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NEW YORK, NY- Filmmaker Mira Nair has announced her upcoming feature film ‘Amri,’ inspired by the life and art of celebrated painter Amrita Sher-Gil, with actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Jim Sarbh among the ensemble cast. The filmmaker also

LOS ANGELES, CA -Actor Disha Patani has made her international debut with the release of the trailer for her upcoming film 'The Portal of Force'. Speaking about her experience of working on her first international project, Disha Patani said entering the

Everyone’s favorite cops are back with the third installment of the cult comedy classic from the Broken Lizard crew: Super Troopers 3. When Farva’s wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s

LOS ANGELES, CA- Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas will star alongside Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom in the upcoming survival thriller 'Reset', directed by filmmaker Matt Smukler, who previously helmed the coming-of-age comedy-drama 'Wildflower'. The film is scheduled to begin production in August. 'Reset'

LOS ANGELES, CA -The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved a new framework for upcoming editions of the awards ceremony. The Academy has cleared a substantive slate of new and updated rules for the 99th Oscars, scheduled for 2027, reflecting evolving standards around

Photo: @thesnlnetwork India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Aziz Ansari took center stage in a sharply political cold open on Saturday Night Live May 2 episode, debuting a pointed and irreverent impression of Kash Patel that quickly became the highlight of

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA-Filmmaker Shubhangi Shekhar makes her feature directorial debut with ‘Hoop Like This’, a documentary on the world’s first professional Indian basketball team, with Grammy-nominated musician Nav serving as executive producer. The film features NBA champion Jeremy Lin, ESPN NBA insider Shams

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA -The 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) concluded at Landmark Sunset Hollywood with Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ and Jasmine Kaur Roy and Avinash Roy’s ‘Room At The Farm’ taking the top jury

MUMBAI-Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh turned ‘The Tonight Show’ into a celebration as he made host Jimmy Fallon perform bhangra to his track “Morni”. In a collaboration post shared on Instagram, Diljit Dosanjh and television host Jimmy Fallon were seen matching steps as

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-Singer and Fenty Beauty founder Rihanna has introduced her cosmetics brand to the Indian market, with its entry facilitated through Reliance Retail and marked by a private luncheon hosted by the Ambani family. The brand will be available on

LOS ANGELES, CA -Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, whose film 'All We Imagine as Light' won the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, is set to return to Cannes as president of the jury for the 65th edition of

MUMBAI- The makers of Priyanka Chopra’s action series 'Citadel' have announced that the second season will premiere on Prime Video on May 6. Along with the release date, Prime Video unveiled the official trailer and said all episodes of season two will

MUMBAI- Shah Rukh Khan received a nod from the Academy, which shared his iconic speech from the 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om' on its official Instagram account. On April 16, the Academy posted a clip featuring Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue from

MUMBAI- Actress Neha Dhupia is stepping into a new space with her debut international film '52 Blue', in which she will be seen in a deglam avatar for the first time on screen. She said going makeup-free for the role

LOS ANGELES, CA - Actress Kajol gave her approval after The Academy included ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ among its favorite romantic films centered around travel. On April 10, The Academy shared a post on X listing its top picks for iconic romance films involving travel. Along with

MUMBAI-Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar had a dream-come-true moment in Tokyo as he finally met Hollywood stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, joking that the picture would be featured in his will. He first shared a picture posing with Streep and Hathaway,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Filmmaker Mitesh Patel has announced his upcoming feature film ‘Hotel, Motel & Patel’, a comedy-drama inspired by the Indian American presence in the U.S. hospitality industry and the history of the “Patel Motel” phenomenon. The film

MUMBAI- Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has heaped praise on Indian actress Huma Qureshi, calling her “one of the most amazing actors” he has had the pleasure of working with on ‘Army Of The Dead.’ Snyder shared a picture of Huma,

MUMBAI- Hrithik Roshan, who was last seen in ‘War 2’, recently had a tete-a-tete with actor Ryan Gosling. He suggested the idea of hanging out together with their respective alien characters, Rocky and Jaadu. The actor spoke during the promotions of

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - The iconic Indian dairy brand Amul has released a poignant topical doodle to honor the life and legacy of Hollywood action legend Chuck Norris, who passed away at the age of 86. The illustration, shared on the brand’s

India-West News Desk MUMBAI -The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly declined to clear the Oscar-nominated docudrama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ for theatrical release in India. The decision centers on the film’s subject matter, which was deemed sensitive

Photo: IFFLA Will Showcase Indian American and California filmmakers India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has announced the film and events lineup for its 24th edition which will take place April 23 to

The filmmakers behind The Girl Who Cried Pearls speak to the press after winning Best Animated Short at the 98th Academy Awards. Missed the 98th Academy Awards? Stream it on Hulu now!

