Culture
Black History Month: The Story Of How Black & South Asian Cultures Intertwine
Feb 12, 2026
Black History Month often centres stories of resilience, resistance, and cultural legacy across the global Black diaspora. These narratives are essent
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Lifestyle
Beyond the Taj Mahal: 8 South Asian Places That Feel Like Walking Through History
Apr 20, 2026
Discover 8 remarkable South Asian places beyond the Taj Mahal where ancient temples, lost cities, and sacred landmarks bring centuries of history to l
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Beauty
The Rise of Mirchi Beauty: How South Asian Brands Are Challenging K-Beauty
Apr 22, 2026
Mirchi beauty is rising fast. Discover how South Asian brands, Ayurveda, and diaspora influence are challenging K-beauty in the global beauty industry
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Fashion
Pistachio Lehengas & Pastel Sherwanis Plus More 2026 South Asian Wedding Trends
Apr 24, 2026
The 2026 wedding season is ushering in a fresh, modern take on South Asian bridal and groom styles. From soft, romantic palettes and statement drapi
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Business
Toronto Business Event Announces ‘VibrantCanada’ Initiative for India–Canada Trade Corridors
Apr 02, 2026
India-Canada Trade Focus: Experts discuss investment, innovation, and new trade opportunities between India and Canada. The Forest Hill Room at the C
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Entertainment
Are You A True-Crime Junkie? Then We Have 10 Docs That Will Keep You Up At Night!
Apr 17, 2026
A gripping lineup of real Indian true-crime docs that go beyond headlines, uncovering truth, psychology, and unsettling realities. "Hey
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When Sufi Meets the Dancefloor: A Global South Asian Collaboration Reimagines “Mast Qalandar”
Mast Qalandar gets a modern electronic revival as artists across the South Asian musi
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Review: Behind the Moon — A Powerful Story of Immigrant Life Inside a Canadian Mughlai Restaurant
A review of Behind the Moon, a powerful Montreal play set in a late-nig
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IFFLA 2026 Unveils Lineup Bringing The Best Of South Asian Cinema To Los Angeles
IFFLA 2026 unveils a dynamic lineup of South Asian films from around the world, bring
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Exclusive Chat: Zaiba Baig On Her Return To Theatre With 'The Begging Brown Bitch Plays'
Exclusive chat with Zaiba Baig on her return to theatre with The Begging Brown Bitch
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Groundbreaking Launch Of SASO Canada Aims To Elevate South Asian Voices In Film & TV
The South Asian Screen Office of Canada (SASO Canada) launches a national research in
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Pistachio Lehengas & Pastel Sherwanis Plus More 2026 South Asian Wedding Trends
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The Rise of Mirchi Beauty: How South Asian Brands Are Challenging K-Beauty
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Beyond the Taj Mahal: 8 South Asian Places That Feel Like Walking Through History
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Are You A True-Crime Junkie? Then We Have 10 Docs That Will Keep You Up At Night!
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When Sufi Meets the Dancefloor: A Global South Asian Collaboration Reimagines “Mast Qalandar”
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8 Spring Bingeworthy Reads From The South Asian Diaspora
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From Funnel Necks to Balloon Pants: 5 Spring 2026 Fashion Trends You Need Now!
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Review: Behind the Moon — A Powerful Story of Immigrant Life Inside a Canadian Mughlai Restaurant
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Toronto Business Event Announces ‘VibrantCanada’ Initiative for India–Canada Trade Corridors
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Cover Story: Mumbai to Houston, How the Art of SNEHA MERCHANT Impacts Global Storytelling
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IFFLA 2026 Unveils Lineup Bringing The Best Of South Asian Cinema To Los Angeles
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Exclusive Chat: Zaiba Baig On Her Return To Theatre With 'The Begging Brown Bitch Plays'
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Your Ultimate Guide To Recreating South Asian Red Carpet Beauty Looks
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💚 Pistachio lehengas are officially having their moment… and grooms are embracing pastels too.
From sculpted blouses to statement dupattas and lightweight sherwanis, these South Asian wedding trends are defining 2026 weddings.
