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Falling in Love with Suraj Sharma in ‘Wedding Season’

A decade after his debut in Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi,’ the actor is back in lead roles and says he’s found his “happy place.”

Alia Bhatt Refuses to Be Predictable

Critics dismissed her after her debut. Peers now call her the best actor in Bollywood. We chatted with the ‘Darlings’ star on how she pulls off powerful character-driven roles.

How Much Did British Colonization Cost India?

One historian puts the figure at $45 trillion. Others say focusing on the size of the British Raj’s bill misses the bigger picture.

How A.R. Rahman Makes Hit After Hit

The composer breaks down why chart-topping success doesn’t tell the full story of the magic behind his music.

Pallavi Sharda on Why ‘Wedding Season’ Feels So “Rare”

“When I read the script, my eyes kind of popped out of their sockets.”

The South Asians of OnlyFans

Thousands of South Asian creators have found sexual and economic empowerment on the X-rated platform — yet their work is shrouded in shame.

Hrithik Roshan and His Lucky Thumb

How one of the biggest Bollywood stars in the new millennium almost didn’t happen.

The Unsolved Mystery of Heart Disease in South Asians

High rates of heart issues have plagued South Asians — and confounded researchers — for years. A new bill hopes to change that.

The Evolution of South Asian Tattoos

How henna and Sanskrit tattoos became “trendy,” and the South Asian artists reclaiming them.

Why the South Asian Diaspora Loves the Evening Walk

The sacred after-dinner tradition persists even as many South Asians rarely participate in other forms of exercise.

Sania Khan’s Murder Spotlights Domestic Violence in South Asian Homes

The death of the Pakistani American at the hands of her abusive ex-husband has sparked dialogue about the stigmas of divorce and domestic violence in the community.

‘The Gray Man’ Wastes Dhanush (Review)

Fans were hyped for the Tamil superstar’s Hollywood debut, but the film doesn’t do him justice.

Is Rishi Sunak the Next U.K. Prime Minister?

How the former chancellor, and other South Asian candidates, came to dominate the nearly all-white Conservative Party.

How ‘Ms. Marvel’ Put Partition on Screen

We spoke to the team behind the show’s episode on Partition — a historical event seminal to South Asians, yet rarely depicted in Hollywood.

How Hare Krishnas Took Over the World

The unlikely story of an Indian missionary who landed in 1960s New York City and sparked a contentious global movement.

How Puberty Ceremonies Went the Way of Indian Weddings

South Asian coming-of-age events are becoming extravagant, multi-day affairs, complete with a major — and some argue, unnecessary — price tag.

Crying Along With ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’

How the beloved 2011 Bollywood movie turned a bachelor party into a sensitive portrayal of masculinity.

How the Rajapaksas Lost Sri Lanka

The family held positions in the island nation’s government for 15 years but are now ousted and on the run.

Pramila Jayapal: “You Are Absolutely Right to be Terrified”

The U.S. Congress member shares her experience with abortion and the path forward to securing abortion rights in a post-Roe United States.

Emmys 2022: Notable South Asian Nominees

More than a dozen shows featuring South Asians — from ‘Ted Lasso’ to ‘Queer Eye’ to ‘Station Eleven’ – earned Emmy nods for excellence in television.