A New York based TikTok rockstar and recording artist, @fifisdiary journey thus far has been an interesting one. With no support from her family, lots of backlash for doing what she does just because she is a Pakistani American ... Fifi doesnโt have it easy, but she is making her mark and definitely not going anywhere anytime soon! Check out o
"Chhapaak" comes out this Friday Jan 10th and we had the pleasure to speak with director Meghna Gulzar about it.
"Chhapaak" (transl. Splash) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by her as well as Deepika Padukone in collaboration with Fox Star Hindi. Based on the li
Our Jr. Field Reporter, Sahara Partap takes us behind the scenes for the Unity Holiday AllStars Toy Drive! A day to teach children what it means to help those in need. #DissDash
Charities:
Myface
Downstate Hospital
Jamaica Hospital
Brentwood School District
Longwood School District
W.C. Mepham High School
Bayshore Mi
A New Christmas - Out In Cinemas Today!
A New Christmas - a film about faith, magic, miracles and of course love!
Featuring: Prashantt Guptha, Preeti Gupta, and Grace Wacuka
Produced by: Rashaana Shah and Prashantt Guptha
Music: Arko Pravo Mukherjee
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We got you all the scoop about Radhika Apte's looks from the 47th International Emmy Awards the people behind it, celebrity stylist Pranay Jaitly and celebrity makeup artist Maliha J Khan tell us all about it!
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Our host @vishalk126 chats it up with #Bollywood actor @abhaydeol, Hollywood actor #BrendonFraser and all red carpet attendees at the inaugural NYC South Asian Film Festival sponsored by Toyota! @nycsaff @toyotausa โข
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Our host Hira Zubair chats it up with the director Swati Bhise and actress, Devika Bhise for their upcoming movie "The Warrior Queen of Jhansi" releasing on November 15th.
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Check out what happened at the red carpet of the Los Angeles South Asian Film Festival of America presented by the Product of Culture.
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Hitting up the Urban Desi Music scene with his brand new album, Mumzy Stranger's album release party was a blast! The Gully was just the right place for the launch party. With fans and supporters all around - it was a night to remember.
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DissDash's first corporate event began with celebrating #Diwali at #LinkedIn in New York City's Empire State Building!
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtarโs #TheSkyIsPink is scheduled to release this Friday and it's bound to be a runaway hit with the kind of response it received at the Toronto International Film Festival #TIFF 2019.
With The Sky is Pink, Chopra Jonas brings together her personal passion and her megawatt stardom to power an inspi
Sanjay Manaktala otherwise known as Sanjay Comedy has created a niche in the market with the diasporic content he shares online.
Just as his Instagram bio says Sanjay Manaktala is trying to retrospect the idea that implies perfectly to his own life, that life begins after engineering, through comedy, podcast, and live shows. From memes to
Sessions Music Festival , a full-day live concert event, is coming to New York City on Saturday, September 21st.
Presented by Toyota and held at the legendary multi-level venue, Terminal 5, South Asian artists and creatives from around the country will meet to deliver an unforgettable experience.
This yearโs lineup includes globa
@bfunk celebrated 1 million followers by putting together the first ever Funk Fair - Urban Mela and we were there to experience it first hand! Artist line up from @anikkhan @sanjoy @thewilliamsfam and many more!
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The @bfunk ladies @chayakumar and @shivanibhagwan did an amazing job putting on this inaugural event in LA and tomorrow
On Tuesday night, Sadia Siddiqui brought the fashion of South Asia to #NewYorkCity through her Fashion Parade runway show. The show at Christieโs Auction House marked its New York City debut and featured six South Asia ready-to-wear designersโ looks from their #Spring2020 collections.
The night of rich culture and exciting fashion kic
What a great evening! Shiamak Dance celebrated 5 years in New York and New Jersey and gave everyone a rocking night filled with dance and love.
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Check out our exclusive interview with the creative force behind Fashion Parade coming to New York at Christie's on August 27th.
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Nargis Fakhri joined the Ahimsa Foundation on their float to celebrate India Day Parade in New York City.
