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One of the world’s biggest Bollywood shows in History to descend on the UK for national tour

Image by Bollywood Big One Details have been announced for a huge show featuring some of the biggest Bollywood stars on the planet. Co-op Live Manchester will host one of two UK dates for the \’Bollywood Big One\’ on Sunday, May 5. A day later n Bank Holiday Monday, the OVO Arena Wembley will welcome the event. Legendary […]

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Film Conclave 2025 opens submissions bridging UK investment & Global Indian Cinema

Image by Pasham Photography Film Conclave 2025, the premier UK-India co-production market, is now open for submissions.  This exclusive platform offers filmmakers a rare opportunity to showcase their projects to top industry professionals, financiers and distributors. Taking place on Monday 26th May 2025 at Skyline Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, London, the conclave is

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South Asian stars to shine at St George’s Hall

Image by Asian Express On 29 March, St George’s Hall in Bradford will host a spectacular concert that promises to be a landmark event for music lovers.  Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and Bradford Festival Choral Society will present an unforgettable evening featuring two extraordinary works: the evening will begin with Reena Esmail’s ‘This Love Between Us’,

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Altitude launches trailer for BAFTA Nominated film

Image by Altitude A trailer for the BAFTA-nominated film, Sister Midnight has been released. The debut film from writer and director Karan Kandhari, features actress Radhika Apte, and will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on March 14th. The plot follows a newly arranged marriage, with an \’oddball\’ couple living awkwardly in a small, shared

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BBC Asian Network Comedy night to air on BBC iPlayer

Image by James Watkins A stand-up comedy show featuring some of the best comedic talent is set to air on BBC iPlayer. The BBC Asian Network Comedy show, recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, was hosted by Nikita Kanda and SMASHBengali. The night featured comedians Shalaka Kurup, Bas Rahman, Dinesh Nathan, and headliner

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Line up & theme announced for Brighton Festival 2025

Image by Angela Grabowska Brighton Festival, the largest annual curated multi-arts festival in England, has revealed its programme for 2025.  This year’s Guest Director, the Grammy-nominated and genre-defying musician, composer and activist Anoushka Shankar was inspired by the theme of ‘New Dawn’, working with Brighton Festival to shape a programme that imagines a hopeful future

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Payal Kapadia’s award winning box office hit is set for release on digital

  Following its huge success in cinemas around the world, critical acclaim, and recognition for multiple awards, including a BAFTA nomination for Film Not In The English Language, Mumbai-based writer/director Payal Kapadia\’s Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner, All We Imagine as Light, will be available to stream exclusively on BFI Player in the UK from 17 February

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Anticipated Bollywood action film to be released this week

Image by Film Beat Zee Studios\’ high-anticipated film Deva is set to hit theatres this week. With its action-packed storytelling and performances from Bollywood\’s best, this is sure to be a treat for audiences worldwide. The film is about Dev (Shahid Kapoor), a determined and rebellious cop, who is tasked with investigating a high profile mysterious murder. Teaming up

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Ekta Rana to release new album next month

  Renowned poet, singer, and composer Ekta Rana is set to release her highly anticipated album Colours of Love on 14th February, a perfect tribute to the universal theme of love.  The album features eight soulful tracks, each capturing the diverse shades of love, from the tender warmth of motherly affection, the longing of romantic yearning, to

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Vue is showcasing a selection of South Asian films this month

Image by Tigerbond PR As the appetite for South Asian content continues to grow across the UK, Vue is proud to be showcasing films from across the region throughout the year.   This month alone, Vue is screening seven titles, from the 17th of January with the Hindi film Azaad. Set in 1920s India, it follows

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