The Song of Scorpions is based on an ancient myth that the only way to cure a scorpion sting is a song from a trained singer, otherwise death will kill the injured person.
Babbu’s Bakwaas in Birmingham
Babbu’s Bakwaas in Birmingham – a relaxed and fun event in a brilliant location, inspiring brown girls to do it for the culture.
Romeo and Juliet: Celebrating Diversity with a Classic Love Story
With its historic decision to feature a British Asian Romeo and an equally diverse cast, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest production of Romeo and Juliet is a youthful and contemporary staging of the iconic love story. It’s truly a production for all to enjoy. Read my review on DESIblitz here.
Leicester Asian Glitz Awards 2018: Winners and Runners-Up
Giving an important platform to local talent in Art, Media and Entertainment, the Leicester Asian Glitz Awards returned for a star-studded second year to the city’s Ramgarhia Centre. DESIblitz highlights the event and winners so read my post here.
Macbeth: A Mix of Genres as Complex as the Man Himself
The personal is political. In its most recent staging of Macbeth, Christopher Eccleston makes his RSC debut and adds to the already complex character of the doomed Scottish king.
Summer 2018 Beauty Trends for British Asians to Adopt
Summer 2018 beauty trends are here! With their inclusion of all things dramatic, sparkly and bright, they’re more exciting than ever before. Read my take on Summer 2018 beauty trends at DESIblitz.
My Soni Kudi: The Truth Behind The Matrimonial Website
My look at My Soni Kudi for DESIblitz – India’s take on Fake News. Can you find the bahu of your dreams or will you be taught a lesson by using My Soni Kudi, the latest and most hotly debated matrimonial site?
Boogie Man: A Coming-of-Age Story with Disco and Bollywood
My review of Boogie Man for DESIblitz. Boogie Man is a fun mix of Seventies music and Bollywood emotion at 2018’s UK Asian Film Festival. This feel-good comedy sees an endearing young British Asian teenager find himself and his future while discovering love in multicultural London.
Shalom Bollywood: The “Untold Story” of Indian Cinema
My latest post for DESIblitz is a review of the fascinating Shalom Bollywood. Screening at UK Asian Film Festival 2018, Shalom Bollywood guarantees surprises about an industry we all thought we knew. It shares the “untold story” of how the Jewish community played a key role in India’s film industry.
The Duchess of Malfi: The Jacobean Tragedy for Today’s Time’s Up
You’ll need more than a blanket to hide from the bloody truth behind the RSC’s latest staging of The Duchess of Malfi. Maria Aberg’s interpretation of Webster forces us to confront modern day issues with striking visuals and powerful performances.