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โMission Mangalโ is the incredible, true story of a scientist, Rakesh Dhawan, played by Akshay Kumar and Tara Shinde played by Vidya Balan who lead a motley team of scientists who overcome their personal challenges and failures to serve as the brains behind one of the greatest missions in history: the launch of Indiaโs first satellite to M
What an evening at Pondicheri Cafรฉ in the heart of New York City, amongst the BollyHeels Divas! They knocked you off everyone's feet with their sassy moves and confidence!
BollyHeels Social will featured performances by BollyHeels students alongside celebrity choreographer and founder, Swara Dance.
It was an opportunity to netw
In conversation with the global music star BADSHAH about his latest smashing video โPaagalโ, his musical journey and his upcoming projects! He made history by becoming the first Indian artist to reach 75 million views in 24 hours, with โPaagalโ. Earlier this world record was held by South Korean band BTS, when their song โBoy With Luvโ
Divya Gugnani, serial entrepreneur & mom of two, spent her days multitasking, but her beauty products werenโt doing the same. She joined hands with supermodel Lindsay Ellingson and they decided to streamline their makeup routines! The downsized their makeup bags by creating multitasking beauty essentials with luxurious ingredients inspired by
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This exhibition brought to life the stories of South Asian Womxn in Music over the past 50 years with a startling showcase of more than 150 artists from around the world.
The installation will delivered audio stories via streaming platform and visual aids to complete the stor
With an influx of South Asian diaspora into the West, the North American global desi is now a substantial audience comprised of ethnically South Asian but experientially Western populations. This youth demographic is constantly on the lookout for cultural and entertainment experiences that cater to their particular East meets West identities. de
When one match is more exciting than the entire World Cup!
Just a few hours to go!!!
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She is half-Indian and half-Russian and a trained traditional Kathak dancer. Her stunning dance performances in Ukraineโs Got Talent TV show in 2013 did not only set the small screen on fire in Russia but also won her huge national and international recognition. The video clips of her Kathak-Bollywood dance fusion pieces posted on YouTube has
MetaBash is an Annual Event to help raise funds for Stage IV Breast Cancer Research because the ONLY thing that will keep us alive is Research!
I, Deepa, chose METAvivor as the organization to raise money as they are the only national organization that exclusively supports Stage 4 Research & 100% of every donation made to METAvivor goes d
You have seen him in Deadpool and the Detective Pikachu, and he is making magic with Miracle Workers alongside Daniel Radcliff.
Get to know Karan Soni with our exclusive interview where he talks about how a guy from Delhi ended up being a part of a Hollywood superhero movie and more!
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Parineeti Chopra was the Guest of Honor at the #IndiaHeritage Event and we were thrilled to get a chance to talk to her!
Check out her interview as she talks about her movies, Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra's wedding, her future plans and much more!!
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As they always say, you can take the Punjabi out of Punjab but you cannot take out Punjab out of the Punjabi. And what better way than to celebrate it other than bringing out your best with the grand festival of Vaisakhi Mela.
May 19th brought the best of the Punjabi culture to Hicksville with the mega carnival which took people's bre
A struggling Mumbai street photographer pressured to marry by his grandmother convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancรฉe during a family visit. Despite vast cultural differences, the pair develops a surprising connection that challenges their world views in a wistful and funny romance from Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox).
The movie has
Bollywood Axion's annual dance event was just too awesome! Check it out!
The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)'s launch event for their 19th year of celebrating Independent, art house, alternate, and diaspora films from the Indian subcontinent (May 7โ May 12) was held at the Village East Cinemas in the Lower East Side of Manhattan (181-189 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003).
Dedicated to bringing these
Conception became a reality on March 31st @malihajkhan hosted a masterclass unlike any other! With Bollywood beauty Nargis Fakhri as not only the muse but also entertainer (her humor and personality combined with Maliha's was a show in itself). We at DissDash were proud to be part of this 100% charity event with female entrepreneurs sponsori
Check out our exclusive interview with the heartthrob of Punjab Gippy Grewal as he talks about his latest movie - Manje Bistre 2 - the sequel to the 2017 movie of the same name.
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Talent cannot stay hidden. Naseer Khan is one such talented actor who travelled all the way from New York to Pakistan and will be soon seen featuring in a Humayun Saeed drama. Get to know him better!
