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Film stars join Minister to celebrate agreementAN era of closer collaboration between Indian and UK film-makers began today as film Minister Barbara Follett launched a historic film co-production on the set of major Bollywood movie London Dreams. Ms Follett was...

Kamlesh Purohit returns to the airwavesACCLAIMED journalist Kamlesh Purohit will return to the airwaves in Leicester this month for a new show for the city’s Asian community. Every Thursday Kamlesh will present a blend of local news, entertaining guests...

Singer reveals all to BBC Asian NetworkRENOWNED singer Adnan Sami has revealed he is teaming up with the legendary Jacksons for their forthcoming album. The multi-talented singer and composer confirmed rumours of the collaboration on the BBC Asian Network's...

Music duo to head Birmingham celebrationsTWO of the UK’s biggest Asian artists are to take the stage at Birmingham’s Diwali celebrations next month. MOBO Award nominee Jay Sean and multi-award winner Raghav will headline the event on 9 November...

Music video ‘mocks’ religion, say HindusHOLLYWOOD actress Natalie Portman has been urged to apologise to the Hindu community after appearing in a video they say mocks their religion. The Oscar nominated actress appeared in Venezuelan-American musician Devendra Banhart’s video...

Cash and Curry wins at Portobello Film FestivalA BRITISH crime thriller starring a host of Asian faces has scooped the Special Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Portobello Film Festival 2008. Cash and Curry, directed by Sarjit...

‘Taare Zameen Par’ gets Indian nod for Oscar entryBOLLYWOOD director Aamir Khan is hoping for better slice of fortune when he returns to the Oscars next year with his directorial debut ‘Taare Zameen Par’. The box-office hit has been selected...

Delhi court throws out lawsuitAN Indian Court has thrown out a copyright claim made by Warner Bros over the Bollywood film Hari Puttar. The Hollywood studio, who is behind the hugely successful movie adaptation of JK Rowlings Harry Potter...

Jay beats Kanye to top spot in JapanJAY SEAN has outdone Hip-Hop superstar Kayne West - by beating him to the top spot in the Japanese charts. The British-Asian star is enjoying huge success with his album ‘My Own...

2NV pin-up stars in new Channel 4 reality TV showA BRITISH-Asian music star is all set to make a splash in a new reality TV show for Channel 4. Amaan Irees, one-half of the group 2NV, is one of...