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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Best of the Best: From Never Have I Ever Star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's Sri Lankan Origin Role to Hasan Minhaj's Writing, All We Know
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is set to star in a new Netflix movie titled Best of the Best, a Bollywood-inspired dance comedy. The film also features comedian Hasan Minhaj and marks a reunion between Maitreyi and director Lena Khan, who previously worked together on Never Have I Ever. The project will bring together vibrant South Asian culture, campus life, and competitive dance, with a focus on friendship and identity. Netflix has not yet announced a release date. A South Asian coming-of-age dance film Best of the Best tells the story of two childhood best friends, Maya and Anjali, who join their college's Bollywood dance team. As they compete for a national title, they realize the journey is far more intense and chaotic than expected. The movie will explore themes of friendship, personal growth, and cultural pride. According to Variety, Hasan Minhaj co-wrote the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam. Minhaj and Venkataramanujam will also produce under their banner 186K Films, alongside Jonathan Eirich for Rideback. Ryan Halprin will serve as executive producer. Here's what Maitreyi and Priyanka shared about the movie Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, 'my body is sore but my heart is full,' and added, 'also, my character is tamil of srilankan origin. hope yall enjoy." Actress Priyanka Kedia also joins the cast. She posted, 'the most surreal announcement i never could have imagined i'd get to make. from the bottom of my heart thank you thank you thank you for making that little girl's (and her parents') dreams come true. this is going to be such an insanely special one. get ready!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Mama, Pops, Hirshie @kedia_hv this one is for you.' Lena Khan, known for Flora & Ulysses and several episodes of Never Have I Ever, will direct the film. The story also highlights how college Bollywood dance teams have become spaces of community and cultural expression for South Asians, making the film relatable for many young viewers. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is best known for her role as Devi Vishwakumar in Never Have I Ever. She also voiced characters in Turning Red and Big Mouth, and she'll next appear in Freakier Friday alongside Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Hasan Minhaj, known for Patriot Act and Homecoming King, will also appear in Disney's upcoming film Tron: Ares and is planning a comedy tour with Ronny Chieng.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K Pop Vibes and Spiritual Feels - Why Korean Youth Are Grooving to Shaman Rituals for Emotional Healing
Old School Rituals Meet the New K Pop Generation In a world where everyone is talking about K pop idols, dance challenges, and the latest banger dropping at midnight, Korean youth are exploring something even cooler-old school shaman rituals! It's not just about streaming music or learning new choreos. Now, if you scroll through your feed, you just might spot young people lining up not just for fan sign events, but also for a chance to talk with a mudang (Korean shaman) to help with their worries. It turns out, K pop's heart-thudding beats and shamanic tambourines both do what algorithms can't: help fans process those bursts of emotion you just can't DM away. Mixing TikTok, Dramas, and Age-Old Rituals Just as K pop dominates trending hashtags, shamans are finding their own viral moments. Livestreams of rituals and heart-to-heart sessions with young people now rack up massive views. With K dramas adding supernatural twists to everyday anxiety, everybody is talking about how chanting, dancing, and singing can be the 'new K pop anthem' for mental wellness. All those worries about exams, relationships and family? Sometimes, a few ritual drumbeats or simple songs from a shaman can feel more real than a follower count. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The drama 'Gyeonwu and the Fairy', which features a female protagonist who is a shaman who performs a ritual Finding Your Own Stage - Emotional Healing Goes Beyond the Spotlight Forget AI and numbers crunching data. While K pop idols win hearts on stage, shamans are helping youth become stars in their own emotional journeys. Whether through Zoom or a cozy temple visit, it's like a super private fan meet... just for your soul! And just like many Indian youth juggling Bollywood-inspired dance reels and spiritual routines, Korean youth are redefining what it means to be "in tune" - sometimes, with ancient rituals as their background track. Harmonising Our Cultural Beats Crazy stage lights or a soft lantern. A chart-topping single or an age-old ritual song. At the core, Korean and Indian youth are remixing tradition and pop culture, searching for meaning you just can't find in trending apps. Because whether you air-guitar in your room to a new release or join hands for a midnight prayer, what matters is that genuine connection-something that's been dropping beats since forever.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cape Town's theatre scene: navigating love's twists and turns this week