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When women come together great things are possible. This was brought forward beautifully by Manal Shaikh, the founder of Wake Up & Makeup, as she came all the way from Toronto to support Maliha J Khan's makeup masterclass.
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The Founder of Bili Beauty, Sarah Thomas, came through as a great sponsor and supporter of Maliha J Khan's Celebrity Makeup Masterclass with Bollywood beauty Nargis Fakhri.
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We caught up with Zoha Shakir from Ansab Jehangir, who dressed Nargis Fakhri for the Maliha J Khan's Makeup Masterclass. Nargis looked stunning and Zoha literally saved the day!
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Did you miss the Maliha J Khan #masterclass?! Check out our chat with Maliha as she talks about the class, female entrepreneurs and of course the beautiful muse Nargis Fakhri!! #DissDash
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ALL BROWN EVERYTHING is rooting to become the hottest monthly experience celebrating music, art, and dance. It is the new home for all cutting edge diaspora culture.
DJ Sharad's 44 Management Group teamed up with Brown Girl Magazine to bring the South Asian comm(unity) together on the last Thursday of every month to celebrate music, a
Follow the gripping true story of the 2008 attack on the Taj Hotel in the new trailer for โHotel Mumbaiโ. Starring Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, with Anupam Kher, and Jason Isaacs, the movie recounts the siege of the hotel by terrorists in Mumbai. Refusing to leave their guests, the hotel staff risk their liv
What a night! The South Asian DJs set the floor on fire at Perle NYC and we were right there to get you all the deets about why this event was so important! Check it out...
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Hereโs a makeup master class with a difference. You will get a glimpse behind the silver screen at the secrets to Bollywood belle Nargis Fakhriโs flawless looks. The most important tips and tricks will be especially demystified for you by Maliha J Khan, a New Jersey based makeup artist of who has over a dozen years of experience in the field
Rishi Rich is a name synonymous with the rise of the urban desi music movement in Europe and North America. Known for his Bhangra tracks and Hindi remixes, Rich is a British-Indian music producer. He started his career in the Asian Underground scene pioneering Asian R&B fusion music and today his music is known worldwide.
His latest compo
Shelly Chopra Dhar may be 60+ but she has become the first ever director from Bollywood to bring the tabooed topic of queer relationships to mainstream Indian media. Check out her exclusive interview as she talks about her motivation, fears, and experiences while working on #EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga
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The Bollywood actor who has remained evergreen for decades and is known for iconic roles in movies like "Ram Lakhan", "Mr. India", "Beta", "Ladla" and "Teezab" - ANIL KAPOOR.
Check out our exclusive interview with the man of the moment as his first ever movie with his daughter, Ek Ladki Ko
This Bollywood sweetheart has charmed the audience with her standout performances from her debut film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" to the eagerly awaited unique love story of 2019, "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga". Juhi Chawla is just as down to earth as you always assumed.
She has donned various hats in her long cinematic ca
Ahuja blends hip-hop and South Asian beats to make songs which have a fresh and happening feel. He first became interested in producing music at the age of 6 when he started playing the Tabla. Slowly, he started writing his own song lyrics, experimented with the beats a little and even collaborated with other artists. Till date, he has collabora
Zarrar Said is a New York-based finance professional whoโs just released his first book, โPureland.โ
โPureland,โ published by Harper Collins, is inspired by the life of the first Pakistani Nobel Prize-winner, physicist Dr. Abdus Salam. He is known as the father of mathematical and theoretical physics in Pakistan but as an Ahmadi
Kicking off the holiday season with music, the meet and greet event on November 27th at the Delhi Arts Gallery (in the Fuller Building), Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, organized by DissDash, AVS, Starrlife & Yuvraj Entertainment, was a grand success as ARKO talked about his journey and shared his insights on the world of Bollywood music.
