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Photo:@belabajaria India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Bela Bajaria is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years at the streaming company, which has appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as its new chief content officer. Rice will assume the role October 26,

ATLANTA, GA-Director Sajeev Pazhoor's socio-political family thriller 'Enna Vilai', starring Nimisha Sajayan and Karunas in the lead roles, has won the Award for Best Cinematography at the Atlanta Indian Film Festival. The award was accepted by producer Anugopal Venugopalan on behalf

NEWPORT BEACH, CA- Actress Anushka Sen, who stars in the Korea-India co-production ‘Jeju Olle’, is delighted that the film will have its North American premiere at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival here, giving her an opportunity to represent India

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - When an email inquiry about adoption turned into a six-year filming process, neither director Chithra Jeyaram nor her subject, Lakshmi Iyer, expected to uncover an extraordinary alternative to traditional adoption narratives. That journey hits the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - “If you don’t drink, how do you read the news?” Nimesh Patel poses the question with a deadpan calm to a Washington, DC audience. The special showcases a comedian effortlessly turning the anxiety of today’s fraught daily

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- Filmmaker Smriti Mundhra and comedian Hasan Minhaj have partnered on ‘Bollywood Dance U,’ a four-part documentary series following college teams competing in Bollywood fusion dance. The series premiered September 23 on Minhaj’s YouTube channel. Mundhra created

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Hasan Minhaj has been named the recipient of the American Advertising Federation’s 2026 Cultural Force Award, which honors a public figure outside the advertising industry whose work has influenced how brands advertise, market and reach

MUMBAI-Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub has dedicated the International Emmy nomination for the drama series 'Real Kashmir Football Club' to the people of Kashmir, saying he hopes the recognition will help the story reach a wider audience. The series has been nominated

LOS ANGELES, CA-Hollywood actress Freida Pinto has praised actor Indraneil Sengupta’s performance in the upcoming Netflix series ‘Unaccustomed Earth’, saying her “TV husband” is “going to leave you all stunned.” Sengupta shared a series of looks from the upcoming series on

MUMBAI-Actress-producer Mindy Kaling has praised actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as she stars in the new Netflix film ‘Best of the Best’, calling her a “sparkly person” and saying she is “proud and in awe” of her. Kaling shared a picture on Instagram

India-West News Desk PLACENTIA, CA – Reema Kapani’s feature film ‘Miracles 2.0: The Reckoning’ will have its Hollywood premiere Octber 3 at the PYLUSD Theater here. Actor Chunky Pandey is expected to attend the premiere. The screening is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the

MUMBAI-Marathi-language film ‘Gondhal’ has been selected by the Film Federation of India as India’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards. The Film Federation of India made the announcement in Mumbai on September 18. There were 33 films in contention this

Photo: HBO/John Johnson India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- Poorna Jagannathan has seen a late-career surge playing powerful women on American television, and her latest role takes that run into the DC universe. In HBO’s ‘Lanterns,’ she plays Zoe Macon, a rancher’s

India-West News Desk BOSTON, MA- Mona Ambegaonkar and Shishir Sharma have won Best Actor awards at the India International Film Festival of Boston for their performances in Hindi LGBTQ+ family drama 'Kuch Sapney Apne', directed by Sridhar Rangayan and Saagar Gupta. The

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Following a celebrated debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, the genre-bending short film ‘Getar Hero’ has officially qualified for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards. Directed by Teddy Stern and produced by Sneha Mehta -

LOS ANGELES, CA - Huma Qureshi was the only Indian talent in attendance at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards here.   She wore a striking off-shoulder black sculpted gown by Emilia Wickstead and styled it with a bold red lip and

MUMBAI-Actress Sayani Gupta has wrapped her debut US feature film, 'Arya', which also stars Hollywood actors Ross Butler and Marc Evan Jackson. Sayani announced the completion of the shoot in a collaboration post with Arya Film on Instagram, thanking Minnesota for

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA-Netflix has added all three seasons of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ to its U.S. lineup, bringing the Warner Bros. Television comedy to the same platform as Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age series ‘Never Have I Ever.’ The

India-West News Desk CUPERTINO, CA – Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri and singer AP Dhillon were among the Indian celebrities who attended Apple’s iPhone 18 launch event at Apple Park, where they got an early look at the company’s latest smartphones. Following the unveiling

LOS ANGELES, CA -Actress Preity Zinta said shooting for her upcoming film ‘VIBE’ was hectic as she balanced her professional commitments in India with her children, who are based in America. Zinta said her decision to take up the film was

By Fatema Baldiwala LOS ANGELES, CA - There is something wonderfully clever about the title 'Namaslay.' It marries two words from two seemingly different worlds: Namaste, the traditional Indian greeting associated with respect, humility, and the recognition of another human being, and

MUMBAI - India-born supermodel, television host, producer, cookbook author and actor Padma Lakshmi marked her 56th birthday by reflecting on the people, relationships, achievements and experiences she is most grateful for. Lakshmi took to Instagram to share a list of 13

MUMBAI- Actress Vidhatri Bandi recalled being selected to perform for 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston during a masterclass at UCLA in Los Angeles, an experience she said helped her overcome doubts about her abilities as an actor. Bandi was the only Indian

NEW YORK, NY – A documentary about an Indian street artist’s extraordinary bicycle journey from Delhi to Sweden for love premiered in New York, bringing a real-life story of caste, culture and human connection to an American audience. ‘The Cycle of

