Stand-up comedians are running for office whereas some politicians today are a laughing stock, especially on social media platforms. This role reversal is perhaps most prominent through the election of Volodymyr Zelensky, the stand-up comedian...
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4th Dec 2025 | Updated at 11:58pm 4th Dec 2025
England cricket partners with director Gurinder Chadha to create blockbuster film
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has worked with award-winning British-Indian director Gurinder Chadha to create a blockbuster film trailer to promote this summer’s highly anticipated series against India Women.
Santosh: A story of strength, loss, and self-discovery
Shahana Goswami is a critically acclaimed actress known for her nuanced performances. She began her film journey with ‘Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota’ (2006) and rose to fame with ‘Rock On!!’ (2008). Her latest film, ‘Santosh’, has earned nominations...
The sound of the “Great East” to reverberate through London
For the first time, this November, the internationally renowned Aga Khan Music Awards will arrive in the UK, unfolding across a four-day festival from 20–23 November, coinciding with the closing weekend of the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Art's electric current: Bridging art, spirituality, and a fractured world
Haroon Mirza, the British-Pakistani contemporary visual artist born in South London, whose ground-breaking sculptural installations don't just occupy space, they breathe with intricate audio compositions.
Freebourne blends futuristic tech with a gripping murder mystery
Set in a near-future English town, ‘Freebourne’ is a speculative murder mystery that fuses a tense thriller with profound questions about free will and the rapid advance of technology. It will be published by Roundfire Books, the fiction imprint...
Elevating vegetables with tradition and taste
Born in Mumbai, Camellia Panjabi transformed global perceptions of Indian food with ‘50 Great Curries of India’. Now, with ‘Vegetables: The Indian Way’, she returns with over 120 vibrant recipes rooted in Indian traditions and modern nutrition....
A poignant tale of friendship, migration and memory
This December, the Old Fire Station in Oxford is inviting audiences to step into the final days of 1999, a world of Woolworths pick ’n’ mix, party tunes, and the nervous excitement of a new century.
About dreams, identity and belonging
- 02 Oct 2025
For many in India, the UK represents opportunity, affluence, and a glamorous new life. But for Indian writer and actor Mohit Mathur, arriving in London was just the beginning of a challenging journey of identity, resilience, and self-discovery.
Suitable actors for A Suitable Boy
- 12 Aug 2019
A Suitable Boy is believed to be the first BBC drama without a British actor, although it has been written by Andrew Davies, 82, who is known for his adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, vanity Fair and Bleak House.
Male BBC stars face pay cut
Following accusations on gender bias in regards to remuneration, as reported in last week's Asian Voice, the BBC's highest earning male stars are facing pay cut as the British corporation attempts to handle the controversy about gender discrimination.
Indie artist Gini on music, identity and going global
Indian indie sensation Gini is rapidly rising as one of the most promising voices in the country’s independent music scene. With soulful hits like Sukoon, Aasaan, and others resonating deeply with listeners, she has already carved out a loyal...
Fusing tradition with modern soundscapes
Kapil Seshasyee is a British-Tamil artist known for blending R&B, South Indian classical music, and experimental rock. He has gained recognition through notable collaborations, including reworking a Ravi Shankar composition for BBC Asian Network’s...
Review: Frankie Goes To Bollywood
- 06 Aug 2024
Brick Lane Circle launches pilot project book, “Knowing One Another”
On Monday 20th April 2015, the Rich Mix in Bethnal Green played host to the Brick Lane Circle, where they launched the book, “Knowing One Another” under their publication and funded by the Big Lottery Fund. There are several authors who have contributed towards the content of the book, looking at diverse cultural attributes and traits, ranging from backgrounds such as Ugandan, Pakistani and Moroccan.
An Indian wedding is always a extravaganza and Mrs. Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding is an insight into the cultural nuances of the wedding celebrations in...
Dr Sohom Das from London, is not just your regular Consulting Forensic Psychiatrist. Currently in his early 40s, Sohom is quirky, witty, dabbles in stand-up...
We are in an era where people are encouraged to speak their minds and be expressive in the way they dress, speak or live; however, to this day, not everyone...
An elderly couple goes to Burger King, where they carefully split a burger and fries.
Comedians Zahra Barri, and Aatif Nawaz will be performing at this year's Leicester Comedy Festival, as well as many other Islamic and Middle Eastern comics,...
The world renowned Comedy Store in London, will on July 20th host its first ever comedy show commemorating the Eid, the biggest holiday in the Muslim calendar...
- 06 Jul 2015
Immigration is a hot topic dividing Brits. How many are there? How does it effect us? Who are these immigrants? Isn't it time we heard from them?
Asian Voice is giving the opportunity for someone to win two tickets for the Gujarati play, “Gujju Bhai Banya Dabang”.
Asian Voice is giving the opportunity for someone to win two tickets for the Gujarati play, “Gujju Bhai Banya Dabang”.