With food
On this weekโs episode, the #butterchickenboys decide to put together a live buttery experience with their friends and family, to get the story of Grammy nominated artist and cultural icon @therajakumari. In fact, @djsharad and @djjuicy bring the Queen to Queens, New York (their hometown). In this saucy episode Raja Kumari talks about her earl
Popular Indian-American artist, Raja Kumari is a creative songwriter and rapper whose music shows a deep connection to her Indian heritage. Her latest release, โShookโ is a celebration of her South Asian pride. This Tune in Tuesday, we bring to you this Desi kudi who has chosen to show her love and pride for her roots in the form of her late
Now in its 15th year, Pooja Narang whose dance classes are in high demand in New York City today and whose company, The BAX Dance Company, is the first of its kind in the United States.
Svetlana Tulasi is half-Indian and half-Russian and a trained traditional Kathak dancer. Her stunning dance performances in Ukraineโs Got Talent TV show
The ANOKHI trifecta began business in 2002 with the launch of its first of many media offerings, ANOKHI VIBE magazine (later re-named ANOKHI magazine), which was a quarterly print glossy focusing on North Americaโs South Asian community as it pertained to lifestyle, pop culture, and entertainment. The magazine quickly became a favourite amongs
Mr. Kailash Satyarthi has been a tireless global advocate of childrenโs rights for four decades now. He left a lucrative career as an Electrical Engineer and started โBachpan Bachao Andolanโ (Save the Childhood Movement) to rescue children and their families from the shackles of slavery paving way for their reintegration into mainstream so
India Heritage Center's 3rd Annual Diwali Mela 2018 on November 4th, at the Mahwah Sheraton NJ, was a day full of celebration, amazing shopping experiences, delicious food, and special meet and greet with Bollywood celebrity Radhika Apte.
India Heritage Center is an independent non profit organization focusing on stories of Indian imm
Yaasss! @browngirlmagโs SLASHIE // SUMMIT was a big success and we have it all covered! We bring you the interviews right here!!
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Every woman reflects the characteristics of Goddess Durga in different points in her life. We show today's edgy and modern woman as the epitome of the Goddess's different avatars, with 9 looks for all the 9 days!
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So what are yaโll doing on October 26th? #SaifAliKhan stopped by to invite you to watch his upcoming movie #Baazaar! Based on the story of Mumbai's city life and it's dangerous world of stock trading! See you at the cinemas!! @b4umotionpictures
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AMIT GAUR IS A CHARMER. HE DEBUTED WITH FORCE AND GOT HIS 2ND SUPERHIT MOVIE WITH SOORMA. HE IS ALSO QUITE FAMOUS FOR HIS ROLE AS COACH TK IN CHANNEL V'S SWIM TEAM.
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THE LARGEST INDIA DAY PARADE HAPPENED IN NEW YORK AND WE HAVE GOT YOU THE BEST OF ALL THAT HAPPENED!
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JOIN US IN THE LARGEST EVER INDIA DAY PARADE IN MADISON AVENUE ON AUGUST 19TH, SUNDAY.
COME CELEBRATE THE JOY OF THE 72ND INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDIA.
International supermodel, Rasika Navare is our Feature Friday for the week! Check out her awesome interview!
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Our host Maliha J Khan having some fun with the cast of the upcoming #Pakistani movie Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2! An amazing collaboration between #Pakistani and #Indian artists, donโt miss this comedy releasing Aug 24th on #EidUlAzha!
A science that was discovered with mysteries hidden in ancient times, secrets about timelessness and theories about life after death - one science that encompasses mechanism of all life forms into a single dynamic format demystifying root cause of all unknown, may it be - suffering from a disease, struggling in situations of life, stuck in a rel
The 2nd Pakistan Film Festival was an extravaganza, where the stars shone down under the gracious efforts of Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations.
Raas-garba came to Lincoln Center! We joined Garba360 for a night of raas-garba to live music at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing. We enjoyed garba outside of Navaratri and underneath the stars in Manhattan. The evening began with a dance lesson by Rohan Sheth of Doonya and Heena Patel of MELA Arts Connect, followed by a stage performa
Rajkumar Hiraniโs latest movie to hit the screens, Sanju, is witnessing massive acclaim across screens globally. With the previous movies of Rajkumar Hirani drawing phenomenal success, his first biopic marries family entertainment with a strong underlying message. The movieโs success has garnered the highest single day collections for a Hind
Till a long time any discussion about the LGBTQ+ group in South Asian families was a taboo... But this are changing and leading the South Asian troop is Priyanka Arora from Brown Girl Magazine, who created the Queering Desi Podcast to give a platform to everyone who needed it...