💍 Which look is your favourite?
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Pistachio Lehengas & Pastel Sherwanis Plus More 2026 South Asian Wedding Trends
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO
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✍ Devika Goberdhan @devvg | Fashion Editor
📷 @falgunishanepeacockindia
@sabyasachiofficial, @elanofficial, @gauravguptaofficial, @gauravguptabrides, @manishmalhotraworld, @falgunishanepeacockindia, @manishmalhotraworld, @rohitbalofficial, @frazetasnim, @taruntahiliani, @manishmalhotraworld, @fortressdulhahouse, @falgunishanepeacockindia
#SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMagazine
Apr 24
Move over K-Beauty… Mirchi Beauty is rising 🌶️
From Aishwarya Rai’s global breakthrough to brands like Vasanti Cosmetics, Ranavat, Live Tinted, Kay Beauty, Ready Set Jet Beauty, and the newly launched Rosemin Beauty, South Asian beauty is having a powerful moment.
Ayurveda, brown beauty, and diaspora founders are reshaping the industry—and the world is finally paying attention.
🔥 Is Mirchi Beauty the next global beauty wave?
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The Rise of Mirchi Beauty: How South Asian Brands Are Challenging K-Beauty
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✍ Meena Khan @meenalaregina | Beauty Editor
@dianahaydenofficial, @lorealparis, @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb, @vasanticosmetics, @freidapinto, @esteelaudercanada, @dianapenty @ranavat, @wander_beauty, @maxfactor, @priyankachopra, @manushi_chhillar, @readysetjetbeauty, @livetinted, @kaybykatrina, @forestessentials, @shoproseminbeauty
#MirchiBeauty #SouthAsianBeauty #AnokhiLife #AnokhiMedia #AnokhiMagazine
Apr 22
🥁‼️🎯 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎯‼️🥁
We are thrilled to share that we have been recognized for the work that we do 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
🥇 BEST ASIAN POP CULTURE MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE 2026 🏆
At the GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026
By AI Acquisition International: The Voice Of Modern Business, est. 2010
“When I started ANOKHI in 2002, it was during the time when South Asians we not a recognized community in North American, mainstream society, and we were largely stigmatized by the mainstream lens, either as the doctor or taxi driver (nothing wrong with either, but there is far more contribution we give), or as down-trodden gender wise (everything wrong with that).
I was annoyed by this FALSE & LIMITED/ING NARRATIVE, especially since I was raised in 2 religions where I knew better:
One: Sikhi, which values gender equality as one of its core doctrines;
Two: Hinduism, which honours the powerful divine feminine as a great force of divinity.
I was massively triggered while growing up, by all of this UNTRUTH and the negative impact it was having on our community’s image and opportunities, that I felt compelled to create ANOKHI to spearhead a revolution of TRUTH about who we are, how we live, and why there is no culture in the world quite as progressive and innovative as that with its origins in India.
24 years later, being recognized like this for the work we do, means a lot to me, because it reminds me of how integral niche, nuanced media channels are.
We define the legacy of all that’s GREAT in our global community so that other communities can learn from one of the world’s oldest and knowledgeable communities ever to impact earth.
And NONE of this would have been possible without the tireless dedication of my team, advertisers, sponsors, partners, supporters, and YOU OUR COMMUNITY!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST AND LOYALTY; I SOOO APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY!”
~ Founder @rajgirn 🙏🏽
#appreciationpost
Apr 21
The Taj Mahal isn’t the whole story 🕌
From the ancient Indus Valley city of Mohenjo-Daro to the breathtaking rock fortress of Sigiriya, the sacred rituals of Pashupatinath Temple, and the vast ruins of Hampi, these places reveal a deeper history most travellers never see🏺
These 8 South Asian destinations feel like stepping straight through time!
🌏 Which one would you visit first?
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Beyond the Taj Mahal: 8 South Asian Places That Feel Like Walking Through History
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO
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✍ Kiran Razzak @kiranrkhanandco | Lifestyle Editor
#SouthAsiaTravel #ExploreSouthAsia #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMedia
Apr 20
🚨 These Indian True-Crime Docs Will Seriously Mess With Your Head!
Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. From the chilling Burari deaths to the shocking Sheena Bora case, these real-life stories dive deep into deception, psychology, and the unsettling truths hiding behind headlines.
🔎 Poison plots.
⚖️ Justice pushed to the edge.
😱 Crimes stranger than fiction.
If you’re obsessed with true-crime that leaves you questioning everything, this watchlist is your next binge.
👉 Link In Bio to see the full list.
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Are You A True-Crime Junkie? Then We Have 10 Docs That Will Keep You Up At Night!
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO
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✍ Mehak Kapoor @makeba_93 | Entertainment Editor
@netflix_in @primevideoin @christotomy @umesh_vinayak_kulkarni @leenaclicks @theanubhavchopra nimbalkaraditya @robbiegrewal @mayurica @amitn94 @jackrampling @lesleeudwin @uraazbahl @shaanalevy @indiatoday @jplgraham
#IndianTrueCrime #TrueCrimeDocs #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMedia
Apr 17
A Sufi classic 🎶
Electronic beats 🎧
One powerful collaboration 🔥
Mast Qalandar, one of South Asia’s most iconic devotional songs, is now hitting the dancefloor in the new Mast Qalandar / Junoon EP.
The artists say the project came together through a shared cultural language in music—where rhythm, repetition, and emotion connect audiences beyond words.
ANOKHI dives into the story behind the EP and speaks with producer Saqib (@saqib_music), Sufi vocalist Umer Piracha (@umerpiracha), and vocalist Naayaab (@_____naayaab_____) about reimagining a legendary composition 👇
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When Sufi Meets the Dancefloor: A Global South Asian Collaboration Reimagines “Mast Qalandar”
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO
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📷 @robachmusic
@indo.warehouse #MastQalandar #SouthAsianMusic #SufiMusic #AnokhiMagazine #AnokhiLife
Apr 15
📚 Spring reading just got chaotic—in the best way.
8 new South Asian books are dropping this season and they are not here to behave.
Expect stories filled with:
✨ celestial politics
🧪 poison mages
💔 messy love triangles
🔍 long-buried secrets
🔥 relationships that absolutely should not work… but somehow do
Fair warning: your reading list may spiral after this.
Here’s what’s worth adding to your shelf this spring 👇
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8 Spring Bingeworthy Reads From The South Asian Diaspora
🟢 READ THE FULL STORY—LINK IN BIO
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✍ Kiran Razzak @kiranrkhanandco | Lifestyle Editor
📷 Goodreads
@khushboo_.patel._ @swatihegdeauthor @kritikahrao @alisharaiwrites @sarwat_chadda @priyaparmarwriting @sonia.tagliareni
#SouthAsianWriters #SouthAsianBooks #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMedia
Apr 13
💡What was the non-human character in the newest adaptation of ‘Hamlet’ in theatres now, that dominated the film ⁉️
✅ Watch this clip where producer & the film’s namesake lead, Oscar-winning actor @rizahmed shares the scoop
✅ Watch the full episode of ANOKHI UNCENSORED WITH RAJ GIRN for complete context at LINK IN BIO
📅 NOW PLAYING In theatres Across North America 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽
Brilliantly directed by the one and only Aneil Karia (@_aneil_) 🎯
📌 You don’t want to miss this innovative adaptation shot against a South Asian, cultural backdrop (WHERE THE VISUALS ARE PALPABLE)
🎥 Full interview now on YT, search ‘Raj Girn x Riz Ahmed x Anokhi Uncensored’
#AnokhiUncensoredWithRajGirn #RizAhmed #Hamlet
Apr 10
💡”What is dying in ‘Hamlet’?” 🤒
When our founder @rajgirn asked producer & the film’s namesake lead, Oscar-winning actor @rizahmed this question, his reaction ⁉️
