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PALM SPRINGS, CA (ANI) - The movie Bun Tikki, starring actor Abhay Deol and produced by Manish Malhotra, had its world premiere at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival. The father-son drama, set in Nainital, explores the emotional bond between a

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi has shared her harrowing experience amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Taking to Instagram, Nora revealed that she and her team were forced to evacuate as the crisis

Photo: Paris Hilton (Left) and Mandy Moore (Right) India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of devastation, with several celebrities among those affected. Mandy Moore, known for her role in This Is Us, revealed on

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA– Willow has announced the launch of its Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel, Willow Sports, and its add-on subscription service, Willow.tv, now available on Prime Video in the U.S. These offerings provide fans with access to both

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The 2025 Golden Globes on January 5 delivered its usual mix of glamour and unforgettable moments, but Nicole Kidman, 57, left the internet buzzing with a single gesture - Namaste. Or was it? As the Hollywood

Photo:Golden Globes India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Mindy Kaling turned heads at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, showcasing her elegant style and slim physique in a dazzling gold gown. The 45-year-old actress who was on stage as

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia took to Instagram to reflect on her experience at the 82nd Golden Globes after her film, All We Imagine as Light, lost out on both its nominations. Despite the disappointment, Kapadia

Photo: Reuters/Hemanshi Kaman MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian cinema is best known for Bollywood extravaganzas, but an art-house film about three women navigating loneliness and love in a metropolis is gaining viewers and earning international recognition, including nominations to the Golden Globe

As 2024 draws to a close, Indian cinema continues to shine on the global stage, with Indian celebrities, filmmakers, and films making significant waves across prestigious international platforms. Payal Kapadia Scores Historic Nominations  Filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history with her nomination in

NEW DELHI, (ANI): Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light is set to kick start its digital journey on Disney+ Hotstar, streaming from January 3. The film, an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos from France and Chalk & Cheese and

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Screenwriter Zarna Garg is set to star in a multi-camera comedy pilot titled “Zarna”, which has been greenlit by CBS. The show, produced by Warner Bros. Television under Kaling International’s overall deal, boasts an

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Actor Tabu’s performance as Sister Francesca in the web series Dune: Prophecy has garnered widespread praise from both fans and critics. Behind the scenes, her co-star Josh Heuston, who portrays her on-screen son Constantine Corrino, has opened up about their

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Former U.S. President Barack Obama has shared his annual list of favorite movies, books, and music for 2024, offering recommendations for art enthusiasts. This year, Indian film All We Imagine as Light, directed by Payal

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Singer and actor Nick Jonas has found himself at the center of a social media storm after reacting to a tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The playful exchange between the two public figures, which began

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - British Indian director Sandhya Suri’s crime thriller Santosh has made it to the shortlist for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film is the United Kingdom’s official submission and is one

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, is no longer in contention. Despite the buzz surrounding its selection, the film failed to make the Oscars

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Indian American filmmaker Smriti Mundhra’s latest documentary short, I Am Ready, Warden, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Oscars. The emotionally powerful film delves into the harrowing story of John Henry Ramirez, a man

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — India's aspirations for the 2025 Oscars now rest on Anuja, a live-action short film produced by Guneet Monga Kapoor, which has been shortlisted in the prestigious Best Live-Action Short Film category. Anuja, co-produced by Monga, Adam

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling, celebrated creator of The Sex Lives of College Girls, credits her rise in Hollywood to three simple principles: hard work, confidence, and preparation. In her new MasterClass, Mindy Kaling reflects on her

India-West News Desk SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Two Indian filmmakers have made their mark at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, with their distinctive works chosen for the festival's prestigious lineup. Geeta Gandbhir, an Indian American documentary filmmaker, will showcase her

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The Russo Brothers, known for their work on Hollywood blockbusters, congratulated the team of Citadel: Honey Bunny for earning a nomination at the Critics Choice Awards in the Best Foreign Language Series category. The nomination marks

Jeddah (ANI): Bollywood's beloved actress, Shraddha Kapoor, is making waves at the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.On the fifth day of the festival's fourth edition, the 'Stree' actress turned heads with her stunning red-carpet appearance

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, has been named one of “Changemakers 2024” by The Wrap, a distinguished honor celebrating 51 women who have “shaped industries, inspired change, and broken barriers” over the past

India-West Staff Reporter Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has created history as the first Indian director to be nominated for Best Director at the Golden Globes. Her film All We Imagine As Light also earned a nomination for Best Non-English Language Motion

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Kabir Singh, the comedian who rose to prominence as a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent Season 16, passed away on December 4 at the age of 39. Known affectionately as "Kabeezy," Singh captured audiences

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - Netflix has announced a new documentary series titled The Roshans, which will explore the legacy of Bollywood’s iconic Roshan family. Directed by Shashi Ranjan, the series delves into three generations of the family, beginning with the