The success of their first season was worth celebrating and we g
We got a loaded event at DesiFest 2018 in Toronto and we have the best interaction for you right here!
We get you the exclusive interview of the main protagonists of the play The Music In My Blood. The play is inspired by the true story of Walter Kaufmann, his journey to India, falling in love with the music of the land and tireless efforts to make it accessible to western audiences. He composed the tune for All India Radio, as the director of Bo
New York deserves a South Asian candidate for Congress. Come know your representative and root with us for Suraj Patel
When the best of South Asians in the film industry come together in New York - it's got to be electric and we have got to be there!
For our #FeatureFriday today, we introduce you to the stunning art world of the self-taught photo manipulation artist Rida Shah, who tries to capture the darker truths of society through her โdark and creepyโ work that conveys a strong message and haunts the viewers.
Actress, producer and writer Sheetal Sheth launched her book Always Anjali - we get you all you need to know...
South Asian cinema has grown at a tremendous pace and has made a space for itself beyond Bollywood. The New York Indian Film Festival 2018 is a celebration of South Asian cinema and the diversity and creativity beyond Bollywood!
Pooja Narang's BAX - Bollywood Axion's Annual Recital - Riyaaz 2018 was a enthralling experience and you should see it too!
Some awesome performances by the students of BAX and a rip-off dance workout by Masala Bhangra! Check it out!
โThe most important thing is having patience. People can be great dancers but to teach is a whole different thingโ, says Pooja Narang whose dance classes are in high demand in New York City today and whose company, The BAX Dance Company, is the first of its kind in the United States.
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What a great celebration! #HoliDay in New York - Check out all that happened! Another awesome event by Sikhs Of NY & Desi.NYC with some fabulous performances by Dr Zeus, Zora Randhawa, Fateh, Manj Musik, DJ USA and so many more!
Imagine a teenager dedicating almost 4,100 hours in volunteer service in four years, helping raise $25,000 for pediatric cancer research, professionally training in classical Indian dance, and aspiring to become a pediatric oncologist. This is certainly a lot more than what is expected from a 15-year-old, but Cayla Kumar from Queens Village, who
Barely 24, Anish Patel, the Founder and CEO of Uplift Humanity, started his philanthropic journey at the impressionable young age of 16! To say he is an inspiration would be an understatement.
On April 14th, he organized SHAKTI, a soiree and fundraiser for Uplift Humanity scheduled. Anish had said, โWe want to showcase to people that these
Asim Abbasi, in his debut as a writer and director, has escalated the standard of how movies are being made in Pakistan. In fact, it would do good for even some Bollywood directors to sit up and understand the nuances of film-making from Abbasi. Cake is the quintessential family drama, which pulls at the heartstrings and makes you forget that y
Arjun is one of the most viewed UK-Asian singer-songwriter-producer. He was born in Sri Lanka and is currently signed with T-Series. He is also famous as a multi-instrumentalist, as he can play different musical instruments like the piano, bass, guitar, and flute while being exceptional at singing and beat-boxing.
Our field correspondent, Swara covered the fantastic Turban Day event at Times Square, New York on April 7. The Sikhs of New York had organized Turban Day as part of the annual mid-April celebration of Vaisakhi and won the certificate from the Guinness World Record for the "most turbans tied in 8 hours".
And because he creates music that resonates in our hearts! Check out The PropheC at his coolest!
Meet Designer & Art Director Badal Patel as she talks to us about her urban Desi dreams and her quintessential East meets West style!
The Musical Doc creates music to include diversity and innovation. Her passion and performance are loved by everyone and her aspiration to inspire and empower all the people around the world through her music is commendable. Since she is a musician, as well as a medical doctor, the name The Musical Doc perfectly resounds with her. Check out her
We caught up with Anik Khan, the Bangladeshi-American rapper, singer and songwriter, at the Urban Desi Conference last weekend. Check out his interview and his latest hit!
