.
0:16:06 > 0:16:11- 99% of Bollywood movies - are filmed here...
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- ..as well as soap operas - and other TV series.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- Roaming the complex - is a real eye-opener.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- You walk around this place...
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- ..and you just see the sets - of soap operas and films.
0:16:27 > 0:16:33- It reminds me of how I would imagine - the atmosphere to be...
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- ..in 1930s Hollywood.
0:16:35 > 0:16:36- It's just...
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- There's an aura - of faded glamour here.
0:16:41 > 0:16:42- It's just great.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- India and Bollywood - really like historical films.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- Traditional themes.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- They're very proud of their culture - and like to show it in their films.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- Here, everything is historic.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- Concentration camps, - castles and so on.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- Up the road, - two soap operas are filmed.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- Completely different, - completely contemporary.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Like Pobol Y Cwm in India.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- Like everything in Film City...
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- ..it looks like marble, - but it's not real at all.
0:17:33 > 0:17:34- Brilliant.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- The sets are completely open - to have a look round.
0:17:41 > 0:17:43- The actors are also happy to chat.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45- Tell me about the show.
0:17:46 > 0:17:48- Three teenagers - who solve cases.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- Like Scooby Doo?
0:17:49 > 0:17:50- Like Scooby Doo?- - Just like that.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- That was a nice surprise.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- I've just met the actors - of the show AdhaFULL...
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- ..which is on one - of India's national TV channels.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- They're a group - of lovely young people...
0:18:08 > 0:18:13- ..who play the lead roles - in a youth TV series.
0:18:14 > 0:18:15- How long have you been doing this?
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- How long have you been doing this?- - For the past nine months now.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- And is it a big hit?
0:18:20 > 0:18:21- And is it a big hit?- - Yes.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- Again, these people - are welcoming and friendly.
0:18:26 > 0:18:27- It's lovely.
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- While Tim noses around film sets, - the choir focuses on a TV show.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- Being on the set of Indian Idol - reminds us of our big break...
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- ..and our success on Last Choir - Standing, almost ten years ago.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- Ten years. Doesn't time fly?
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- One of Indian Idol's judges - is choreographer Farah Khan.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- Her credits include - hundreds of Bollywood films...
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- ..coaching Shakira and Kylie - and Broadway and West End hits.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- I can't pass up the opportunity...
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- ..to get some advice - about Bollywood-style dancing.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- I've got a lot of signature moves, - as you know.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- I've choreographed - more than 300 songs.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- I always make it easy for them.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21- I always make it easy for them.- - That's good for us as well.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Dribble the volleyball.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- And pull the flush.
0:19:25 > 0:19:26- And pull the flush.- - Nice!
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- Dribble the volleyball - and pull the flush.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- You're a natural, Wyn. - There's another one.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- Stop. Hand on the bum.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- And wipe your ass.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- And then you move because you - actually want to go to the loo.
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- But the loo is very far, - so you go fast fast, fast fast.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- She is an absolute star!
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- I don't think I've got a part - in her next film...
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- ..but she clearly knows - what she's talking about.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- She's worked in the field for years.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- Meeting her - and having a short masterclass...
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- ..will stay with me forever.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- But the show's main judge, - and Indian Idol's Simon Cowell...
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- ..is Anu Malik, musician, - actor, director and producer.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- What does he think - of Only Men Aloud?
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Who are the guys - who want to sing a song for me?
0:20:24 > 0:20:25- Come on.
0:20:26 > 0:20:35- # Forget thee - all the vows of passion
0:20:36 > 0:20:43- # You made to me, oh fairest maid
0:20:44 > 0:20:50- # Give me your hand
0:20:50 > 0:20:57- # My fair Myfanwy
0:20:58 > 0:21:16- # Goodbye is all that can be said #
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- I must say, - it was so heart-touching.
0:21:20 > 0:21:21- It was beautiful.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- I loved the harmonies, - I loved the way you built it...
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- ..and it's so soft and soothing.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- I could literally smell the Wales.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- I should say that it almost - brought tears to my eyes.
0:21:37 > 0:21:38- It was beautiful.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- I'm so blessed - to have met all of you.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- Thank you very much.
0:21:43 > 0:21:44- Thank you very much.- - Beautiful. Thank you.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Lovely to meet you.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- We've just met and sung - to one of India's stars.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- A judge on Indian Idol - since the very first series.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- A musical director...
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- ..on Bollywood films.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01- He is a massive deal here.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06- It was just really, really nice - to meet him...
