A curated take on South Asian art, literature, life and news
Now in its third year, the HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries short film competition creates an international platform for emerging directors of Asian and/or Pacific … Read more
A conversation between Zain Alam, Dorothy Dhillonn, Bibi Dhillonn, Ravi Dhillonn, and Michelle Caswell. The original version of this conversation appeared in SAADA’s Tides magazine. … Read more
From artists we finally we got more of, to weddings we couldn’t get enough of, 2018 proved to be a great year for Hindi cinema. … Read more
The word ‘Cliffhanger’ might well have entered the cinematic lexicon sometime toward end-1913, when early motion picture maker William Selig had a brainwave. His planned … Read more
Before I begin this review, a moment of indulgent transparency: Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding is my favorite film (topping a list of otherwise action and … Read more
How the drape holds meaning and memory for the desi mind, body, and soul. A series of interview-vignettes, showcasing uber serious sari love, brought out … Read more
The Price of Free premieres on YouTube globally on November 27 at 9:00am PT and will be free for all to view 24/7. The film … Read more
The year 2018 was a great one for Hindi cinema. From big budget behemoths to funny family films, strong content succeeded at the box office. … Read more
Traditional culture and contemporary sensibilities collide to paint a picture of the complex experiences of three modern Indian women in the documentary film A Suitable … Read more
In the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, there’s a scene in which a family member scolds Mercury. “So now the family name is not good … Read more
