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India-West Staff Reporter NAPA, CA - Centering Asian American women as storytellers and creative leaders, the Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival returns February 6 and 7, 2026, with a program that places women’s voices at the heart of contemporary cinema

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Netflix’s shareholder letter for the final quarter of 2025 delivered a major surprise, revealing that the streaming giant surpassed 325 million global paid subscribers during the period. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of 56 cents per share

Photo: Netflix/Gustav Campos By PREETI CHANDAN LOS ANGELES, CA – The Hindi film ‘Homebound,’ India’s official Oscars contender, did not make it to the final five-nominee shortlist from which the winner will be picked in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY- Indian comedian Samay Raina is set to bring his stand-up special, ‘Still Alive’, to The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The performance marks the exclusive North American staging of the show. The Madison Square Garden date

LOS ANGELES, CA - American popstar Nick Jonas was seen stepping outside during the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, and he candidly shared the reason why. In a video caught by the portal Parade, the actor was seen looking around as he

Picture - Golden Globes Instagram LOS ANGELES, CA – Priyanka Chopra Jonas and husband Nick Jonas brought red-carpet energy to the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, arriving in coordinated looks that drew attention from fans. Chopra Jonas wore a navy-blue gown accented

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has said it has released its official reminder list of productions eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, marking the stage that precedes the announcement

LOS ANGELES, CA -Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas will present an award at the upcoming edition of the Golden Globe Awards. The list of presenters have been announced and they will take the stage throughout the show alongside returning host Nikki Glaser.

By Preeti Chandan PALM SPRINGS, CA - The 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is officially underway, and the buzz is building for ‘Homebound,’ the latest feature from director Neeraj Ghaywan. Actor Ishaan Khatter, the makers and others associated with film

LOS ANGELES, CA -Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is currently developing a tentpole romance series for a major international OTT platform. Sources close to the director have said that the project is based on the bestselling U.S. novel ‘My Name Is Memory’

LOS ANGELES, CA - As Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa’s film ‘Homebound’ moves closer to the Oscars, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has said he was “deeply moved” by the story, which has earned a spot among 15 films shortlisted for

By Preeti Chandan LOS ANGELES, CA - Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’ joins the Hindi-language ‘Homebound’ in vying for the coveted Oscars awards ramping up the excitement for India and Indian cinema lovers. The news of ‘Dashavatar’ entering the Oscars race reverberated online over

LOS ANGELES, CA - Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone celebrated the holiday season in the US  alongside her husband, Ranveer Singh. While the couple has been enjoying their time together, Deepika recently crossed a major item off her bucket list by

Photo:Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A serene, turbaned woman occasionally seen beside Leonardo DiCaprio at major public events has long sparked curiosity among fans. That woman is Peggy Ann Farrar, DiCaprio’s stepmother, whose life represents a unique bridge between Hollywood high

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- Actor-comedian Kumail Nanjiani has spoken about the cultural scale of Indian cinema, calling Shah Rukh Khan “beyond a movie star” during a conversation with fellow comedian Hasan Minhaj on Minhaj’s YouTube channel. The discussion, held as Nanjiani

LOS ANGELES, CA -Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha’s new festive film 'Christmas Karma' was inspired by 'It’s A Wonderful Life' by Italian American film director Frank Capra. The 65-year-old filmmaker says she has always loved Frank Capra’s 1946 festive classic so when it

 By Preeti Chandan  LOS ANGELES, CA - After more than five decades on ABC TV, the Oscars will move to YouTube starting with the 101st Oscars in 2029, marking a significant shift in the award show’s broadcast strategy and viewing experience.   The Academy of Motion

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA-British stand-up comedian Paul Chowdhry will tour the United States for the first time in January 2026 with his new show ‘Artificial Indian,’ following years of sold-out arena performances across the United Kingdom. Presented in partnership with Live

HYDERABAD-Hollywood director James Cameron has now expressed a desire to visit the sets of director S. S. Rajamouli's upcoming magnum opus 'Varanasi', featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu in the lead, and see the ace director create his magic. Cameron made this request during

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Karan Johar is over the moon after his movie 'Homebound', featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, was shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the 'Best International Feature Film' category. "

MUMBAI- Priyanka Chopra has successfully turned her American husband, Nick Jonas, into a desi, and the singer's pre-show ritual is proof. Nick revealed through a post that he grooves to the 'Aavan Jaavan' track from 'War 2', featuring Hrithik Roshan and

MUMBAI- Actor Randeep Hooda, who is joining forces with John Cena on his upcoming international project 'Matchbox', has shared a tribute to the actor. He penned a heartfelt note celebrating his extraordinary journey as he steps away from WWE. Randeep shared

MUMBAI – Priyanka Chopra Jonas, speaking at the Bridge Summit in the UAE, opened up about the stereotypes actors from the East still confront in Western entertainment. Responding to a question about turning down offers that don’t align with long term

MUMBAI -In a delightful cross-continental encounter, Kartik Aaryan clicked a fun selfie with Hollywood star Johnny Depp. Kartik posted the photo where the Bollywood actor is seen sporting a casual look with his signature mischievous expression, while Depp looked dapper donning his iconic beanie and sunglasses.

LOS ANGELES, CA -Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is in love, and she is not shying away from showing it. On December 6, the singer-songwriter took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures and videos from her Japan tour. The

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Shabana Azmi’s entry into ‘USA v Raj’ gives the upcoming film a steady emotional anchor, and it is with her that the story naturally begins. Azmi plays Pammi Bothra, the quiet, resilient force who

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