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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Lunar

Is this a turning point for South Asian representation on Netflix?

From the coming-of-age show Never Have I Ever to Bollywood’s biographical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, Indian films and TV shows have featured in Netflix’s top 10 spots this year, boosting South Asian representation on screen at a time when it matters most.

India

Bollywood adapts 1994 Hollywood film ‘Forrest Gump’

Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival 2022’s best red carpet looks so far

Fame and celebrity

How Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone is cashing in on 2022, from Cannes to brand deals

From becoming Louis Vuitton’s first Indian brand ambassador to her fashion looks, judge duties and viral performance at Cannes, Padukone is really bringing her A-game this year

Indian actress and member of the Jury of the Official Selection Deepika Padukone at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

Opinion | Indians, divided from Pakistan by politics, find solace in forbidden music

The case of two Muslim teenagers in India who were charged with criminal intimidation for listening to Pakistani music shows how deep the divide has become. But millions will still find a way to enjoy each other’s culture.

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Singapore

Singapore bans Modi favourite ‘The Kashmir Files’ for stirring racial hate

The box-office hit has been praised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his right-wing Hindu nationalist followers, but critics say it is loose with facts and fans anti-Muslim sentiment.

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Fame and celebrity

Here’s what Amitabh Bachchan spends his US$400 million fortune on

Much like the Ambanis, the Bachchans like to give their Mumbai properties names, and the Jhund actor has done just that, for all five of his bungalows – so what else does he splurge on?

Amitabh Bachchan has earned millions from his films – and sure knows how to live the good life. Photo: @amitabhbachchan/Instagram
India

Bollywood stars flashy vanity vans get noticed, and their demand is growing

Owned by leading film stars, vanity vans are used as retreats during long shooting schedules. They function as a home away from home, where stars relax, workout, conduct business meetings or even host parties.

Fame and celebrity

How does Heropanti 2 star Tiger Shroff spend his millions?

Bollywood fans are gearing up for Tiger Shroff’s appearance in Heropanti 2, but how much do you know about the hunky actor’s luxurious lifestyle?

Fame and celebrity

Meet Manish Malhotra, Bollywood’s Ambani-approved fashion designer

Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra is famous for fashion, but also has ties in crypto, homeware, production, jewellery and beauty

Manish Malhotra is a famous Bollywood costume designer. Photo: @manishmalhotra05/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

How Bachchan Pandey actor Akshay Kumar spends his US$48 million fortune

When your net worth is almost US$50 million, you can afford to treat yourself – here’s what Bachchan Pandey and Hera Pheri star Akshay Kumar spends it all on

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One of Bollywood’s most bankable stars, Akshay Kumar has millions to splurge. Photos: @akshaykumar/Instagram, @sonalsinha_9/Twitter
Ukraine

Indian film-goers with Ukraine affinity, lament Russian invasion

Ukraine was, until the invasion, an increasingly favoured destination for popular Indian filmmakers – and the country’s landscapes have become familiar to film-goers via the big screen.

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Fame and celebrity

Is Baahubali star Rana Daggubati an investment king?

Ambitious producer-actor-entrepreneur Rana Daggubati has amassed millions thanks to his savvy projects and investments, and is now reaping the rewards with his new wife Miheeka Bajaj

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Wellness

‘Animal flow’ bodyweight workouts trending amid the pandemic

One moment you move like an ape, the next a crab – AF, or animal flow, workouts that combine yoga, gymnastics and breakdancing have risen in popularity, with Bollywood actors among their fans.

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Sharika Katoch, 47, has been doing “animal flow” (AF) workouts for three years, and loves the sheer novelty of them. The bodyweight workouts require no equipment and can be done in a small space anywhere. Photo: courtesy of Sharika Katoch.
India

Bridgerton’s celebration of ‘brown women’ delights South Asians

Season 2 of Netflix’s period drama and its coming-of-age series Never Have I Ever are breaking ground by featuring dark-skinned women in desirable, lead roles. So when will Bollywood catch on?

