The Asian Invasion at Glastonbury ’07
BBC's DJ Nerm on mud, tents and brown facesIt's June 2007 and it's that time again, it's time for Glastonbury! One of the world's greatest festivals is back and the BBC Asian Network are going to make sure the...
Deeyah Speaks Out
Norwegian star on being an outspoken Muslim womanShe is often referred to as the ‘Muslim Madonna’ but for Norwegian singer Deeyah speaking up for suppressed women across the globe holds more weight than coveted number 1 singles. After spending...
UK Bhangra’s ‘Ultimate ‘Warrior’
Mehsopuria back on the Bhangra sceneAccording to Mehsopuria he's never been away despite taking over a year to release his highly-anticipated third album 'Warrior'. With previous albums having taken the UK bhangra industry by storm there is huge anticipation...
From Hollyoaks to the Hijab
How Andrew Mcnair coped with Islam in Halal HarryFor a while Andrew McNair became a regular face on Channel 4’s Sunday morning Hollyoaks omnibus. Family dramas, a gorgeous girlfriend, a prison sentence, and a tragic death – you’d think...
It’s a Kind of Magic
Tricks and a whole load of Treats with Ravi MayarRavi Mayar is all together a different kind of Asian man. He's shunned a career as a high flying doctor or a number juggling accountant to take on a career...
The man who gave Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan
Interview with Barry JohnCelebrated acting teacher Barry John, has uprooted himself and his company from South Delhi to Andheri West; the heart of the Hindi film industry. Since his arrival from England in the late sixties, John has thrived...
Romancing Ayesha Takia
Bollywood InterviewNot only is she endowed with a pretty face, the most charming smile and a candid demeanour, Ayesha Takia is also one of the most talented newcomers around. With several awards in her pocket as the most promising...
Bollywood Romance with Lovely Singh
Director upbeat about debut filmHe assisted well-known director Satish Kaushik with several hits like ‘Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rahte Hain’, ‘Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai’ and ‘Shaadi Se Pehle’. Now Lovely Singh has branched out on his own with...
Rock Chick Kareena back on Big Screen
Bolly babe gears up for 'Kya Love Story Hai' Her crystal-embellished jeans hug a perfectly toned figure. Brown curls frame her face. Kareena Kapoor looks ravishing as she swings to music director Pritam's track in a suburban studio. She's doing...
Feeling Mischievous
Ramon Tikaram gets naughty in ‘Mischief Night’You’ll probably recognise him as leather-clad biker ‘Ferdy’ in the critically acclaimed BBC drama ‘This Life’. But there’s more to Ramon Tikaram which meets the eye, evident none more so than in ‘Mischief...
