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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

By Medha Jaishankar LOS ANGELES, CA  - Virat Pal's career as a writer-director spans sci-fi, noir thrillers, and psychological horror. Splitting his time between Delhi and Los Angeles, he first made waves with his sci-fi short 'Doxpara' and noir thriller 'Recapture'.

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Bollywood actor Boman Irani has received the Best Actor Male award in the feature film category at the International Film Festival of South Asia oronto Film Festival. Boman was recognized for his impressive performance in his latest

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - 'Buy it Now', the entrepreneur format reality show, will get an Indian adaptation. As per Deadline, Mumbai-based Rose Audio Visuals has struck a deal with formats rights holder All3Media International to make an Indian version of

MUMBAI (ANI) - Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has become the first Indian artiste to be featured on the cover of Billboard Canada. The inaugural print edition of the magazine will feature Diljit's exclusive content from his Dil-Luminati tour. On October 19, Billboard Canada's

Photo: Reuters/Tom Nicholson NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS) - Netflix shares hit an all-time high on October 18  buoyed by investor optimism that its robust content lineup will help the streaming giant maintain upbeat subscriber growth even as the boost from its

LONDON, (ANI): Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently visited the London School of Economics (LSE) for a special conversation following the selection of her film 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official Oscar entry. In conversation with professor Shakuntala Banaji, Professor of Media, Culture, and

MUMBAI (ANI) - Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have co-produced the upcoming documentary 'Turtle Walker', which tells the story of an Indian pioneer in the field of sea turtle conservation, Satish Bhaskar, who dedicated his life to the protection

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Actor Minnie Driver expressed her admiration for SS Rajamouli's Oscar-winning film 'RRR' in a recent interview, sharing that it’s her favorite movie to watch with her son. She praised its beauty and depth, mentioning they

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Boman Irani's directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, has made a strong impression, winning the prestigious Best Feature Film award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) following its world premiere on opening night, September

Photo: Reuters India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Kal Penn opened up about his interest in potentially taking over as the permanent host of The Daily Show after guest-hosting for two weeks last season. While speaking with People, Penn reflected on

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - In a celebration of classical music, the As We Speak India tour has been announced, featuring Grammy-winning icons Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia, Bela Fleck, and Edgar Meyer. This multi-city tour, scheduled for January 2025, will have

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Ravi Ahuja Chairman of Global Television Studios and President & Chief Operating Officer of Sony Pictures, will take over as President and CEO effective January 2, 2025. Ahuja, who joined SPE in 2021, will

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - In a notable move, the UK has selected Santosh, a Hindi-language film set in rural India, as its official entry for the 2025 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. Directed by British-Indian

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - The on-screen stars and creative teams involved in the world of Citadel came together to celebrate the upcoming releases of 'Citadel: Diana' and the Indian  'Citadel: Honey Bunny,' to launch on Prime Video on October

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA – Bollywood actress Riya Sen makes her U.S. debut with the film Highway 905, now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime USA. The murder mystery, set against the picturesque backdrop of Long Island, New York, presents

Photo: @BeyondFest LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - NTR Jr, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming movie 'Devara: Part 1' received an overwhelming welcome at the Beyond Fest 2024 in Los Angeles. NTR Jr attended the special screening of his

Photo: Reuters/Mike Blake NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) - India is investigating the business practices of streaming giant Netflix's local operations, including allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination, according to a government email sent to a former executive. The details of India's investigation

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur starrer popular Disney+ Hotstar series, 'The Night Manager', has been nominated in the Best Drama Series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards bringing global recognition to the Indian

MUMBAI (ANI) - The wait is finally over! The rock band Coldplay will perform in Mumbai as part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour in 2025. Meanwhile, fans are expressing their excitement about attending Coldplay's concert next year. "Best news…can't

MUMBAI (ANI) - Actor Shreya Chaudhry is filled with excitement as her upcoming film, The Mehta Boys, is set to have its world premiere at the 15th edition of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF). The film, directed by

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - With ‘Trap’ surpassing the $80 million mark at the global box office, M. Night Shyamalan is already diving into his next project. He took to social media to thank audiences for the success of

TORONTO (ANI) - 'Superboys of Malegaon' recently premiered at Toronto International Film Festival to a standing ovation from the audience. Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the film features Adarsh Gourav, Shashank Arora and Vineet Kumar Singh in

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) – Gaurav Gupta’s structured gown was worn by actress Mindy Kaling, who is best known for 'The Office', 'The Mindy Project', and 'Champions.' On September 15, she showed up for the red carpet at the 76th

Photo: screengrab India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Padma Lakshmi turned heads at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theater on September 15, with her chic monochromatic ensemble. The former “Top Chef” host arrived in a shimmery, soft gray

Photo: greendayauthority.com MUMBAI (ANI) - Global sensations Green Day and Shawn Mendes will headline Lollapalooza India, the musical extravaganza, next year. Lollapalooza's new edition will take place in Mumbai from March 8-9, 2025. The third edition of the two-day festival will showcase an

