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Has Success Changed Jay Sean?
After fusing bhangra and R&B for the British mainstream, after charting around the world, after knocking out the Black Eyed Peas to the #1 spot in the US with “Down,” after breaking through as the first Punjabi Sikh Brit in the American Urban R&B scene, you’d think Jay Sean would be little full of himself. The Asian Sensation is still himself — funny, honest, teasing, earnest, and heart-breakingly sweet.
SRK & Kajol in the Backseat with MTV Desi
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are among the brightest lights among Bollywood's many stars. In Feb 2010, they gave MTV Desi unprecedented access and accepted our invitation to travel around town in a regular taxi cab. Just SRK and Kajol sharing an intimate conversation as the neon lights of New York City streaked by.
If two of the most famous Bollywood stars in the world manage to slip away from their bodyguards for a few minutes, what would they do? Take a normal taxi ride around New York, of …
Uh oh…Who knew Bollywood megastars have such strong opinions about taxi drivers? And are such huuuuge supporters of Indian cabbies? Their New York taxi driver isn’t going to let a statement about London and Mumbai …
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were supposed to enjoy the neon lights and street life of New York City at night…but they’re having too much fun with their taxi driver! Here, two Bollywood megastars quiz …
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol enjoy a light-hearted, magical drive through New York City…but conversation takes a serious turn as the taxi passes by Ground Zero, memorial site of the former World Trade Center. Erhan, …
Taqwacore
What is Taqwacore? It’s not a specific musical genre, though it’s closely aligned with punk. It’s not affiliated with a particular religion though several songs do touch on Islamic issues
In this previously unreleased scene from the documentary Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam, the Kominas get shut down by the cops for playing punk rock at an Islamic center event.
The media has pegged taqwacore as Islamic punk, but the New York punk rock band The Kominas disagree. In this exclusive interview, the Pakistani-American quartet describes taqwacore as an online support network of punk-loving buddies …
Director Omar Majeed follows young taqwacore bands The Kominas, Al-Thawra, Diacritical, Vote Hezbollah, and Secret Trial Five as they tour the U.S. leaving enlightenment through mayhem in their wake. Check out more on Omar Majeed’s …
Originally handed out for free in parking lots as xerox copies, The Taqwacores novel has now been published in the United States, England, Italy, and France. Since its release in 2004, The Taqwacores has gone …
MTV Desi Presents AR Rahman's America!
He is an internationally-beloved musical phenomenon, one of the most prolific, innovative, and best-selling recording artists of all time. Now the “Mozart of Madras” is about to conquer America with a spectacular new tour. Follow MTV Iggy as we join AR Rahman on tour, bringing you exclusive access to the visionary as he embarks on his journey across America...
“He just opened the door… We spent time with his kids!”
Change:Kashmir
For over 60 years, a violent struggle has raged between Pakistan and India for ownership of the territory. Meanwhile, Kashmiris are disappearing, dying, and crying out for a voice. In this unprecedented series of interviews, we talked to activists, writers, and thinkers from every side of the debate... and sent cameras into the streets and camps of Kashmir so young Kashmiris could tell us their own stories, opinions, and hopes for the future.
”Kashmir is a place that is seen as of core value to both India and Pakistan.”
“I saw this boy getting shot in the stomach with his intestines hanging there.”
“The playground I used to play cricket…it was added to a nearby graveyard.”
SHAA’IR + FUNC STARTS PARTY ON BROOKLYN STREET
Mumbai, India’s electro-soul duo, Shaa’ir + Func was in New York for only a weekend but wanted to make the most of their time. MTV Desi rose to the occasion!
The mumbaikar duo visited hipster NY central — Williamsburg — and decided to throw down. Watch them perform their song “Shine,” and hear them recount their audience’s initial (very puzzled) reaction. Be sure to check …
Sporting some kooky shades and headgear, Shaa’ir + Func discuss their fashion icons and inspiration for their music. Find out what they think sets their generation’s style apart from the rest. Be sure to check …
We caught Shaa’ir + Func performing their electronic/gospel ballad “Lord Inside” on the street. Watch as they attract quite the eclectic audience – from toddlers to middle-aged biker dudes – and hear what they have …
She grew up in America, listening to Bollywood songs. He grew up in India, listening to Bob Marley. Together, they are Shaair & Func: the seductive face of a brashly, wildly, intoxicating new Indian music …
India Rocks Out
What do you get when you put down sitars and pick up guitars? Indian rock stars, of course! Sweeping from Delhi to Mumbai to Chennai, a new excitement is pushing talent onto the international stage!
