South Asian Film Festivals Are Here to Stay – Part 2 (Chicago South Asian Film Festival)

Spotlight on Co-Founders Ketki Parikh, Amit Rana and the Chicago South Asian Film Festival By Kavita Chhibber Kavita’s note: The more involved I have become in the various South Asian film festivals, the more I have realized their immense impact and extraordinary contribution in showcasing Read More …

“Navras Katha Collage”: A tour de force film by actor, writer and director Praveen Hingonia opens IIFFB 2024.

By Kavita Chhibber The opening night of the India International Festival of Boston, on September 13, brought us “Navras Katha Collage” – one of the most compelling films and performances that I have seen after legendary actor the late Sanjeev Kumar’s performance in the film Read More …

South Asian Film Festivals Are Here to Stay

Spotlight on Razia Mashkoor and the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) By Kavita Chhibber Kavita’s note: The more involved I have become in the various South Asian film festivals, the more I have realized their immense impact and extraordinary contribution in showcasing films, Read More …

Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila”: A Director’s masterpiece highlighted by an incredible Diljit Dosanjh performance.

A Movie Review by Kavita A Chhibber. There are not many films that compel me to see them back to back, but that is what happened with #amarsinghchamkila. It was stemmed out of curiosity the first time. I frankly did not know who he was Read More …

“Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani”: A thoroughly enjoyable film where tradition embraces changing times.

By Kavita A Chhibber I saw “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani” last night. On a Wednesday night, the auditorium was packed! Not one empty seat. Karan Johar, the film’s director and producer, received more whistles and claps last night than I’ve seen any Dharma Read More …

Extraordinary Measures: “Your work must speak louder than your sexuality.”

Kavita’s extensive conversation with International Emmy-nominated actor Arjun Mathur. They discuss films, life, dreams, mysticism and so much more. Candid insight into a talented actor who is not jaded by nepotism, judgment and obstacles. He takes his new found fame in his stride… Read More …