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India-West News Desk MUMBAI- US streaming giant Prime Video has refuted filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s claim that his acclaimed film Bandit Queen was edited without his consent before being made available on the platform. A few days ago, Kapur posted to express his outrage, stating

Photo: Instagram WASHINGTON, D.C. (ANI) – Slumdog Millionaire producer Tabrez Noorani and Bajrangi Bhaijaan producer Amar Butala are teaming up to adapt Ashok Rajamani’s memoir, The Day My Brain Exploded, into a feature film, Variety reports. The memoir chronicles Rajamani’s extraordinary survival story as a first-generation Indian American who

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Lilly Singh is back with another game-changer. The YouTube star-turned-entrepreneur has launched HYPHEN8, a media network built to help South Asian content creators thrive. This new platform is all about boosting earnings, landing

NEW DELHI (ANI)- Indian American actor Poorna Jagannathan recently shared how Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor supported her by investing in her play Nirbhaya after they worked together in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Poorna described Ranbir as "generous" and recalled how he

Photo: Instagram BEVERLY HILLS, CA (ANI)- Bhumi Pednekar gave fans a peek into her exciting weekend, sharing a series of moments on Instagram. On March 17, she posted an album along with a heartfelt note reflecting on her experiences. "Sunday in La La Land

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling has built an impressive career in Hollywood, creating hit shows like The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever. But despite her success, the actress, writer, and producer says she often felt like an

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling, Dev Patel, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are throwing their support behind a powerful new initiative to combat gender-based violence. The trio, serving as executive producers, have launched the global impact campaign #StandWithHer,

Photo: Instagram WASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- Politician Raghav Chadha, husband of Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra, recently met American rapper 50 Cent during his trip to the United States. On March 11, Chadha shared a selfie with the rapper on Instagram, captioning it humorously,

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk CAMBRIDGE, MA – Actor Bhumi Pednekar is attending a short-term program at Harvard Kennedy School, where she is learning about global policy and leadership in the 21st century. Sharing highlights from her first week on Instagram, Pednekar called the

JAIPUR (ANI)- Producer Guneet Monga expressed gratitude for the recognition Anuja received at the Oscars despite not winning. The Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja, a short film set in New Delhi, was nominated in the Live Action Short category at the 2025 Oscars

Photo: Instagram India-West News esk LOS ANGELES, CA- The Vanity Fair Oscar after-party is always a star-studded affair, and this year’s celebration at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills was no exception. Among the many high-profile attendees, comedian

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI)- Indian film producer Namit Malhotra’s company, DNEG, made history by securing its eighth Oscar in the Visual Effects category. The company was honored for its exceptional work on the Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya-starrer Dune: Part Two. DNEG, a

Photo: Instagram/theacademy India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Conan O’Brien kicked off the 2025 Academy Awards on February 2 at the Dolby Theater with a surprising and delightful twist—he spoke Hindi! The late-night legend, known for his quick wit and eccentric

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja, a short film set in New Delhi, lost the Oscar for Best Live Action Short to the Dutch-language film I'm Not a Robot on February 2. Monga posted hours later, "We

India-West Staff Reporter ATLANTA, GA – Filmmaker Sanjay Arora won the Best Director Award at the South Asian International Film Festival of Florida 2025, held from February 21 to 23. The award was presented for his critically acclaimed film 2 Khet (Two

India-West Staff Report AUSTIN, TX – Soundvilla is set to return to SXSW 2025 with a powerhouse lineup of artists and a panel discussion addressing barriers in the global music industry. Scheduled for March 10 at the Austin Convention Center and Flamingo

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI)- Rizwan Manji, known for his role in the sitcom Schitt's Creek, and Chandni Shah have joined the cast of CBS's multi-camera comedy pilot Zarna. The pilot, led by Zarna Garg, who co-writes and co-executive produces alongside Darlene Hunt, focuses

Photo: Instagram/@tb India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri has married businessman Tony Beig in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles, attended by close family and friends. The couple kept the wedding highly private, ensuring no pictures of

MUMBAI (ANI)- International star Mark Strong is currently in India. Besides exploring local places, he has also been meeting Bollywood celebrities. He recently reunited with his Dune: Prophecy co-star Tabu. Tabu shared pictures from their catch-up in Mumbai. "Javicco and Francesca re-unite!!!  @mrmarkstrong," she captioned

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Iconic Indian films such as Mother India, Amar Akbar Anthony, Devdas, and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge will be screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The museum will present Emotion in Colour: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Hulu has ordered Mindy Kaling’s new comedy series, ‘Not Suitable for Work,’ which follows five young professionals balancing their careers and personal lives in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. Originally developed under the title ‘Murray Hill,’

Photo: jamesbondfandom India-West News Desk LONDON – Amazon MGM Studios is taking the creative reins of the James Bond franchise as longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli step back, marking a major shift in the series’ future. As part of a

Photos: @hwdwalkoffame/@stargirl_stuff India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Actress, producer, and writer Mindy Kaling was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with longtime friend and former co-star BJ Novak among those present at the event. The 45-year-old author, actress,

India-West Staff Reporter TAMPA, FL - The South Asian International Film Festival Florida (SAIFFF) is set to return to Tampa from February 21 to 23, 2025, at NCG Cinemas. This year’s festival will feature a curated selection of films, documentaries, and