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das is set to host the 2024 International Emmys, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on September 11. Das was earlier nominated for an Emmy in 2021

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Actor Ishaan Khatter has made a successful US debut in 'The Perfect Couple', where he stars alongside Nicole Kidman. Khatter plays Shooter Dival, the best man and childhood friend of the groom, a role

CUPERTINO, CA (ANI) - Actor Aditi Rao Hydari, who attended Apple's 'It's Glow Time' event with her fiancé, actor Siddharth, shared glimpses of the "unforgettable and magical" experience, including a special moment with Apple CEO Tim Cook. On September 9, Apple

Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas LOS ANGELES, CA (REUTERS) - Indian news agency ANI has sued Netflix and producers of an Indian series about a plane hijack, asking for four episodes to be taken down as they used ANI content without permission. The series,

MUMBAI, (ANI) - Diljit Dosanjh's fans are buzzing with excitement after discovering that Hollywood star Will Smith has followed him on Instagram. With over 70 million followers and a select 276 accounts he follows, Will Smith's decision to include the singer

India-West News DeskLOS ANGELES, CA - The hit track Kar Gayi Chull from the 2016 film Kapoor & Sons continues to be a favorite at Indian parties, and it recently got a fresh twist. Popular YouTuber and comedian Lilly Singh

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA - Actor Ishaan Khatter is celebrating a milestone in his career as he gets featured on a billboard for the first time on the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The billboard showcases a

MUMBAI (ANI) - Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently took a break from their busy schedules and headed to New York for a short vacation. The couple kept their fans updated by sharing moments from their trip on social media,

Photo: Blue Origin KENT, WA - Indian TV show producer Banijay Asia has tied up with Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) for a reality show to send an Indian into space on a future Blue Origin craft. SERA's spaceflight program will

SINGAPORE, (ANI) - In an interview here, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' actor Ismael Cruz Cordova shared that he is a huge fan of Priyanka Chopra. He also opened about his experience working with her in

Photo: Reuters Jasen Vinlove India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Netflix said on August 28 it will launch a sports series titled "Starting 5" that will showcase behind-the-scenes moments from the National Basketball Association games of the 2023-2024 season. Netflix has already

TORONTO (ANI) - Prepare for a cinematic treat as Raj Kapoor's iconic film 'Awara' returns to the spotlight in an extraordinary 4K restoration! The National Film Development Corporation while making the announcement said the world premiere of this restored classic will

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) – Grammy award winning singer Dua Lipa is going back to India for her concert in November. She shared an update about her visit on her social media handle and mentioned that her earlier visit to

MUMBAI (ANI) - Global Indo-Canadian sensation AP Dhillon has announced his first-ever collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr. The partnership will feature on Dhillon's eagerly anticipated EP, 'The Brownprint'.Dhillon, renowned for his distinctive blend of Punjabi music and contemporary

Photo: @faroutakhtar India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar has signed with Crimson Media and The SB Initiative for global representation, according to Deadline. Akhtar, who co-founded Excel Entertainment, is best known for his work on the hit

NEW DELHI (ANI) - 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' director Wes Ball talked about the Indian film industry and said that it is a "great market." He also expressed his desire to work with "great artists and great

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Priyanka Chopra has left fans delighted by posting adorable pictures of her daughter Maltie enjoying a sunny weekend with friends, including notably, Preity Zinta's twins, Jai and Gia. Preity reposted the pictures. Priyanka recently wrapped the shooting

MUMBAI (ANI) - Get ready to witness a cinematic spectacle as Bollywood's reigning king, Shah Rukh Khan, joins forces with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan for the Hindi version of Disney's highly anticipated release, 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' Scheduled

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANI) - Preity Zinta shared a post on August 10 expressing her 'bittersweet' feelings as her children Gia and Jay kick-started their school life. She wrote, "Excited and nervous for my little ones as they start school. Cannot

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) - M. Night Shyamalan is already looking forward to his next project and said that it will be a unique take on a popular genre. Shyamalan, whose latest release is the thriller film “Trap”, told Collider: “I'm

TORONTO, (IANS) - The Canadian singer-songwriter, and musician, Bryan Adams will take his full-fledged electrifying musical journey ‘So Happy its Hurts’ world tour to India in December, this year. The musical tour will kick start on December 10 in Shillong and

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Actress Madhuri Dixit, who is set to embark on her US tour to meet her fans, has shared that the trip will be a very rushed one for her. 'The 'Forever Queen of Bollywood - Madhuri Dixit' tour

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Watching 'Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli', a Netflix documentary, is like watching the filmmaker's own drama! Like the Indian-turned-global director treats his hero, the docu-film treats him the same way. Like his emotionally charged films, the documentary, too, tries

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) - Maya Rudolph is making a highly anticipated return to 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), where she will once again take on the role of Vice President Kamala Harris. This comeback comes as the NBC late-night comedy show gears