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Check Out These July 2022 Movies From Bollywood And Beyond
Summer movies are our favourite! Check out these fab July films from Bollywood and beyond! Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Director: R. Madhavan Cast: R. Madhavan and Simran Release Date: Jul 1st, 2022 [caption id="attachment_442617" align="alignce
Praneet Akilla From Latest CBC Drama “Sky Med” Talks About Why This Medical Drama Is Next Level
Rising Canadian star Praneet Akilla stars in SkyMed— a high-flying TV thriller that follows the pilots and nurses of a medevac (or air ambulance) unit operating in remote northern Manitoba, largely serving Indigenous communities. He plays quirky young pilot Jay "Chopper" Chopra. We chat with Praneet about what sets this particular medical drama apart from the rest in an always-crowded medical genre, the emotional traumas that drove
This Prism Prize Nominee "Closer" Is Probably The Most Powerful Anti-Shadism Message You'll Ever See
DJ and musical artist Khanvict and film director Anjali Nayar are the creative minds behind their latest music video "Closer" which has been nominated for a Prism Prize, a coveted award for "outstanding artistry in music video production artists" in Canada. I chat with Khanvict, Anjali and the actress in the music video Seema Hari about their powerful work which uses Indian mythology to tackle colourism in South Asian history. They share with
"Mr. Malcolm's List" Shows Us A Different Side Of Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) stars in the new romantic comedy Mr. Malcolm’s List. Set in early 19th-century England, this frothy mix of Bridgerton and Jane Austen casts Freida as Selina Dalton, a woman who helps her jilted friend take revenge on a picky suitor through an elaborate matchmaking hoax. Following in the zeitgeist-grabbing footsteps of Netfli
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How Puja Mohindra Created Her Own Opportunity To Get The Hit Netflix Drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer'
Rising actress-writer-director Puja Mohindra from hit Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer takes time out of her schedule to chat with us about the importance of gender and BIPOC representation, and how she goes about creating her own stories and her own opportunities. You’ve j ...
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"The Rise" Music Release Celebrate 25 years of South Asian Hip Hop
The reach that hip hop has can't be calculated because it almost seems infinite. One of the major influences to South Asian street music is hip hop with a Desi twist. With fusion beats telling stories from the global South Asian diaspora, South Asian hip hop has definitely grown into it's own. T ...
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'Ms. Marvel' Is Breaking Down Stereotypes & Here's What You Need To Know
History was made once again with the latest avatar coming through from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ms. Marvel (played by Canadian Iman Vellani) is really Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teen in New Jersey who mysteriously develops otherworldly superpowers. Created by Bisha K. Ali, ...
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Check Out Why Karan Johar's 50th Birthday Bash Turned Into An Iconic 90s Bollywood Reunion
When it comes to big-time parties where Bollywood stars would turn out on masse, that would usually be reserved for Bollywood wedding or award shows. However, when it comes to turning 50, that milestone belonging to Karan Johar created the biggest Bollywood bash in town. And we absolutely love t ...
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We Tell You Why You Need To Check Out The Dallas/Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival (DFWSAFF)
We are thrilled that festivals and screenings are now coming back to in-person events. The Dallas Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival is one of them! Get the full details below! The 8th annual Dallas/Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival ( ...
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7 South Asians Who Are Leading The Hottest Shows Out Now
There have been many South Asians getting their overdue time in the spotlight as they take the stage in mainstream shows. With Bridgerton being back and breaking barriers with two key roles being held by South Asian women, we take a look at other trending shows where we see us in! ...
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Top 5 Desi Rappers You Need To Know About
As the world begins to return from two years of pandemic, we thought it was a fitting time to present our 5 Desi rappers you need to know about! As Desi Hip Hop continues to flourish, building such a list becomes increasingly complex. The divide between North American and SouthAsian hip hop re ...
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Marie Mahabal Is The One To Watch In Shaw Festival's 'Cyrano de Bergerac'
Noted as a "triple threat" and an alumni of RBC Emerging Artists program where she was recognized in 2020, Marie Mahabal is no stranger to theatre. Having clocked in a couple of years at the Shaw Festival, she returns in the timeless love story "Cyrano de Bergerac" on stage from March 20 to May ...
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The Perfect Breakup Text & More In Our Chat With Author Sonya Singh
Former entertainment reporter and communications professional, Sonya Singh always wanted to tell a story her way. She decided to make that dream happen and launched her debut novel Sari, Not Sari (Also called ...