"We chose the title and the theme Beyond Bollywood very intentionally to attract visitors and suggest that we intended to go beyond stereotypes," said curator Masum Momaya, who developed the content.
Though its colour and design draw on Bollywood aesthetics, "My intention as a curator has been to focus on cultural, political and professional contributions that Indian immigrants and Indian Americans have made to shaping US history," she said.
A focal point of the exhibition is a dress by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan worn by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House's Governors Dinner in 2012.