Barely 24, Anish Patel, the Founder, and CEO of Uplift Humanity, started his philanthropic journey at the young age of 16! This #FeatureFriday we bring you Anish Patel and his inspiring story.
We caught up with DJ Sharad at the Urban Desi Conference & Concert at NYC last weekend. Check out this exclusive interview and get to know why he is the ultimate 'American Born Certified Desi'!
Dabbling as a brand director and entrepreneur, while engaging with some of the biggest audience across the globe does not come easy. Utah-based restaurant owner Marikh Mathias has managed to accomplish just that. Trumping stereotypes, the Indian-American has been driven by business ideas and creative endeavors, while making a mark in the media s
Colors inspire her, Indian ethnic designs and folk art moves her, and she is trying to make them into her full-time career. Her abiding love for art has made her take a break from the โregular 8 to 5โ job of construction management and inspection to explore her fantasies! Her artworks, designs, and jewelry are mesmerizing and are being widel
Check out the teaser for the new single #TereVaastey by the amazing Sufi Punjabi singer, Satinder Sartaaj featuring Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri!
Produced by: Saga Music
Singer/Writer: SatinderSartaaj
Music: Jatinder Shah
Director: Sunny Dhinsey - Filmlore
Artist Collaboration: Rukus Avenue
Bahaar Dhawan Rohatgiโs interstellar artifacts and paintings have proved that being an artist is nothing less than being a wizard. Instead of a magic wand, she carries her paints and brushes and brings out a simple thought into a colorful and mind-blowing work of art. A self-taught artist based in New Delhi, India, Bahaar is a lawyer by profes
Swarali Karulkarโs scintillating success on the dance floor shone the spotlight on her from a young age. One to romanticize fluid movements and the depth of expressions that dance can convey, Swarali trained as a dancer when she was just about six. Soon enough, she found herself waltzing through some of the biggest shows on South Asian televis
Colors are largely celebrated through traditions and designs that are woven from culture and people. New York-based South Asian designer Harleen Kaurโs exemplary work showcases just that. Her versatile designs medley both contemporary and innovation. In a conversation with DissDash, she regales us with stories on how her idea evolved into some
Rhythm and blues bask in the splendor of regaling many with its urbane numbers. Top R&B artist Roveena promises just that. With a flourishing career that chronicles soaring vocals and elements from pop, Sri Lankan-Canadian singer Roveena captured high acclaim after her renditions garnered accolades from multiple media outlets.
Sreejith Nair is young and daring. He believes that oneโs race should not define who one is. When people told him that it is impossible to make a movie that would appeal to both Indian and American audiences, he set out to prove them wrong. As a filmmaker, he believes that people of color โdeserve to make moviesโ and that gender and race s
In a conversation with us, he speaks about the shift to movies, and the journey his work has propelled him through. โFilms are a much larger space, and you get to build and work on your characters moreโ he says. Moreover, the shoots arenโt entirely as tense as it is on the drama sets, he reminisces.
Popularly titled the โPyjama Popstarโ, Shirley Setia has garnered commendable acclaim in a space thatโs now tagged highly popular. When Shirley released her cover of Tum Hi Ho, it became an overnight hit and churned a whopping two million views on YouTube. Her career kickstarted almost five years ago when the then high school-going Shirley
Better known by the name Ink'quisitive,ย Amandeep Singhโs 300,000 social media followers and his many students speak volumes about those who are left inspired by his art. The London-based graphic artist has sketched and illustrated iconic stars such as Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur, garnering an avid audience for his work. His dazzling
With a music career that garners much acclaim across the globe, Baljit Singh Padam, or Dr. Zeus, as the artist is popularly known, has a distinct marque to his credit. Known for some of the biggest singles in the music industry, such as Kangna, Rough and Jugni Ji, the singer and composerโs most recent song, Woofer, where he worked with rapper
One of the most versatile singers from Bollywood - this Indo-Canadian singer has been making waves with her beautiful voice.
Get up close and personal with the charming Shweta Subram tomorrow on our #FeatureFriday!
So that's a wrap with all things that happened at the ANOKHI Award show and just look at the tremendous support that the South Asian community poured out for Raj.
