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NEW YORK, NY -Bollywood fashionista and actress Sonam Kapoor revisited one of the most special moments of her life as she shared a throwback from the day she got engaged to her businessman husband Anand Ahuja in New York. She posted

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Comedian Zarna Garg , in her usual effervescent way, has offered a take on the Indian American community's perception of President Donald Trump that some die-hard fans of Indian politicians might find provoking. She suggested that many do not view Trump

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - M. Night Shyamalan may not be part of the ‘Stranger Things’ writers room, but his influence is on the  creative DNA say its creators. As the Duffer Brothers gear up for the fifth and final

India-West News Desk                                    NEW YORK, NY  - Mira Nair and Payal Kapadia are joining forces to usher a singular new voice into the global spotlight. Nair will present Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s “Cactus Pears” for its North American release, while Kapadia lends

NEW YORK, NY -  Ali’s 'Amar Singh Chamkila' had bagged not one, but two nominations at the 53rd International Emmy Awards. Protagonist Diljit Dosanjh was in the running for the 'Best Actor', along with 'Amar Singh Chamkila' being nominated in the 'Best TV Movie/Mini-Series'

UDAIPUR - Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez dressed up in Indian wear as she arrived for the Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s high-profile wedding in Udaipur on November 23. She donned a pink colored lehenga, as she was clicked alongside the bride’s father,

Photo: SALDEF India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Jeevin Singh Neelam has secured a guest-star role on the CBS action-drama S.W.A.T., an achievement he considers a significant early-career breakthrough. Booking a guest-star role on a Paramount/CBS production "is a huge honor," Neelam, a

LOS ANGELES, CA -Bollywood actress-dancer Nora Fatehi made her debut on “The Tonight Show” with a performance alongside Jamaican singer Shenseea and then happily posed for a picture with the host Jimmy Fallon. Nora, in a collaborative post with the Fallon

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - He is in Bengaluru, soaking in the sights, sounds, and obsessions of India, and true to his signature comic style, Conan O’Brien is making his maiden visit unforgettable. The popular comedian and talk show

MUMBAI- ‘This Tempting Madness', a psychological thriller with Suraj Sharma ('Life of Pi', 'Gulmohar') and inspired by an astonishing true story, is all set for its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), with a gala screening

LOS ANGELES, CA -As filmmaker Gurinder Chadha prepares for the December 12 release of her latest film, 'Christmas Karma', she discussed the creative inspirations behind the holiday musical. Chadha revealed that her affinity for classic holiday storytelling begins with a cherished

TORONTO -Filmmaker Shadab Khan’s documentary feature, 'I Am No Queen', has officially made a place for itself in the 98th Academy Awards Documentary Feature race. At the moment, the drama is featured in the Academy Screening Room—a privilege earned by meeting

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – Digital Domain, the award-winning visual effects studio behind some of Hollywood's most acclaimed films, has appointed Sudhir Reddy as President of its Global VFX Business, effective immediately. He succeeds Lala Gavgavian, who spent 18 years

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Times Square came alive this week as the promo for Gurinder Chadha’s latest film, 'Christmas Karma,' lit up one of the city’s most iconic video screens. To mark the occasion, dancers from Masala Bhangra

India-West Staff Reporter MILPITAS, CA - The first preview of the upcoming women’s cricket drama 'Boundaries', a feature film from Visual Narrative Films, will debut in the Bay Area on November 16. The trailer will be showcased at the Drifts CineShorts

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - American YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has announced that he will not release his planned documentary on Karnataka’s Gorehabba festival, a rural ritual marking the end of Diwali, after facing intense online backlash and threats from thousands

MUMBAI- Nora Fatehi has officially stepped into her pop girl era with the release of her latest single, “What Do I Know.” The actress-dancer dropped her latest single featuring Jamaican artist Shenseea. The energetic track, released under 5 Junction Records/Warner Records, is a dance floor ready anthem that perfectly blends global beats with pop flair. Accompanying the

NEW YORK, NY - Filmmaker Karan Johar thanked Martin Scorsese for hosting a special screening of his movie "Homebound" in New York. The screening was attended by the leads of the drama, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, who play best friends Shoaib and Chandan in the film based on Basharat Peer’s 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Nelliat Curundadath Shyamalan (88), a distinguished cardiologist and father of internationally acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Manoj Night Shyamalan, passed away here on November 4. A native of Mahe with ancestral roots in Kannur, Dr. Shyamalan, known professionally as Nelliat C. Shyamalan, was widely respected for his long and dedicated medical career in Philadelphia. Beyond

LOS ANGELES, CA - Supermodel, TV host, producer, cookbook author, and actor Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she enjoys an annual 'pyjama day' with her 15-year-old daughter, Krishna. Speaking to People about their routine, Padma shared: "Basically, we get up (I

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — Actress, writer, and filmmaker Anita Kalathara has joined the cast of ABC’s long-running medical drama ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in a recurring role as the new Plastics Fellow at Grey Sloan Memorial. Her character appears again in the latest

India-West News Desk BROOKLYN, NY- Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently shared on social media a heartwarming and humorous moment with a long-time fan, Shubha Bhowmik, during a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Brooklyn. Bhowmik, a 90-year-old woman dressed in a traditional

MIAMI, FL - Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently gave fans an inside look at the fun side of accompanying Nick Jonas on his music tour, sharing a carousel of photos and videos from his Florida concert. While the collection featured sweet

MUMBAI - For global pop icon Enrique Iglesias, music isn’t confined by borders — it’s a living, breathing force that keeps evolving with him. “I am influenced by everything and anything I hear to some degree… every single day,” he

