‘Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge’ is one of the most celebrated Bollywood films. Even after twenty-nine years, it still plays at the Maratha Mandir Theatre in Mumbai. The film tells the story of two young NRI’s, non-resident Indians, Simran and Raj. Both embark on a trip around Europe after finishing sixth form and their meeting changesContinue reading “‘Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge’ 1995: An Analysis”
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‘Little English’ 2022: An Analysis
Pravesh Kumar’s British Indian romantic comedy follows newlywed Simmy (Rameet Rauli) in her attempts to navigate her new family, Britain and being deserted by her new husband Raj (Simon Rivers). Simmy has travelled to the UK from India for this marriage, and as a result only knows a ‘Little English,’ as referenced by the film’sContinue reading “‘Little English’ 2022: An Analysis”
‘Kaur’ 2022: An Analysis
Short film ‘Kaur’ manages to start a complex discussion by zoning into an intimate conversation between father and daughter. Not only does it shine the spotlight on young British Sikhs today, grappling with traditional and cultural ideas, but it also puts a feminist spin on the debate by centring around a young woman, Avani, andContinue reading “‘Kaur’ 2022: An Analysis”
Panjabi Representation in ‘Eastenders’: The Panesars
When EastEnders announced that they were introducing a Sikh Panjabi family in 2019 I will admit that I was surprised. Usually, Asian characters and/or families on screen were either Hindu or Muslim. When I was younger, if I did not fit into the category of Hindu or Muslim then people would be at a loss,Continue reading “Panjabi Representation in ‘Eastenders’: The Panesars”
Bhangraland is open! An interview with children’s author Kiran Lyall
Ready my interview with children’s book author Kiran Lyall here! #WorldBookDay https://www.funjabituition.com/post/bhangraland-is-open-an-interview-with-author-kiran-lyall Read more about the history of Bhangra here: Thanks for reading!
Lohri: A Brief History
As Lohri was last week I bet lots of you have asked this question since: What is the festival really about? Well, like many festivals, Lohri draws on lots of different ideas and customs. The festival always falls on January 13th, which differs from other festivals that have an everchanging date, like Diwali. Lohri isContinue reading “Lohri: A Brief History”
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