ENTERTAINMENT

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam: Singing in the Rain or Shine in 16 Languages

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (S.P.B.) was inarguably born to sing. However, he wasn’t discovered as a child…

5 Funny Things Indian Parents in America Can Relate To

If there’s anything that’s universal in this world, it’s parenting. No matter your culture, background,…

Sujata Day’s Directorial Debut ‘Definition Please’ Tackles the ‘Model Minority’ Myth

Sujata Day has always been fascinated by spelling bees. In fourth grade, she won her…

Andrij Parekh Wins Emmy for ‘Outstanding Directing’ for an Episode of HBO Drama Series ‘Succession’

Cinematographer Andrij Parekh has won an Emmy Award for directing an episode of the HBO…

Rani of Jhansi v. Army of Shiva: Bollywood Appears to Have Become Politicized with a Vengeance

“I am a warrior. I can allow my head to be severed but won’t bow…

A Conversation With Dimple Kapadia Who Made Her Hollywood Debut in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’

Veteran Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia says Christopher Nolan resurrected her. “He pulled me out of…

Netflix’s Controversial Film ‘Cuties’ Raises Concern Among Indian American Parents and Children

The controversial French film “Cuties,” about a young Senegalese girl in Paris who joins a…

Eight South Asian Americans Among 28 Miss World America 2020 Contestants

Eight South Asian Americans are among 28 contestants chosen for this year’s Miss World America…

‘Bandish Bandits’ Reignities the Magic of Classical Music in the Age of Remixes and Pop

“Bandish Bandits,” Anand Tiwari’s directorial and Amazon Prime’s new over the top offering comes as…

Geraldine Viswanathan Headlines ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery,’ Also Starring Utkarsh Ambudkar

Australian actress Geraldine Viswanathan headlines the new romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” which opens…

“Indian Matchmaking” Wasn’t Made for a Western Audience: A Conversation with Smriti Mundhra

Most of us have at least heard of “Indian Matchmaking” on Netflix by now. If…

Hindu Radicals Object to Trailer of Short Film ‘Padmavyuha’ by Indian American Filmmaker

Hindu radicals have taken to social media to raise objections to the trailer of a…