They say music knows no boundaries. It abides by no laws of separation. It freely crosses lines of control, and has the ability to appeal to every colour and every creed, regardless of its expressive language. But somewhere along the journey, the Bangladeshi music scene had lagged somewhat behind. Sure there were legends such as Ayub Bacchu, emerging talent such [...][...more]
This October marks the international book launch of senior veteran actor, Dev Anand. The hardback, titled Romancing With Life: An Autobiography, was an immediate sell-out after its initial release in India last year, and is now set to charm the international audience too. Revealing bittersweet reminisces of his youth and struggle in 1940’s Bombay, his friendship [...][...more]
The trend of making films based on friends is still an ongoing thing; Bollywood boasts titles such as Yaarana, Sholay, Dostana (1980), Dosti, Filhaal, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, and the highly-acclaimed Dil Chahta Hai. All hold friendship as a central theme, and pay tribute to [...][...more]
In the society we live in today, how much are we willing to overlook when it comes to finding the “One”? Do we ask for too much? Or are we justified when we refuse to settle for any less than perfect? It all kicked-off last Friday when I attended an old friend’s wedding reception. Months before the [...][...more]
InsideDesi's Kaynath Parvez catches up with Bollywood star Dino Morea to talk about Love, Life and John Abraham.[...more]
Shocking reports have emerged of budding singer Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, winner of Star Voice of India 2007, drowning in a swimming pool yesterday evening 29th July, around 5pm. The charmingly-polite singer was on a promotional tour with fellow singers in the Maldives when the tragedy struck. Renowned playback singer Shaan, who was also present at [...][...more]
Size Zero: the hottest new label in the Indian socialite’s wardrobe. Suddenly, fat isn’t so fetching anymore. Not that it ever really was, but I’m pretty sure I remember a time when it didn’t hold as much weight as it does now (no pun intended). Take Bollywood’s darling Kareena Kapoor. You could say she is [...][...more]
Women. Ever the complicated species. No but really… we are. Personal gender bias aside, we’re all pretty guilty of baffling our men pretty badly from time to time, competing against our very own girlfriends at the Zara sales, and buying one too many pairs of shoes than our parent/partner can really grasp in their understanding. It’s [...][...more]
Saturday May 31st saw me attend the Summer Beats Concert 2008 at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, presented by Ariz Inc and Mehta Entertainment. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. And fuss there was. Just another concert? You’d be surprised. Come to set the stage ‘on fire’ were SaReGaMaPa [...][...more]
InsideDesi reports from the Tongues on Fire opening Gala at Bafta.[...more]
InsideDesi bring you Kia Abdullah, as never seen before.[...more]
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