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Hrithik Roshan had a fan moment when he met legendary action icon Jackie Chan and said that his broken bones look up to the global superstar’s broken bones. Taking to Instagram on October 27 morning, Hrithik shared

By BHARTTI KUMAR LOS ANGELES, CA – For film producer Hrisheek Panchmatia, the journey from finance to filmmaking has been one of determination, risk, and persistence. Based in Los Angeles since 2019, Panchmatia has built a growing body of work that

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has named award-winning producer and studio executive Anjay Nagpal as its new Executive Director. The festival’s 24th edition is scheduled to take place April 23–26, 2026, with submissions for the Shorts Competition opening October 22, 2025. Nagpal, known

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - YouTuber-turned-TV star Lilly Singh now has a new title to flaunt: PhD. On October 15, her alma mater, York University, awarded her an honorary doctor of laws degree, recognizing her impact on community

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani canceled his scheduled performance at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference on October 16, joined by Ilana Glazer, who also withdrew, leaving attendees disappointed. Salesforce attributed the change to “unforeseen circumstances,” while

LOS ANGELES, CA - Actress Keira Knightley has said that the 2002 film ‘Bend It Like Beckham’, directed by Gurinder Chadha, is the one fans ask her about the most, especially regarding a sequel. The actress revealed that the original 2002

Panel L to R Gunjani Patel, Rashmi Rustagi, Pallavi Dhawan, Liliana Brun Deis, Tonya Somesh. By BHARTTI KUMAR SANTA ANA, CA — The South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency, better known as Sahara, hosted a compelling screening of the film ‘Designed by Preeti’

MUMBAI- Priyanka Chopra Jonas is soaking in the festive spirit as she is all set for Karva Chauth. She gave a glimpse of her beautiful mehendi, with husband Nick Jonas’ full name ‘Nicholas’ written on her palm. Priyanka also shared a photograph featuring her and daughter Malti Marie’s tiny

MUMBAI — The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has teamed up with Netflix and FICCI to support students in India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC) sector. Under the collaboration, Netflix will help IICT develop specialized curricula

MUMBAI- The Grammy-winning Jazz musician John Mayer is set to make his India debut next year. The singer-songwriter will perform in Mumbai on January 22, 2026. The one-night-only show promises not just faithful renditions of beloved tracks but also spontaneous moments

MUMBAI- Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha flaunted her carefree side during her trip to the Niagara Falls with friends. The 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' actress took to social media to drop sneak peeks from her fun getaway. Nushrratt was seen soaking in the breathtaking natural view that

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – California-based singer Sandeep Khurana and Padmashree Kavita Krishnamurthy’s romantic ballad, Jaane Kaisa Ab Imtehaan, has been officially accepted as an entry for the Grammy Awards 2026. One of 2024’s noted musical collaborations, the song blends

DANVILLE, CA -National Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi and her “Broken Images” team took a brief break in the Bay Area here, taking a bit of a relaxing time from their hectic tour schedule. Shabana shared glimpses from her downtime on Instagram,

MUMBAI-Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas soaked in the New York vibes this September and went on to share how special the Big Apple feels when spent with her husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie, and friends Ishaan Khatter and Dia Mirza among many others. The actress took to Instagram,

LOS ANGELES, CA -After earning a nomination at the prestigious International Emmy Awards, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh expressed his gratitude and shared a heartfelt message, emphasizing that humanity remains the greatest virtue above all achievements. Diljit Dosanjh has been nominated in the Best Performance by an

MUMBAI- Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar's 'Homebound' has been announced as India's official entry for the Oscars 2026. The movie stars young Bollywood stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. In a press conference held by the makers on

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound,' starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been selected as India's official entry for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. The announcement was made by the Film

PICTURE CREDIT- www.janeshrahlan.com India- West Staff Reporter SIERRA MADRE, CA - Janesh Rahlan’s path to comedy is anything but ordinary. Born in India and raised across the U.S., he spent years juggling the sky-high expectations of his parents while secretly plotting a

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Karan Johar showcased his gratitude after his production ‘Homebound’ received global appreciation at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor “Always more special when it’s the people’s

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Robert Redford has passed away at 89, and tributes are pouring in, recalling his five-decade sweep across American cinema—from Sundance Kid to Sundance founder. But one of his most poignant late-career moments came far

Photos: Warrick Page/HBO Max India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — Supriya Ganesh, the breakout star of the hit medical drama The Pitt, was all smiles on the red carpet at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, where the series celebrated its impressive

MUMBAI- It was a night of raw emotions and heartfelt gratitude as Bobby Deol took center stage at the world premiere of 'Bandar' at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film premiered at the 50th year of TIFF and brought with

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C.-Shishir Sharma won the Best Actor award at the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) in Washington DC for his role in the LGBTQ-themed film, ‘Kuch Sapney Apne’. This marks the twelfth accolade for the film and the

LOS ANGELES, CA- BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav, whose latest is Ridley Scott’s 'Alien Earth', has spoken about playing a child in the sci-fi series and said that it was unlike anything he has “ever done before.” The actor, who took on the challenge

TORONTO - Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor turned heads at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Homebound. The actress, accompanied by co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jetwa, looked radiant

LOS ANGELES, CA -Actor Siddharth, known for his work in 'Rang De Basanti', 'Aayutha Ezhuthu', and 'Indian 2', has joined Freida Pinto in the upcoming streaming series ‘Unaccustomed Earth’. The series will have 8 episodes and is described as an epic,