MUMBAI- Anupam Kher, recalling his days at drama school, revealed that he had once written a research paper on two of Robert De Niro's acclaimed films during the final year of his training. At the time, Kher said his biggest dream was

LOS ANGELES, CA – SoCal-based model and influencer Alanna Panday is expecting her second child, sharing the news with family members in a new vlog on her YouTube channel. Alanna, who lives in Southern California, documented the special family moment as she revealed her

MUMBAI-The Film Federation of India (FFI) has invited producers to submit their films for consideration as India’s official entry for the upcoming 99th Academy Awards. The Executive Committee of the FFI, the parent body of leading film associations in India, announced

LOS ANGELES, CA - Hollywood actor Freida Pinto, who rose to fame with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, has expressed concern over the devastating Okanagan wildfires in Canada’s British Columbia, urging support for those affected, including her friend Carmen Spagnola, who lost her farm

NEW YORK, NY- Supermodel, television host, producer, cookbook author and actor Padma Lakshmi shared a childhood photograph from 1977, reminiscing about summers spent with her family in Chennai. Lakshmi recalled learning to drive her grandfather's 1969 Ambassador car years later, along

MUMBAI-Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos  has  announced the 'Netflix India Storytelling Initiative' to support the country's next generation of creative talent. The initiative will establish strategic partnerships with leading Indian institutions to help develop emerging talent across the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label Skims is headed to India through a partnership with Reliance Brands, which will introduce the globally recognized brand to Indian consumers as international fashion and beauty labels continue to expand their presence in

Photo: desi comedy fest India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA-The 12th edition of Desi Comedy Fest, one of the world's longest-running festivals dedicated to South Asian stand-up comedy, will take place across the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento from August 18-23, featuring 25

Photo: Netflix/Emily V. Aragones India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is returning to Netflix with 'Best of the Best,' a new film co-written and produced by Hasan Minhaj and directed by Lena Khan. Netflix has unveiled the first look at the film

Photo:@Comic_Con India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA - Fans expecting the global launch of the trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's ‘Ramayana’ at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24 were left disappointed after producer Namit Malhotra announced that the unveiling had been postponed. Malhotra told

India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA -Leading Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and Kannada superstar Yash were spotted at Mumbai airport on the night of July 21 as they departed for the US ahead of director Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic 'Ramayana', which

India-West News Desk CLAREMONT, CA - The award-winning short film 'Rajasaur', billed as the first narrative film to feature dinosaurs from India, received an enthusiastic response during a July 15 screening at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, where paleontologists, museum officials,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling may be known for bringing Indian American stories to Hollywood, but when it comes to her own kitchen, she faces a familiar challenge for many parents: getting children to appreciate the food

MUMBAI – Singer-actor Nick Jonas has revealed that one of his favorite aspects of his nearly eight-year marriage to actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is keeping up with Bollywood gossip. During an episode of the Jonas Brothers' podcast series, 'Hey Jonas!', featuring

LONDON-Actress Lara Dutta reunited with actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas at Wimbledon, sharing pictures that offered a glimpse of their friendship spanning more than two decades. Lara shared pictures from the reunion on her Instagram Story, including a candid photo of the

MUMBAI- Hollywood star Matt Damon, who is gearing up for the release of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', has expressed his desire to work with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Damon is in India with filmmaker Christopher Nolan and actor Tom Holland for

India-West News Desk MUMBAI – Christopher Nolan and the cast of ‘The Odyssey’ visited Mumbai on July 11 as part of the film’s global promotional tour. The city was one of the campaign’s official international stops, alongside London, Paris and New

MUMBAI- Neha Dhupia, whose international debut film '52 Blue' is set to open the London Indian Film Festival on July 9, has said Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi’s association with the movie has brought “an incredible spotlight to the project internationally.” '52

LOS ANGELES, CA-Hollywood actress, writer and producer Mindy Kaling has expressed gratitude to fellow comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the encouragement they gave her early in her weight-loss journey. The 47-year-old actress recalled meeting two of her comedy heroes

LOS ANGELES, CA-Actress Sana Saeed has opened up about her struggles with accent and communication while studying in Los Angeles in 2016, saying she worked hard to train her accent because she "wanted to be heard." Now based here, she began

CHENNAI-Actor Virat Karrna, who plays the lead in director Abhishek Nama's mythological action drama 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure', and actor John Kokken, who plays a pivotal role in the film, have praised Hollywood stunt choreographer Vlad Rimburg for the emphasis

India-West News DeskNEW YORK, NY - Throughout Pride Month, a New York nonprofit used film to encourage conversations about family acceptance, faith, and gender identity in communities across New York and Connecticut. Image Maker Films, a nonprofit arts organization, concluded a month-long

NEW YORK, NY- Ameesha Patel is enjoying her getaway in the Big Apple as she saoks up the summer vibes and sunny days here. Ameesha shared a glimpse into her holiday with a video montage featuring the actress looking gorgeous in

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES,CA - Hasan Minhaj and comedian-actor Ronny Chieng will make their Encore Theater debut at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with their joint comedy tour. Wynn Las Vegas said the comedians will perform at 8 p.m. on September

LOS ANGELES-Actress and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas says the barriers to entry in Hollywood are falling, creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers and storytellers. Speaking at the Cannes Lions conference, Priyanka cited the low-budget horror hit 'Obsession' as an example of

By Angad Nehru Model, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Manasvi Mamgai is launching a new chapter in her journey — one that blends storytelling, education, cinema, philanthropy, and social impact. Mamgai, who was crowned Miss India in 2010, has built a diverse career