Film Review: Thappad (Slap)

    2020-09-07T12:15:30+00:00June 1st, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

    Actors: Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Tanvi Azmi, Ratna Pathak Shah and Dia Mirza Director: Anubhav Sinha When does a slap resonate to such a high decibel that it shakes up the very foundations of a seemingly tranquil home? For an answer to that question, you have to watch this provocative new film – available on online platforms, given that the shutters on cinemas are yet to lift from the coronavirus lockdown. Amrita (Pannu) is a smart, caring and cheerful housewife [...]

      A uniquely Desi Lockdown film series

      2020-09-07T12:16:10+00:00May 29th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

      The UK’s Covid-19 lockdown has had a fundamental impact on theatre and arts and culture generally, freelance creatives and the community as a whole.  Rifco Theatre Company challenged Britain’s South Asian artists to come up with films about how desis are surviving in lockdown and got a wide range of submissions,. Artistic Director Pravesh Kumar said: “In the current situation it feels important that we continue to support artists to create new work and have a voice. We want to remain [...]

        Virtual bhajans to Heal the World in the time of Covid

        2020-09-07T12:16:29+00:00May 28th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

        A world in lockdown has meant that entertainment venues have had to rethink their entire pre-scheduled calendar, planned out months if not years in advance. As the coronavirus pandemic triggered cancellations across the board, the Nehru Centre in London was among many such cultural hotspots that was faced with balancing the social distance dilemma with the need for cultural succour. The cultural wing of the Indian High Commission in London, a daily hub of activity, from Indian dance and music [...]

          Salman Khan on an anti-Covid sanitising drive

          2020-09-07T12:17:10+00:00May 27th, 2020|iEntertainment, iGLOBAL|

          Bollywood star Salman Khan has launched a drive to spread awareness around the need for “sanitisation", to combat the spread of Covid-19. The actor took to social media to launch his brand FRSH, the result of a rethink on his original plan to launch deodorants. "The need of the hour is to start sanitisers," he said. Khan, 54, used a video to promote the new brand as he urged his massive fan following to be safe. Khan, the actor behind [...]