“That’s a fascinating question. Really love it!” Then Raj tried not to pass out, receiving a compliment from THE RIZ AHMED 😱
✅ Watch this clip for his thought provoking answer
✅ Watch the full episode of ANOKHI UNCENSORED WITH RAJ GIRN for complete context at LINK IN BIO
📅 NOW PLAYING In theatres Across North America 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽
Brilliantly directed by the one and only Aneil Karia (@_aneil_) 🎯
📌 You don’t want to miss this innovative adaptation shot against a South Asian, cultural backdrop (WHERE THE MEANING IS AMPLIFIED X10)
🎥 Full interview now on YT, search ‘Raj Girn x Riz Ahmed x Anokhi Uncensored’
#AnokhiUncensoredWithRajGirn #RizAhmed #Hamlet
Apr 10
💡 Why is ‘Hamlet’s famous “To Be Or Not To Be” soliloquy being delivered while driving at rapid speed? 🚗
Because this ‘Hamlet’ (IN THEATRES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA TODAY) isn’t about watching a performance as an outsider, but about FEELING the inner angst of losing control at warp speed ‼️
As producer & the film’s namesake lead, @rizahmed explains director Aneil Karia’s (@_aneil_ ) vision to wanting the audience to have a VISCERAL reaction to Hamlet’s existential crisis 😱
✅ Watch this clip for his revealing answer
✅ Watch the full episode of ANOKHI UNCENSORED WITH RAJ GIRN for complete context at LINK IN BIO
📅 NOW PLAYING In theatres Across North America 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽
📌 You don’t want to miss this innovative adaptation shot against a South Asian, cultural backdrop (GIVING IT FURTHER DEPTH & RELATABILITY)
🎥 Full interview now on YT, search ‘Raj Girn x Riz Ahmed x Anokhi Uncensored’
#AnokhiUncensoredWithRajGirn #RizAhmed #Hamlet
Apr 10
💡What if HAMLET wasn’t a character, but a MIRROR ⁉️
Oscar-winner @rizahmed brings a raw, high-speed, emotionally charged version of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ alive . . . that feels more like today’s world than ever before 🔓
🔥 Chaos. Identity. Mental health. Society unraveling. And that’s just the first five minutes 🤯
Doubling up as producer, Riz shares a question with our founder @rajgirn that serves as the central theme of the play (for those of you who haven’t read/watched it):
“Is the world going crazy or am I loosing my mind?”
✅ Watch this clip for his revealing answer
✅ Watch the full episode of ANOKHI UNCENSORED WITH RAJ GIRN for complete context at LINK IN BIO
Brilliantly directed by the one and only Aneil Karia (@_aneil_) 🥇
📅 April 10th (TOMORROW) In theatres Across North America
📌 You don’t want to miss this innovative adaptation shot against a South Asian, cultural backdrop (WHATTT???!!!)
🎥 Full interview now on YT, search ‘Raj Girn x Riz Ahmed x Anokhi Uncensored’
#AnokhiUncensoredWithRajGirn #RizAhmed #Hamlet
Apr 10
👗 Spring 2026 fashion is serving drama, colour, and statement silhouettes.
From balloon pants to funnel-neck jackets, these are the South Asian trends fashion insiders are already wearing.
✨ The question is… which one will you try first?
Read the full list of 5 Spring 2026 fashion trends you need on your radar!
✍ Devika Goberdhan @devvg | Fashion Editor
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From Funnel Necks to Balloon Pants: 5 Spring 2026 Fashion Trends You Need Now!
🔴 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO
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@dhruvvaish, @manishmalhotraworld, @labelpoojarohra, @kartikresearch, @kanikagoyallabel, @kartikresearch, @frenzydotshop, @zainabchottaniofficial, @payalsinghal, @azafashions
#SpringFashion2026 #SpringTrends2026 #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle #AnokhiMagazine
Apr 8
🎭 Behind the Moon is a powerful stage play currently running in Montreal, set inside a late-night Mughlai restaurant and exploring the emotional realities faced by immigrant workers chasing a better life in Canada.
