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Film
Disney Launchpad – six short films aimed to speak to a new generation – executives and director interview; and review, ‘American Eid’
Global behemoth selected six writer-directors from over a thousand applications in the US to tell stories that were personal and…
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Film
Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes: covid crisis continues to hit releases and the move to OTT and digital has stalled…
As new movie releases lose pace due to the ensuing uncertainty, we give you an inside track on Bollywood’s troubles…
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Bird Bites: Back to the theatre! Which shows are you seeing or want to see?
Excited about the lights dimming and going into a new world with others experiencing exactly the same thing? Oh, yes,…
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Stars sing in India charity appeal and adapt hit West End stage song ‘It means beautiful’ (see video)
Music video sees performers come together to make a video and encourage donations… MOVED by what is happening in India…
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Festivals
Antonio Aakeel and Abid Khan on what inspired them to make ‘Granada Nights’
‘GRANADA NIGHTS’ is a film that explores both the passion and folly of youth…We follow Ben (Antonio Aakeel) from the…
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Festivals
UK Asian Film Festival 2021: ‘Toofaan Mail’, Queen of Awadh story, hits London after world premiere in UK City of Culture… (video)
Filmmaker/auteur Akriti SIngh tells acv why she was inpsired to make the film about a true story… A REAL life…
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UK Asian Film Festival 2021: ‘Raahgir’ (‘The Wayfarers’) opening gala film sets tone for fest dedicated to Satyajit Ray legacy…
The country’s longest running South Asian themed film festival opened with a film that speaks to the world about the…
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Festivals
UK Asian Film Festival 2021: Actor Adil Hussain talks about humanity, lockdown, and the relevance of the opening gala film, ‘Raaghir’ (‘The Wayfarers’) in these covid times…
Star is in isolation in Delhi and spoke about this film which opens tonight at the BFI Southbank in London…
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Pandit Rajan Mishra (Misra) – The Legacy (Obituary)
Veteran music producer Jay Visvadeva has many years of experience organising concerts in the UK and bringing over some of…
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Film
Silent Spaces’ – Soumik Datta on his films celebrating cultural spaces and the desire for dialogue: British Museum, Royal Albert Hall and other venues… (video)
Artist composer’s films are stunning and have something rich and meaningful to say to us all, especially as he explains…
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