0:22:06 > 0:22:12- ..and to have exclusive limited - access, backstage, on Indian Idol.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- We spend the rest of the day - watching the recording.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- It's nice to relax - in this situation...
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- ..without having to get ready - to perform, for once.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- The final of Indian Idol - is watched by 70 million people.
0:22:27 > 0:22:28- Wow!
0:22:29 > 0:22:34- So much has happened since - we competed in a similar series.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- The biggest recent change - is welcoming a brand-new member.
0:22:42 > 0:22:47- It's fantastic to be - the newest member of Only Men Aloud.
0:22:47 > 0:22:52- They're a lively bunch, but - very professional and hard-working.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57- Being a member of such a team - makes me personally work harder.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- It has been fantastic so far.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- I joined about a month - before coming to Mumbai.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- A lot of words and music - have been learnt in a short time.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- The arrangements are challenging - but a joy to perform.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- Hopefully, it has all stuck!
0:23:21 > 0:23:25- On our second visit to the school, - we're meeting a Bollywood star.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- Rahul Pandey sings the main roles - for many of Bollywood's top stars.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33- He has agreed - to write the Hindi song...
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- ..that we'll perform with the - children at the end of the week.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51- One aspect of Bollywood that's - unfamiliar but interesting to us...
0:23:52 > 0:23:54- ..is the role of the singer.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59- It's highly unlikely - that the singing voice...
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- ..belongs to the actor on screen.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- Sometimes, the singer can be - much more famous than the actor.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- Rahul Pandey is one of Bollywood's - top playback singers.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- Rahul also composes Bollywood music.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20- He has written a song for us - and the Songbound girls' choir.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24- We're used to singing songs - in foreign languages...
0:24:24 > 0:24:26- ..but we've never sung - a Hindi song.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39- Rahul, firstly, huge thanks - for writing this song for us.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43- It's called Apni Yeh Zameen. - Tell me what that means.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45- Apni Yeh Zameen means It's Our Land.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- Can you sum up - the message of the chorus?
0:24:50 > 0:24:53- The chorus means that...
0:24:53 > 0:24:58- ..in life, there'll be happiness - and at times, there'll be sorrow.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02- You don't be down - when it's a low phase of your life.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07- You enjoy and you live - every moment of your life.
0:25:07 > 0:25:12- Enjoy every moment of life.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33- You are over here - with the high singers.
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- And you are over here - with the low singers, OK?
0:26:03 > 0:26:06- The song motivates us.
0:26:08 > 0:26:12- When we hear the song, - we feel full of energy...
0:26:13 > 0:26:16- ..and ready to face any challenge.
0:26:16 > 0:26:21- To be completely honest, - I was a bit uncertain...
0:26:21 > 0:26:26- ..about the idea of creating - a Bollywood song in Hindi...
0:26:26 > 0:26:30- ..with composers out here in Mumbai.
0:26:30 > 0:26:35- But it's sometimes good to try new - things, to think outside the box.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- I think it has worked.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40- No, I'm very pleased.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44- Can you please sing your part once?
0:26:53 > 0:26:56- Singing in Hindi - has been a new experience.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00- I'm told I'm not too bad, - so with a bit more practice...
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- ..I hope to sound quite natural - by the end of the tour.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12- How do you say one in Hindi?
0:27:12 > 0:27:13- Ek.
0:27:13 > 0:27:14- Do.
0:27:14 > 0:27:15- Teen
0:27:15 > 0:27:16- Ek, do, teen.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19- And what is four?
0:27:19 > 0:27:20- Chaar.
0:27:20 > 0:27:22- Chaar, OK.
0:27:23 > 0:27:24- Ek, do, teen, chaar.
0:27:31 > 0:27:36- I think we've all enjoyed - working with the children.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39- They're so eager - to learn new things.
0:27:39 > 0:27:43- They've also done it with a smile, - which is great.
0:27:48 > 0:27:53- It's a new style for us, - and a new language, obviously.
0:27:53 > 0:27:58- But something about the song's - positive vibe and message...
0:27:58 > 0:28:00- ..immediately strikes a chord.
0:28:00 > 0:28:05- A few rehearsals in our own time - and a choreography session...
0:28:05 > 0:28:07- ..and we'll be ready to perform it.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- One of the choir's eldest members - is Niyati.
0:28:16 > 0:28:20- After the rehearsal, - she invites me and Steffan...
0:28:20 > 0:28:25- ..to her home in a block of flats - near the school.
