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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

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