BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The Yellow Bus debuted as a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It was the first time a film from United Arab Emirates (UAE) was presented at the festival in Toronto. Directed by Wendy Bednarz, Ananda (Tannishtha Chatterjee) and Gagan (Amit Sial) immigrated to the Arabian Gulf […]
DEAR JASSI, A TRUE AND SHOCKING LOVE STORY
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Dear Jassi is a true Romeo Juliet story of a young couple who fall in love with each other in a small village setting in Punjab and then are separated by family with horrible consequences. The story begins with Sikh singer Kanwar Grewal who tells the audience that they are about […]
THE WORLD IS FAMILY – A PERSONAL AND POLITICAL JOURNEY
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The World is Family at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is Anand Patwardhan’s most personal film where he chronicles his parents’ lives as he goes down memory lane to discover their journey interspersed with his politically connected family. The film is about family values, humanity, love as well as political influence. […]
ANIL KAPOOR, BHUMI, SHEHNAAZ ALL SET FOR TIFF 2023
BY MANSI MEHTA, TORONTO: Indian director Karan Boolani is all set to premiere his sex-positive comedy Thank You For Coming at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The upcoming film, produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, has recently unveiled its first look. Set against the backdrop of modern […]
THANK YOU FOR COMING GALA PREMIERE SLATED FOR TIFF 2023
By Mansi M., TORONTO: Thank you for Coming, a film by Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor (Veere Di Wedding) has been slated as an Official Selection at the esteemed Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023. The coming of age comedy has been handpicked to have its grand Gala world premiere at TIFF on 15th […]
BOLLYWOOD AND PUNJABI MUSIC FANS THRONG DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TO ATTEND BRAMPTON’S MOST LOVED SOUTH ASIAN DANCE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL By Mansi M, Brampton: Downtown Brampton came alive to the sights and sounds of South Asian culture with award-winning Vibrant Brampton festival on July 21 and 22. Held at Garden Square in Brampton, the fun filled […]
Bollywood greats and local talent to perform at the Free Annual Vibrant Brampton Festival
BY STAFF REPORTER, BRAMPTON: Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the sights and sounds of South Asian culture with Vibrant Brampton on July 21 and 22. Organized by the non-profit group Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), the 8th annual Vibrant Brampton Festival presented by TD Bankwill bring a fun-filled […]
2023 MARKHAM TALENT OPEN CASTING CALL NOW ACCEPTING AUDITIONS FROM ONTARIO CITIES
The 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting Call deadline for submissions is May 1 at 5 PM EST.
Mahabharata – A Spectacular presentation at Shaw Festival
By Renu Mehta, Toronto The journey for the epic Mahabharata has not been easy. After a long and arduous eight year trek, the performances for this grand narrative at the Shaw theatre at the scenic Niagara on the Lake are being showcased. And what a spectacular show it is! The 5 hour show split into […]
The First Ever 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting Call Launched for Artists in York Region
BY MANSI.M, MARKHAM: March 14, 2023: Markham Talent (www.markhamtalent.ca), in partnership with the Markham Arts Council (www.markhamartscouncil.com) iscalling on all musicians, dancers, actors, models and entertainers to realize their potential and submit their art to compete in the 2023 Markham Talent Open Casting Call for York Region. The competition is open to all artists working, […]