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NEW DELHI, (ANI) -  Sonali Bendre recently shared details about a unique cultural experience she facilitated for Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Hollywood star Dakota Johnson earlier this year. Bendre guided the pair on a spiritual tour of Mumbai's famous

Photo: Wikipedia India West News Desk MUMBAI-Netflix has announced a new creative partnership with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms to produce a diverse slate of films and series tailored for India’s varied audience. The deal will leverage Balaji’s expertise in Hindi entertainment and

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Anurag Kashyap has publicly criticized Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, labeling him "the definition of dumb" for his remarks regarding the streaming giant's early India strategy, particularly concerning the series "Sacred Games." Sarandos recently discussed Netflix's initial approach

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — When the NBA’s global “Unforgettable Awaits” Finals campaign aired in June 2025, viewers around the world saw basketball legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Steph Curry — and right alongside them,

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- In a bold move to counter a disruptive release strategy, Netflix has significantly upped its bid for the digital rights to Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, offering ₹125 crore—more than double its initial proposal. The move

India-West Staff Reporter SILVER SPRING, MD – The Nepal America International Film Festival (NAIFF), presented annually by the Nepal America Film Society, has unveiled the official lineup for its 2025 edition, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 29. This year’s festival

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) -Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix’s basketball dramedy Running Point, has praised co-creator and fellow executive producer Mindy Kaling for her remarkable dedication to the series. Hudson highlighted Kaling’s strong work ethic, noting that she remained

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (ANI)- Actor Yash, set to portray Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana, is currently collaborating with renowned Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris to prepare for high-octane action sequences. Known for his work on Mad Max: Fury Road,

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival is set to host the premiere of "The Patel Motel Story," a poignant documentary short directed by Emmy-winning producer Amar Shah and Rahul Rohatgi. This film delves into the

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Since Trevor Noah’s departure in 2022, The Daily Show has seen a revolving door of hosts, leaving fans eager for a permanent replacement. Two leading contenders were long-time correspondents Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr. While Wood chose to move on, Minhaj’s

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - With filming wrapped, an October release date set for his feature directorial debut Good Fortune, and before the publicity for it kicks in, Aziz Ansari is hitting the road with his new Hypothetical

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Acclaimed filmmaker Neil Burger, known for The Illusionist and Limitless, recently expressed his deep admiration for India — its cinema, culture, and especially Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan. Burger was in Delhi to shoot a key segment of his latest

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winning filmmaker Mukesh Modi will host the Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA) in New York City from June 2 to 5, according to a press release. Established as a non-profit initiative, IFFA was

Photo: Adweek India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – As the 2025 NBA finals approach, a new campaign, titled "Unforgettable Awaits," is generating buzz for its nostalgic yet fresh approach to celebrating basketball history. Front and center in this innovative campaign is

India-West Staff Reporter HOUSTON, TX– Sanatan Kadakia, Executive Producer at Hidden Ridge Productions, is gradually establishing himself in the fields of independent cinema and theatrical production. With a background rooted in engineering and information technology, Kadakia’s entry into the entertainment industry

Photo: Instagram CANNES (ANI)–  Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest feature Homebound received a nearly nine-minute standing ovation at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema on the global stage. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, the

Photo: X (Left), Diet Sabya (Right) India-West News Desk MUMBAI - The 78th Cannes Film Festival received a jolt of cinematic nostalgia and grace on the evening of May 19, as legendary actresses Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal reunited on the red

Photo: Instagram NEW DELHI (ANI)- Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise during the recent promotions of his film Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Cruise shared a special message in Hindi for his Indian fans. In a promotional video released by Paramount Pictures India, Cruise

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The animated short film 'American Sikh' has been awarded Best Animation Video & Film at the 29th Annual Webby Awards. Organized by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Webby Awards recognize outstanding

Photo: Artist's Team CANNES (ANI)-  Anupam Kher reunited with Hollywood’s Robert De Niro at the ongoing 78th Cannes Film Festival. De Niro received the prestigious honorary Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement at Cannes 2025. Kher, meanwhile, is attending the festival for the

Photo: Instagram LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) -The first look of the upcoming Hollywood series Alien: Earth has been unveiled, with Bollywood actor Adarsh Gourav playing a role in the sci-fi project. The eight-episode season is set to premiere with two episodes on August

Photo: Instagram JAIPUR, (ANI) – Emmy-winning actor Eugene Levy, best known for his role in Schitt’s Creek, is currently in India and recently attended a training session of the IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. The franchise shared a video on social media capturing a

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Ajay Devgn and his son Yug Devgan are set to bring their voices to the Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends, the latest installment in the iconic Jackie Chan-starrer franchise. Ajay will voice the character of Mr.

