There are many factors which distinguish Bollywood movies from their American counterparts. The largest film industry in the world is synonymous with gaudy sets, dramatic scenes, and of course, elaborate song and dance sequences. Legendary Bollywood Director Subash Ghai, who is renowned for championing the aforementioned elaborate productions such as Taal and Yadeein, is bucking this [...][...more]
by Aliya Razaaq
When thinking of the classical Bollywood heroine, the names, Madhuri, Sri Devi and Aishwarya Rai spring to most people’s minds. These actresses have led a fulfilled and sustained career, but who or what do most people think of when the name Divya Bharti? A zealous heroine, filled with temperament - a temperament that would lead [...][...more]
Saturday 8th March saw the world celebrate International Woman’s Day, a date earmarked to embrace our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. In Delhi, many Bollywood stars congregated for the occasion. But whilst celebrating the female triumph over adversity, actress Preity Zinta somewhat unwittingly conformed to type. Despite playing many strong female characters herself, Preity [...][...more]
by Shuhel Miah
Providing you a brief run down of the winners and losers from this years Asian Music Award ceremony.[...more]
by Aliya Razaaq
Valentines Day saw the long awaited release of the multi-million pound blockbuster ‘Jodha Akbar’, starring Hrithik Roshan, and Aishwarya Rai. Director Ashutosh Gowariker, known for the controversial Swades has tried to repeat the chemical romance that took place between the duo in Dhoom 2. One of the most expensive films of recent generations, [...][...more]
Is there a game of mix ‘n’ match going on in Bollywood that the rest of us mere mortals are unaware of? It seems just yesterday that Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were the film industry’s cutest couple, and it was widely expected that their four-year relationship would only have one suitable ending – marriage. [...][...more]
by Heppy Khatun
Actress and model Shilpa Shetty has appeared in nearly 50 films since making her debut in the film Baazigar alongside Sharukh Khan. Shilpa has undergone so many rollercoaster events as a star. The remarkable story of this inspiring, successful young woman, who is constantly re-inventing herself, a pre-requisite to Madonna, is something that surely every [...][...more]
by Aliya Razaaq
Thursday March 6th 2008, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Stadium, will see a celebration of Asian infusion, when the UKAMAS hit town once again. The largest honorary event of the Asian urban music scene, and pressing into the mainstream, the AMAS are all about recognizing the contribution of Asian musicians to the entertainment industry. [...][...more]
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