Taare dances will be bringing a contemporary dance performance in the Bollywood adaptation of 'Rome and Juliet'. Image: Instagram 'Kismet' This adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" reimagines the moving exploration of the tragedy of division, the triumph of love, and the unyielding force of destiny. This play brings you a night of storytelling through Bollywood-inspired choreography and tracks as theatregoers dive into the love story of Rohan and Juhi. Through expressive storytelling, Taare dancers and guests from other dance genres revitalise an epic tale. Where: The Artscape Theatre When: Runs from Thursday, July 17, until Sunday, July 20. Show times differ, depending on the day. 'Unruly' This educational play explores the complexities and co-existence of human-animal relationships. Directed by Neil Coppen, this captivating performance delves into the lives of urban baboons and humans in the fictional town of Skemer Baai. However, tensions quickly rise after a baboon matriarch disappears. Where: The Baxter Studio. When: Runs from Thursday, July 17, until August 2. All shows start at 8pm. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading 'Adaptation of Gogols Diary of a Madman' This play brings you a captivating story about Thabo Kani, a secretary in South Africa's parliament, who aspires to be the next leader of South Africa. The South African government's destruction and the system's brokenness intensify Thabo's frustration. As he becomes the state's primary enemy, his sanity deteriorates. Where: The Masambe Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre When: Runs until Saturday, July 19. All shows start at 7.30pm.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Did you vote for Zohran Mamdani': How Indian-origin mayoral candidate is becoming the dealbreaker for online dating in New York
'Did you swipe right on Zohran Mamdani?' Whether you're 'The Wolf of Wall Street' guy or a 'Materialists' girl – this one's the question that's becoming the driving force and deciding factor in New York City's dating scene! Don't believe us? Keep reading! The 'Swipe'ing factor: No, we ain't kidding – New York City's 'hottest' mayoral nominee is now literally making the dating-app rounds: 'Did you vote for Zohran Mamdani?' doubles as 'Did you swipe right for Zohran?' With charisma that jumps off the screen, a Bollywood-inspired, millennial-coded, and Gen-Z-coded campaign video in Hindi, and even a self-recorded plunge into Coney Island's frigid waters, Mamdani has become the unexpected magnet of NYC's dating scene. Between rent freezes and free bus rides, millennials (and Gen‑Zs) are buzzing – not just about policies, but about him. Him being a 33-year-old 'man written by a woman' (of course, he is Mira Nair's son!), with a relatable approach and a dimple right at the corner of his eyes – when he smiles his heart out – are just some extra brownie points to flex! From campaigns to cancelled plans: The fact that the first South Asian, Muslim guy – who also happens to be the child of immigrants – is set to make history by most likely becoming the youngest mayor of New York City isn't just a political issue; it's an era-defining moment in NYC's modern history! And why something so integral to living, like love, would be excluded from the narrative! As it turns out, it's not excluded; rather – it's becoming a deciding factor. Murray Hill Guy, the well-known social media influencer and fitness enthusiast, recently allowed a peek at a potential date – that ended up in a fiasco! Sharing a screenshot, Murray Hill Guy wrote, 'Dating in NYC summed up,' while the conversation between two people went like this: 'Hey just confirming still good for tonight?? See ya at 8:30 at Little Rebel?' 'Hey! Yes that still works! I did just want to ask one thing to make sure we are on the same page and not waste time! Did you vote for Zohran for mayor? I'm really excited he won.