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY - Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light continues to garner acclaim, adding yet another prestigious accolade to its collection. On December 3 the film won Best International Feature at the New York Film Critics

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut will announce the nominees for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on December 9. The full list of nominees will be available on CBSNews.com/GoldenGlobes and the CBS News

MUMBAI (ANI) - Indian American actor Omi Vaidya, best known for his iconic role as Chatur in 3 Idiots, is back with a fresh challenge in the upcoming action-drama American Warrior. Directed by award-winning Peruvian American filmmaker Gustavo Martin Benites, the film tells

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Vir Das and the team behind The Night Manager represented India with flair at the International Emmy Awards 2024, here Das, hosting the prestigious event, and the cast and crew of the Hotstar series

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Comedian and actor Vir Das made history by hosting the 52nd International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown, becoming the first Indian entertainer to take on the prestigious role. Das, who won an International

Panaji (Goa) : Actor Shahana Goswami shared her working experience with director Kanu Behl and Manoj Bajpayee in the film 'Despatch' at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa.In a conversation with ANI, she said, "It

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan have announced an exciting new project that marks the directorial debut of Aryan Khan. The untitled Bollywood series, created and directed by Aryan, is a collaboration between Netflix and

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Actor Poorna Jagannathan, best known for her role in Netflix's Never Have I Ever and Bollywood films like Delhi Belly and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, has joined the cast of HBO's Lanterns. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Poorna will play a recurring character named Zoe,

India-West Staff Reporter SAN DIEGO, CA – Following the success of The Kashmir Files, another cinematic portrayal of life in the conflicted region of Kashmir premiered at the 2024 San Diego International Film Festival. The Collaborator, a coming-of-age drama set in the 1990s,

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - An Indian remake of the popular show Monk is currently in production, although the cast has yet to be revealed, according to Deadline. The series is being produced by Banijay Asia in collaboration with NBCUniversal Formats. The

MUMBAI (ANI) - Shilpa Shetty recently had a special meet-up with American influencer and wrestler Logan Paul, and popular YouTuber MrBeast, here. The actress shared a series of pictures, where she and her son Viaan were seen posing with MrBeast and

MUMBAI (ANI) - Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies has been rebranded as Lost Ladies as it gears up for the international stage. Selected as India’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the film launched its Academy Awards campaign on November 12 with the reveal of

India-West Staff Reporter HOLLYWOOD, CA – Los Angeles-based Hopeblit, through its social impact division A Voices Unheard Films, has partnered with the upcoming film Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery to shed light on the devastating realities endured by women trapped in

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Several Indian American artists have been nominated for the 67th Grammy Awards, set for February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The nominees include Chandrika Tandon, Anoushka Shankar, Varijashree Venugopal, Ricky Kej, Noshir Mody, and Radhika

MUMBAI (ANI) – From the hit film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' one track in particular featuring Pitbull and Diljit Dosanjh, has fans raving. What makes it even more special is a combination of Pitbull's rap, Diljit's powerful Punjabi vocals and Neeraj Shridhar

PHILADELPHIA, PA – ‘[The K Cartel,’ an upcoming short film by director Vinu Joseph, has a hard-hitting narrative rooted in Philadelphia’s South Asian community. The film delves into the moral complexities facing young South Asians as it follows a protagonist grappling

MUMBAI (ANI) - The Kannada short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is set to compete for an Oscar in 2025. On November 3, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced the film’s qualification for the Live Action Short Film category

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Raj Kapoor is set to return as executive producer and showrunner of the 97th Oscars. The Indian American will be joined by Katy Mullan as executive producer and Hamish Hamilton as director. This marks

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Shah Rukh Khan marked his 59th birthday with a special recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars. The Academy posted a video on Instagram featuring one of

Photo:NBC WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Ahead of the presidential elections, Vice President Kamala Harris made a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live. In the skit, Harris engaged in a humorous conversation with Maya Rudolph, who first portrayed Kamala on the show in 2019 and

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - BAFTA-winning actor Hugh Grant recently reminisced about his visit to India in 1988 to film a French movie, sharing an amusing incident during his time in Kolkata. On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Grant recalled his surprise when

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Actor Tabu made a stylish entrance at the premiere of her highly anticipated series Dune: Prophecy. Dressed in a stunning black couture gown by renowned Indian designers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, Tabu captivated onlookers with her ensemble, a

Photo: Anika Dhar on “Survivor” with host Jeff Probst. By REENA RATHORE LOS ANGELES, CA — After an electrifying stint on Season 47 of CBS’ reality competition series, “Survivor,” Anika Dhar’s time on the Fijian island was unexpectedly cut short, leaving her

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - The documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, which chronicles the life of South Indian cinema superstar Nayanthara, now has a release date. On October 30, the filmmakers shared a new poster, announcing that the documentary will premiere