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Check Out These September 2022 Films From Bollywood & Beyond
September always brings forth some pretty solid films. This month we've got features including a cop drama starring Akshay Kumar, and Brahmastra starring Alia Bhatt and Mani Ratnam's reunion with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in his highly anticipated magnum opus PS-1. Cuttputlli Director: Ranjit M Tewari
Our Fave Moments From The International Film Festival Of South Asia (IFFSA)
South Asian movie enthusiasts in Canada had an exciting eleven days courtesy of the 11th annual International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA Toronto). The cinematic extravaganza took place across multiple prestigious venues across the Greater Toronto Area from August 11 to 21, 2022. This eclectic South Asian movie festival showcased a diverse, language-independ
Actor, Producer, Writer Dana Abraham Shares Why He Couldn't Pass Up "Neon Lights"
A multi-hyphenate in the creative world, actor, producer and writer Dana Abraham — instead of waiting for a seat — decided to build his own table. Co-founding the Toronto-based production company Red Hill Entertainment, the 31-year-old Hamilton, Ontario native is telling stories on his own terms. Here, Abraham tells Anokhi Life about his latest: Neon Lights, a mind-bending thriller whose twists and turns mask a deeply personal ex
5 Best Beach Reads By South Asian Authors
When it comes to beach reading only a select type of books will do! Check out our list of groovy releases by South Asian authors that you need to throw in your beach bag! Jameela Green Ruins Everything
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Check Out These August 2022 Films From Bollywood & Beyond
This summer Bollywood has been cranking out some stellar cinematic fare. Maybe it’s because this is the first summer where theatres are open and everyone can really enjoy enjoying their favourite flicks on the big screen. From Alia Bhatt’s film “Darlings” (Her first as a producer), to Ak ...
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America’s Music Man: This World Record Holder Learned To Play 107 Instruments All By Himself
Neil Nayyar has become the world record holder for playing 107 instruments at the of 13. Since then, he has been one of the most sought-after entertainers performing at various high profile cultural, sporting and political events including at the Sacramento King's NBA game, at the inauguration c ...
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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 ch ...
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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 a ...
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"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 elabo ...
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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 ...
