Posted on 19 June 2009 by Halima Khatun
In an effort to represent multicultural Britain, Eastenders are about to score a double-whammy: sources reveal that newcomer Syed Masood will embark on an affair with flamboyant, mans-man Christian. This no doubt will please BBC bosses, as the storyline will tick two boxes in their quota - giving screen space to an Asian character, whilst [...][...more]
Posted on 08 May 2009 by Halima Khatun
In such a harsh economic climate, we all know we should tighten our belts. Businesses are shedding jobs left, right and centre, plus petrol prices are going through the roof. So what do we do? We swap nights out for nights in, takeaways for home-cooked meals and Armani for Primarni. This of course goes against [...][...more]
Posted on 30 March 2009 by Halima Khatun
She’s sharp tongued, feisty and commands the presence of David Dimbleby and any other unwitting panellist on Question Time. Of course, I’m talking about battleaxe Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who was crowned the Most Powerful Muslim woman in Britain in a lavish ceremony held at the Lowry hotel in Manchester. Other prominent Muslim women named in the [...][...more]
Posted on 26 February 2009 by Halima Khatun
I pondered this question when I came across the nomination stages of the Muslim Power List 2009, where we’re invited to vote for women who’ve excelled and contributed to British working life, whether it’s in the field of media, arts, business or the voluntary sector. Such an accolade of course is long overdue, as Muslim [...][...more]
Posted on 11 February 2009 by Halima Khatun
First it was Shah Rukh Khan, who made us cringe and gasp in equal measure when he revealed his ripped middle-aged torso. Then perfectionist Aamir Khan did one better, revealing a muscular physique (complete with bad-boy tats) - we thought wasn’t possible for his little boy frame to carry. Now it seems that young British [...][...more]
Posted on 17 January 2009 by Halima Khatun
I’ve always been a fan of trying something new and making new friends along the way. Moving to Manchester, I did my fair share of networking, and fair play, met some great friends who are always up for a Nando’s. But as things fell into a routine, work, gym, and the odd bit of socialising, [...][...more]
Posted on 17 December 2008 by Halima Khatun
In a shining example of Bollywood’s increasing assault on the international stage, or as some would describe, it’s ‘westernisation’, Kylie Minogue is to be drafted in to sing and dance in a Bollywood blockbuster. India’s DNA newspaper has claimed that the pop princess has been drafted in to perform an item number in the new (hideously [...][...more]
Posted on 12 December 2008 by Halima Khatun
In a bid to refresh its schedule for 2009, The BBC Asian Network is moving its stalwart presenter Adil Ray to the coveted breakfast show slot. This means that on your way to work (or while you’re prying your eyes open to get to lectures after a hard night out), you can listen to the [...][...more]
Posted on 08 November 2008 by Halima Khatun
Ok, the rubbish name might not give much away, but Actor Prepares is being dubbed the Bollywood Academy, a newly established UK-based acting school which aims to train budding actors for the world of Indian cinema. It is the brain child of veteran Bollywood star Anupam Kher, which could explain the rather literal title, [...][...more]
Posted on 20 October 2008 by Halima Khatun
Two years ago nobody had heard of Imran Hakim. Then one day he entered the BBC’s Dragons’ Den with his brother dressed in a bear costume… it seemed like a joke at first, a pitch that would be remembered for all the wrong reasons. But today, with a business turning over £11million, it’s fair to [...][...more]
Posted on 27 September 2008 by Halima Khatun
Earlier this year, I reported on the Muslim Writer Awards, a prestigious award ceremony which celebrated the cream of unsung talent within the UK Muslim community. The event attracted big media names such as Jermaine Jackson and James Caan, but without question, the show belonged to the winners - they showed wit, creativity, and passion in their [...][...more]
Posted on 29 August 2008 by Halima Khatun
It’s no secret that Bollywood is, and has always been a male-dominated industry. The men get paid more, and enjoy much longer, illustrious careers, while their female equivalent see their fee and film offers reduce greatly once they hit 30. Bipasha Basu, possibly the most forthright and outspoken actress in Bollywood (bar perhaps Kareena Kapoor) has [...][...more]
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