DissDash is immensely proud to have been a part of the wonderful event!
Pakistan's number one celebrity and bridal fashion designer, Ali Xeeshan, showcased his fabulous work at the ANOKHI Awards show and we were just too impressed!
Revered for his irreverent approach towards fashion, Ali Xeeshan took to the industry by a storm with his unorthodox interpretation of the fashion world and his unprecedented creat
Akshayaa Selvaraj, a dreamer by default, is a curious seeker of the magic woven into our universe. An Architect who fell in love with the brush strokes and the unfathomable world of art and illustration. Meet her tomorrow for an exclusive interview with DissDash.
Such a cool guy! Deep Jandu, also known as the Canadian Phenom is a Canadian born Punjabi vocalist that continues to break new grounds and set new standards in the music industry with his hard hitting voice; traditional and a touch of urban.
Check out his fun interview with us!
The British Asian Rapper RAXSTAR is a true blue Desi success story. As he famously says, "This duality is an integral part of my identity as a British Asian. The culture I inherited and the one I was brought up in are worlds apart but there are millions like me who are also trying to figure it all out. Music is my creative outlet to explore
Raj Girn, CEO/Founder of Anokhi Media, is a force to reckon with. Watch her exclusive interview with DissDash as she gets candid about her journey.
ANOKHI MEDIA is one of the few organizations which takes a vested interest in its community members and attempts to recognize and celebrate their successes with the entire world to see. This amazi
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, the multi-faceted singer became the first Canadian Sikh to snag both MTV India and MTV Pakistan awards. His involvement in the film industry, although nascent, has been impalpable. He has starred opposite Russell Peters, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar and Camila Belle.
We had a great time at the Hotstar presents the ANOKHI Awards 2017 in Toronto last week and can't wait to get you the glimpses of the event!
Check out these shoutouts by some of the most influential South Asians in the US and Canada and stay tuned for some awesome personal interviews!
Who is the coolest?
Alicia sure is!
From a banker to one of the best illustrators in India today - this gal is just getting better each day!
Stay tuned for Alicia Souza's exclusive interview with DissDash on our #FeatureFriday
Her medley with the dance floor began when she was just about eight.
With her highly acclaimed dancing career off to a great start, Gayatri Bahl's work has taken her places and clocked huge rewards for the young actress. It helped propel her feature on Elle Magazine in their Movement Series.
Stay tuned for her exclusive intervi
Maliha J. Khan, the highly acclaimed New Jersey-based makeup artist, with over ten years of commendable experience to her credit, is here to give you a quick 15 minute makeup tutorial!
She has been actively involved across the space, serving as the lead makeup artist for French luxury cosmetics brand, Lancome.
Her work has seen he
At 27, South Asian entrepreneur Shaan Patel is the Co-founder of prep education provider, Prep Expert, and sports an incredible melange of career choices spanning med school, online prep education, and turning author, Shaan Patel is all of 27.
In an interview with DissDash, Shaan talks about the choices he made to kickstart his successfu
Maliha J. Khan, the highly acclaimed New Jersey-based makeup artist, with over ten years of commendable experience to her credit, gives us a list of her Top 10 favorite makeup products!
She has been actively involved across the space, serving as the lead makeup artist for French luxury cosmetics brand, Lancome.
Her work has seen h
Karan Brarโs scintillating life story is one for keeps. The young Indian-American launched his acting career with the popular comedy show Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Born to parents of Indian origin, Karan was raised in Bothell, Washington, and pursued his affinity for sports through his school days to snap out of his shell and create his unique spa
In conversation with the leading actress of #Lollywood straight from her hit movie #PunjabNahiJaungi #MehwishHayat! Along with her sister #AfsheenHayat!
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In conversation with the leading actress of #Lollywood straight from her hit movie #PunjabNahiJaungi #MehwishHayat! Along with her sister #AfsheenHayat!
