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Featured: Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Court

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:21:33 -0500

Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Court is organized in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
The word maharaja (literally "great king") conjures up images of spectacle. The heyday of the maharajas began in earnest after the collapse of the Mughal empire in the early eighteenth century. The exhibition opens with this period of chaos and adventure and closes with the end of British rule in 1947, when the Indian princes' territories were incorporated into the modern states of India and Pakistan.
The show will explore the extraordinary culture of princely India, showcasing rich and varied objects that reflect different aspects of royal life. On display will be both Indian and Western works, featuring paintings, photography, textiles and dress, jewelry, jeweled objects, metalwork and furniture.
These sensational works will be explored within a broader historical context of princely life and ideals, patronage, court culture, and alliances. The Asian Art Museum is the first U.S. venue for this exhibition.
When: On NOW and until April 8, 2012Where: Asian Art Museum, CA
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Featured: Painting the Modern in India

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:09:48 -0500

Painting the Modern in India features seven renowned painters who came of age during the height of the movement to free India from British rule. To liberate themselves from a position at the margins of an art world shaped by the colonial establishment, they organized path-breaking associations - the Calcutta Artists Group in 1943, the Progressive Artists Group in 1947 Bombay, and the Delhi Shilpi Chakra in 1949. They pioneered new approaches to painting, repositioning their own art practices internationally and in relation to the 5,000-year history of art in India.These artists created hybrid styles that are an under-appreciated yet essential component of the broad sweep of art in the 20th century. After independence in 1947, they took advantage of new opportunities in art centers around the world, especially Paris, London and New York, intensifying their quests for what the Bombay Progressives termed "aesthetic order, plastic coordination and color composition."
At the same time, they looked deeply into their own artistic heritage, learning from the first exhibition of Indian art in 1948 at Raj Bhavan in Delhi and taking inspiration from ancient sites like the old city in Benaras and the temples at Khajuraho.
The works on view are drawn from the Peabody Essex Museum's Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection, the most important holding of 20th-century art from India in this country, and The Tina and Anil Ambani Collection, one of India's leading private collections.
Support provided by the East India Marine Associates (EIMA) of the Peabody Essex Museum.
When: On NOW and until June 1, 2012Where: Peabody Essex Museum
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Featured: Fourth Eye Gallery presents the Canadian debut of Bajrang Lal Suthar

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:43:30 -0500

Fourth Eye Gallery proudly presents the Canadian debut of Bajrang Lal Suthar. This is the inaugural exhibition for the gallery, which aims to promote a wider understanding of contemporary South Asian art within and outside Canada.
The exhibit consists of twenty five mixed-media paintings, a majority of which are water colour and poster paint on cardstock. The pieces chosen span the beginning of his career to the present. Each painting is painstakingly rendered in the South Asian miniature style.
About Bajrang Lal Suthar
Born in Rajasthan, India, Bajrang found himself striving against limitations after suffering physical injury at the age of eighteen, rendering him paraplegic from neck below. Challenged to reconsider every facet of his life, from his identity to his physical capabilities, Bajrang commenced an exploration of the ways in which he could continue to engage the world and express himself within it. With remaining mobility in two fingers on his left hand, he evolved a skill for painting, finding new means to roam and experience the world imaginatively. Click HERE to learn more about Bajrang.
When: January 26 - March 4, 2012Where: Fourth Eye Gallery, TorontoOpening Reception: Thursday, January 26 | 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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Featured: Film Screeening: Ekk Dewanna Tha

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:26:22 -0500

Sachin is a regular guy, a 22-year-old engineering graduate from a middle class family in Mumbai who is in love with the world of cinema. As a struggler in the film industry - where his long days are filled with waiting and then some more waiting, surviving on his father's pocket money and desperately trying to make an entry into any of the main film camps - there is nothing that makes each day worth looking forward to. And that's when he sees Jessie, and it is love at first sight for him.
Jessie is beautiful, elegant, smart and classy. But Jessie is not that simple. Jessie belongs to an orthodox Malayali Christian family where watching movies, partying or falling in love are completely taboo. While Sachin battles with the idea of someone like Jessie and her family living in 21st century modern Mumbai, he finds himself increasingly drawn to her. Jessie, for her part, tries to forge a friendship between them believing that cloaking their feelings under the umbrella of friendship would save them heartache, tears and a full blown family drama. Ekk Deewana Tha is the intense, yet feel good love story of these 2 very different characters as they understand the pangs and pleasure of first love while battling with the situations that life has placed them in making Sachin question all the time - Of all the people in the world why did I fall in love with Jessie?
Starring: Prateik and Amy JacksonDirector: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Where: Albion Cinemas, 1530 Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V1B4When: Releasing February 17, 2012
Where: Woodside Cinemas, 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt, ON M1V1V2When: Releasing February 17, 2012
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Featured: Film Screening: "Snow" Opens at Cumberland Theatres

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:25:49 -0500

SNOW is a feature film written and directed by Rohan Fernando making its exclusive theatrical premiere at the Cumberland theatres in Toronto on February 24th. The story follows Parvati as she begins a new life in Canada after her family is swept away in the Asian tsunami. The film beautifully captures the sense of dislocation and melancholy that follows tragedy – and hints at the rebirth and renewal that can grow out of it.
When: Friday, February 24, 2012Where: Cumberland Four Cinemas, Toronto
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Featured: Film Screening: Jodi Breakers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:45:04 -0500

