Alex Wheatle: Resting in Power – A Personal Reflection
Sailesh Ram, the editor and founder of this website, pays tribute to a writer who always inspired him… VERY SHOCKED and saddened to hear the news of writer Alex Wheatle’s…read more →
BFI Flare 2025 – South Asian politics, Transfemme, Polyamory, Coming Out with a difference; and Desi Queers
South Asian interest films at one of the world’s largest and most highly regarded LGBTQIA+…read more →
BFI Flare 2025 – South Asian politics, Transfemme, Polyamory, Coming Out with a difference; and Desi Queers
Festivals
‘Sister Midnight’ – Black comedy film: out in the UK today…
We covered this film since its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year…read more →
‘Sister Midnight’ – Black comedy film: out in the UK today…
Film
Bhaijaan; Retrograde; My Neighbour Totoro; Kali Seedlings and The Seagull – March Theatre
This month’s theatre offerings range from themes of masculinity, art and integrity, life changing moments…read more →
Bhaijaan; Retrograde; My Neighbour Totoro; Kali Seedlings and The Seagull – March Theatre
Main Headlines
‘Mehrunisa’ – Changing perceptions with 80 year old star lead: Farrukh Jaffar
Film seeks to challenge stereotypes and tackle feudal mindsets still around... BREAKING with Bollywood conventions,…read more →
‘Mehrunisa’ – Changing perceptions with 80 year old star lead: Farrukh Jaffar
Festivals
International Women’s Day (IWD): Anoushka Shankar at Royal Albert Hall to mark 15 years of festival; community events
American icon headlines women's festival, sitarist to perform; while we also take a look at…read more →
International Women’s Day (IWD): Anoushka Shankar at Royal Albert Hall to mark 15 years of festival; community events
Festivals
‘Picture This’ – Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin talk diversity, dependability, and fun memories… (click below)
More here on the filmread more →
‘Picture This’ – Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin talk diversity, dependability, and fun memories… (click below)
Film
Oscars 2025: Nominated Indian short saw one time street kid Sadja Pathan in LA
From surviving on the streets in India to Hollywood glamour… what cinema dreams are made…read more →
Oscars 2025: Nominated Indian short saw one time street kid Sadja Pathan in LA
Film
Berlinale 75 (2025) – Memorable and solid: Europe has a public film festival that has warmth and glow
Berlin/London Wrap of the Bird's (No1) first Berlin Film Festival experience (arriving on Tuesday, February…read more →
Berlinale 75 (2025) – Memorable and solid: Europe has a public film festival that has warmth and glow
Festivals
Berlinale 2025: Golden Bear Award goes to Dreams (Sex Love)…
Berlin 8.15pm/7/15pm GMT AMERICAN Director Todd Haynes' jury presented the top award here to filmmaker…read more →
Berlinale 2025: Golden Bear Award goes to Dreams (Sex Love)…
Main Headlines
‘Bakhso Bondi’ (‘Shadowbox’) – Berlinale 75: Everyday struggles spiral out of control despite love
Berlin 'Baksho Bondi' ('Shadowbox') is in the Perspectives section, which is a “brand new first…read more →
‘Bakhso Bondi’ (‘Shadowbox’) – Berlinale 75: Everyday struggles spiral out of control despite love
Festivals
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‘Alterations’ – Chasing dreams when the world appears to be against you
Terrific ensemble acting lifts play that is a little dated at the edges… THIS is an enjoyable play on several levels – with fine performances throughout especially from the lead,…read more →
BFI Flare 2025 – South Asian politics, Transfemme, Polyamory, Coming Out with a difference; and Desi Queers
South Asian interest films at one of the world’s largest and most highly regarded LGBTQIA+ platforms… BRITAIN’S leading festival showcasing the best in LGBTQIA+ cinema starts tomorrow (March 19-30) with…read more →
‘Pink’ – BFI Flare: Father and son tale stars Gordon Warnecke in Yassa Khan life to screen ‘out’ story (video interview)
First time writer-director draws from his own life in this searing tale described by some as a British ‘Goodfellas’… VERY autobiographical and almost unbelievable, writer-director Yassa Khan invites us into…read more →
‘Before I do’ – BFI Flare – “Beyond acceptance” and dreaming freely… (video interview)
Short film has original and imaginative take on a South Asian woman’s impending marriage… EXPLORING the queer space from a South Asian woman lens is the short film, ‘Before I…read more →
