Immortals, the 3D epic Greek adventure directed by the chimerical Tarsem Singh is visually interesting, filled with copious amounts of violence and narrated with a stunted storyline. Advertised as from the same producers of 300, Immortals is aptly filled with half-naked muscular warriors, beautiful maidens and detailed computer generated scenes of epic battles and wrenching …

It seems that Lady Gaga is falling big for India, Indian celebrities and Indian designers. The journey started back in April with Indian composers Salim-Sulaiman producing a remix of Gaga’s smash, “Born This Way” for the very lucrative South Asian market. She followed up the success with an October trip that had her cozying up …

After a riveting role in 7 Khoon Maaf, John Abraham, one of Bollywood’s most sexiest actors, is back with a new movie and a glistening new bod. Force is a romantic, action film that revolves around Yashvardhan (John Abraham) who is a hard-headed senior narcotics officer who doesn’t play by the book, but always ensures …

The Bodyguard Director: Siddique Cast: Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Cinematographer: Sejal Shah Music Directors: Himesh Reshammiya and Pritam Official Site: www.bodyguardthefilm.com In all of our years watching Bollywood flicks, we find that Salman Khan/Kareena Kapoor’s newest action vehicle, BodyGuard, has found a niche for itself as true Bollywood Kitsch. The storyline is somewhat predictable, …

Aug 19th, 2011, New York City: As New Yorkers look at the Empire State Building this weekend, they will notice the colors of the Indian flag illuminating the iconic building. Although the building has worn these national colors before, yesterday marked the frist time that actual Indians were responsible for flipping the light switch. Bollywood …

Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, and Deepika Padukone star in the upcoming political drama Aarakshan from award-winning director Prakash Jha (Raajneeti, Gangaajal). Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand (Bachchan), an idealistic principal of a college who has single-handedly turned the school into the state’s best. It is also the story of his loyal disciple, …

Samrat Chakrabarti, dubbed the independent film king of New York, recently finished filming Deepa Mehta’s film Midnight’s Children.  The film is based on the novel of the same name written by Salman Rushdie who co-wrote the screenplay with Mehta.  Set for a 2012 release, Samrat is part of an epic ensemble cast, which includes: Seema …

April 29, Philadelphia: On Friday April, 29 the Philadelphia Phillies will be playing against the New York Mets and to help celebrate the Asian-Pacific Night “Bollywood comes to Philly,” they have a great line up of South Asian stars. Jay Sean is set to throw the first pitch while singers Rajé Shwari and Tina Sugandh …

The First Annual Varli Food Festival Celebrates with Renowned Chefs and Celebrities at the Altman Building in New York City April 7, 2011, New York City: It was a night of fun and food at the first ever Varli Food Festival, an Indian Culinary and Chef Showcase, held at the Altman Building in the heart …

by Fatima Yamin It was one of those unseasonably warm winter nights, when it just didn’t feel like Toronto. Thank you global warming, for working on days I need to be in high heels! Yes stilettos in this year’s great white northern winter, but I had good reason; I was handling celebs for a high-profile …