Category: Bollywood
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Strong women with strong message at JLF
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The art can bring change – and does not have to be limited to playing a role of meager entertainment. In fact, these two goals can almost work concurrently, as can be experienced at the popular Jaipur Literature Festival which becomes an amalgamation of intellectual and social conversation. It has…
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Bollywood: Is beauty in the eyes of the beholder?
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The recent demise (on 24 February 2018) of Bollywood superstar Sridevi has encouraged a frenzied discussion in Indian media about the dangers of varied fads related to Bollywood and overall glamour industry – ranging from unnatural crash diets to excessive cosmetic surgeries, use of steroids, and so on. These are…
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Film: Exploring the Indian Diaspora
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What does it mean to be a diasporic Indian? Shuchi Kothari, Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Auckland, explores this in three short films which will be shown at the Auckland Art Gallery on 12 November. Dr Kothari is an Indian New Zealander from Ahmedabad, Gujarat,…
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NZ Gets Pickled with 20 Years of Indian Ink
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Kiwis have patronized and praised the now-legendary play Krishnan’s Dairy. And now Indian Ink Theatre Company has chosen to share the highly acclaimed The Pickle King with audiences across New Zealand, in this, their 20th anniversary year. From 4 May – 9 September, ten centres throughout Aotearoa will experience the artistry and magic…
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Indian performers to visit schools
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From Mumbai to Morrinsville – top Indian performers will visit New Zealand schools for public Diwali festivals and will also take to the road and visit schools in Tauranga and Waikato. Folk-dance group Mudra Creation, from Mumbai, and a puppet troupe led by master puppeteer Mahipat Kavi, from Gujarat, are…
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India’s largest lit fest ends on a high
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The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, advertised as the world’s largest free literary festival, attracted 2,45,000 footfalls over the five days ending 25 January – the highest ever in the festival’s eight-year history. The over-crowded festival compromised the quality of experience for many visitors who had to either share crowded standing space,…
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Top Must-Have Android Apps for Indians
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Indians around the world use many Android apps either to stay in touch with what’s happening in India, or to take care of personal matters like banking, messaging, phone calls and so on. The Global Indian profiles some of these best Android apps for Indians living abroad. Music Saavn: This…
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Women-only swim sessions irk some in NZ
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New Zealand’s Hamilton City may have a tough job on hand as it proposes to re-introduce women-only swimming sessions at the council-owned swimming facility. Aimed at attracting more women to swimming, the proposal is being labeled as “man ban” by one of New Zealand’s largest news outlet – Stuff. Stuff…
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VIDEO: First look of ‘Singh Is Bling’ revealed
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Akshay Kumar wears turban again for his next film ‘Singh is Bling’ produced jointly by the action actor and his partner Ashvini Yardi, under their production banner – Grazing Goat Pictures. Schdeuled to be released on 31 July 2015, the film is being directed choreographer-turned producer and director Prabhudheva.…
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IIFA photos: John Travolta shakes leg with Hrithik
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For those generations raised on Hollywood as well as Bollywood movies, this would probably be the most unforgettable moment – watching John Travolta share the dance floor with Hrithik Roshan. When the two of the biggest dancing stars in the world took to the stage at the 15th IIFA Awards…
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Hollywood, Bollywood join hands for India’s Oscars
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Tampa Bay in Florida has become the first city in the United States to host IIFA – India’s Oscars. India’s film industry, Bollywood, worked closely with Hollywood teams to put together the biggest event in India’s entertainment calendar. In its 15th year, IIFA – the International Indian Film Academy Awards…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Australia with Prince George
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Following their successful visit to New Zealand, the British royalty – Duke William and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton visited Australia and attended the annual Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also met three of Australia’s surviving Victoria…
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Jackson reveals the name of the final Hobbit movie
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The cut of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy is ready and with it, celebrated director and producer Peter Jackson has revealed the name of the concluding movie. Peter has decided to change the name of the third Hobbit movie set to release in December 2014, after completing the filming.…
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Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi: Gauhar, Kushal separated
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Gauhar Khan and her boyfriend Kushal Tandon were separated in the latest reality show Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi. During one of the tasks, Kushal suffered an injury to his shoulder and had to seek medical help. Despite the injury, Kushal not only completed the task but also won the stunt.…
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When an Indian girl goes for honeymoon alone
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A girl that usually went unnoticed in the crowd could not have bargained for what unfolds as she steps out for her honeymoon – alone. That’s the story of Rani, the protagonist in the latest Bollywood movie Queen. The typical middle-class, conservative girl has her dreams shattered when her groom…
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Valentine’s Day special: most romantic movie scenes ever
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On Valentine’s Day, we take you on a trip down memory lane and bring to you some of the most romantic scenes from Hollywood and Bollywood down the years.
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Julia Roberts in struggle with late sister’s fiancé over estate
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Hollywood star Julia Roberts is reportedly going through a struggle between her family and her late sibling Nancy Motes’ fiance.
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Deepika Padukone on Ranbir, Salman and Big B
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It’s truly rosy at the top, especially when you are Deepika Padukone, Bollywood’s current golden girl whose shelves are weighed down with trophies.
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Balu Mahendra, Indian cinema’s pathbreaking director
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Prolific filmmaker Balu Mahendra was a craftsman who narrated emotional dramas with minimum characters and effective visuals for over three decades, won five National Awards and influenced a whole gen…
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John Abraham: Would love to spend time with special children
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Actor-producer John Abraham attended the 15th annual day function of an institution for differently-abled children on February 13 and said it’s “very inspiring to see the children” and that he would l…