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 最強のヒーローチームを編成する力はありますか? レイドシャドウレジェンド 今すぐインストール Undo Next thing we see a text indicating that the reservation at Little Rebel has been cancelled! Murray Hill Guy didn't leave us hanging; he came back with updates. Once the other person, 'Julia – Laila', as per the contact name visible on the screenshot, received the intimation of the reservation being cancelled, she hit back with, 'Glad we didn't waste each other's time! I also now have seen you posted this screenshot on twitter. Your page is disgusting. If you do not delete your post I'm going to the police. I don't need this in my life right now this week has been insanely stressful. ' Murray Hill Guy posted this screenshot, with the caption, 'if you don't hear from me, the terrorists won.' Hold on, that's not all. Murray Hill Guy didn't take the blow and responded to Julia with, 'Didn't you just vote to defund the police now you want to call them over a twitter post? Good luck,' to which she replied, 'Please do not message or contact me again. I have reported your posts to the police. You will also be hearing from my lawyer.' Now, Murray Hill Guy is back to seeking legal advice and shooting his shot – yet again – via his X account. Some of those X posts go like: 'Well since I'm free now. Are any beautiful ladies free tonight at 8:30,' 'There is no better feeling in the world than making a beautiful woman laugh/giggle after saying something that may have been a bit sexist or racist.' Now, it's really up to you to figure out whether Murray Hill Guy dodged a bullet or the girl in question, Julia, did. The social media verdict: While Murray Hill Guy's X feed blew up with reactions from an amused and confused herd of followers, one of them was still in disbelief that this happened, which was apparent from his response – 'No way this is real!' Some internet users responded with, 'You have redeemed yourself brother,' 'lol - you dodged a bullet,' 'Good Lord! At least she let you know. Saved you time and money.' Some even imparted some dating advice to Murray Hill Guy, saying, 'Mistake to cancel. Need to talk to these people with compassion and present a different perspective to them.' While the discourse on perspective and compassion is still on – here's a bit of fact-checking that should be put forth, because context. While Mamdani was among a group of candidates who explicitly backed the 'Defund the police' rhetoric during the George Floyd protests, in April this year, he rolled out a public safety proposal calling for the creation of a 'Department of Community Safety' to replace police in responding to mental health and social service calls, effectively reallocating roughly $600 million from existing NYPD-related programs. Love is… political? Turns out, in a democratic socialist's book – it is. Although Mamdani recently revealed that his own love story has been pretty Gen-Z-coded, as he found the love of his life – his wife, Rama Duwaji – on a dating app called Hinge, the 33-year-old public representative's idea of love is also rooted in his beliefs and aspirations for the future. When Kaneez asked him how to find love in NYC, Mamdani didn't hesitate to connect the dots and made his point, saying, 'I think we also need to give people more time. A lot of New Yorkers are basically on a hamster wheel of anxiety! There's not much time to sit in the park, to explore your own city. If you're always worried about if you have enough money to make your rent, enough money to pay for your metro card… the love of your life, may currently be stressed about whether they can afford the most expensive city in the United States to find you!' He finishes it off by saying, 'Affordability is about romance!' And if Mamdani is preaching it, why would his army of volunteers and supporters think anything otherwise – even if that meant a couple of cancelled date nights! US: John Lewis, lion of American civil rights, dies at 80
Euronews
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Pharrell Williams brings Indian style to Louis Vuitton show in Paris
Paris Fashion Week opened Tuesday with Pharrell Williams' Spring/Summer 2026 Louis Vuitton show, rooted in Indian culture and staged in front of the Centre Pompidou. Pharrell fused Paris and Mumbai into a vibrant, sun-soaked vision of Vuitton's 2026 man - a globe-trotting, style-forward dandy. Models marched in jewelled cricket jerseys, monsoon-sized sleeves, and Bollywood-inspired tailoring, all set against a life-sized Snakes and Ladders board by architect Bijoy Jain. A star-studded front row - including Bradley Cooper, Karol G, J-Hope, Future, Beyoncé and Jay-Z - signalled Vuitton's ongoing cultural dominance. Check out highlights from runway show in the video player above.
