Bombay Dreams tells the story of Akaash, a poor young man who dreams of becoming the next big star in Bollywood. Fate steps in when a wealthy pro-bono lawyer and his fiancée, the daughter of a famous Bollywood director, arrive to prevent the demolition of Akaash's slum. Akaash quickly falls in love with the lawyer's fiancée, Priya, who helps Akaash rise to fame in Bollywood. All is well until Akaash has to deal with the difficulties surrounding show business life, fame, his love for Priya, and his obligations to his friends and family back in the slum.
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