Photo: Alexandre Singh, Natalie Musteata and Kumail Nanjiani pose backstage during the live 98th Oscars® at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Etienne Laurent / The Academy. ©A.M.P.A.S. By Preeti Chandan LOS ANGELES,

MUMBAI- Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has tasted success in both Hollywood and Bollywood, has discussed the differences between the two industries, noting that the pace of production varies across the world. The 43-year-old star, who made her Bollywood debut in 2003

By Preeti Chandan LOS ANGELES, CA - Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kumail Nanjiani will take the stage as presenters at the 98th Oscars on March 15, along with stellar Hollywood names including Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore,

LOS ANGELES, CA -Social media influencer and actor Ahaan Panday's sister Alanna Panday has become a ‘proud homeowner’ of a luxurious and sprawling villa here. Alanna, announcing the purchase of the property, shared glimpses of the sprawling residence on social media. She

BY REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA - For many South Asian families, caregiving is not a role that comes with formal recognition. It is often treated as an unspoken expectation, something that is embedded in tradition, is quietly absorbed into family

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — Manu Savani, a leading international film distributor, known for bringing Indian cinema to the United States, passed away on February 18. He was 83 years old. Since moving to the US in 1968, Savani transformed

Photo: CBS/Paramount India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - When Padma Lakshmi steps into the spotlight for the premiere of ‘America’s Culinary Cup,’ she does so not just as host but as the driving force behind CBS’s newest high stakes competition. The

MUMBAI- Indian actors Priya Mani and Mohit Raina have been roped in to headline a yet-untitled Indo-U.S. immigrant family drama, directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar. “This project is very close to my heart because it explores identity and belonging in a deeply

NEW DELHI- American rapper-songwriter Kanye West, who has changed his name to Ye, will have his first performance in India on March 29. The performance will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Fans can expect expansive staging,

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Farhan Akhtar has been cast by director Sam Mendes’s in his upcoming project, ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.’ Akhtar was last seen in a Hollywood project in the web series ‘Ms. Marvel’, where he appeared in

LOS ANGELES, CA- Kal Penn, whose breakout role was playing Taj Mahal Badalandabad in the 2002 comedy hit ‘National Lampoon’s Van Wilder’, recalled an awkward moment from the film’s audition. At the end of the audition process, Penn faced one other

LOS ANGELES, CA - Singer Armaan Malik had a fanboy moment as he finally met American singer-songwriter John Mayer, whom he credits as the reason he first picked up a guitar. Armaan shared his excitement about meeting the Grammy-winning musician and

MUMBAI- Popular Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has hinted at going global as he declared “it’s time for Hollywood” after meeting American rapper and producer Ali Dee Theodore. Sing shared a picture with Ali Dee Theodore Ali Dee Theodore also shared

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA - Actress Ameesha Patel recently returned to her collegiate roots, visiting Boston to relive the memories of her university years. The ‘Gadar’ star spent four years at Tufts University and shared her emotional journey with

LOS ANGELES, CA - Supermodel Miranda Kerr recently revealed that she has integrated Vedic meditation and the practice of "Vedic rounding" into her family’s daily life, teaching her children personalized mantras to foster a sense of calm and connection. In an

HYDERABAD- Priyanka Chopra decided to take back a piece of Hyderabad with her as she headed back to L.A. after completing the latest schedule of her forthcoming drama, ‘Varanasi.’ She shared a picture of the famous bun maska from Hyderabad, adding

LOS ANGELES, CA - American pop singer Nick Jonas has spoken about the difficult circumstances surrounding the birth of his daughter Malti, who needed to be resuscitated shortly after she was born. Speaking on the ‘On Purpose’ podcast, Nick said Malti

MUMBAI-Actress Lisa Ray has spoken about redefining the idea of a “beach body” in her 50s, describing it as a quiet, personal revolution rooted in freedom and self-acceptance, while drawing inspiration from Hollywood star Pamela Anderson’s journey of reclaiming identity

LOS ANGELES, CA-Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown

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