New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) Contemporary classics presented by Yash Raj Films will form a part of Summer of Film segment in Wembley Park’s first curated season of cultural events, Summer of Play, featuring over 300 hours of free arts and entertainment this summer.

'Summer of Play' will be presenting Bollywood Nights as part of the Summer of Film segment.

Taking place from June 30 to July 29, Bollywood Nights will comprise free to attend, outdoor screenings of evergreen and contemporary classics presented exclusively by Yash Raj Films.



The specially curated film season will feature iconic and genre-redefining film titles for a family-friendly audience, namely ' Jab Tak Hai Jaan'

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'(DDLJ), 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Hichki',

'Sultan' and a tribute to Sridevi with 'Chandni'.

Members of the public will be able to enjoy the outdoor screenings from deck chair seating beneath the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium for free. The screenings will be interspersed with live dance performances from local Bollywood artists, while street food stalls will add to the cultural festival experience.

While 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' will be screened on June 30, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ) will be screened on July 7 while 'Shuddha Desi Romance' will be shown on July 8 and 'Huchki on July 14.

'Sultan' will be screened on July 25 while 'Chandni' will be shown on July 29.

The commencement of Summer of Play was celebrated with the unveiling of a major new commission by London-based street artist Remi Rough. In addition to Bollywood Nights, the programme includes the Mayor of London’s International Busking Day, free Encore screenings of National Theatre Live productions, a global parkour festival and other activities. Summer of Play forms part of Wembley Park’s ambitious cultural strategy, which will play a major role in the development of the borough as it prepares to be celebrated as Brent as London Borough of Culture 2020.

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