The cream of Bollywood is set to descend on Kingston in the coming months as part of a local art gurus dream of raising the Royal boroughs cultural profile.
Indias top producers have been invited to film their blockbuster movies at Hampton Court Palace.
And if the plan goes ahead, it will be the first time Asian movies will have been shot in the palaces grounds.
Also on the cards is a plan to host a gala dinner to celebrate the UK release of Pyasa, a romantic comedy starring Indias Miss World 2000.
The driving force behind these and other cultural events is the newly-formed Kingston Asian Arts Forum, chaired by artist Raj.
He said: We want to put Kingston on the map of Bollywood. No Indian film producer has ever filmed at Hampton Court Palace.
In recent years, Britain has become a popular destination for Indian film makers because of its appeal to audiences and the growing international market.
Kingston Councils principal arts officer Colin Bloxham recently wrote to 15 of Bollywoods most prominent producers outlining the possibilities of filming in the palaces grounds.
The letter, which also described a recent visit to the palace by Mr Bloxham, Councillor Raj Pandya and Raj, said: We took the opportunity of asking about the opportunities of filming in what is one of the most magnificent locations in the world, the former home of Henry VIII. Possibilities do exist for filming there provided the right steps are taken.
However, Mr Bloxham stressed the plan was still in its infancy and added he was waiting for firm proposals from Indian directors before proceeding.
Preparations are already underway to receive former Miss World Yukta Mukhi, 23, for an exclusive gala event in Kingston to mark the launch of her new film.
A venue for the £50-a-head dinner will be announced later this month and all proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.
Spearheading the cultural events is Chessington resident Raj, whose adoptive son Harmeet Singh directed the film Pyasa meaning the thirsty one.
Raj said: The creation of the new umbrella organisation, the Kingston Asian Arts Forum, will develop cultural diversity for minority groups and host more events of this kind.
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