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Main Headlines
‘Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Shorts’ – chance to see iconic choreographer’s works adapted for online viewing and initiate new discussions…
A global star and in demand in other countries, you can see her works, ‘Material Men Redux’, ‘Staging Schiele’ and…
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Kailash Budhwar – daughter Mamta Kaash and colleagues remember first Indian head of BBC Hindi with fondness and admiration
One of the stalwart Indian-born journalists who covered seismic events was also an actor and poet… By Suman Bhuchar WARM…
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South Asian Heritage Month starts (July 18-August 17)… Anita Rani and Nadiya Hussain talk about its importance and early programme released…
Understanding history and heritage through art and other forms of expression are important in telling Britain’s complex and multi-faceted story……
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Film
Sharmila Tagore: “I wanted to direct and still want to…” Indian star tells acv…
She is one of the most famous names in Indian cinema, but she never got her chance behind the camera;…
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Bird Bites: ‘A suitable boy’ stirrings; ‘Stephen’ – new ITV drama on Stephen Lawrence; and Bachchans Coronavirus vigil…
Today… FOR the first time a BBC drama will have an all Asian cast.Mira Nair’s much anticipated six-part TV series…
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Art
Anish Kapoor – a reason to see his work at Houghton Hall…
Outdoor and indoor exhibition uses space for an artist whose ideas and imagination are big and thought-provoking … ARTIST Anish…
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Film
ACV Bird Eye Review Show – episode 3: ‘Breathe into the Shadows’, ‘Bulbbul’ and ‘Kadakh’; Bollywood news and more…(video)
Our intrepid bird in India has something to say… say hello to her on Youtube, tell us what you think……
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Festivals
UK Asian Film Festival 2020: ‘Zindagi Na Milega Dobara’ hitting the road, Mushaira, director interviews, talking therapy and more on its way…
Britain’s longest-established South Asian inspired film festival has a busy period ahead as its founder and director tells us… IT’S…
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Books
‘Loving Lonely, a Conversation’ – Shagufta Iqbal’s winning entry to Bagri ‘At Home In the World’ competition is delicate and probing…
Single mum poses deep questions about connection and love in all its aspects during pandemic and its possible impact in…
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Festivals
Freida Pinto: Freebird Films – watch this space, admiring Jameela Jamil and being more active on social media…
Star appeared in final Q&A session of London-based South Asian film festival turned digital… BEST-KNOWN as an actor Freida Pinto…
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