Photo: Anamika Khanna instagram India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Pop singer Shakira recently captivated audiences with her appearance in designer Anamika Khanna's ensemble during the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The celebrated designer crafted a beautiful red ensemble for Shakira for the

MUMBAI (ANI)- Actor Ali Fazal is set for the release of his Hollywood film Rule Breakers, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the lead role. On February 11, his look from the film was revealed. Fazal plays Samir Sinha, a techie in the movie. Rule

India-West News Desk SANTA MONICA, CA - Indian nominees Citadel: Honey Bunny and All We Imagine As Light fell short at the 30th Critics Choice Awards on February 7, as South Korea’s Squid Game and Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez emerged victorious in their respective categories at the Barker Hangar. Varun

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Poorna Jagannathan expressed her excitement for Lanterns, the upcoming DC series from Damon Lindelof (creator of Lost and Watchmen), alongside Tom King and showrunner Chris Mundy. Part of DC Studios' Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate, the series stars Kyle Chandler

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling is bringing the high-stakes world of professional basketball to Netflix with Running Point, a new comedy series inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers' front office. The 10-episode show, set to premiere on February

India-West News Desk JAIPUR – Indian American actor Kal Penn has expressed interest in remaking Amitabh Bachchan’s 1978 film Don for Hollywood, setting it in Brooklyn or Ohio. He shared this idea during a session titled You Can’t Be Serious at the Jaipur Literature Festival,

India-West News Desk RIVERSIDE, CA – A federal jury delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of M. Night Shyamalan and Apple on January 31, concluding a seven-day copyright trial regarding allegations that the streaming series Servant plagiarized elements from the 2013 film The Truth

PRAYAGRAJ, (ANI) - Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin, along with his girlfriend, actress Dakota Johnson, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on February 1.  This was just prior to the Grammy

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Kal Penn, 47, recently revisited his early career in the entertainment industry during an episode of the Pod Meets World podcast. Speaking with the show’s stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle, Penn reminisced about

India-West News Desk CHENNAI - The Madras High Court on January 28 dismissed Netflix's plea to reject a copyright infringement suit filed by actor Dhanush against actress Nayanthara. Dhanush, through his production company Wunderbar Films, has sought Rs 10 crore in

Superboys of Malegaon To Release In US On Feb.28 India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA—Amazon MGM Studios, along with Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, is set to release the highly anticipated film Superboys of Malegaon in theatres on February 28. The film, which has already

COIMBATORE (ANI)- American singer-songwriter SZA recently shared her profound spiritual experiences at the Isha Foundation, an organization founded by spiritual leader Sadhguru. Known for her chart-topping hits and Grammy accolades, SZA participated in the Samyama program at the foundation, which significantly

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Indian American filmmaker Smriti Mundhra has earned an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short film I Am Ready, Warden, which has been shortlisted in the Best Documentary Short Film category for the 2025 Oscars.

India-West News Desk RIVERSIDE, CA - M. Night Shyamalan testified in court here on January 22 in an $81 million plagiarism trial over his Apple TV+ series Servant. Filmmaker Francesca Gregorini claims the series copied elements from her 2013 movie The Truth About

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s latest film, I'm Not an Actor, is set to be showcased at the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, scheduled from March 11 to 23. Directed by Aditya Kripalani, the film was shot in a unique live

Photo: Netflix India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - The Indian short film Anuja has been nominated for Best Short Film (Live Action) at the 97th Academy Awards. It will compete against Alien, I'm Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent. Announced

MUMBAI (ANI)- Actor Dakota Johnson, was spotted visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on January 18, where she was accompanied by Bollywood actresses Sonali Bendre and Gayatri Oberoi. Chris Martin and his girlfriend Dakota Johnson arrived in Mumbai this week, for  Coldplay's much-awaited

India-West News Desk RIVERSIDE, CA – Acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan appeared in federal court on January 14, defending against allegations that his Apple TV+ series Servant plagiarized elements from Francesca Gregorini's 2013 independent film, The Truth About Emanuel. Gregorini, an Italian-born director, is seeking

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Santosh Earns BAFTA Nomination and Advances on Oscars Shortlist The critically acclaimed film Santosh has garnered a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, while also advancing to the shortlist for the Academy Award

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Priyanka Chopra will join her husband, Nick Jonas, and his brothers, Joe and Kevin Jonas, for an upcoming holiday film set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025, according to E! News. The project brings the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja, backed by high-profile names like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling, and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor, is set to stream on Netflix. Created by the husband-and-wife duo Adam J. Graves (director)

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The month of February will see Team India in action against England at home in T20Is and ODIs. It will alsobegin the ICC trophy chase when the Champions Trophy kickstarts on February 19, which

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has added another milestone to her illustrious career with her film All We Imagine As Light, winning the Best International Feature award at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) Awards. Kapadia’s artistic

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently unveiled its "reminder list," which includes director Girish Malik's film Band of Maharajas. Films featured on this list are eligible for voting by Oscar members and stand

LOS ANGELES, CA(ANI) - Priyanka Chopra has expressed immense happiness as she joins the Oscar-shortlisted film Anuja as an executive producer. Mindy Kaling is also one of the producers. Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor has joined Anuja as a producer. This marks Monga’s third Oscar nomination; her

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - From celebs losing homes to postponements of notable Hollywood film premieres and events, the ongoing wildfires in Southern California are creating havoc for the movie industry.Hollywood has already felt the effects of the wildfires with