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Boman Irani’s mission in Don

I’m here to investigate actor Boman Irani’s latest role — as supercop and Deputy Commissioner of Police — in director Farhan Akhtar’s remake of the 1978 Bollywood thriller and superhit, Don. DCP D’Silva is no ordinary cop. He’s got a tough mission ahead of him — to capture Don — a ruthless criminal and gangster… Continue reading Boman Irani’s mission in Don

Nilufer Bharucha focuses on women in Indian fiction, cinema

Fans of Indian cinema and literature will want to catch upcoming presentations by visiting professor Dr. Nilufer Bharucha at the University College of the Fraser Valley. Bharucha, the head of the English department at the University of Mumbai, will be making two public presentations, one on Images of Women in Indian Cinema on Wednesday, Oct… Continue reading Nilufer Bharucha focuses on women in Indian fiction, cinema

Photogallery: Zoroastrians of Yazd, Iran

The above is one of a series of 55 photographs taken by Gilles Crampes. These are pictures of the Zoroastrians of Yazd. Check out the entire gallery here [Hat Tip: Vikram J. Parekh]

‘Parzania’ yet to find distributor in India

After making the rounds of film festivals abroad, Rahul Dhalokia’s film “Parzania” on the 2002 sectarian violence in Gujarat is yet to find a distributor in the country. The movie starring Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika was cleared by the Censor Board only after several cuts, and while movies with controversial subjects usually attract audiences, Dholakia… Continue reading ‘Parzania’ yet to find distributor in India

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Laughing all the way from Gujju to Parsi!

Aashish will now assume the mantle of another community known for its humour and pleasant nature- the Parsis! Our sources tell us that Aashish will play an amiable Parsi in Inder Kumar’s new laugh riot named Dhamaal, a fun filled role to follow up his Fight Club performance. Read entire article here

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