Simone Ashley (left) and Charithra Chandra, who play Kate and Edwina Sharma, respectively. Photo: Handout
India

Trolling of India’s Harnaaz Sandhu highlights mania over certain ‘beauty’

When the 22-year-old took part in a recent fashion show, there were rude comments about her online; others face this nastiness too, with experts saying attitudes reflect patriarchal mindset and a society valuing looks over achievements.

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Luxury cars

The Batmobile in real life? 5 Asian stars who own versions of the famed car

Who are the real-life Bruce Waynes who brought the comic book Batmobile to the road – except for Jay Chou’s display-only vehicle?

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Simone Ashley, newest cast member of Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 2

Meet the newest addition to the hit period drama: the Tamilian-British bombshell who plays Kate Sharma, starred in Sex Education, and turned down Bollywood for ‘unexpected roles’

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Simone Ashley is the latest addition to the cast of Bridgerton’s second season. Photo: @simoneasshley/Instagram
Mukesh Ambani and family

Prince of India: the baby bling life of Mukesh Ambani’s grandson Prithvi

His parents Akash and Shloka Mehta say they want the youngest Ambani to lead a ‘simple and grounded’ life, but he’s still the grandson of one of the richest men in the world …

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India

Bollywood triumph or anti-Muslim tirade? ‘The Kashmir Files’ divides India

Its supporters call it a masterful depiction of a real-life tragedy. Its critics say it’s a crude, inflammatory attempt to incite anti-Muslim hatred and weaponise the ruling party’s Hindu-nationalist agenda.

Fame and celebrity

Alia Bhatt’s most extravagant splurges, from luxury homes to designer bags

From designer bags and an OTT ‘vanity van’ to a home in London, here’s how the Gangubai Kathiawadi star enjoys splashing her cash

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How Alia Bhatt likes to splash her cash. Photo: @aliaabhatt/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Hrithik Roshan’s new girlfriend, Saba Azad

Here’s what you need to know about Azad, a Bollywood actress, singer, dancer and theatre star who even his ex-wife Sussanne Khan appears to approve of

Learn more about Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan’s new girlfriend, Saba Azad. Photos: @hrithikroshan, @sabazad/Instagram
K-pop idols

Meet K-pop’s first Indian idol, Shreya Lenka

As Black Swan continues its search for a fifth member, all eyes are on the 18-year-old, Odisha-born dancer on the cusp of making K-pop history

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Mukesh Ambani and family

Inside Jai Anmol Ambani and Krisha Shah’s big fat Ambani wedding!

They might not have been as extravagant as Isha’s 2018 wedding, which cost US$100 million and featured a Beyoncé performance, but no expense was spared in the days-long celebrations

Fame and celebrity

Inside Shah Rukh Khan’s modest first home before fame

Before the fame and fortune, the Bollywood star and his wife Gauri lived in a humble three bedroom flat in the Bandra area – here’s everything you need to know about it

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Find out more about the three bedroom flat that Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan once lived in. Photos: @iamsrk/Instagram,
India

Remembering Lata Mangeshkar, ‘nightingale of Bollywood’

Lending her voice to over a thousand films and adored by millions across India and the world, including prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru who she moved to tears, Mangeshkar still remained humble

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Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at 92 after a life singing the songs for many Bollywood hit films. Photo: @lata_mangeshkar/Instagram
India

Bollywood legend Lata Mangeshkar, ‘Nightingale of India’, dies at 92

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Mangeshkar’s death had left ‘a void in our nation that cannot be filled’. She was admitted to a Mumbai hospital’s intensive care unit with Covid-19 symptoms last month.

Fame and celebrity

4 of Asia’s richest power couples – from K-pop to Bollywood

They’ve got fame, talent, wealth and a loving relationship ... from Hong Kong’s Carina Lau and Tony Leung to K-pop’s Rain and Kim Tae-hee, these are the #couplegoals we envy most

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