Entertainment
Hot March 2023 Films From Bollywood And Beyond
This month we are seeing Bollywood starting to really crank out their feature films and we are (as always) totally excited with the latest cinematic treats! Check out our fave films that's coming out this March from Bollywood and beyond! Gulmohar Director: Rahul V. Chittella
Ali Hassan Shares Comedic Life Lessons In His Memoir “Is There Bacon In Heaven?”
Globally renowned Canadian comedian and television personality Ali Hassan releases his hilarious memoir “Is There Bacon In Heaven?”, which shares his personal insights as he navigates his spiritual journey as a Muslim. He shares with us on why he decided it was time for a memoir, his personal reflections that surprised him the most, and comedy's rocky relationship with cancel culture. Globally renowned Canadian comedian and tele
Nisha Pahuja Follows A Father's Search For Justice In Her Latest Doc "To Kill A Tiger"
Canadian Nisha Pahuja tells us about her widely acclaimed new documentary, which traces the poignant, powerful story of a poor rice farmer in Jharkhand, India, who fights to bring the men who raped his 13-year-old daughter to justice — facing deeply ingrained institutional and cultural misogyny at every turn. Here, Pahuja shares her thoughts on India's patriarchal culture and how it is also a prison for men, how this seemingly very specific
From South India to LA, R&B Star Malavika Is Set Sizzle In 2023!
With her move from South India to Los Angeles, Malavika has her eye set on dominating the hip-hop and R&B charts. Having been discovered by West coast legend DJ Quik, Malavika quickly began to define her musical style. In an exclusive chat with us, she shares her excitement of being able to bring people together through her music, her tribute to the classic 90s iconic group En Vogue with her recent reimagining of “Don’t Let Go”, get
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CBC's "Bollywed" Spotlights Chandan Fashion's Iconic Family Bridal Business
Airing the final two episodes of season one tonight, this CBC reality romp follows the Singh family, who've spent the past 37 years running bridal shop Chandan Fashion, a fixture of Toronto’s Little India. In the feature ahead, ambitious young couple/business partners Chandan and Roop — son ...
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Is Mindy Kaling A Self-Hating South Asian?
Mindy Kaling has been trending on Twitter for days. And it's not because of what you think. Since the release of her much-awaited (and widely panned) "Velma" a reimagined spin-off of the iconic "Scooby Doo" series, there has been a backlash on the show itself and more specifically on Kaling. Aft ...
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The Harry & Meghan Drama: What Would Happen If They Were Desi?
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex have been grabbing headlines for what seems like forever in a desire to "control the narrative". First they sat down with Oprah last year. Last fall they released their record-breaking Netflix documentary "Harry & Meghan and finally Harry deciding to cont ...
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Star Rakhee Morzaria Dishes On Season 2 Of CBC Sitcom “Run The Burbs”
Canadian actor, writer and comedian Rakhee Morzaria discusses the Pham family’s new normal in season two, using comedy to tackle racism and her go-to procrastination techniques to avoid writing. In spring 2021, the world said a bittersweet farewell to Kim’s Convenience, the ...
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Nandita Das Delivers A Riveting Gig-Economy Drama In ‘Zwigato’
For her third directorial effort, Zwigato, director Nandita Das casts Indian comic Kapil Sharma, in a more dramatic sort of role, as a man who loses his job during the pandemic and is forced to start working for a food-delivery app. As he endures the stresses ...
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"Four Samosas" Director Ravi Kapoor And Star Venk Potula Dish On This Heist Comedy
Four Samosas, the latest from actor turned filmmaker Ravi Kapoor, follows an aspiring L.A. rapper who teams up with three other bumbling misfits to steal some diamonds and win back his ex-girlfriend. We chat with Kapoor and his leading man Venk Potula about the freed ...
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South Asian-Authored Books That Make The Best Gifts
For the book lover in you, or in your life, there has been such a wonderful assortment of Desi Lit to choose from. Here are our recos with our ANOKHI’s Holiday Gift Guide because it’s such a great idea to spread the love for the written word, and to support of our South Asian authors. ...
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Highlights From The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF)
West Coast was indeed the best coast for cinephiles as the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival held their annual celebration of South Asian films. There were over 80 film screenings, including 12 features and 8 documentaries, which brought together many respected members of the com ...