“Rock shouldn’t be mainstream,” say Junkyard Groove, a rock band that has been playing together for years in Chennai, where they have tons of local fans and instill Chennai pride in younger up and coming …
Mainstream music? Bollywood? “All of us are trying our best to break away from that,” says Half Step Down lead singer Dheval. They grew up listening to the Stones and the Beatles and they’re not …
Even on an acoustic version of one of their grunge rock songs, you can tell these guys really know how to turn it up a notch.
You’re not gonna hear this stuff on the radio. In India, home-grown rock bands once got booed off the stage.
The New Wave of Bollywood
Behind the scenes of Bollywood cinema to check out the directors and actors breaking all the rules.
The idea of the film director as an auteur began with Truffaut in 1954 and possibly ended 50 years later with Quentin Tarantino. Or did it? The new generation of Indian cinema breathes new life …
One of the most innovative and brilliant new directors in Indian cinema today, Anurag Kashyap, invited MTV Iggy into his home for an afternoon of tea and intense conversation. What is this new Indian cinema, …
Born into a family of screenwriters and poets, Zoya Akhtar instinctively honed in on what she knew best for her first film, Luck By Chance, a biting satire of the Bollywood film industry. With its …
Actor, thespian, teacher, and much admired lion of Indian cinema, Naseeruddin Shah visited our MTV Iggy studio to share his thoughts on the Bollywood New Wave. You don’t have to wait to see why he’s …
Raghav's Back!
Raghav spent a long and rainy afternoon with MTV Desi, patiently answering our (very) nosy questions, and performing “So Much” live on a dangerously wet Brooklyn rooftop as the Manhattan skyline twinkled seductively behind him. Did he break a sweat? Check out our behind-the-scenes coverage to find out!
After topping worldwide charts through two albums, Raghav taking on an American audience with his latest album The Phoenix. In this exclusive interview, Raghav tells us the secret behind the album’s epic name, and he …
How does Raghav keep his voice so sweet? Why, with honey! And some other secret ingredients. In this exclusive interview, R&B star Raghav divulges the potion he always drinks before showtime! Can’t get enough Raghav? …
Way before the Internet, Indo-Canadian R&B star Raghav had to rent his favorite tracks on vinyl from the public library. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his favorite childhood song “Billie Jean” — and …
Ever wonder why Raghav never misses a beat? In this exclusive interview, the singer tells us why he rarely drinks, especially not before shows! Can’t get enough Raghav? We’ve got lots more interviews, live acoustic …
Malkit Exclusives
Is a legend ever past his prime? Malkit Singh is an international superstar — the highest-selling bhangra artist ever, the man who brought the music from the fields of Punjab to an global audience by fusing it to contemporary sounds back in 1992 with the Bally Sagoo produced hit ““Gur Nalo Ishq Mita.” Ten years later, bhangra was poised on the verge of crossover success, the bhangra fusion scene was flowering and Punjabi MC remixed “Mudian To Bach Ke” with Jay Z.
As if hearing the iconic “tu tikka tu tikka tu tikka tu-tia” intro isn’t enough of a tip-off, maybe the crowd belting out the famous chorus will remind you of Malkit Singh’s most beloved bhangra …
Who knew Malkit Singh was such an emotional and heartfelt person? With good reason to be, actually. Watch as he shares his thoughts about Bollywood sampling his songs, and Indian film industry’s “different rules” about …
Writer/DJ Edwin STATS Houghton frequently mans the decks at DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra nights in NYC, and was providentially placed to ask bhangra legend Malkit Singh a few questions before his performance. “We were scared,” says the …
Best-selling bhangra singer Malkit Singh brought the “Brruuuuahhh” to Broadway in New York City’s bustling Times Square. He hit the streets to meet fans, belt out some classic tunes, and get ideas for his next album. …
Bengali Tiger Roars
The harmonium-rocking superstar toured with Nick Cave’s Grinderman earlier this year. Want to see what the fuss is about? In this exclusive headlining performance, Shilpa plays her classic good-time girl lament.
For the true fan only — the rest of Shilpa Ray’s mind-blowing performance at Brownout with MTV Desi. Unedited, uncut, raw. Press your nose against the screen and pretend you were there.
For the true fan only — the rest of Shilpa Ray’s mind-blowing performance at Brownout with MTV Desi. Unedited, uncut, raw. Press your nose against the screen and pretend you were there.
Kites with Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori
Kites is the tale of star-crossed lovers, one from India, the other from Mexico. Barbara Mori plays opposite megastar Hrithik Roshan as they face countless obstacles in their quest to be together. The desert sun burns brightly over the pair as evil villains, US immigration, and language barriers keep them apart. But love has a language of its own, and romance thrives in the heat.
“There are human beings on the ground… Be careful!”
“I’m eating bread after six months… I have to be thinner!”
Hrithik and Barbara tour NYC in a Sightseeing Bus, eat hotdogs, and fly their own kites for the very first time.
