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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AJsFRNJGZ8 The wait is finally over. After the strong reception to its teaser and soulful music, the makers of Tere Ishk Mein, Aanand L Rai and Bhushan Kumar, have unveiled the official trailer of one of the year’s most awaited films. Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the trailer dives deeper into the...
https://youtu.be/RXo-y4dugVQ When Pakistani actors, Bilal Ashraf (Janaan, Superstar) and Maya Ali (Teefa in Trouble, Mann Mayal, Diyar-e-Dil), join forces on a project, success is inevitable. These two luminous stars are now set to ignite the screen in KHAN TUMHARA, a film poised to bring fresh energy and groundbreaking impact to Pakistani cinema,...
Dhurandhar releases on 5th December The wait is finally over! Jio Studios has unveiled the first looks of its highly anticipated action thriller Dhurandhar, featuring an ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Akshaye Khanna.

BYLINE: Gohar Almass-Khan Remembrance Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a time to pause, reflect, and honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. For me, this year’s Remembrance Service in Leeds was a deeply moving experience, one that reaffirmed...
Bradford community champion Nazim Ali has returned from his 19th international humanitarian mission this time to one of the world’s poorest nations - Burundi, where he oversaw the opening of 40 newly built homes and distributed hundreds of food parcels, meals, and children’s gifts. The trip, which took place...
In Biryani, Ramsha Khan steps into a world of quiet heartbreak and human vulnerability — a story that simmers slowly, revealing its truth one delicate layer at a time. But for Ramsha, it wasn’t the drama or dialogue that drew her in. It was silence. “When I first read...
Pharmacist Faruque Gani This week is ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns. Faruque Gani is a community pharmacist in London and tells us more about how he...
https://youtu.be/r4HusFmN4uw The much-awaited trailer of 120 Bahadur opens with the iconic voice of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, his deep, resonant narration setting the tone for an epic saga of courage, sacrifice, and timeless heroism. The voiceover itself transforms the trailer into a cinematic experience, heightening the pride and emotion behind this extraordinary story. From the very first...
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...
After more than  two decades of chart-topping music and acclaimed performances on screen, Farhan Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated entertainers, is set to release his first-ever solo album, KHAT. Known for his rare dual success as both a singer and actor, Farhan Saeed stands among the few South Asian artists to seamlessly bridge the worlds of...
London’s live arts scene is heading into an especially dynamic winter, offering audiences an exciting mix of new writing, contemporary theatre and stand-up comedy. Among the highlights are productions that reflect the growing presence of South Asian talent on the UK stage — and an overall celebration of global creativity. Urooj Ashfaq: How to...
A new bilingual children’s book, Gathiya Girl, is making waves this autumn with its vibrant mix of storytelling, cooking, and culture - bringing Gujarati heritage to life for the next generation. Written by educator and bilingual learning advocate Divya Mistry-Patel (Dee), Gathiya Girl is more than just a storybook;...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxvpPfp3Gc4 After the title track from Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, backed by Bhushan Kumar, captured hearts and continues to dominate music charts, the makers T-Series and Colour Yellow have now unveiled the film’s second song, Usey Kehna. Composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman, this latest song deepens the film’s...
Kerry James Marshall’s The Histories at the Royal Academy of Arts is not just an exhibition — it’s a reclamation. Spanning over four decades of work, it places Black figures at the very heart of Western art’s most canonical traditions, from Renaissance allegory to history painting, and asks what stories have been...
Friday night’s event at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room was far more than a club night. Azaadi: Sounds of Resistance combined music, history, and activism into a cohesive narrative that felt both urgent and celebratory. The evening showcased British South Asian talent — from Sarathy Korwar’s jazz-infused rhythms to Bobby Friction’s...
New rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes.  Emergency hazards to be addressed within 24-hours under landmark changes.  Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould. 
Mysterious figure wearing a hoodie Out of all 115,489 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) offences, only 4,228 (3.7%) of these cases involved “group-based contact offences” and only some of these would have involved Pakistani-heritage offenders. BYLINE: Dr. Bernard Gallagher - Visiting Fellow, Connect Centre for International Research on...
From scuffed trainers to ‘bogcore’ and dresses buried underground, contemporary fashion has long embraced its dirty side. But what does this desire for decay tell us about ourselves and the state of fashion? Opening in September 2025, the Barbican presents Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion, an adventurous new exhibition...
The Royal Academy of Arts presents A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, a group exhibition telling the story of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee (1949–2015) through a constellation of people and places that informed her practice. For the first time, a body of Mukherjee’s work is shown alongside...
The BPA Lionesses Consortium brings together Yorkshire’s trailblazing women from the Winner’s Circle of the Business Power Awards 2025 From boardrooms and classrooms to courtrooms and community halls, a formidable new force has emerged: the’BPA Lionesses’ - a powerhouse of award-winning female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers rewriting the rules of leadership and collaboration...

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