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Dan Stevens joins cast of Chippendales series ‘Immigrant’


Actor Dan Stevens has joined the cast of Hulu’s upcoming limited series "Immigrant," based on the true story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian-American entrepreneur who started Chippendales. 'Eternals' actor Kumail Nanjiani will play Banerjee in the limited series that will focus on the crazy, dark-humored, crime-rich story behind the unique male revue that became...

Review: ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’: Alia steals hearts


Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest oeuvre, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' is based on the chapter, 'The Matriarch of Kamatipura' from the book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai - Stories of Women from the Ganglands' authored by S Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges. This is the compelling story of Ganga Harjivandas Kathiawadi, the daughter of a barrister from Kathiawar,...

Kal Penn to speak on impact of South Asian Americans


Actor and activist Kal Penn will be coming to town next month to launch a speaker series designed to showcase the impact of South Asian Americans in the US and the world. The event is organized by the Greenwich-based nonprofit India Cultural Center. Penn, who is also known for his roles in 'Harold and Kumar' and...

SAG Awards: Will Smith, Michael Keaton top winners’ list


Actors Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, and the film 'CODA' took home the highest honors at the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held this year at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar. In compliance with California Covid protocols, all attendees of the SAG Awards were required to show proof of vaccination to attend the ceremony. Korean hit...

Hit South Indian films that are being remade in Bollywood


Numerous Bollywood films are slated to release this year and a lot of them are being adapted from films that released in other languages, From 'Vikram Vedha' to 'Jersey', here is a look at actors who played the lead role in the original version and the actors who will be playing the lead role...

B’wood actor Elnaaz Norouzi joins Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’


Best known for her role in Netflix's 'Sacred Games', actor Elnaaz Norouzi will be next seen in Gerard Butler's 'Kandahar'. While sharing her excitement, Elnaaz Norouzi said, “I have always been a big fan of Gerard Butler, and to have an opportunity to star in his film feels surreal. I had an incredible time working...

Sean Penn filming documentary on Russian invasion


Hollywood star Sean Penn, who is known for his association with anti-war and humanitarian causes, is in Ukraine filming a documentary on the Russian invasion, reports 'Variety'. The doc is a Vice Studios production in association with Vice World News and Endeavor Content. The actor last visited Ukraine in November 2021 to start the preparations...

Warner Bros halts ‘The Batman’ release in Russia


Warner Bros has announced that it has halted its plans to release the Robert Pattinson-starrer, 'The Batman'. in Russia. The DC adaptation was set to release in the country on March 4. "In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film 'The Batman' in Russia," a spokesperson...

Insta sensation Kili Paul felicitated by Indian HC in Tanzania


Kili Paul, the Tanzanian social media star known for his lip-syncing videos on Bollywood songs, has been honored by the High Commission of India in Tanzania. In a post on Twitter, the Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Binaya Pradhan, shared photographs from Paul's recent visit to the Indian Embassy's office. "Today had a special visitor at...