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9 September, 2024
Millionaires and billionaires
7 wealthiest composers in the world in 2025 – net worths, ranked
These maestros have written some of the most famous soundtracks ever heard – Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, The Simpsons, Slumdog Millionaire, Phantom of the Opera …
13 Feb 2025 - 7:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Priyanka Chopra’s younger brother Siddharth Chopra?
12 Feb 2025 - 6:08PM
India
Bollywood star’s stabbing reignites India-Bangladesh border security debate
24 Jan 2025 - 11:31PM
Asian cinema: Korean films
Exhuma, Twilight of the Warriors lead Asian Film Awards nominations
Both movies are up for best picture at the 18th Asian Film Awards, as are All We Imagine as Light, Black Dog and Teki Cometh.
10 Jan 2025 - 6:22PM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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How can Bollywood get its mojo back in 2025?
Readers discuss changing taste in Indian cinema, an idea for a Hong Kong resort, and a river revamp project.
10 Jan 2025 - 11:30AM
Asian cinema
Director’s joy as her art-house movie gains fans in Bollywood-mad India
Golden Globes and Oscar nominee All We Imagine as Light has shown an Indian art-house film can challenge Bollywood’s dominance of cinemas.
28 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema
The 12 best Asian films of 2024, including The Last Dance
From a Thai tear-jerker to a Korean cross-dressing romcom and a hand-drawn Japanese anime, our pick of the best Asian films of the past year.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:15AM
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India
Bollywood’s Aamir Khan almost retired during Covid, but Kiran Rao changed his mind
Khan, famous for “Laal Singh Chaddha,” credits his ex-wife Kiran Rao for his comeback, saying he felt guilty and needed to re-evaluate his priorities.
25 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM
Asian cinema
‘Time has come’ for Indian women directors with 3 set to vie for Oscars
Director of wife-swapping comedy Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies), Indian Oscars entry, hails ‘special moment’ for South Asian women filmmakers.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:38PM
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Q&A
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How Cartier designed its latest Nature Sauvage collection
Creative director of high jewellery, Jacqueline Karachi, discusses the process behind designing such a collection, and picks out her favourite pieces from her years of work for the house
18 Oct 2024 - 4:00AM
Asian cinema
10 of the best movies at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024
This year’s programme includes a drama ripped from Hong Kong headlines, a social satire in a near-future Japan and a modern romantic drama.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:15AM
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Fame and celebrity
How Ishaan Khatter went from Bollywood star’s brother to Hollywood actor
The son of Indian actors and half-brother to Shahid Kapoor doesn’t want to be seen as a nepo baby, loves dancing, and isn’t ready to make his love life public just yet.
13 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
India
Showtime or shutdown? India’s storied cinema halls struggle in streaming era
A cultural identity forged over decades hangs in the balance as India’s small cinema owners battle to survive digital disruption.
18 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Orhan ‘Orry’ Awatramani, the ‘liver’ who’s tight with the Ambanis
Orry partied at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash, and boasts Hollywood and Bollywood pals – but why did Rihanna ask for his earrings?
24 Jul 2024 - 4:22PM
India
‘Spineless’: Bollywood stars slammed for ‘selective’ posts on Palestinians
Several Bollywood stars have posted during the “Eyes on Rafah” online campaign, which took off amid Israel’s attacks in the southern Gaza Strip city.
9 Jun 2024 - 6:00PM
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Mukesh Ambani and family
Which stars just went on the Ambani pre-wedding luxury cruise?
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant went on a 4-day luxury cruise from Italy to France with Adam Sandler, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan … and about 800 more guests
5 Jun 2024 - 4:00AM
India
Indian gang members arrested for shooting at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s home
Khan, 58, has been in the cross hairs of the Bishnoi gang since 1998 for shooting two antelopes on a recreational hunting trip.
16 Apr 2024 - 5:43PM
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Fame and celebrity
Chuck and Blair IRL? Meet Ed Westwick’s Bollywood star fiancée, Amy Jackson
Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass in the iconic TV drama that ran from 2007 to 2012, just announced his engagement in a joint Instagram post with fiancée Amy Jackson
7 Feb 2024 - 6:00AM
India
India’s first AI-generated film is raising excitement – and doubts
Unlike Hollywood, India’s film industry is cautiously optimistic about AI due to the lower production costs and doubt that it can replace human creativity.
15 Jan 2024 - 11:51PM
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Asian cinema
Evil Does Not Exist, 12.12: The Day lead Asian Film Awards nominations
Drive My Car director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest film, and a Korean historical epic, lead the field in the 17th Asian Film Awards. Two Hong Kong films each have nominations in three categories.
12 Jan 2024 - 6:04PM
Fame and celebrity
10 Bollywood stars who made it in Hollywood, from Alia Bhatt to Priyanka Chopra
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been in five Hollywood movies, Deepika Padukone played Vin Diesel’s love interest, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrayed an antagonist in the film version of Baywatch
4 Jan 2024 - 2:00PM
India
Archie in Bollywood? How a US comic became an Indian Netflix film
Industry insiders say the Archie comics have long had a cultural impact in India, giving readers their first taste of American life and even influencing some Bollywood films.
26 Nov 2023 - 2:00PM
India
‘Disastrous’: deep fake videos of Modi, actors prompt calls for urgent changes
India’s outdated laws are not keeping pace with the advent of AI-generated deep fake videos, lawyers say.
22 Nov 2023 - 4:09PM
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India
World’s luxury brands eye India as Mumbai opens first mall for millionaires
As China’s economic growth slows, the world’s luxury brands are setting their sights on the Indian economy.
6 Nov 2023 - 1:36PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
Bollywood, yoga and more in Hong Kong’s India by the Bay festival
India by the Bay, a celebration of Indian arts and culture, returns to Hong Kong in October. Among its highlights are a wellness programme, gala dinner and Broadway-style Bollywood musical.
29 Sep 2023 - 1:22PM
India
‘Why can’t we get a toilet?’: Bollywood women unite, fight for their rights
Women who work in the Indian film industry are outnumbered on and off set, and under-represented, and they have had enough. They are joining forces to speak out for better treatment and equal opportunities.
2 Sep 2023 - 4:15PM
TV shows and streaming video
‘I’m so happy’: Indian actress Alia Bhatt on her Hollywood debut
Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt, who makes her Hollywood debut in Netflix film Heart of Stone, explains how ‘your first film chooses you’ and why fellow actress Priyanka Chopra is ‘an inspiration’.
11 Aug 2023 - 11:15AM
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Celebrity style
7 Asian celebrities owning the quiet luxury trend – from Suga to Alia Bhatt
From Michelle Yeoh’s polished looks and Song Hye-kyo’s understated pieces, to BTS’ Suga, who knows not to flash his wealth through his wardrobe – here are 7 Asian celebs rocking the quiet luxury trend
16 Jun 2023 - 10:20AM
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