Haven’t seen a Bollywood film yet? Where have you been? A Bollywood film is this year’s Korean drama — it’s a must-see for anyone in the know. Well, you’re in luck. My Name is Khan is out on DVD now. (Add it to your Netflix queue!) And excellent timing, too — the film’s star, Shah [...]

As celebrated Bollywood film star, Shah Rukh Khan (whose latest film My Name is Khan is out on DVD now), made his debut at Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum in Times Square last week — a part of the museum’s “Bollywood Zone” which includes film legend Amitabh Bachchan — we couldn’t help but wonder, [...]

Contributor Iris Chan reports on the International Indian Film Academy Awards. On Saturday June 25, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards were held in Toronto, Canada – the first ever North American country to host! Bollywood (with a bit of Hollywood) descended upon the green carpet with glitz and glamour.   For such a [...]

Bollywood fans, rejoice! Karan Johar’s much-anticipated film My Name is Khan, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, is out in theaters today! Based on a true story, the film follows Rizvan Kahn, a Muslim Indian with Asperger’s Syndrome (a mild form of autism). He finds the love of his life, Mandira, in San Francisco, but [...]

India is having something of a moment these days. Ever since a little-known movie called Slumdog Millionaire exceeded everyone’s expectations by walking away with an Oscar for best picture, all things Indian have been spotted all over, from home decor all the way to music (cue  hottie Jay Sean). In the meantime, the organizers of [...]