0:28:25 > 0:28:30- Her family and dozens of others - share this small corner of Mumbai.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33- He is my cousin, Ravi.
0:28:34 > 0:28:35- My name is Ravi.
0:28:35 > 0:28:36- My name is Ravi.- - Wyn. Lovely to meet you.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38- She is my mother.
0:28:38 > 0:28:39- She is my mother.- - This is your mother?
0:28:40 > 0:28:43- Thank you for welcoming us - to your house.
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- Niyati, how many people - would sleep in here?
0:28:52 > 0:28:56- She said that between eight and ten - sleep in this small room.
0:28:57 > 0:28:58- It's hot enough as it is.
0:28:59 > 0:29:04- We worry about space at home, - but so many have to sleep in here.
0:29:06 > 0:29:07- What is this?
0:29:08 > 0:29:10- It is gavachi, sweet.
0:29:12 > 0:29:13- It's warm.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19- What do your parents do?
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- My father works - in catering, cooking.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24- OK, so he's catering.
0:29:24 > 0:29:25- So, he cooks good food?
0:29:25 > 0:29:26- So, he cooks good food?- - Yes.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- Is that why this is tasty? The chef!
0:29:29 > 0:29:30- What does your mother do?
0:29:31 > 0:29:32- Does she look after the family?
0:29:32 > 0:29:33- Does she look after the family?- - Yes, she's a housewife.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36- She spends her time here, - cooking and cleaning.
0:29:37 > 0:29:38- Yes.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- How many floors - does the building have?
0:29:41 > 0:29:42- How many people?
0:29:42 > 0:29:48- There are four floors, - with eleven rooms on one floor.
0:29:48 > 0:29:53- Are there many from your school - who also live in this building?
0:29:53 > 0:29:55- Yes.
0:29:55 > 0:29:56- Yes.- - All on your floor?
0:29:56 > 0:29:58- It's a close community here.
0:29:58 > 0:30:02- Is the community important?
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- I would say my community - is very narrow-minded.
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- They don't give girls chances, - they only give boys opportunities.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- I wouldn't count it - as a great community.
0:30:13 > 0:30:19- But you want to change that - by becoming a lawyer?
0:30:19 > 0:30:22- The world needs people like you.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26- We'll remember your name - and call if we're in trouble!
0:30:26 > 0:30:30- Niyati, thank you very much - for welcoming us to your home...
0:30:30 > 0:30:32- ..and to meet your family.
0:30:32 > 0:30:37- It's been a pleasure and a privilege - to see how you live here in Mumbai.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- Thank you very much.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- We'll see you on Wednesday - in the studio.
0:30:42 > 0:30:43- Are you looking forward to that?
0:30:43 > 0:30:44- Are you looking forward to that?- - Yes.
0:30:45 > 0:30:46- Thank you very much.
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- That was an eye-opener - and a bit of a shock to the system.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53- However, seeing these families...
0:30:54 > 0:30:59- ..they may be financially poor, - but culturally, they're wealthy.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03- What this has shown me is...
0:31:03 > 0:31:07- ..they may not have much money, - but family is so important to them.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10- They're happy living together.
0:31:10 > 0:31:15- They're happy being close - and being able to live their lives.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19- It makes me feel guilty about - the wasteful way we live our lives.
0:31:20 > 0:31:24- It makes you think and might make me - change the way I live too.
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0:31:42 > 0:31:47- With only a day to go before we sing - with the Shindewadi girls...
0:31:48 > 0:31:53- ..no Bollywood song is complete - without choreographed dance moves.
0:31:53 > 0:31:59- A gifted young choreographer - is setting us on the right path.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- Melvin Louis achieved fame in - the Dance India Dance competition...
0:32:05 > 0:32:09- ..but he has his work cut out - to make us into dancers.
0:32:15 > 0:32:20- The boys are starting to learn - the choreography with Melvin Louis.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- He's trying to give them - a taste of Bollywood.
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- The boys like to move on stage.
0:32:32 > 0:32:37- OK, his style is different, - but the energy's the same.
0:32:37 > 0:32:41- Everyone looks as if - they're enjoying the experience.
0:32:52 > 0:32:55- OMA are used to choreography...
0:32:56 > 0:32:59- ..but we haven't done anything - this complicated for a while.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03- Melvin is used to people - who pick things up faster than us.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06- It is complicated, - and there's a lot to do.
0:33:07 > 0:33:10- Hopefully, we'll learn it - before the sun goes down.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- Some of them are picking it up - much faster than me.
0:33:24 > 0:33:25- It's so quick.