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Warner Bros. Pictures has officially scheduled Remain, the upcoming supernatural romantic thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, for release in October 2026, according to Deadline. The film was widely expected to land at Warner

Photo: Instagram LOS ANGELES, CA  (ANI)- Kangana Ranaut is set to make her Hollywood debut with a lead role in the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil, reported Variety. She will star alongside Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Tulsa King star Scarlet Rose Stallone. Production is scheduled

Photo: PIB MUMBAI, (ANI)- Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos attended the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit here, where he praised the Indian audience and his long-standing collaboration with actor Saif Ali Khan. Sarandos participated in a session titled 'Streaming the New India:

Photo: CBS News India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC  - Fuming over CBS’s Emmy nomination, Donald Trump has unleashed a fiery attack on the network and its iconic news program 60 Minutes, calling its recent recognition “a total slap in the face to anyone who believes in truth and

Photo: Twitter NEW YORK, NY  (ANI): Diljit Dosanjh made a memorable debut at the Met Gala 2025, blending tradition with high fashion at one of the world’s most prestigious style events. The Punjabi superstar turned heads not only with his striking

NEW YORK, NY (ANI)-New York is abuzz as Bollywood royalty Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh descend on the city for the much-anticipated Met Gala 2025. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honors the deep and enduring influence of

Photo: IFFLA at its official launch party screened the Radhika Apte starrer, 'Sister Midnight.' India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES – As anticipation builds for the 23rd edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), organizers have unveiled a trailblazing lineup

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa (Sunday Special), a heartwarming Kannada-language film by Abhilash Shetty, will premiere at the 25th New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF. The film has also been nominated for the Best Screenplay Award at

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (ANI)- Bollywood’s power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, shared a special dinner with Instagram head Adam Mosseri in Mumbai, ahead of the WAVES Summit 2025, which kicks off today. Mosseri posted a cheerful selfie on Instagram featuring himself with the couple at Papa’s Bombay,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA –Ananya Panday, the first Indian ambassador for Chanel, was in Italy to attend the prestigious Chanel Cruise show at the historic Villa d'Este on Lake Como. Accompanied by her sister Rysa Panday, Ananya shared a striking photo

Photo: Instagram NEW DELHI (ANI)- In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, comedian and actor Kevin Hart has postponed his Delhi show, originally scheduled for April 30, as part of his Acting

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (ANI)- Just ahead of its Cannes premiere, Martin Scorsese has joined Homebound—starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor—as executive producer. Scorsese praised Homebound and its director Neeraj Ghaywan."I saw Neeraj's first film Masaan in 2015 and loved it. So, when Melita Toscan du Plantier sent me

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Renowned filmmaker Stephen Frears will direct and executive produce the television adaptation of William Dalrymple’s bestseller The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company for global indie studio Wiip and India’s Roy Kapur Films.

Photo: Barnard College India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — Jhumpa Lahiri’s celebrated short story collection Unaccustomed Earth is being adapted into a Netflix drama series. John Wells (Shameless, ER)  will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer under his Warner Bros. Television

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Fresh off her Grand Prix win at Cannes for ‘All We Imagine as Light,’ acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia has joined the newly launched Doc Producing South, a pioneering creative lab designed to support

Photo: Netflix India-West News Desk LAS VEGAS, NV - Rana Daggubati brought a touch of Indian star power to WWE WrestleMania 41, attending the high-energy event live from the front row at Allegiant Stadium here. The Baahubali actor shared his excitement about experiencing

MUMBAI (ANI)- Namrata Shirodkar, wife of pan-India star Mahesh Babu, recently attended Nick Jonas’ Broadway debut musical The Last Five Years in New York, accompanied by her children, Gautam and Sitara Ghattamaneni. On April 17, Namrata shared a picture on Instagram with Nick

India-West News Desk LOS ANELES, CA - Priyanka Chopra is set to return to the big screen in a new comedy film, reuniting with her Baywatch co-star Zac Efron. The yet-untitled project will be directed by Nicholas Stoller, best known for helming hit

Photo: Instagram NEW YORK, NY (ANI)-  Hrithik Roshan and his girlfriend Saba Azad were recently spotted enjoying a Broadway night with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, attending Jonas's musical The Last Five Years. The group came together to support Nick Jonas in his

Photo: X HYDERABAD (ANI)- Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is thrilled after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences spotlighted his global hit RRR in its announcement of a new Oscar category for Stunt Design, set to debut at the 100th Academy Awards. The Academy revealed

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk MUMBAI – The Met Gala, one of fashion’s most celebrated and exclusive global events, may soon welcome its first major Bollywood leading man to its famed red carpet—if social media speculation is to be believed. On April 10

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, and writer Kiran Deol released her debut stand-up comedy special, JoySuck, on Comedy Dynamics on April 8. Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “11 Asian American Comics Who Killed It This Year,” Deol is no

Photo: Instagram MUMBAI (ANI) Kiara Advani is all set to make her debut at the Met Gala this year. The mom-to-be will step onto the grand fashion stage alongside celebrities from around the world on May 5 at The Metropolitan Museum of

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is set to return for its 23rd edition from May 6 to May 10, bringing a compelling lineup of South Asian films and an expanded industry

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Kal Penn has joined the cast of the fourth season of the hit HBO/BBC finance drama Industry. Known for his roles in Designated Survivor, the Harold & Kumar films, and his time working in the White House,

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI)- Priyanka Chopra-starrer Citadel Season 2, initially set for a 2025 release, has been postponed to spring 2026 due to ongoing production challenges. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon MGM is reportedly dissatisfied with the current version of the second season,

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