Entertainment
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 prime time in 2019. Mindy Kaling and Janina Gavankar — The Morning Show Streaming on Apple TV+,
ANOKHI Life Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Get Lit With These Cool Books By Desi Authors
For the book lover on your gift-giving list, we have curated a list of fierce books by Desi authors to keep you company this holiday season. *Click here for our Beauty gift guide!
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 beyond! Pa
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 Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon,
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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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You Must Watch These! Sept 2019 Hot South Asian Films From Bollywood And Beyond!
We know September is flying by but let's give pause in the frantic month with some cinematic fare shall we? If you haven't done so yet, check out our list of Sept 2019 hot South Asian films from Bollywood and beyond! ...
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TIFF 2019: Life Lessons From An Icon - L'Oréal Paris In Conversation With Jane Fonda
The Hollywood icon actress, business mogul, activist and L'Oréal ambassador touched down in Toronto during TIFF 2019 for an exclusive afternoon with L'Oréal. During an intimate and exclusive chat with noted Canadian broadcast personality Marilyn Denis, Jane Fonda shared stories about her lif ...