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    • STARS OF STREET FIGHTER SURPRISE THE AUDIENCE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Monday, 15 December 2025 16:22

      "THE STARS OF STREET FIGHTER SURPRISE THE AUDIENCE AT THE GAME AWARDS TO DEBUT THE FIRST SNEAK PEEK AT THE UPCOMING FEATURE FILM, INCLUDING A FIRST LOOK AT EACH OF THE 17 ICONIC CHARACTERS"

      image from Stockpress

    • "SOUTH ASIAN INDIE IS HAVING ITS MOMENT" SAYS SONY INDIA

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 10 December 2025 16:00

      "India’s indie scene is at the cusp of a massive cultural shift, with artists breaking out without film backing, fans discovering new voices organically, and a whole generation turning to independent music for honesty, mood and identity."

      Bargad image

    • A NIGHT PUNE WILL NEVER FORGET! A.R. RAHMAN’S CONCERT TURNS CINEMATIC AS TERE ISHK MEIN STAR DHANUSH SURPRISES FANS AND SINGS USEY KEHNA LIVE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Monday, 24 November 2025 15:24

      Tere Ishk Mein star Dhanush announces Advance Booking of the film will open today. The film will release in cinemas on 28th November in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

      Tere Ishq Mein poster

    • EXCEL ENTERTAINMENT AND TRIGGER HAPPY STUDIOS UNVEIL THE MUSIC ALBUM OF 120 BAHADUR AT ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 5 November 2025 13:38

      The music album of 120 Bahadur was unveiled at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai.

      The grand event was attended by director Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, producers Ritesh Sidhwani
      and Farhan Akhtar, actor Raashii Khanna, along with composers Amit Trivedi,
      Salim–Sulaiman, singers Sukhwinder Singh, Javed Ali, Asees Kaur and Javed Akhtar.
      The makers of 120 Bahadur took the celebrations to an all-new high with a spectacular music
      album launch at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House.

      120 Bahadur poster

    • SPECIALIST, CURRY RESTAURANT BOOKING AND TECH PLATFORM, CHEF ONLINE, ANNOUNCES GOOGLE ACCREDITATION

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 10 September 2025 19:06

      Digital innovator for UK curry restaurants offi cially recognised as A Google Partner Digital Marketing Agency and a Member of Meta Business Partner under the Agency speciality.

      awards

    • KHALBALIYAAN: THE CLUB ANTHEM OF 2025

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Tuesday, 26 August 2025 20:06

      Aabeer Gulaal starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor releases worldwide in theatres (except India) on 12th September, 2025.

      amber gulaal release poster

    • APPLAUSE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO 6 ICONIC JEFFREY ARCHER NOVELS IN LANDMARK GLOBAL MOVE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Thursday, 7 August 2025 14:47

      Mumbai, August 4, 2025 — Applause Entertainment, India’s leading content studio, has
      acquired the exclusive screen rights to 6 of Jeffrey Archer’s most iconic novels — The
      Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment,
      Sons of Fortune, and Heads You Win. Known for reimagining global formats and Indian
      books into acclaimed screen stories, this marks Applause’s first global fiction acquisition,
      bringing one of the world’s most widely read authors into its growing content slate.

      Jeffrey Archer Only Time Will Tell book cover

    • ROCK ON MUSIC & THE CONCERT ORGANISATION PRESENTS USTAD RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 9 April 2025 00:45

      Rock On Music, The Concert Organisation and Geestar Empire are proud to present an unforgettable musical experience with the legendary Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for the Legacy of the Khans UK Tour 2025.
      The highly anticipated concert will take place in London, Manchester and Birmingham, bringing fans an evening of soul-stirring Sufi and Bollywood melodies.

      Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with his son Shahnawaz Khan

    • Renowned Indian Legend Yuvraj Singh to Lead India Champions for EaseMyTrip WCL Season 2

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Thursday, 20 March 2025 13:50

      Renowned Indian Legend Yuvraj Singh to Lead India Champions for EaseMyTrip WCL Season 2

      Former Indian Opener Shikhar Dhawan Also to Debut for India Champions This Season

      Yuvraj Singh Led India to Historic Victory for India Champions in Inaugural Season with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan.

    • MATILDA: THE MUSICAL - THE PRODUCTION TO WATCH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Sunday, 16 March 2025 00:19

      The Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning Matilda The Musical, inspired by
      Roald Dahl's beloved book, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Following its sellout
      tour in 2018-2019, the global phenomenon is back on tour across the UK and Ireland from
      October 2025, celebrating 15 years on stage since its debut at the Courtyard Theatre in
      Stratford-upon-Avon.

