Mughal–E-Azam Creates History in Houston!
HOUSTON: Harry Shah of Bollywood Entertainment took Houstonians back nearly 500 years to relive the splendor of the Mughal Era for three days – JULY 14-15-16 during Mughal-E-Azam, the Broadway Musical at the Wortham Center, presented nationally by Cinema on Stage. The recently remodeled Wortham Center with its spectacular high ceilings, lush maroon carpet and […]
‘Bawaal’: Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Promises a Lot, but Keeps Faltering
The story of an uncouth braggart undergoing a change of heart in the company of a good woman is an old one. Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Bawaal’ promises us more, by trying to make that arc bigger and deeper, but keeps faltering, never quite knowing what to make of a wholly harebrained flourish in the plot. And […]
‘Tarla’: A Savory Tale of Heartwarming Moments
By Ronak Kotecha Story: Based on the life of the late Tarla Dalal, the film chronicles her journey from being a modest housewife to one of the most celebrated chefs of India, who spread her magic of vegetarian recipes all over the globe. Review: Tarla Dalal (played by Huma Qureshi) became a household name for her […]
‘Neeyat’: Vidya Balan’s Murder Mystery is Unoriginal, Familiar
By Shubhra Gupta A colourful billionaire is hosting a bunch of his good friends on an island. It’s all fun and games till someone gets bumped off, and a clever coot shows up to solve the mystery. Now, what does the central premise remind you of? Why, ‘Knives Out 2’, right? Make that rich guy […]
‘Satyaprem ki Katha’: An Overcooked Plot
By Shubhra Gupta The latest family drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani is an attempt to be radical while keeping it under wraps, hoping viewers will swallow the ‘brave’ stuff if it’s wrapped tightly enough in an ultra-bright red-and-yellow palette, Gujju bhais and bens doing dandiya, referencing endless iterations of ‘kem chos’ and ‘maaja […]
Rooted in Wellness Highlights Health Disparities in Communities of Color at Tagore Center Foundation Event
HOUSTON: The Tagore Center Foundation (TCF), in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), recently hosted the “Rooted in Wellness” Film Festival event at its newly opened campus in West Houston. The Rooted in Wellness film festival promoted diverse modalities of health and wellness to communities of color through two short films, followed by panel […]
Masala Radio 98.7 FM Celebrates 30 Year Journey @ Musaafer
HOUSTON: Masala Radio 98.7 FM celebrated 30 years with 30 of their team members also known as the “Crazy Masala Crew”. The party was held at Musaafer – one of America’s most enchanting Indian restaurants & bar. The journey of 30 years seems extraordinary for Sunil & Sandhya Thakkar who started the radio show in […]
Beware! In ’97 Minutes’, Your Life Could Change in Midair!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: This city usually doesn’t have a rush of movie premieres, especially after the disastrous two COVID years that hurt attendance at the theatres. So it was a big splash when the movie “97 Minutes” premiered over the past weekend on Sunday, June 11 at the Star Movie Grill in the far […]
‘Bloody Daddy’: Predicatable Plot, ‘Been There’ Thrills
By Shubhra Gupta More than anything else, an actioner unfolding over 24 hours needs to gallop along at break-neck speed. Bloody Daddy, a remake of the French language Nuit Blanche, which in turn was adapted in Tamil as ‘Thoonga Vanam’ starring Kamal Hasan, has all the ingredients of a pacey thriller. But, despite the occasional […]
Margaritaville Lake Resort Honors Cultural Traditions of South Asian Weddings
CONROE: Located about an hour north of the Houston area, a lush, tropical oasis on a secluded lakefront awaits – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston. A destination in itself, the resort offers the perfect setting to carry out the time-honored traditions of South Asian weddings. “Our wide array of venues, amenities, and activities […]
IAA Hosts Niche Entertainment’s ‘Dil Se’: Superlative Singing & Dancing
By Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: The musical genius of composer A.R. Rahman was on display through a superlative audio-visual and live performance by Niche Entertainment of Pune. Niche has presented a series of such unique performances for over a decade, including “Bhairav to Bahiravi”, “Black and White” and “Prabhat to Sairat”. Niche Entertainment is currently on […]
‘Zara Hatke Zara Bach Ke’: Fails on its Comic Potential
By Shubhra Gupta How far will you go for a house of your own? And at what point will you draw the line? Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’s central conflict is one that makes it instantly relatable to millions of middle-class Indians. When it comes right down to it, young Indore-based couple Kapil (Vicky Kaushal) and […]
‘Godday, Godday Chaa’: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
By Sukhpreet Kahlon It’s hard to imagine weddings today without the participation of women. Yet, sadly, in the not-so-distant past, there was a time when traditionally in Punjab, women (especially in the villages) did not accompany the baraat (groom’s wedding procession). The latest Punjabi release, Godday Godday Chaa examines this commonly observed practice, wherein women […]
‘7 Letters to My Daughters’: A Book Launch by Houston’s Own Rani Puranik
By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: An elegant book launch was staged Wednesday, May 24 at the Julia Ideson building of the Houston Public Library for first-time author Rani Puranik. Puranik has written an autobiographical novel of her personal emotional, spiritual and corporate journey in the form of letters written to her two daughters, Bhakti and Sharayu, […]
Navroze 2023 Celebration at Zoroashtrian Association of Houston Center
By Tehmi Dastoor HOUSTON: The ZHCC’s 25th Salgirah and Navroze celebration was a grand success on all counts. The proudly paraded gaaras and daglis (traditional Parsi outfits), delicious Parsi cuisine catered mainly by Naushad Mehta, and a local dance band headed by DJ Farrokh Firozgary, all contributed to a memorable gala evening. However, the icing […]
IAA Presents ‘Dil Se … A Musical on AR Rahman’ by Niche Entertainment
HOUSTON: Milind Oak and Niche Entertainment are no strangers to Houston, having performed many brilliant and highly entertaining shows for IAA Houston, over the years. On Friday June 2nd, IAA will present ‘Dil Se Rubaroo’ with A.R. Rahman … the story of a generation By Niche entertainment., 7:30pm at the Stafford Centre. ‘Dil Se’ is […]
‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hain’: Gripping Court Drama
Story: Inspired by real-life incidents, this is the story a Sessions Court lawyer in Jodhpur, who fights a five-year-long battle to bring justice to a minor girl sexually assaulted by a powerful godman. Review: When a revered self-styled godman is in the witness box for the sexual assault of a minor girl, you know the […]
After a Three-year Gap, IMAGH’s Eid Milan Comes Back in Style!
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: It’s been three years due to the COVID years, since the last time the Indian Muslim Association of Greater Houston took on such a huge event but after the Eid Milan held this past Saturday, May 13, it was a happy déjà vu moment again! The last time the Milan was […]
A House-full IAA Audience Enjoys Kaushiki Chakraborty Classical Concert
By Radhika Day and Jyoti Kulkarni HOUSTON: Houstonians enjoyed a very special treat for Mother’s Day. On Saturday May 13th, IAA-Houston, Houston’s leading arts organization for three decades, presented acclaimed Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty at the Wortham Center. One of the finest classical vocalists of the modern era, who has been hailed as the” […]
