As we say a farewell to 2017 (and not a minute too soon!), we also want to remember our favorite Desilicious / Sholay tracks on the dance floor in 2017, which you can listen to here. Happy New Year and see you on January 27th at the DL Lounge! * Ghoomar – “Padmavati” *  Kaavan Kaavan – “Lucknow Central” * Hawa Hawa 2.0 – “Tumhari Sulu” * Cheez Badi – “Machine” * Suit Suit (DJ

A new video released by Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) “Change the Clap” challenges social norms around the perception of the trans community in South Asia. It portrays the harassment, brutality and incessant clapping with the palms that trans people face in public spaces on a daily basis in South Asia and highlights trans activists who are fighting for trans rights. The video features Pakistan’s first trans fashion model and activist, Kami

In advance of Desilicious Bollywood Wonderland on November 4th and the launch for Filmmaker and Author Sri Rao’s new book BOLLYWOOD KITCHEN, we sat down with Sri to talk about his upcoming book and other exciting projects. Sri was the head writer in 2008 of “General Hospital: Night Shift,” shown on ABC. He was also a producer of “New York” (2009) and “Badmaa$h Company” (2010). He wrote the Bollywood romantic

Every few years, we’re always looking forward to the latest Sanjay Leela Bhansali epic film and we’re due a new one, two years after ‘Bajirao Mastani”.  The director’s latest, “Padmavati“, will feature Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.   Based on the life of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji (played by Ranveer Singh),  rumors are circulating that the film will delve into the ruler’s attraction to the slave-general Malik Kafur.  The

“It’s always strange reaping the rewards of a story that’s based on real world suffering. But if this show has shown a light on some of the prejudice in our society, Islamophobia, some of the injustice in our justice system, then maybe that’s something.” Riz Ahmed made history when he accepted the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his role in “The Night Of.”(CBS). The first

Kangana Ranaut is back on our Pop Kulcha page with this wonderful and biting satire of Bollywood and its sexism.  She’s collaborated with All India Bakchod,  the Indian sketch comedy group, on this wonderful dance video.    

As Hurricane Harvey continues to dump rain on the Gulf Coast and floodwaters rise, thousands of Texans have been displaced and that number is expected to rise. The storm system is slated to remain in the Houston region through end of week where some areas may see accumulations of up to 50 inches.  Here is a comprehensive list of organizations where you can donate money, medical supplies, clothing and shelter for those impacted

Here’s a group shot from Sridevi’s 54th birthday party, which was hosted by Manish Malhotra and posted on the birthday girl’s Instagram.  There’s a lot of diva star power in this shot with our favorite, Rekha, looking glamorous in white with her dupatta and shades.  Also in attendance were Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Rani Mukerji  and Shabana Azmi.