    • CONTEMPORARY MUSIC LINE-UP FOR BRIGHTON FESTIVAL 2025 FEATURES BIG NAMES, STRONG FEMALE TALENT AND EXCITING GLOBAL ARTISTS

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Sunday, 16 March 2025 00:16

      First performance of Guest Director Anoushka Shankar’s new album Chapter III: We Return to Light in the UK
      Diverse line-up of strong female talent including Arooj Aftab, Nadine Shah and MOVES Festival
      Groundbreaking new immersive show from electronic artist Max Cooper
      Exciting new collaborations and global artists including Aruna Sairam & Ganavya, Amadou & Mariam and Seckou Keita
      Late-night parties with Shiva Soundsystem’s Nerm & Friends and London DJ/producer Ahadadream

    • NEW YOUNG PERFORMERS JOIN MATILDA THE MUSICAL AT THE CAMBRIDGE THEATRE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 7 March 2025 14:17

      The Royal Shakespeare Company is delighted to welcome new young performers to its multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical which is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre, London.

      scene from Matilda the Musical London

    • Huddersfield Market will once again host a special community event, on Friday 28 March 2025, to celebrate Chand Raat and the beginning of Eid celebrations.

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 5 March 2025 23:28

      The Apna Bazaar night market, in collaboration with Radio Sangam, is back by popular demand and will feature a variety of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, beverages, shopping, and live entertainment.

      Chand Raat, which means ‘the night of the moon’, is a Muslim holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. People of all faiths, or none, are invited to join the festivities at Huddersfield Market.

      The event will include live entertainment hosted by Radio Sangam, a Community Iftar (the meal to break the fast), henna artists, and market stalls selling a wide range of South Asian goods, such as jewellery, hampers, gifts, fragrances, clothing, and more.

    • The Bollywood Big One is coming to the UK

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 5 March 2025 17:19

      Sunday 4th May, Co-op Live Manchester
      Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, OVO Arena Wembley

      Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff,
      Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Disha Patani confirmed as part of the lineup

      Comedians, Sunil Grover and Manish Paul, to host

      Further surprise artist announcements to be revealed

      The Bollywood Big One UK Tour Poster

    • ANOUSHKA SHANKAR ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR BRIGHTON FESTIVAL 2025 INSPIRED BY THE THEME OF ‘NEW DAWN’

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 26 February 2025 21:13

      Guest Director Anoushka Shankar announces huge multi-arts line up for Brighton

      Festival 3-26 May

      7 world premieres include Wembley written by Nikesh Shukla (The Good Immigrant),
      Nikesh Patel (Starstruck) and Himesh Patel (Yesterday) in the aftermath of the 2024

      riots

      15 Brighton Festival commissions include mass public art project that invites anyone

      and everyone to draw their ‘New Dawn’

      An incredible programme of South Asian music, dance and performance including
      Meera Syal, Aakash Odedra, Aditya Prakash, Aruna Sairam and Arooj Aftab
      Other highlights include Nadine Shah, Rebecca Solnit, Martin Parr, Max Cooper,

      Hofesh Shechter and more

      Anoushka Shankar, photo by Laura Lewis

    • Hula Ghula Out Now

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 13 November 2024 19:26

      HULA GHULA - Heeral Chhatralia x Junaid Malik x Jayson Jay

    • WINNERS OF ASIAN RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCED

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Monday, 14 October 2024 19:56

      Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 (ARTA) were
      announced at the awards ceremony this weekend on 6
      th October at Royal
      Lancaster, London.

    • PHIZZICAL PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES THIS STELLAR CAST FOR BOMBAY SUPERSTARS - A CONCERT MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Sunday, 15 September 2024 20:50

      Phizzical is thrilled to announce the exceptional cast for the concert version of the musical,
      Bombay Superstars, set to debut for one night only on Sunday 15th September, at His
      Majesty’s Theatre, West End, London. The musical version will then be running from
      Friday 8th - Sunday 17th November at Beck Theatre, Hayes. A pre-West End
      performance of the showcase concert version will also take place on Sunday 12th
      September at Dance City, Newcastle.

    • "TOP 10 SHORTLISTED RESTAURANTS AND TAKEAWAY ANNOUNCED FOR REGIONAL AWARDS AT THE ASIAN RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY AWARDS (ARTA) 2024"

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Tuesday, 20 August 2024 15:42

      ARTA is the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian Cuisine in the UK, which this year will be taking place on October the 6th. Top 10 restaurants have been shortlisted.

    • FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION TO TRANSFER TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Tuesday, 4 June 2024 14:58

      An all-singing-all-dancing tale of heroes and villains – with the costumes and

      spectacle of a Bollywood classic, to run at
      Queen Elizabeth Hall from 31 July - 18 Aug
      PRESS NIGHT FRIDAY 2

      ND AUGUST

      https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/frankie-goes-bollywood
      Pre-sale ticket revenue at Watford surpasses £100K, marking a groundbreaking

      milestone for RIFCO.

    • APPLAUSE ENTERTAINMENT’S EPIC SERIES, GANDHI, ANNOUNCES STELLAR INTERNATIONAL CAST, FEATURING TOM FELTON AMONG OTHERS

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Thursday, 2 May 2024 16:19

      Applause Entertainment's highly anticipated series, Gandhi, is currently in production, filming across various locations under the creative helm of visionary director, Hansal Mehta. The series promises a riveting period drama, transporting audiences to Gandhi’s captivating journey. Today, the makers unveil the esteemed International cast that are poised to breathe life into pivotal roles.

      Gandhi series cast image

    • SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING POET HUSSAIN MANAWER LAUNCHES A NEW ANTHOLOGY, I WANTED TO QUIT TOO

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Thursday, 2 May 2024 16:15

      I Wanted to Quit Too was created as a medicine for those who feel misunderstood and
      discouraged, for anyone who faces heartbreak and grief, for anyone who is tired of pursuing
      their dreams, for those who are lonely or homesick and craving some love, affection, touch
      and care, for those just trying to face another day. Featuring stories from a range of voices
      that cross generations, through different cultures, lifestyles and life experiences, some
      familiar, others being heard for the first time, these stories explore the exceptional essence of
      wanting to give up and the true power and magic in never doing so.

      Hussain Manawer, I wanted to Quit too book cover

    • RIFCO RELEASES PRODUCTION IMAGES FOR THEIR LATEST PRODUCTION FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD!

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Saturday, 27 April 2024 20:05

      RIFCO Theatre Company has released the production images for their upcoming and latest production Frankie Goes To Bollywood. The musical opens at Watford Palace Theatre, running from Thu 25 Apr - Sat 11 May 2024 followed by a 10-day run at HOME Manchester from Wed 15 May - Sat 25 May 2024, and then a national tour covering multiple cities in the UK including Hayes, Windsor, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Cardiff, Bradford and Hornchurch.

      RICO Frankie Goes to Bollywood rehearsal image

    • BOLLYWOOD SENSATION, JUBIN NAUTIYAL, SET TO IGNITE THE UK STAGE WITH HIS MAGICAL MELODIES TOUR

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 12 April 2024 20:49

      Bollywood's chart-topping music maestro, Jubin Nautiyal, will be captivating the hearts of his
      UK fans once again on his highly anticipated 2024 tour, Magical Melodies. Known for his soulstirring
      performances and mesmerising vocals, Nautiyal will grace the stages of iconic venues,
      OVO Arena, Wembley on 5th May; De Montfort Hall, Leicester on 6th May; and
      Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 8th May.

    • MJ (YES Michael Jackson) Comes to the West End

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 26 January 2024 20:38

      MJ: The Musical. The production begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6th March 2024. Myles Frost, who originated the role of Michael Jackson in New York and for which he won the Tony Award®️ for Best Actor in a Musical, will bring his star-making performance to the West End.

      MJ The Musical

    • Radio Sangam prepares to launch in Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen.

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 29 December 2023 15:56

      Radio Sangam is preparing to launch in Blackburn, Burnley, Darwen, Nelson and Colne in January 2024.

      Photo 158456788 | Blackburn © Shahid Khan | Dreamstime.com

    • Radio Sangam prepares to launch in Leeds

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 29 December 2023 15:41

      More music choice arrives in Leeds in January 2024 as Radio Sangam prepares to launch into the heart of the big city.

      Thanks to Photo 73279772 | Leeds City © Shahid Khan | Dreamstime.com

    • It's Panto Season

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Wednesday, 20 December 2023 21:05

      Pantomime season is usually the biggest earner for theatres and tickets get snapped up fast. Most start mid December with some running all the way to end of January. This year we have the option of watching Cinderella (one of the most popular pantos) in two local theatres, The Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and The Victoria Theatre in Halifax.

      Cinderella The Lawrence Batley Theatre - two step sisters

    • Public sexual harassment

      Posted by Qaisar Mahmood at Friday, 24 March 2023 20:41

      Heritage, South Asian Hair Care Brand, Vatika UK,

      Launches #UntieYourFears Campaign

      To Raise Awareness Around Public Sexual Harassment

      #UntieYourFears Campaign Says No To Street Harassment

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