Project Encourages Older People to Reconnect with their Memories of Bollywood's Golden Age
- Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 29 April 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13022
That the Parliament congratulates Screen Memories and Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, for coming together on a new project to encourage older people to reconnect with their memories of the golden age of Bollywood cinema; understands that the Bollywood Screen Memories project was launched at the Shanti Bhavan Social and Cultural Centre on 25 April 2024; notes that Screen Memories, which is run by volunteers, has used cinema and TV as a platform for older people to share their mutual interest in films, creating a stimulating and engaging group environment; believes that for many ethnic minority older people, Bollywood remains a huge part of their lives, and understands that, by focusing on Bollywood movies from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, the project will offer people the chance to connect with others and reminisce about their memories attached to particular films and the iconic songs and dances that they feature.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle