Remembrance Sunday: Commemorating sacrifice in art
This Sunday we remember… SOME 1.5 million men from the subcontinent fought in the First World War. It is estimated more than 74,000 of them perished in the battle for…read more →
Remembrance Sunday: Commemorating sacrifice in art
This Sunday we remember... SOME 1.5 million men from the subcontinent fought in the First…read more →
Remembrance Sunday: Commemorating sacrifice in art
Main Headlines
‘Layla and Majnun’ – Grand and iconic ‘dance opera’ production of Asia’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ premieres in the UK…
A classic romantic tale, some great musical and dance talents and a rather unique cultural…read more →
‘Layla and Majnun’ – Grand and iconic ‘dance opera’ production of Asia’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ premieres in the UK…
Main Headlines
Farhan Akhtar, Bollywood star to make UK music concert debut ahead of 2019 album release
One of the undoubted stars of contemporary and popular Indian cinema is branching out into…read more →
Farhan Akhtar, Bollywood star to make UK music concert debut ahead of 2019 album release
Film
Jeffrey Archer and Abir Mukherjee ready to thrill at Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival talk
Two authors who have enjoyed much success come together to share their work and experiences…read more →
Jeffrey Archer and Abir Mukherjee ready to thrill at Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival talk
Books
GG2 LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2018: Top of the pile – Home Secretary Sajid Javid, GG2 Power List unveiled – arts figures
Several arts figures also recognised both at awards and in GG2 Power List released last…read more →
GG2 LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2018: Top of the pile – Home Secretary Sajid Javid, GG2 Power List unveiled – arts figures
Main Headlines
Riz Ahmed and Mohsin Hamid at London Literature Festival
Two great voices share their experiences and journeys... HE IS ONE of the hottest actors…read more →
Riz Ahmed and Mohsin Hamid at London Literature Festival
Film
London Film Festival 2018 – end game, highlights and a wrap!
How was it for you? Films seen/covered by acv in bold AND SO, THE CURTAIN…read more →
London Film Festival 2018 – end game, highlights and a wrap!
Festivals
‘House of my fathers’ – mixing myth, fable and allegory to tell a unique story about the conflict in Sri Lanka (London Film Festival interview)
Reality is suspended and yet this film says something more than many ‘war’ films... IMPRESSIVE…read more →
‘House of my fathers’ – mixing myth, fable and allegory to tell a unique story about the conflict in Sri Lanka (London Film Festival interview)
Festivals
Namdev Bhau In Search of Silence – director Dar Gai talks about her film about a Mumbai driver escaping noise for the Himalayas (London Film Festival) Click below for video
Namdev Bhau In Search of Silence – director Dar Gai talks about her film about a Mumbai driver escaping noise for the Himalayas (London Film Festival) Click below for video
Festivals
Rajma Chawal, director interview with Leena Yadav: Our films don’t represent the people we are or the conversations we have’
Rajma Chawal, director interview with Leena Yadav: Our films don’t represent the people we are or the conversations we have’
Film
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‘Sundowning’ – Nessah Muthy’s new play about the twilight years and how love is challenged
Award-winning playwright explores dementia… By Suman Bhuchar WRITER Nessah Muthy has been wowing audiences with her new play, ‘Sundowning’ produced by Kali Theatre Company and it is on at the…read more →
The Other Place – Indian Canadian indie actor Rupinder Nagra talks about his role in play about care of elderly
It’s about the character, not the colour of the person playing him or her… By Suman Bhuchar RUPINDER NAGRA is the actor from the acclaimed film, ‘Amal’ (directed by Richie…read more →
‘The Funeral Director’ (review) – on the edge and the boundaries of faith, culture and sexuality
New play looks at issues right on the button fearlessly… IT’S TOUGH, tender and one part is extremely moving. Iman Qureshi is definitely a playwright to watch – this work…read more →
Riz Ahmed and Mohsin Hamid – cultural break-up, make-up and mash-up – from the margins to the mainstream… (London Literature Festival 2018)
A manifesto for change…?? STRETCHING culture, creating gaps and altering some mainstream and loaded narratives is all part of an alternative vision Riz Ahmed put forward at his recent London…read more →