0:33:25 > 0:33:29- I can't believe - the amount of moves there are.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31- It's tough, it is tough.
0:33:31 > 0:33:37- While the boys are finding it - difficult to master the moves...
0:33:37 > 0:33:40- ..especially - in the heat of Mumbai...
0:33:40 > 0:33:43- ..Prerna and Avantika - are enjoying it.
0:33:44 > 0:33:49- He's a good dancer - and he's taught us some great moves.
0:33:49 > 0:33:54- All the girls - are enjoying themselves.
0:33:55 > 0:33:56- I had fun today.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- We all enjoy dancing - and talking to them.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08- I'm happy to do a few moves...
0:34:08 > 0:34:12- ..but I'm much better backstage...
0:34:12 > 0:34:15- ..or in front of the performance...
0:34:15 > 0:34:17- ..not as a part of it.
0:34:22 > 0:34:24- With our performance approaching...
0:34:25 > 0:34:28- ..the time has come - to consider our image.
0:34:28 > 0:34:33- I always like Only Men Aloud - to look good.
0:34:33 > 0:34:38- Usually, of course, - we wear western clothes.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- But we're here - to get a taste of Bollywood...
0:34:42 > 0:34:45- ..and clothes - are an important part of it.
0:34:45 > 0:34:49- So, yes, we're looking - for something like this today.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- But who knows - what the boys will think.
0:34:56 > 0:34:57- That's nice.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- That's nice.- - There's detailing on that.
0:35:00 > 0:35:01- That's my favourite.
0:35:01 > 0:35:02- That's my favourite.- - Oh, hang on.
0:35:03 > 0:35:05- That's pretty cool.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- That's pretty cool.- - We need to decide on colours.
0:35:07 > 0:35:12- The place where we're filming - the video is fairly drab.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- We need bright colours - to stand out.
0:35:16 > 0:35:20- We should try things - and see how they look.
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- This is very tight and very long!
0:35:32 > 0:35:34- As a Welshman, I've got short legs.
0:35:39 > 0:35:41- It's a bit big, - but the sleeves are fine.
0:35:41 > 0:35:46- I'll ask for something smaller, - but with similar sleeves.
0:35:46 > 0:35:48- I'm trying this on - for the first time.
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- I don't know where the buttons...
0:35:52 > 0:35:53- The chai wallah's here too!
0:35:54 > 0:35:56- He's brought some chai tea.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- The colours are so bright.
0:35:58 > 0:36:03- Being tall and thin, I have trouble - finding clothes to fit at home.
0:36:03 > 0:36:04- But this is perfect.
0:36:05 > 0:36:06- Bloomin' heck!
0:36:09 > 0:36:11- I look like a weightwatchers' ad!
0:36:14 > 0:36:18- A night out in Cardiff, - and this would go down a treat.
0:36:20 > 0:36:23- These are clothes for a wedding...
0:36:24 > 0:36:25- ..or a celebration.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28- They do appear very regal.
0:36:28 > 0:36:33- They evoke the Raj and maharajahs.
0:36:34 > 0:36:36- The boys really like them.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40- Everyone's very happy, so result!
0:36:46 > 0:36:47- Look at him. He loves it!
0:36:48 > 0:36:51- He looks fantastic. It suits him.
0:36:55 > 0:37:00- A crowd has formed outside, - so we'll soon see what they think...
0:37:00 > 0:37:02- ..when we go out like this.
0:37:02 > 0:37:06- Thank you. It's a beautiful shop. - Sorry for taking it over.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26- The rest of the day has been set - aside to record Apni Yeh Zameen...
0:37:27 > 0:37:30- ..in a professional studio - with the Songbound girls.
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- They're clearly excited - on the bus to the studio.
0:37:38 > 0:37:44- We're at the Krishna Audio studio - and we're warming up with the girls.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- They're all looking forward - to recording the song.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- It's their first time in a studio.
0:37:50 > 0:37:53- I can't wait - to hear how the track sounds.
0:37:53 > 0:37:54- Hello!
0:37:54 > 0:37:55- How are you? OK?
0:37:56 > 0:37:57- Good. Nice to see you.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- Rahul Pandey, who wrote the track, - is with us in the studio.
0:38:02 > 0:38:04- We'll work on all the parts...
0:38:04 > 0:38:09- ..then bring everything together - to create the finished track.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13- It's a great experience - for the children.
0:38:14 > 0:38:17- They're very young - to be getting a chance...
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- ..to visit a major studio - and make a recording.
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- It's a great thing.
