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, […]
NANDITA DAS SPEAKS ABOUT MAKING ZWIGATO
BY MANSI M, 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 […]