5 Must-Watch Movies Telling Better & More Original Stories About India
Coldplay’s new music video for the song “Hymn For The Weekend” is extremely problematic. In four minutes and 21 seconds, it manages to pack in … Read more
Neerja Star Sonam Kapoor to Feature in Coldplay and Beyoncé’s New Music Video
Seriously. Sonam Kapoor, who’ll soon be seen starring in Neerja, makes a cameo in Coldplay featuring Beyoncé’s single “Hymn For the Weekend.” Meanwhile, here’s a picture of … Read more
Filmfare Fave Bajirao Mastani Is Just Another Unevenly-Paced Bollywood Fairy Tale
By now, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani has become a bonafide Bollywood box office smash, raking in just under $14M in its first two weeks globally and … Read more
Bollywood 2015: The Good, The Bad, And The Mediocre
For the most part, 2015 was a pretty great year for Bollywood. There were plenty of entertaining blockbusters, some of which ventured into new territory … Read more
Review: Tamasha’s Tale Offers Style, Technique Over Comfort and Entertainment
Maslow lists self-actualization, including creativity, as the highest human need, much above love, money, and sex. Tamasha is a film about a storyteller (Ved, played by … Read more
VISAFF Hits Vancouver Screens This Weekend
The fifth annual Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) starts tonight and continues through Sunday. VISAFF’s mission is to bridge the gap between South … Read more
The Priyanka Chopra Effect: Bajirao Mastani Trending In the U.S.
You guys, look: Bajirao Mastani was trending in the U.S. on Twitter…and we’ll officially call this The Priyanka Chopra Effect. Last night marked the launch … Read more
Review: The Crow’s Egg Offers A Refreshing Take On Slum Life
It is a misnomer to call The Crow’s Egg (Kaaka Muttai in Tamil) a children’s movie. Though it received India’s National Award for Best Children’s … Read more
Jai Ho Documentary Offers Look At Evolution Of A.R. Rahman’s Music And Genius
Best known to western audiences for the soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaire, A. R. Rahman is better known to South Asian listeners for a storied line … Read more
My Hot Mom Gandhi: Comedic Short Film Takes On The Politics of Halloween Costumes
If you’ve ever dreamed up some outrageous costume ideas for Halloween and wondered how they might be received, then you’ll want to watch Reena Karia’s … Read more
