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· Bryan Ke
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points:
· Ryan General
Hollywood and Bollywood celebrate separate star-studded Diwali galas
“A major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora, Diwali holds profound significance for Indians worldwide”
· Chandler Treon
Simu Liu praises ‘RRR,’ says ‘I want to be in a Bollywood movie’
“Barbie” actor Simu Liu wants to be in a Bollywood film. “RRR” praise: Speaking with Indian publication Pinkvilla, the “Shang-Chi” star praised the Academy award-winning film “RRR,” saying, “RRR this year was so phenomenal. It was absolutely incredible. And, it blew me away.”
· Bryan Ke
Watch: UPenn a cappella group sings Bollywood songs at White House to welcome PM Modi
The University of Pennsylvania’s popular a cappella group Penn Masala performed Bollywood songs ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official state visit to the United States. Key details: Penn Masala performed in front of up to 3,000 guests on the South Lawns of the…
· Iris Jung
Priyanka Chopra recalls ‘dehumanizing moment’ during seduction scene in early Bollywood career
Priyanka Chopra Jonas once walked off a Bollywood film after a “dehumanizing moment” with the director. In an interview with The Zoe Report, Chopra Jonas spoke about an encounter she had early in her Bollywood career. Tasked with playing a character who goes undercover, Chopra…
· Carl Samson
Chinese ministry sparks outrage over Bollywood-inspired brownface video
China’s Ministry of Public Security has come under fire after posting a video that featured Chinese people in brownface. The one-minute video, which was posted on Weibo over the weekend, appears to be a public service announcement on road safety, reminding citizens to wear a…
· 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
Asian stars shine on the Met Gala 2024 red carpet
Asian stars brought their fashion A-game to the Met Gala red carpet on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Key details:
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands gather across US to celebrate Hindu festival Holi
Holi, a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, has united diverse crowds across major U.S. cities over the weekend. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Dev Patel directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ earns rave reviews
Dev Patel’s first-ever directorial film “Monkey Man” earned a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes after its succesful premiere at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Son of Asia’s richest man throws lavish pre-wedding bash attended by Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg
Global elites converged in India over the weekend to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest man. Who’s getting married: Anant Ambani, the 28-year-old heir to the Reliance Industries empire and a director at one of its energy…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark and Third State Books Forge a New Chapter in Asian American Storytelling
NextShark is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Third State Books (TSB), a visionary publishing start-up poised to transform the literary landscape for Asian American voices. This collaboration heralds a new era of representation, where stories from the Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
New Jersey student honored for helping create first South Asian American Girl doll
Arusha Bhargava, a middle school student, was honored by the Township Committee for her significant contribution to the development of American Girl’s first South Asian “Girl of the Year” doll, Kavika “Kavi” Sharma. The Committee’s proclamation: At the meeting last week, the…
· Bryan Ke
Indian teen’s friends accused of killing him over bill dispute during his birthday celebration
A teen from Baiganwadi, a suburb in Govandi, Mumbai, was allegedly killed by one of his four friends during his birthday celebration on May 31 after a disagreement over how to split their food bill. Key details: The four suspects allegedly told the victim, 18-year-old Sabir…
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.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
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.
Company · India · NSE:PVRINOX
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.