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Slumdog Millionaire to Hollywood: How BAFTA-nominated Freida Pinto got the world to notice her
(August 30, 2021) Freida Pinto wouldn’t have been the Hollywood star she is today had debut first film Slumdog Millionaire been released via DVD. Because that was the initial plan. However, the stars were in Pinto’s favor and the film made its way to the...
Supermodel to Emmy-nominated TV host: How Padma Lakshmi became a brand in herself
(August 26, 2021) The 80s was a different era for a teenager of Indian origin to find a footing in America. With deep-rooted colorism and cultural bigotry, things weren’t too rosy. But Padma Lakshmi wasn’t the one to bow down to any of it. She not only...
White Castle to White House: How Kal Penn made America fall in love with him
(August 24, 2021) Who could have possibly thought that an Indian-American actor would not only campaign for Barack Obama but also earn a position in his administration? But that’s Kal Penn for you. A Hollywood actor who decided to work for the people of America...