Pics:Bollywood magic at Times Square

Bollywood actually took over Times Square in New York. Dancing girls, Bollywood starlets and Saturday Night Live veteran Chris Kattan made a surprise appearance at New York's Times Square to promote a new series called Bollywood Hero.

Tourists at Times Square watched in delight with many even joining in to be a part of the typical Bollywod dance performance.

The mini-series, scheduled to air on American cable network, IFC, is the story of a great dance instructor who trawls India's country side looking for his leading lady and falls in love with a stunning Indian woman.

Facing culture clashes, language barriers and complex dance moves, Chris will stop at nothing to conquer his destiny.

The series also stars former Miss India and Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia and former Miss India, USA Pooja Kumar.