Ely’s Paradise Centre was transformed with a slice of film industry glamour on Sunday for a Bollywood Fair.

Ely Standard: There were Indian dance demonstrations throughout the day.There were Indian dance demonstrations throughout the day. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Bollywood themed event, Ely.Bollywood themed event, Ely. (Image: Archant)

Hundreds of people turned up at the sports centre to enjoy the festivities, which included Indian dance, song, hand-made crafts and plenty of cuisine.

Ely Standard: Bollywood themed event, Ely.Bollywood themed event, Ely. (Image: Archant)

There were cooking demonstrations on offer for visitors and a selection of samples to try courtesy of Ely restaurant Sylhet, based in Market Street.

Ely Standard: The Relton family, Karl, Karen and Anna with Cllr Elaine Griffin-Singh and Kriti Sachdeva about to enjoy the Indian food provided by Sylhet.The Relton family, Karl, Karen and Anna with Cllr Elaine Griffin-Singh and Kriti Sachdeva about to enjoy the Indian food provided by Sylhet. (Image: Archant)

The event was organised by dance teacher Kriti Sachdeva and the mayor of Ely Elaine Griffin-Singh, with all money raised split between the mayor’s charity fund and the GEN Initiative – a charity which works with the poor in India.

Visit www.trybollywood.com for more information on trying Indian dance.