BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Zwigato is director Nandita Das’ third feature after Firaaq (TIFF ’08) and Manto (TIFF ’18) that was showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). With a storied acting career, having worked with filmmakers like Deepa Mehta, Mrinal Sen, and Shyam Benegal, this latest feature is set in Bhubhaneshpur and focuses on the tight margins […]
KAPIL SHARMA TAKES TORONTO BY STORM
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: Kapil Sharma attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) that took place from September 8 – 18 and took Toronto by storm. He was in town for Nandita Das’ film – Zwigato – that premiered at the festival. The well-known actor who has his own popular show in India – The […]
THE WOMAN KING – A STORY OF COURAGE
pics – courtesy TIFF BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The Woman King has been slated as one of the top films of TIFF and indeed it was. The film premiered at Roy Thomson Hall on September 9 with the cast and crew in full glory and dressed to the nines. Oscar winner Viola Davis, the star […]
THERE IS A STORY EVERYWHERE YOU GO IN INDIA, SAYS SHEKHAR KAPUR
By Renu Mehta Toronto: I go to India to get stories, says Director Shekhar Kapur on September 8, speaking at the launch event of the India pavilion at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 8. “Everywhere you turn in India, there is a story. It’s provocative,” he says. “I may not make that […]
Swimmers, a film about courage and determination
By Renu Mehta Toronto The Gala film – Swimmers – had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was the opening night film of the festival. Swimmers is a must see tale of two sisters who leave their war torn country Syria as refugees for a better life in Germany The […]
5 MUST SEE SOUTH ASIAN FILMS AT TIFF
BY RENU MEHTA, TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns in September 2022 for its 47th edition — 11 days of international and Canadian cinema, special events featuring some of the biggest names in film, and TIFF’s Industry Conference, offering diverse and innovative perspectives on the art and business of film. Listed below are […]
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS PLATFORM LINEUP FOR 2022
By Renu Mehta, Toronto: TIFF has unveiled the 10 features that comprise the Platform programme for 2022, TIFF’s competitive programme that champions bold directorial visions. From first-time feature directors to veterans, this year’s Platform lineup will offer a diverse range of talent and distinct directorial voices that are emerging around the globe. Emily, the feature […]
BOLLYWOOD AND PUNJABI MUSIC FANS THRONG DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TO ATTEND VIBRANT BRAMPTON OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
BY ROHAN RAI, BRAMPTON Downtown Brampton once again came alive to the sights and sounds of South Asian culture with award-winning Vibrant Brampton festival on July 22 and 23. Held at Garden Square in Brampton, the fun filled two day festival was the 7th annual edition of the Vibrant Brampton organized by the non-profit group […]
BOLLYWOOD PLAYBACK STARS TO PERFORM AT VIBRANT BRAMPTON – LARGEST SOUTH ASIAN ARTS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN THE GTA
The largest South Asian festival featuring over 150 music showcases comes to Brampton on July 22 and 23, 2022
SUCH BIG DREAMS BY REEMA PATEL – A Review
Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel is a book about India
