Vikram Hazra and Soumya Jyoti Ghosh to rock the stage in London and Manchester
Vikram Hazra, an unparalleled name in Indi-jazz-rock-contemporary music returns to UK after nearly 14 years to mesmerise his fans in London at Bush Hall on 1 June and in Manchester at the Band on the Wall on 2 June. Vikram will be accompanied by Soumya Jyoti Ghosh in the concert, titled ‘Song of the Soul’, organised by SAJDA (South...
KASHISH 2023 to open with Onir’s feature Pine Cone
South Asia's biggest LGBTQ+ Film Festival to close with Canadian film When Time Got Louder The 14th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival will open on June 7th at Liberty Cinema with filmmaker Onir’s latest film Pine Cone, which will have its World Premiere at the festival. National Award winning filmmaker Onir said,...
Exploring the not-so-touristy but magnificent French countryside with a car lover
Let's go to France for half term! This was October 2018 and in a few weeks it was all booked, the farmhouse by Khilna and all we had to do was book the ferry. There were many phone calls and texts to get it all co-ordinated so we were all travelling on the same boat and go in convoy....
Sensational Indian music and dance in Milap’s Autum 2022 lineup
Milap, an Indian Arts & Culture company which boasts a year round programme of Indian arts in London and Liverpool, is promising a bigger and better programme than ever before, launching in October with what they describe as a show-stopping lineup of performers. Milap's first full programme in over 2 years promises to transport audiences to the vibrancy of India...
Why everybody should read the Harry Potter series at least once in their lives
The Harry Potter series is renowned across the world for its good writing and fantasy world. But it also teaches us a lot of life lessons and helps us understand the importance and the power of love and friendship. Here are some lessons which the Harry Potter series taught us. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes: This is an underlying...
Srijit Mukherjee’s film Vinci Da makes its London Premiere at LIFF
An edge-of-the-seat psychological thriller, Vinci Da, made by one of Bengal's leading contemporary director Srijit Mukherji, is a must-watch, if you are interested in films with a gripping storyline and a strong cast of competent actors. The film will be screened at Picturehouse Central on 21 June and at Cineworld Wembley on 25 June. Vinci Da, played by Rudranil Ghosh, is a...
KASHISH 2020: Tathagata Ghosh’s film Miss Man to be screened on 25 July
A power-packed, coming of age film, inspired from real life experiences, the "Miss Man" movie will be screening at the virtual edition of the KASHISH: Mumbai International Queer Film Festival on 25th July, from 7pm India time. The film will be available for 24 hours and is screening in the ‘Indian Masala Mix 1’ program. Catch 'Miss Man' as part of...
KASHISH 2020: Taruna Khanagwal’s Un.Suitables is a must-watch for everyone
UN.SUITABLES http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/indian-masala-mix-ii/ 26 min / 2019 / Narrative Short / India Dir: Taruna Khanagwal Producer, Key cast: Akshay Saraswat KASHISH 2020 Virtual, the 11th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer FilmFestival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival will run from July 22nd - July 30th screening 157 films from 42 countries. You can register to attend the festival from anywhere in the world. Check...
From the Ghats to the coasts: a unique collection of Marathi films and filmmakers to shine in LIFF 2019
The 10th Edition of the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) has some very special programming lined up with regional films. This year, the Marathi bouquet is strong with films by Marathi filmmakers and subjects based out of Maharashtra taking the centre stage. All screenings will be followed by Q&A opportunities with special guests, allowing better understanding of the film,...
KASHISH 2024: A Sleeping Dragon is awoken
SLEEPING DRAGON12 min | 2023 | UK | EnglishDirector: Rob Falconer Director Rob Falconer returns to KASHISH with a short documentary that brings a beautiful snapshot of George Hodson, an artist, writer, and long-term HIV/AIDS survivor to vivid life. Those of you who watched Legendary Children at last year's festival will undoubtedly recognise George. The film is a piece that...