EXCLUSIVELY ON DISSDASH.COM ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ป
Production Team: Starrlife Entertainment ๐ฌ๐น๐ผ
Makeup By: Endless Beauty
Host: Silk Angels
In conversation with the leading actress of #Lollywood straight from her hit movie #PunjabNahiJaungi - Mehwish Hayat! FULL INTERVIEW COMING THIS #DIWALI WEEKEND! Catch the #Pakistani beauty up close and personal like you've never seen her before as she talks about her US Tour, movie and much more! Till then enjoy this sneak peak! #Diwali spe
Afsheen Hayat joins us for a conversation regarding her first US tour and upcoming album.
Mehwish Hayat is a Pakistani actress, model and singer. She has acted in films like Na Maloom Afraad, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Actor In Law and Punjab Nahi Jaungi. She stops to talk about her movie Punjab Nahi Jaungi and her US tour. Catch it all here!
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In conversation with lead singer Anupam Nair from the band ROOH. Check out full interview on DissDash.com for #FeatureFriday!
Band Members
Anupam Nair - Vocals/Guitars,
Mohsin Khan - Rythm Guitars,
Hisham Ghanem - Drums/percussion,
Kurt Rozario - Keyboards/Bass
Hometown
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The ravishing Huma Qureshi talks to DissDash about ViceRoy's House!
After giving us gems like Sun Raha Hai Naa Tu and Galliyan, Ankit Tiwari has launched his long awaited single Tum Hardafa Ho and his fans just canโt keep calm!
Produced by Brotherhood Entertainment, the brand new romantic single is being presented by Gaana Originals and Times Music.
And we sure think that the big brands have put
Whether you have seen Kangana's interview on Indian TV show Aap Ki Adalat or not, there is no denying that she has spoken her mind. Here are 5 awesome moments from that interview!
Recreating the story of the lost heir of the Sikh kingdom of Punjab, The Black Prince is a touching story of Maharaja Duleep Singh โ the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjith Singh who was known as Sher-e-Punjab or the Lion of Punjab.
Playing the role of the main protagonist is the poet and musician from Punjab, Satinder Sartaaj. Acting in h
Andre Timmins, one of the organizers of IIFA 2017, spoke with partner Daniel Pillai about why this amazing award show is being brought to New York for the first time ever! Catch his interview on DissDash.com.
HUM FILMS presents Yalghaar Movie from upcoming Action-Pakistani Lollywood Movie Yalghaar starring Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Armeena Khan, Ayesha Omar, Ayub Khoso, and Gohar Rasheed.
Directed by Hassan Rana.
The cast came to New York for its premiere and we had the opportunity to have a one on one with each of them.
Eid is one of the most important religious holidays for Muslims all around the world. #DissDash presents 5 interesting facts about Eid you should know.
DissDash had the opportunity to sit down with this legendary actor and discuss his latest movie The Big Sick and much more! Check out his full article on #FeatureFriday only on www.DissDash.com!
A legendary actor who has appeared in over 500 films and many plays. Mainly working in Hindi films, he has also appeared in acclaimed inter
What do these 5 artists have in common?
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Who will win? Epic rivalry between India and Pakistan continues. Let us know in the comments who you think the ultimate victor will be.
This film is part of our social campaign #ChangeTheStatistics.
The campaign aims to turn the tables when it comes to abuse/harassment statistics in respect to women. Our primary goal is to make people aware of the number of women that are victims to abuse, be it physical or emotional.
To collaborate with us for this special camp
DissDash recently had the pleasure of producing and directing the video of Megha Rao and Pooja Desai's photo shoot for their new Spring/Summer 2017 line labeled bossCHIC for their clothing brand holiCHIC. Their campaign features four remarkable South Asian women proving to the world that we really can do it all. Anjula Acharia, Payal Kadakia
A glimpse at the new spring/summer clothing line by HoliChic. The BossChic photo shoot covered only by DissDash!
If you're a strong woman with a love for fashion then you need to meet the creative forces behind HoliChic - Megha Rao and Pooja Desai. Find out about these remarkable women in our upcoming Feature Friday and then stay tuned for our behind the scenes look of their new line BossChic.
DissDash presents its very first campaign #ChangeTheStatistics. The campaign gains momentum as our favorite Pammi Aunty calls out PM Modi in regards to the recent rape cases in India.
An ode to women globally #ChangeTheStatistics is a digital campaign which aims to bring light to statistics related to women in a positive manner. We want