This is a group for anyone interested in singing or listening to Bollywood, Lollywood, and Tollywood music. The purpose of this group is to meet new people who like music. We also go to musical events, parties, and Indian concerts. Everyone needs to express themselves and music can offer that chance. It's all about having fun.

"We really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." This Group provide a chance for Desi filmmakers to meet and collaborate on Indian Film projects. If you are an aspiring screenwriter ,a director , choreographer or aspiring Actor/actress please reach us . This Group is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu Films: We need Writers, editors, actors, art directors, …

This is a meetup group for desi film/movie lovers from any culture or background. Although the primary focus will be on Hindi ("Bollywood") movies, we can change things up once in a while up with movies in other languages (Malyalam, Urdu, Tamil, etc.). We'd like to start with simple Movie outings and maybe some Dinner + Movie nights. These could be at theaters or at someone's place (it would have to be for movies that aren't newly released). However, we'd like to expand into more creative ones s …

SAEC is a network of meet-up groups around the world that bring together South Asians on amazing long distance trips. Skiing, the beach, hiking, European cities or safari's in Africa - we'll plan any trip thats a unique opportunity to see the world and meet great people. Come join us to travel, get info, or organize international group trips!

This group is focused on women who want to get healthy, but can feel self-conscious going to a gym or group exercise class by themselves for any number of reasons. Maybe you don't think you're fit enough? Maybe you want a slower pace? Maybe you want friendly easy going gals to get you there and through the class?. Let's get a group together to exercise together, relieve any intimidation you may feel about doing certain activities alone, with the additional accountability that comes with making a …

Even in 1,000+ member groups there are very few people whom you really get to know as good friends. The problem is that most groups are open to anyone, so you end up with a large group, low participation, a lot of "no shows", and a bunch of people with nothing in common. This is a group of awesome desis out of Chicago & suburbs and it is intended to be exclusive. It is a smaller tight knit group making it easier to make friends not just acquaintances and intended to build genuine long lasting f …

If you're Desi (folks of India/Pakistan Subcontinent origin) or if just want to hang out with some cool and cute Indians in and around Chicago land, let's meet and hangout! Instead of making the trip to downtown Chicago all the time, it might be nice to explore what the suburbs have to offer too! ;) We will hangout to Movies, Dinners, Shows, BBQs,Skiing, Outdoors and you name it. This group is intended to be tailored around all our interests so please feel free to contribute meetup ideas or you …

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER... DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to learn Bollywood and Belly Dancing and to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to women to reduce the risk of Breast Cancer. All our dance teachers are professional instructors. We encourage women of all ages to participate in the dance classes. Regular dancin …

This group is for Desi (Indian, Pakistani, Nepali….etc ) Girls residing in Chicago and nearby areas, who want to have some fun doing various activities like get-togethers, movies, picnics, dining out, going to the mall, travel, weekend trips, museums, and theatre. This group is all about spending time with the girls - leave the men behind and just have some mature fun.