Jodi Breakers is a cheeky entertainer which takes a peek-a-boo into dysfunctional romantic relationships that eventually lead to breakups. Pairing the vivacious and exciting actors – Madhavan and Bipasha together for the first time, the film also stars Milind Soman and Deepanita Sharma along with the ever roguish Omi Vaidya and ever-charming Helen. The film has been shot in the scenic locales of Greece and Goa along with a considerable chunk on sets in Mumbai. Sid (R. Madhavan) is a break up specialist, helping wronged parties out of bad relationships. He guarantees a quick ( and not cumbersome), final freedom to his clients. A chance encounter with the sharp Sonali (Bipasha Basu ) takes his 'business' to new levels. Both embark on a journey taking them through outrageous, hilarious cases that they solve with some wit and some vile 'till love happens. Unexpected twists and turns in a case, however, turn their world upside down.
Starring: Bipasha Basu, R. Madhavan, Milind Soman, Deepanita Sharma, Omi Vaidya and HelenDirector: Ashwini Chaudhary
Where: Albion Cinemas, 1530 Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V1B4When: Releasing February 24, 2012
Where: Woodside Cinemas, 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt, ON M1V1V2When: Releasing February 24, 2012
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Featured: Film Screening: Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:04:19 -0500

Every boy in town is attracted to free-spirited tomboy Mini (Genelia D'Souza). That's not simply because she's gorgeous, but also because this eligible bachelorette has a Canadian passport and is heir to her father Bhatti's (Tinu Anand) business. Unfortunately for her, Bhatti is eager to marry his daughter off at the earliest opportunity. But then Mini meets mild-mannered Viren (Ritesh Deshmukh), one of Bhatti's lowly employees. Seizing the opportunity to escape her impending marriage, she flees with Viren in an apparent kidnapping. A romance developing between the unlikely couple, soon leads to a dramatic climax involving a shiny horse and a beautiful car!
Starring: Genelia D'Souza, Ritesh Deshmukh, Tinu Anand and Om PuriDirector: Mandeep Kumar
Where: Albion Cinemas, 1530 Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V1B4When: Releasing February 24, 2012
Where: Woodside Cinemas, 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt, ON M1V1V2When: Releasing February 24, 2012
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Featured: South Asian Heart Health Volunteer Training Sessions

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:06:15 -0500

Did you know that that people of South Asian descent are more likely to have high blood pressure and diabetes and are at 3-5 times at higher risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population?
We are looking to train volunteers who are strongly connected to the South Asian community, and speak at least one South Asian language to help raise awareness of about the risk factors for heart disease and stroke and promote healthy living strategies.
If you are passionate about promoting health in the South Asian community, have a strong background in public speaking and/or community outreach, and consider yourself a leader and advocate (or aspire to be a leader and advocate), then this is the volunteer role for you! Having a health background (either in: fitness, nursing, medical/biology, dietician etc. is preferred but not required).
As a South Asian Heart Health Ambassador, some of your tasks will include:
Public speaking to raise awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke
Promoting healthy living strategies
Attending South Asian events on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Engaging South Asian community leaders in our advocacy & media campaigns etc.
For this role, we are asking that you make a minimum 6-month commitment to volunteering, 10 hours a month (weekdays/weekends). We are holding volunteer training sessions in three key areas of the GTA.
The training is a great opportunity for volunteers to build their skills & capacity, network and engage with members of the South Asian community. If you are interested in joining our team of South Asian Heart Health Ambassadors, please pre-register and email us a copy of your resume & a cover letter outlining your interest to: Firdaus Ali, Community Mission Specialist for South Asian Communities at: fali@hsf.on.ca or call 416-489-7111 ext. 437 mentioning which area training you would be interested in.
Where: Saturday, February 25, 2012Time: 10am to 3.00pmWhere: Heart & Stroke Foundation Provincial Office, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300 (Boardrooms A & B), Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Click HERE for more information on Heart and Stroke in the South Asian community.

Featured: Bombay Nights: Mardi Gras

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:35:10 -0500

Amar Ahlawat & Gaurav Bhargava invite you to Toronto's Official Bollywood Party..."BOMBAY NIGHTS". Come and experience the sounds of Bollywood at the Hard Rock Cafe located at Yonge & Dundas Square in the heart of Toronto. Experience the glamour & glitz of Bollywood as you mix, mingle and dance at Toronto's hottest South Asian party.
Music provided by: DJ KAMRAN
DJs will be spinning the very best in...Bollywood hits, Hindi remixes, bhangra, and Top 40.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Downtown TorontoDoors Open: 10:30pm
Guest list valid only until 11pm.
Click HERE to purchase advance tickets.

Click HERE for more information or contact:
Amar Ahlawat via EMAIL or at 416.414.2141Gaurav Bhargava via EMAIL or at 416.899.8860
This event is proudly sponsored by
MyBindi.com
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Featured: FREE Screening of Taare Zameen Par

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:53:26 -0500

This year, World Literacy Canada's Eyes on India 2012 presents a FREE screening of Taare Zameen Par, by Bollywood sensation Amir Khan. It follows an eight- year-old boy who is thought to be lazy and a troublemaker, until a new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.
So come celebrate Family Literacy Day at this event!
FREE admission also includes storytelling, writing contest, and snacks.
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Where: Living Arts Centre, RBC TheatreTime: 2pm to 6pm
Reserve your seats today! Contact pebble@wordlit.ca.
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This event is proudly sponsored by MyBindi.com.