Entertainment
1. A Little Late With Lilly Singh: Have We Finally Convinced Hollywood That We Exist?
Now that we've have made history it's time to continue the conversation on why diversity and representation really matters. Yes, we've told you before that Hollywood needed to realize that we all exist, so have we crossed that threshold with A Little Late With Lilly Singh? We take a closer look. In case you missed it, Scarborough’s very own and renowned YouTuber, Lilly Singh, has begun her takeover of the airwaves (and Yo
5. Why 'Period. End Of Sentence.' Is The Most Important Movie That You Need To See Now
An Oscar-winning short doc takes us inside India's fight for "menstrual equality." We delve deeper on why Period. End of Sentence. is the most important movie that you need to see now. “I can’t believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar!” The words were a clear highlight of this past Academy Awards — spoken by
8. Twitter War: Celebs From India And Pakistan Sound Off On Article 370
From Mahira Khan to Anupam Kher and Atif Aslam to Saba Qamar celebs from India and Pakistan have taken to Twitter to show where they stand on the controversial repeal of Kashmir's Article 370 by Modi. There were general statements as well as direct responses to each other all the while running the risk of losing their international fanbase in the process. Check out how it all went down here.
Gurinder Chadha On The Timeless Story Of Empowerment In "Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical"
Bringing the iconic film to the stage was a creative journey for director/writer Gurinder Chadha. In an exclusive chat she shared with us her excitement about bringing Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical across the pond to Toronto and everything that came along with it. Bend It Like Beckham written and directed by
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South Asian TV Stars: Desis Who Dominated Prime Time In 2019
It has been a big year for South Asians on mainstream television and digital platforms. From Mindy Kaling taking over TV and her film (Late Night with Emma Thompson) to Lilly Singh making history, there's a lot to be proud of this year. Check out the South Asian TV stars who dominated p ...
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December 2019-Hot South Asian Films From Bollywood And Beyond
We have made it to the end of the year and the end of the filmy season. There are some great films lined up to see you through until 2020 whether you prefer comedy, action, drama or war films, there is something for everyone. Check out these December 2019 hot South Asian films from Bollywood and ...
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TIFF 2019: One-On-One With 'Hala' Director Minhal Baig
ANOKHI chats with up-and-coming young filmmaker Minhal Baig about her tender, nuanced coming-of-age drama, Hala. Nascent streaming service Apple TV+ launched at the start of November with a handful of high-profile original series featuring the A-list likes of ...
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'Because We Are Girls' Doc Explores The Trauma Of Being Assaulted By A Male Relative
When director Baljit Sangra was looking to film her next documentary the subject matter was close to home. In Because We Are Girls, she shares her journey of telling the harrowing story of her friend's trauma of ch ...
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The Warrior Queen Of Jhansi: Director Swati Bhise & Her Fight To Bring This Queen To The Screen
During my chat with Swati Bhise the director, producer and co-writer of The Warrior Queen of Jhansi (set to hit theatres on Friday November 15, 2019) shared her thoughts on telling a story of a real Wonder Woman, her casting wish list and how she managed to channel her inner Jhansi Ki Rani when ...
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Must Watch! The 5 Best Film Nominees At The NYC South Asian Film Festival 2019
The NYC South Asian Film Festival (NYCSAFF) 2019 kicks off this Friday November 15th through Sunday November 17th. Featuring 24 films we're thrilled to see what they have in store this year. As per festival traditio ...
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"Taj Express" Lead Choreographer Rajitdev Easwardas Wants You To Get Ready To Dance At His Show
With his latest musical set to light up the stage in Toronto on November 23rd for an exclusive week-long run, we had a chance to sit down with one of the lead actors of Taj Express, Rajitdev Easwardas ...
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TIFF 2019: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar & Shonali Bose Dish On 'The Sky Is Pink'
During The Toronto International Film Festival, I sat down with stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas (who also c0-produced the film through her Purple Pebble Pictures), Farhan Akhtar and director Shonali Bose to chat about bittersweet ...
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