ENTERTAINMENT

All That Glitters: New York’s South Asian Elite Celebrate Diwali as a Cultural Moment

The grand staircase of the Lotte New York Palace hotel sparkled with mirror work and…

Rajasthani Short Film ‘Ru Ba Ru’ (Face to Face) is a Touching Saga of Sisters’ Grief, Grace, and Rebellion

I saw “Ru Ba Ru” at the 7th Atlanta Indian Film Festival in September 2025.…

King of the World: Shah Rukh Khan Becomes First Bollywood Billionaire, Surpasses Hollywood’s Elite

In a historic milestone that reshapes the global entertainment landscape, Shah Rukh Khan has officially…

Akshay Shirke’s ‘Louis’ is a Meditation on Loss, Memory, and the Invisible Threads That Connect Us

“Louis,” a haunting short film by talented filmmaker Akshay Shirke, seeps deep into the viewer’s…

Atlanta-Based Filmmaker Sanjay Arora’s ‘2 Khet’ (Two Farms) is a Devastating Tale of Land, Labor, and Loss

Inspired by true events, “2 Khet” (Two Farms) is a quiet but powerful short film…

Poetic Realism: Why Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ Will Win the Academy Award at the 98th Oscars

In the vast landscape of cinema, some films entertain, others provoke thought, and a rare…

Saga of Cruelty and Courage: India Selects Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ as Official Oscar Entry

The Film Federation of India has selected “Homebound,” directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, as the country’s…

Decoding Mythology, One Story at a Time: Meeting Devdutt Pattanaik at  South Asian Literature and Arts Festival 2025

Devdutt Pattanaik is a name synonymous with Indian mythology in the modern times. Born in…

Bollywood Director With a Panache for Storytelling Enthralls South Asian Literature and Art Festival

The grand finale on Sept. 13 at the South Asian Literature and Art Festival (SALA)…

Shyam Madiraju’s Masterful ‘55’ Isn’t Just a Film. It’s a Gut Punch Dressed Up As a Street Fable

Jet-lagged and restless after my recent return from Mumbai, I found myself unable to focus.…

Will Aziz Ansari Find ‘Good Fortune’ With His Directorial Debut Film After a Series of Career Setbacks?

After years in the shadows, Aziz Ansari is making his directorial debut with a bold…

Funny Abe: Kumail Nanjiani Wins Over Critics for His Portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in His Broadway Debut With ‘Oh, Mary!’

When Kumail Nanjiani stepped onto the Lyceum Theatre stage in August 2024 as Abraham Lincoln…