0:38:23 > 0:38:25- A learning experience - for the girls.
0:38:31 > 0:38:35- We're learning - something completely new.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39- We have to work on it - here and now...
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- ..so we're nervous and fearful.
0:38:57 > 0:39:01- They seem to be enjoying it, - but they must be tired.
0:39:01 > 0:39:02- They're doing a good job, fair play.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- They're doing a good job, fair play.- - They are, brilliant.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06- They've got loads of enthusiasm.
0:39:06 > 0:39:08- They've got loads of enthusiasm.- - More than us, probably!
0:39:14 > 0:39:15- Very good, very good.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- Everything you've recorded - is on that computer.
0:39:20 > 0:39:21- Don't press Delete otherwise...
0:39:21 > 0:39:22- Don't press Delete otherwise...- - It go!
0:39:23 > 0:39:28- This is not balanced, but you'll - get to know what you have sung.
0:39:37 > 0:39:39- Well done, you worked hard.
0:39:39 > 0:39:41- You should be very proud.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50- Thank you all very much.
0:39:50 > 0:39:51- Hwyl fawr!
0:39:51 > 0:39:52- Hwyl fawr!- - Hwyl fawr!
0:39:52 > 0:39:53- Hwyl fawr.
0:39:54 > 0:39:55- Hwyl fawr.
0:39:56 > 0:40:01- The girls had done their bit, - and now, it was the boys' turn.
0:40:01 > 0:40:07- I never dreamt we'd record - a Bollywood song in a Mumbai studio!
0:40:22 > 0:40:23- Sorry.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25- Don't apologize. It was great.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44- You are giving a lot of competition - to the Bollywood singers.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- You are a one-take artist.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03- To end the song, - we got the idea...
0:41:03 > 0:41:09- ..to use Ffrindiau Da, a Welsh song - that we've sung with the girls...
0:41:09 > 0:41:14- ..mixed in with the final chorus, - which promises to be effective...
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- ..in summing up our time here.
0:41:25 > 0:41:26- It's sounding amazing.
0:41:26 > 0:41:27- It's sounding amazing.- - Are you happy?
0:41:27 > 0:41:28- Yes, yes.
0:41:32 > 0:41:36- I think that the boys - have done a good job with the Hindi.
0:41:36 > 0:41:37- It's all new to them.
0:41:38 > 0:41:39- You're happy, yes, Rahul?
0:41:39 > 0:41:41- You're happy, yes, Rahul?- - Of course. I'm loving it.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- Look at that smile!
0:41:48 > 0:41:49- That's a wrap!
0:41:54 > 0:41:59- The sun is slowly setting - on our time here in India.
0:41:59 > 0:42:02- As Mumbai quietens down a little...
0:42:03 > 0:42:06- ..singing Hushabye Mountain...
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- ..is a good way of ending - another busy day.
0:42:10 > 0:42:20- # A gentle breeze - from Hushabye Mountain
0:42:20 > 0:42:29- # Softly blows o'er Lullaby Bay
0:42:31 > 0:42:40- # It fills the sails - of boats that are waiting
0:42:40 > 0:42:50- # Waiting to sail your worries away
0:42:58 > 0:43:09- # It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
0:43:10 > 0:43:17- # And your boat - waits down by the quay
0:43:18 > 0:43:29- # The winds of night - so softly are sighing
0:43:30 > 0:43:38- # Soon they will fly - your troubles to sea
0:43:39 > 0:43:49- # So close your eyes - on Hushabye Mountain
0:43:49 > 0:43:59- # Wave goodbye to cares of the day
0:43:59 > 0:44:09- # And watch your boat - from Hushabye Mountain
0:44:10 > 0:44:19- # Sail far away from Lullaby Bay
0:44:20 > 0:44:30- # Sail far away
0:44:30 > 0:44:52- # From Lullaby Bay #
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0:45:04 > 0:45:08- Our week in Mumbai - is fast approaching its end.
0:45:08 > 0:45:13- But before our Bollywood performance - with the Shindewadi schoolgirls...
0:45:13 > 0:45:16- ..we see another - of the city's notable sights.
0:45:17 > 0:45:19- The Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry.
0:45:21 > 0:45:25- All the city's hotels - and hospitals...
0:45:25 > 0:45:30- ..as well as many citizens, - send their dirty laundry here.
0:45:30 > 0:45:32- Over a million items daily.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37- Generations of workers take on - the task of washing them by hand...
0:45:37 > 0:45:41- ..then drying them - in the city's warm sunshine.
