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Oscars 2018 – A World of Difference or same old story…?

There may not have been much colour on the winning podium (or among the nominees) but perhaps the industry is…

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Anupam Kher, Indian film star in London, talks about career from ‘nowhere’ to Hollywood and how young people should find their path

♦There should not be censorship but questioned ‘implementation ♦He slept rough on railway platforms when he first moved to Mumbai…

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WoW (Women of the World) Festival and its creative industries awards 2018 – voices to be heard…

Major festival at Southbank Centre celebrates women and highlights contributions of special figures in its awards section… DANCE supremo Mira…

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Sridevi (obituary) – A fabulous life and talent in films recognised by many of today’s Bollywood icons

India is mourning one of its most successful actors… news updated February 27 SHE IS OFTEN referred to as the…

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UK Asian Film Festival (March 14-25) – Awards for stars Amy Jackson, Mahira Khan, Meera Syal and Anita Anand among others at launch event

Festival brochure now available – special event and awards ceremony to kick off packed festival, including talks and concerts… BRITAIN’S…

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‘Garbage’ – cult director Q’s latest transgressive work will upset many (he hopes…) as it enjoys world premiere at Berlin International Film Festival 2018

Berlinale screens controversial film which is unlikely to ever get a cinema release in India… HIS FIRST film was banned…

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#JeSuis’ (review) – Aakash Odedra’s first dance collective piece is stunning and unforgettable…. (European premiere)

A well-established soloist with a background both in Kathak and Bharatanatyam, Aakash Odedra has choreographed his first piece for his…

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‘#JeSuis’ – behind Aakash Odedra’s first full length work as a choreographer and tackling the forces of darkness. . .

Star soloist presents first complete choreography piece for others and talks about challenges and why personal stakes are high… HE…

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Waris Hussein breaking through BFI Season – Emmy and BAFTA winning director talks about ‘Doctor Who’, Richard Burton and ‘A Passage to India’ and ‘Edward & Mrs Simpson’

One of the first British Asian directors – if not the first of real prominence in the modern era –…

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‘Pad Man’ – Time for change, Twinkle Khanna and Sonam Kapoor say their film is part of turning up gender equality…(Bollywood’s first feminist film?)

Stars Twinkle Khanna and Sonam Kapoor tell acv what it meant to be part of a film that is challenging…

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