ENTERTAINMENT

A Hindu ‘Hamlet’: Riz Ahmed Reimagines Shakespeare’s Play With South Asian Identity at its Center

When Riz Ahmed’s “Hamlet” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2025, it…

Down to Earth: A Start Up Theatrically Imagines Going From Cupertino to Delhi Via the Earth’s Core

Naatak’s play “Hole,” written by Sujit Saraf, directed by Poulomi Sarkar, and produced by Pratiksha Rao, feels tailor-made for the…

Indian American Geeta Gandbhir Makes History With Dual Oscar Nominations for Documentary Excellence

Indian-American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, receiving two…

A Ballad of Loss, Grief and Healing: How Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Stuns the Audience With Its Fragile Beauty

I never expected to encounter another woman like Scarlett O’Hara on the big screen—but then…

A Star is Born Down Under: Shabana Azeez’s Breakout Role in Golden Globe Winner ‘The Pitt’

When Shabana Azeez was rejected from drama school at age 21, she thought her acting…

The Violence of Uniformity: ‘Parasakthi’ Reminds Us Hindi Hegemony is Not a Historical Artifact But a Recurring Force

I walked into Parasakthi expecting a political period film. I walked out realizing I had watched many…

‘I’ve Never Met Michelle Obama’: Kumail Nanjiani Addresses Bizarre Affair Rumor That Reached His Wife

In the latest example of how unfounded rumors can proliferate through social media and reach…

Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune’ Asks a Funny Question Befitting Christmas: Does Money Really Solve Life’s Problems?

“Good Fortune” written and directed by Aziz Ansari is a whimsical romantic comedy that blends…

‘Too Much Testosterone’: How ‘Dhurandhar’ Ignited India’s Fiercest Film Criticism Battle—Critics Under Siege

When Anupama Chopra posted her video review of “Dhurandhar” on The Hollywood Reporter India’s YouTube…

First Indian Model to Open a Chanel Runway: Bhavitha Mandava’s Subway-to-Spotlight Journey

When Bhavitha Mandava descended the stairs of the Bowery Station on December 2, 2025, opening…

Forbes Calls Her ‘Netflix’s Queen of Screens’: How Bela Bajaria Turned From Undocumented Immigrant to $17 Billion Decision-Maker

When Bela Bajaria danced on the Netflix party floor last fall, swaying in a brightly…

‘Personal, Bold, and a Lot of Fun’: Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ Explores What Happens When an Actor’s Life Spirals Out of Control

When Riz Ahmed told reporters he had “wanted to tell this story for a long…