The play follows Ayub, an overworked restaurant employee, whose routine is disrupted by a curious taxi driver, Jalal, while the manipulative restaurant owner Qadir Bhai exerts pressure behind the scenes.
✨ ANOKHI editor Meena Khan attended the debut performance in Montreal and shares her review of this gripping production—including powerful moments where the men openly weep, revealing the loneliness and vulnerability often hidden behind immigrant survival stories.
Details:
• 📍 Montreal
• 📅 April 3–19, 2026
• 🎟 Tickets: teesriduniyatheatre.com
✍ Meena Khan @meenalaregina | Editor
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Review: Behind the Moon—A Powerful Story of Immigrant Life Inside a Canadian Mughlai Restaurant
🔴 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO
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@Teesriduniya.theatre
#teesriduniyatheatre #behindthemoon #immigration #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Apr 6
VibrantCanada has been introduced as a new platform to strengthen India–Canada trade and business collaboration 🌍
Announced in Toronto at a business event bringing together members of the South Asian business community, global trade strategist Dr. Jagat Shah (@globaljagat) presented the initiative as a way to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and companies across both markets through business delegations, sector partnerships, and curated B2B engagement 🤝
The discussion highlighted opportunities in AI-driven services, clean energy, agri-tech and cold-chain logistics, fintech for SMEs, and partnerships with emerging Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, with Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, Consul General of India in Toronto (@indianconsulatetoronto), also in attendance and addressing the audience.
📖 Read the full article: link in bio
✍ Tushar Unadkat @tushar_unadkat
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Toronto Business Event Announces ‘VibrantCanada’ Initiative for India–Canada Trade Corridors
🟢 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO (Full Stories)
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📸 Credit: Dr. Jagat Shah
#IndiaCanadaTrade #IndianDiaspora #TusharUnadkat #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Apr 2
🎉🎨 ANOKHI MAGAZINE’S APRIL COVER STORY REVEAL IS HERE—and it’s an Art & Philanthropy Special! 🎨🎉
This month, we spotlight SNEHA MERCHANT (@snehamerchantart)—a Mumbai-born multimedia artist and philanthropist whose journey from India to Houston is shaping a powerful new language of global storytelling through art.
Blending mixed media, mandalas, pop aesthetics, and cultural symbolism, Sneha’s work reflects the beauty of living between cultures while building a growing presence across the U.S. art world.
Beyond the canvas, she is also a passionate humanitarian who has helped raise millions for Operation Smile (@operationsmilehouston), supporting life-changing surgeries for children around the world.
In this exclusive interview, we discuss:
✨ How growing up in Mumbai shaped her creative and philanthropic worldview
✨ The cultural influences behind her mandala and kinetic artworks
✨ Her journey from early exhibitions to sold-out solo shows
✨ Why art should be experienced, not just observed
✨ The inspiration behind her Taylor Swift kinetic artwork
✨ Expanding her creative vision into wearable art with Maison Merchant
✨ Why she believes “philanthropy is the ultimate luxury”
Read the full cover story: LINK IN BIO
✍ Mehak Kapoor @makeba93 | Entertainment Editor
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Cover Story: Mumbai to Houston, How the Art of SNEHA MERCHANT Impacts Global Storytelling
🔴 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO
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📸 Photo: Sneha Merchant, Wearing Maison Merchant Jewelry.
#SnehaMerchant #HoustonArtist #LuxuryArt #AnokhiCoverStory #AnokhiLife
Apr 1
🎬 The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (@indianfilmfestival) has unveiled its lineup.
Taking place April 23–26, 2026, this year’s festival will bring 27 films from across South Asia and the diaspora to Los Angeles.
Here’s what to expect:
🎥 27 films spanning features, documentaries, and shorts
🌍 Stories from filmmakers across South Asia and the global diaspora
⭐ Global premieres, award-winning films, and emerging voices
🎬 IFFLA Industry Days Forum with panels, masterclasses, and networking
💰 A $10,000 Pitch Competition Development Grant supporting new filmmakers
✨ In our latest article, we break down the films to watch and what makes this year’s festival exciting. Read the full lineup and discover the stories generating buzz.
