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· Ryan General
Racist Bollywood Song About Beyoncé Being Jealous of ‘Fair Skin’ Sparks Outrage
A Bollywood film’s song about Beyoncé has earned the ire of many online for its racist and sexist lyrics.
· Ryan General
Bollywood Stars Called Out for Supporting BLM But Not India’s Racial Problems
Actresses Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor are among the Bollywood stars being called hypocrites for expressing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
· Bryan Ke
People Are Upset That Vogue India’s Latest Cover ‘Star’ is the ‘King of Bollywood’s’ Daughter
Netizens are calling out Vogue India for its blatant nepotism after it officially announced actor Shahrukh Khan’s 18-year-old daughter, Suhana Khan, as the cover girl for the magazine’s August issue. Meet #SuhanaKhan, the new girl on the block, our August 2018 cover star.…
· Bryan Ke
Bollywood Star Gets 5 Years in Jail for Shooting Endangered Antelope in India
Salman Khan, regarded as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, has received a five-year jail sentence for poaching an endangered antelope two decades ago. The 52-year-old actor was in court in the western city of Jodhpur, India, for the ruling on Thursday. He was later transferred…
· Editorial Staff
Brie Larson is Starring in a Bollywood-Inspired Film and Everyone is Uncomfortable
Last week, the trailer for Academy Award winning actress Brie Larson’s new movie, “Basmati Blues”, was released, prompting a collective groan from netizens everywhere. The movie follows Larson’s character, a bright, bubbly scientist who travels to India to sell the masses on her…
· Ryan General
Judge Rules ‘A Feeble No’ Can Mean Consent in Overturned Rape Conviction of Bollywood Director in India
A rape conviction against an Indian film director was recently overturned by a local court after the judge ruled that the victim’s “feeble no” may have actually meant consent. Delhi high court’s baffling ruling in favor of film director Mahmood Farooqui has angered critics, with…
· Khier Casino
Bollywood Star Mercilessly Trolled For Thinking ‘Animal Farm’ is About Caring For Animals
Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been ridiculed on Twitter for suggesting that schoolchildren should read George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” to learn to take care of animals. The 41-year-old Bollywood star, who thought the book was about animal welfare, uploaded a photo on Instagram, saying…
· Ryan General
BTS fans gush over Jimin’s ‘secret’ $85,000 donation to polio vaccine drive
Members of ARMY — fans of the K-pop supergroup BTS — are expressing their appreciation for member Jimin’s recent donation to polio patients. Secret donation: Jimin donated 100 million Korean won ($85,170) to the Rotary District 3590 in July, Soompi reported.
· Carl Samson
Pixar to feature its first Sikh character in ‘Turning Red’
Pixar is showcasing its first Sikh character in “Turning Red,” an upcoming feature film by Oscar-winning director Domee Shi. A historic movie: Set for release on March 11, 2022, “Turning Red” will mark a few firsts for Pixar, which dropped the movie’s first teaser trailer last…
· Bryan Ke
NY Times Bestselling Author Becomes the First South Asian Woman to Write ‘Ms. Marvel’
Samira Ahmed, a New York Times bestselling YA (Young Adult) author, makes history as the first South Asian woman to write a comic book series for “Ms. Marvel.” The announcement: The new series, titled “Ms. Marvel: Beyond The Limit,” will be penned by Ahmed and illustrated by…
· Carl Samson
Indian Doctor Gets Over 5 Million Views Dancing for His Patients
A physician in India has gone viral on Twitter after a colleague shared a video of him dancing for patients with COVID-19. Dr. Arup Senapati, an eyes, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon at Silchar Medical College, busted a move with no difficulty while wearing a complete set of…
· Ryan General
South Asia’s Most Popular Skin Lightening Product to Change Its Name Amid Backlash
Growing global support to the Black Lives Matter movement and continued discussions on race and skin color have prompted South Asia’s most popular skin-whitening cream by Unilever to change its name. We’re committed to a skin care portfolio that’s inclusive of all skin tones,…
· Maina Chen
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Star Irrfan Khan Passes Away at 53
Irrfan Khan, one of India’s top actors, died at 53 from colon cancer at a Mumbai hospital. The news was confirmed to Deadline by his representatives.
· Leanna Chan
The Disturbingly Dark History of Bikram Yoga
Trigger warning: This article discusses rape and sexual assault. Netflix recently released “Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator,” a documentary that explores the true story of the founder of Bikram Yoga, who was ordered to pay over $6.8 million in a sexual assault lawsuit and has since…
· Carl Samson
Meet the ‘Female Bruce Lee’ and ‘Wu Assassins’ Star Juju Chan
If you haven’t seen the treat that is Netflix’s “Wu Assassins” yet, the time is ripe to catch the stellar performance of Hong Kong-born American actress and martial artist JuJu Chan, whose growing fan base has aptly hailed her as the “Female Bruce Lee.” Chan, who is marrying…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Hero Who Sacrificed Herself to Save 360 Passengers From Terrorists 33 Years Ago
The heroic act of an Indian flight attendant who sacrificed herself to save the lives of hundreds of passengers from Palestinian terrorists hijacking their plane in 1986 is remembered in history for the 33rd year this month. Neerja Bhanot, who was killed at 22, posthumously…
· Carl Samson
Lilly Singh Makes History as the First Queer Asian to Host a Late-Night TV Show
YouTuber Lilly Singh made history this week as the first Asian queer woman to host a late-night TV show. The 30-year-old comedian, who rose to fame as “IISuperwomanII,” debuted on NBC on Monday with “A Little Late With Lilly Singh,” replacing “Last Call with Carson Daly” in its…
· Bryan Ke
James Wan’s New Lead for Top Secret Horror Movie is Your New Daddy
James Wan’s top secret horror movie has found its male lead in George Young. The 39-year-old actor will play the lead role opposite to Annabelle Wallis in Wan’s super-secret movie tentatively titled “Silvercup,” according to Variety.
· Bryan Ke
Hasan Minhaj Got the Most Asian Dad Response After Reaching 1 Million Followers
Indian American comedian Hasan Minhaj’s dad had a savage response to his son’s achievement after reaching 1 million followers on Instagram. So lucky to have family in my life. pic.twitter.com/znDKnc9UU2
· Ryan General
Two Grooms Held The Most Incredible Hindu Wedding and the Photos Will Give You Feelings
Social media users from around the world are celebrating the union of two Indian grooms who tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony earlier this month. View this post on Instagram Thank you everyone ♥️ Event | Mehendi Outfit | @livebohame Photograph | @paulosalud…
Saregama India
Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.
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Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.
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Saregama India
Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.
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Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
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PVR Inox
PVR Inox is where India watches movies — the largest multiplex chain, and the theatrical engine behind Bollywood and Hollywood box office in the country.