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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…

A Powerhouse Producer: Rajeev Malhotra’s Journey From Hollywood Epics to ‘Yellowstone’ and Beyond

In the sprawling landscape of Taylor Sheridan’s television empire—where “Yellowstone” has become a cultural phenomenon,…

‘Christmas Karma’: Festive, Familiar, and Sometimes a Little Homemade (Like Punjabi Mathis)

It’s our holiday tradition to watch Christmas movies, and this year we were genuinely excited…

The Worst Film Since ’Cats’? Why Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Christmas Karma’ Sparked Critical Fury

The Daily Telegraph awarded “Christmas Karma” its second-ever zero-star review, with film critic Robbie Collin…

‘The Indian Community Loves Trump’: Comedian Zarna Garg Sparks Debate With Political Commentary on Immigration

When comedian Zarna Garg appeared on The Daily Beast Podcast on Sunday, she delivered what…

‘Homebound’: A Tender Portrait of  ‘A Friendship, a Pandemic, and a Death Beside the Highway’

In recent years, filmmakers like Payal Kapadia have helped Indian independent cinema steadily gain a…

Remembering Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’: Dharmendra’s Masculinity was Never Edgy—It was Tempered by Gentleness and Earthy Charm

Dharmendra, born Dharam Kewal Krishan Deol in 1935 in a modest Punjabi household, rose from…

A Melancholic Ripple: ‘Cactus Pears’ is a Rare and Tender Exploration of Queer Love in Lower-Class Indian Society

In the opening moments of “Cactus Pears” (Sabar Bonda), Anand cups his own face as…

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