Bollywed

Canadian documentary television series

Bollywed is a Canadian documentary television series, which premiered in January 2023 on CBC Television.^[1] The series profiles Chandan Fashion, a family-owned bridal shop in Toronto's Little India neighbourhood which specializes in traditional Indian bridal wear.^[2]

One episode of the series features an appearance by Mark "Priyanka" Suknanan, the first season winner of Canada's Drag Race, as he shops for a new outfit for his upcoming world tour.^[3]

The series debuted on January 12, 2023.^[4]

References

^ Barry Hertz, "CBC programming ‘reset’ heralds sizzle-free winter season". The Globe and Mail, December 2, 2022.
^ Baisakhi Roy, "'We’re not trained actors—it was a big adjustment': A Q&A with the charming family starring in the new docuseries Bollywed". Toronto Life, January 19, 2023.
^ "'Priyanka is like a kid in a candy store': Canada's drag queen shops for a new outfit on CBC's 'Bollywed'". CBC Television, February 2, 2023.
^ Dhriti Gupta, "For almost 40 years, Toronto’s iconic Chandan Fashion bridal shop has attracted people from across North America. Here’s what’s behind its staying power in a changing Little India". Toronto Star, January 8, 2023.

External links

Bollywed at IMDb

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