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    Diljit Dosanjh to bring ‘Hisstory Tour’ to UK in 2021

    2020-09-07T12:17:57+00:00May 25th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

    Diljit Dosanjh, dubbed the biggest, global Punjabi superstar, has confirmed the dates for his live concerts in the UK for April 2021. In 2018, Diljit broke the Box Office record when he sold out in Birmingham with his Con.Fi.Den.Tial live show, reportedly bringing the biggest South Asian crowd to The Arena for the first time, followed by sold-out shows at the SSE Arena Wembley in London and First Direct Arena, Leeds. This confirmed the performer's status as the biggest-selling Indian artist for a single concert at Birmingham [...]

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      ‘Ghoomketu’ takes Bollywood films direct to digital

      2020-09-07T10:13:19+00:00May 22nd, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

      At a time when the traditional form of theatrical releases is something everyone is feeling deprived of due to the coronavirus lockdown, Zee5 Global is set to release a new comedy-drama called ‘Ghoomketu’ as the biggest direct to digital release – skipping cinemas altogether. The platform is designed to premiere original content during the lockdown for Bollywood audiences, with a presence in over 190 countries. Starring popular actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the lead protagonist and co-starring his friend and award-winning filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, as well [...]

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        Talking Therapy on the film festival front

        2020-09-07T12:18:57+00:00May 21st, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

        In reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the mental health of artists and filmmakers, the annual Tongues on Fire UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) marked Mental Health Awareness this week with a new initiative called Talking Therapy tailored for the entertainment world. As part of this unique offering, therapists will be at hand to provide a phone support service for artists in need. The service aims to offer emotional support, signposting problems, advice and information along with [...]

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          Deepika Padukone’s #YouAreNotAlone Covid-19 guide

          2020-09-07T13:56:43+00:00May 20th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

          Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, who has been a vocal campaigner on mental health issues, has curated a wellness guide for people struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Padukone posted the guide on social media and urged people not to hesitate to seek support when going through emotional turmoil. “Caring for our mental health and seeking support when we are feeling overwhelmed has always been important. These aspects have become even more critical at a time when the pandemic has affected millions, [...]

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            Covid-19 scripts new avatar for UK’s Indian film fest

            2020-09-07T13:37:50+00:00May 19th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

            Physically distanced but not necessarily cinematically deprived seems to the mantra of the annual London Indian Film Festival (LIFF), which had gone more UK-wide by travelling to Birmingham and other regions in previous years. Now, in response to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown pulling down the shutters on cinemas, LIFF has decided to expand its festival offering with a virtual avatar.  Its Satyajit Ray Short Film Competition has gone online as part of a hybrid solution, backed by the British Film Institute (BFI) and Bagri Foundation. Nine award-winning short films, which reflect the [...]

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              Review: Yeh Ballet

              2020-09-07T14:02:42+00:00May 18th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

              Actors: Julian Sands, Manish Chauhan, Achintya Bose Director: Sooni Taraporevala With the world in lockdown, films have also taken on a more virtual avatar and replaced the pretty routine activity of heading to the cinema to grab a bag of popcorn and settle down to watch the latest release. ‘Yeh Ballet’ comes to us in just such a setting with its release on Netflix, one of the streaming services that has witnessed a boom in recent months. This film, however, [...]

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                I want to bring life to stories with a diverse cast: Emily Shah

                2020-09-07T14:02:27+00:00May 18th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

                Emily Shah is a Global Indian actor based in Los Angeles, who wears the dual hat of producer in an upcoming rugby biopic ‘Jungle Cry’. The Gujarati-origin actor plays Roshni Thakkar in the film based on the real-life story of a group of tribal boys from the eastern Indian state of Orissa who go on to win the Under-14 Rugby World Cup in England 13 years ago. Shah talks iGlobal through the journey of the film, which is set for [...]

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                  Bollywood’s ‘Bhoothnath’ Uncle celebrates anniversary

                  2020-09-07T13:54:04+00:00May 18th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

                  As his much-loved horror-comedy flick 'Bhoothnath' clocks 12 years this month, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan reminisces about the hit film, as a result of which kids still call him “Bhoothnath Uncle”. The 77-year-old actor, who is among the active stars on social media, took to Instagram to post a couple of stills from the film and penned a caption dedicated to the film  "12 years of BHOOTNATH... kids still call me Bhoothnath Uncle”. 'Bhoothnath', released around the world in 2008, [...]

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