0:45:41 > 0:45:45- The endless rows of washing troughs - are a striking sight.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53- They say that every item - is returned to its rightful place.
0:45:53 > 0:45:56- The system seems to have no order...
0:45:56 > 0:45:59- ..but everyone here - knows what they're doing.
0:46:00 > 0:46:03- Every item of clothing - is returned safely.
0:46:03 > 0:46:06- You see different areas - for different clothing.
0:46:06 > 0:46:10- An area for brown trousers, - white trousers, shirts.
0:46:10 > 0:46:13- I just watched a man - iron 300 shirts in ten minutes.
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- It takes me that long to do one. - It's just incredible.
0:46:17 > 0:46:21- The last thing - the workers expected one morning...
0:46:21 > 0:46:24- ..was a group of Welshmen - singing live to them.
0:46:25 > 0:46:28- # Swords are reddening, - life-blood poureth
0:46:29 > 0:46:32- # Loud the din of battle roareth
0:46:33 > 0:46:36- # Louder still the war-cry soareth
0:46:37 > 0:46:40- # Cambria live for aye!
0:46:41 > 0:46:45- # Spears and arrows - swift are glancing
0:46:45 > 0:46:49- # Trumpets sounding, - charges prancing
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- # Serried ranks - with shouts advancing
0:46:53 > 0:46:56- # Cambria live for aye!
0:46:57 > 0:47:01- # Fierce his spirit rages
0:47:01 > 0:47:04- # Who with foe engages
0:47:05 > 0:47:08- # Hand to hand for fatherland
0:47:09 > 0:47:13- # With honour held for ages
0:47:13 > 0:47:17- # Wild the conflict, - see they're reeling
0:47:17 > 0:47:24- # Vengeance now the sword is dealing
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- # Wild the conflict, - see they're reeling
0:47:29 > 0:47:32- # Vengeance now the sword is dealing
0:47:33 > 0:47:37- # Victory is thunder pealing
0:47:37 > 0:47:42- # Cambria live for aye!
0:47:43 > 0:47:46- # Live for aye!
0:47:46 > 0:47:51- # Live for aye!
0:47:51 > 0:47:58- # Cambria live for aye! #
0:48:07 > 0:48:11- It's the last morning - of our Indian adventure.
0:48:12 > 0:48:15- While the children - attend their daily service...
0:48:16 > 0:48:19- ..it's a chance for us - to weigh up our time here.
0:48:19 > 0:48:23- We can look back - on so many wonderful experiences.
0:48:23 > 0:48:26- Yes, there is poverty all around...
0:48:26 > 0:48:32- ..but we've seen smiling faces - and a friendly welcome everywhere.
0:48:32 > 0:48:34- I just love India.
0:48:34 > 0:48:38- I love the people here.
0:48:39 > 0:48:41- They're so friendly, so welcoming.
0:48:42 > 0:48:45- I've loved it. Everyone's been - so kind, so friendly.
0:48:46 > 0:48:49- Their joy, energy, - commitment and passion...
0:48:49 > 0:48:52- ..has been quite humbling, actually.
0:49:00 > 0:49:02- This trip has been fantastic.
0:49:02 > 0:49:07- I'll remember the people, - the warm welcome, the food...
0:49:08 > 0:49:12- ..and beyond all else, the - importance of family and friends.
0:49:12 > 0:49:17- We're all used to living - quite comfortable lives in Wales.
0:49:18 > 0:49:21- Coming here to Mumbai - has opened our eyes...
0:49:22 > 0:49:23- ..especially musically.
0:49:24 > 0:49:26- We've sampled - a new musical tradition.
0:49:27 > 0:49:29- Our musical horizons have expanded.
0:49:30 > 0:49:33- India is a stunning place.
0:49:34 > 0:49:37- We've been very lucky to come here.
0:49:46 > 0:49:49- After an unforgettable week...
0:49:49 > 0:49:53- ..it's time for one final rehearsal - on the school roof.
0:49:54 > 0:49:59- We came here to Mumbai - to savour a new musical tradition.
0:49:59 > 0:50:03- We've had a brief look - behind the scenes of the industry...
0:50:04 > 0:50:07- ..and tried to learn - a completely new way of singing.
0:50:07 > 0:50:09- But we've also learnt so much more.
0:50:11 > 0:50:15- After only a few days' work - with the Songbound girls' choir...
0:50:16 > 0:50:21- ..it's time to step on stage - to perform our new Bollywood song...
0:50:21 > 0:50:23- ..for the local community.
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