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IFFLA 2026 Unveils Lineup Bringing The Best Of South Asian Cinema To Los Angeles
🟢 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO (Full Stories)
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#IFFLA2026 #SouthAsianCinema #SouthAsianDiaspora #AnokhiLife AnokhiLifestyle
Mar 30
🎭✨ From TV to theatre.
Peabody Award–winning storyteller Zaiba Baig (@zaibabaig_), best known as the co-creator, executive producer, and lead actor of the groundbreaking CBC (@cbc) series Sort Of, returns to the stage with The Begging Brown B*tch Plays, a bold double bill exploring identity, migration, truth, and reinvention.
Running April 1–18, 2026 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (@buddiesto) in Toronto, the production brings two powerful works to the stage that centre Brown trans voices navigating family, displacement, and self-reinvention.
In our exclusive chat, Baig discusses returning to theatre after Sort Of, centering Brown trans voices in storytelling, and why these plays are ultimately about resistance—showing how art can challenge dehumanization and push back against oppressive systems 🔥
📖 Read the full interview below and book your tickets to experience the play live 🎟️
✍ Farah Khan | Editorial Director
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Exclusive Chat: Zaiba Baig On Her Return To Theatre With ‘The Begging Brown B*tch Plays’
🟢 FULL STORY: LINK IN BIO (Full Stories)
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📷 By Fran Chudnoff
#ZaibaBaig #BeggingBrownBitchPlays #TorontoTheatre #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Mar 30
✨ Awards season may be over, but the beauty inspiration lives on.
From Charithra Chandran’s sleek bun to Lara Raj’s cocoa pout, Kriti Sanon’s metallic gaze, and Priyanka Chopra’s glowing glamour, discover how South Asian stars are defining 2026 beauty trends.
💄 Here’s your ultimate guide to recreating South Asian red carpet beauty looks. Explore the trends shaping 2026 glamour: link in bio
✍ Meena Khan @meenalaregina | Beauty Editor
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Your Ultimate Guide To Recreating South Asian Red Carpet Beauty Looks
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@treehut @charithra17, @avedacanada, @jvnhair, @lararajj, @maccosmeticscanada, @summerfridays, @glowrecipe, @priyankachopra, @revlon, @treehut, @kritisanon, @kulfi.beauty, @shoppersbeauty
#SouthAsianBeauty #RedCarpetLooks #BeautyTrends2026 #AnokhiLife #AnokhiLifestyle
Mar 27
We’re thrilled to share that ANOKHI is returning as a media sponsor for the 24th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (#IFFLA2026) @indianfilmfestival—one of the leading platforms celebrating South Asian cinema and diaspora storytelling across North America.
From exciting premieres to emerging voices, we look forward to spotlighting the films shaping the future of global storytelling, along with a roundup of what to expect at this year’s festival and highlights from the events themselves.
Be sure to follow @indianfilmfestival to stay updated on all the festival announcements, screenings, and celebrations.
#FilmFestival #IndianFilmFestivalOfLosAngeles #SouthAsianDiaspora #AnokhiLife
Mar 27
🏀✨ Omkara makes it to the NBA halftime stage!
📍 March 10, 2026—Chase Center, San Francisco
During their South Asian Heritage Night, the Golden State Warriors brought Bollywood energy to the court during their matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
🎶 Halftime Highlight
A Bollywood dance company delivered a high-energy performance to a custom remix of the iconic “Omkara Title Track” from Omkara, alongside snippets from beloved songs spanning Hindi and Tamil cinema. 🔥
🌏 A Proud Moment for the South Asian Diaspora
The performance highlighted the powerful cultural footprint of the South Asian diaspora in the Bay Area—home to one of the largest South Asian communities in the United States—bringing the spirit of Indian cinema to one of basketball’s biggest stages.
👉 Swipe through to see the electrifying halftime moments!
#SouthAsianHeritageNight #GoldenStateWarriors #BollywoodAtTheNBA #BayAreaDesi #BollywoodVibes @3rdculturesolutions
Mar 27
