Known for fusing cultures through a passion for music, rapper Premz came out with Mogul Mind (Brown Love), the first single of his second album on June 26, 2020. Solidarity, Community, Power and Pride combine to form the thought-provoking conversations of Mogul Mind. The song conveys a message for the South Asian community about uniting together and putting an end to segregation within the community. The rapper from South East London specifically highlights the division amongst South Asians via culture, caste and faith. The overall message emphasises on moving beyond the past to create a change by standing together for the next generation. Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/premz-talks-mogul-mind-brown-love-being-real

Guramar Singh Virdi or Amar Virdi as he is more widely known, is a bright spark of talent as an off-spinner, at just 21 years of age. He was born in Chiswick, London, England on July 19, 1998. The spiritual Virdi is the son of East African Asians who came from Kenya and Uganda respectively. Despite having the opportunity yet not studying at a private school, Virdi eventually rose through the cricket ranks whilst being a student of the Guru Nanak Academy in Hayes. This in-depth interview with Virdi shows him in action at the Ageas Bowl during a behind-closed-doors England cricket training camp (ECB). Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/is-amar-virdi-on-verge-of-test-cricket-debut

Renowned British Asian music producer Rishi Rich presents ‘Das De Tu,’ a Punjabi fusion song with elements of R&B. The Mumbai based successful producer releases this amazing east and west song as the first under his newly launched label, Break The Noise Records. Singer-songwriter Kiranee and executive producer Richard ‘RDV’ from Mumbai are the co-founders of this label. Break The Noise Records has a creative alliance with premier digital distributor ‘Believe,’ which has offices around the world. Recognised for his Asian-R&B fusion music and Desi movement, Rishi Rich is the producer for ‘Das De Tu.’ Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/rishi-rich-jagtar-rush-toor-on-das-de-tu-music

Helmed by Hussein Khan, Lines is an emotional heart touching drama film, which releases in 2020. Khan returns behind the camera for the second time as a director with this intense international feature, with a female-centric focus. Khan made his successful directorial debut with the critically acclaimed movie Kashmir Daily in 2017. The film Lines is a story about two sisters who live on either side of the Kashmir border. Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/director-hussein-khan-draws-the-lines-between-love

The much-loved BBC TV comedy-drama series Man Like Mobeen is back with a third season. After its television premiere in 2017, the serial received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The series was praised for its unique plot and story-line, being described as ‘the first of its kind.’ It proved a huge hit with British audiences, especially those of South Asian background. We talk to Tez Ilyas and Ghulam Khan, better known as Guz Khan, who created the series with Andy Milligan plays the protagonist, Mobeen. Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/man-like-mobeen-3-rendezvous-with-cast

The much-loved BBC TV comedy-drama series Man Like Mobeen is back with a third season. After its television premiere in 2017, the serial received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike. The series was praised for its unique plot and story-line, being described as ‘the first of its kind.’ It proved a huge hit with British audiences, especially those of South Asian background. Ghulam Khan, better known as Guz Khan, who created the series with Andy Milligan plays the protagonist, Mobeen. Other main characters of the series include Tez Ilyas (Eight), Dúaa Karim (Aqsa, or ‘Little Aks’) and Tolu Ongunmefun (Nate). Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/man-like-mobeen-3-rendezvous-with-cast

Rape culture was a normalised feature in the 80s and 90s Bollywood, despite the sensitivity of the issue. Rape culture refers to numerous aspects, practices, notions, and beliefs. They overtly or covertly encourage rape and rapists. Under the guise of romantic entertainment, Bollywood films of the 80s and 90s era fed viewers with familiar themes. These included casual sexism, inappropriate subtle sexual content, rape scenes, propagating violence and misogyny. Let us know your thoughts! https://www.desiblitz.com/content/rape-culture-in-80s-and-90s-bollywood

The multi-talented Aditya Narayan is a notable singer in Bollywood, along with a successful TV host, presenting musical shows. Aditya was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on August 6, 1987. This makes him a Leo in terms of the star sign. He grew up in a musical family, with his both parents, Udit Narayan Jha and Deepa Narayan Jha also being singers. His grandparents, Hari Krishna Jha and his grandmother Bhuvaneshwari Jha were also musically minded. He got his first big break in Bollywood, singing ‘Rangeeela Re’ with Asha Bhonsle from Rangeela (1995). Read more - https://www.desiblitz.com/content/aditya-narayan-talks-early-life-singing-shows-band