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Insaan Culture Club "A Cracking South Asian Party with a Socially Conscious Twist" Events by Insaan Culture Club allow audiences to sing and dance the night away.

"A Cracking South Asian Party with a Socially Conscious Twist"
A celebration of South Asian culture in London with a championing of progressive Human Rights causes. The Insaan Culture Club is an open cultural platform for anyone interested in South Asia – a space to connect, engage and inspire. The Insaan Culture Club promises performances by renowned and emerging South Asian talent, interspersed

with voices that highlight Human Rights issues in South Asian communities. Creating opportunities to network, make new friends, and indulge in some mouth-watering south Asian snacks. In short, audiences can expect to learn an interesting thing or two whilst being introduced to the artistic delights from south Asian heritage from UK and around the world. With the increase in conflict within south Asian communities in the UK and internationally, one thing that generally unites these communities is music, art and culture. Therefore, Insaan Culture Club was set up as a not-for-profit organisation that will host music events from progressive thinking artists, musicians and charities to address some of the socio-political injustices on human rights in south Asian diaspora.

· Insaan Culture Club’s aims are to provide secular, informal, socially conscious, creative, thematically south Asian events that audiences from all backgrounds can participate in.

· Providing high standard of music, art and other creative cultural forums, where participants experience something new, quirky and innovative.

· Offering a space and experiences that stimulates free thinking and challenges complacency hence motivating audiences to be active citizens and be aware of human rights issues locally and globally specifically relating to south Asia.

· Insaan Culture Club will be giving new artists an opportunity to perform on the same platform as established artists.

· Raising the profile of British Asian arts in south Asian communities.

· Developing a network of progressive thinking voices from all sectors of the south Asian communities especially those from minority Ethnic groups.

· Insaan Culture Club ambassadors, actively help to increase our visibility and outreach.

· Insaan Culture Club organizes benefit events, talks, interviews, music, sports and social media activities addressing the Insaan Culture Club social inclusion targets and program of events.

· Insaan Culture Club aims to bring social change and peace with music, dance, sports, literature, film and art

26/10/2025

🙌🏽HISTORIC CAMPAIGN WIN🙌🏽

👩🏻‍⚖️ After a decade-long campaign, today the government has decided to repeal the legal presumption of parental contact.

This is a HUGE move for child victims of domestic abuse, who for too many years have been failed and silenced by the systems supposed to protect them.

🤔What does that mean?
There will no longer be a legal presumption in the family courts that it's safe and better for a child to have access to both their parents.

🤔Why is it important?
Presumption costs lives. 19 more children have been killed by an abusive parent in the last decade, as a result of unsafe child contact arrangements.

🤔What next?
The repeal will need to be made through legislation in the coming months. It is one step towards protecting more children, but we're calling for a whole-system approach to prioritise children’s voices in the courts, and beyond.

🩷A huge thank you to our survivor Ambassador Claire Throssell and countless other survivors, who's courage and determination have helped lead this campaign.

Hi This performance will be really powerful and should be seen.Deep, poignant and powerful, come and experience somethin...
13/10/2025

Hi

This performance will be really powerful and should be seen.

Deep, poignant and powerful, come and experience something new.

INSAAN ARTS promotes
USE LIMITED OFFER DISCOUNT CODE by Sunday !!!
The show is at The Place on 04/05 November, and we have been offered special discount rate of £12 for Insaan associates and Friends if you want the code then DM us.

https://theplace.org.uk/events/autumn-25-amina-khayyam-bibi-rukiyas-reckless-daughter -and-times

BBC URDUBBC Asian NetworkSOAS South Asia InstituteKCL PaksocFaiz Mela!!Preeti DasguptaSOASIrum ToorKaramel ClubBBC CultureArab-Jewish ForumMeretz UKUntold LondonNatasha Miyazaki NoreenAmina Khayyam Dance Company

A new Kathak dance-theatre from choreographer Amina Khayyam explores the conditioned patriarchy enforced by women, binding generations in a cycle of contro

09/10/2025

Happy Birthday to the Genius of Indian Cinema – Nawazuddin Siddiqui!

From Gangs of Wasseypur and Manjhi to Sacred Games, The Lunchbox, and Manto, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has redefined what it means to be an actor. His raw intensity, natural performance, and fearless storytelling have made him one of the most respected and admired talents in world cinema.

Nawazuddin isn’t just an actor he’s the face of perseverance and passion. His journey from a small-town dreamer to a global sensation proves that talent and determination can break any barrier. With every role, he brings truth, emotion, and authenticity that connect straight to the heart. Whether it’s drama, comedy, or thriller he doesn’t act, he becomes the character.

Really proud of Pulse team ### well done ###
02/10/2025

Really proud of Pulse team ### well done ###

On 29 September 2025, the entire collection of 56 issues of South Asian dance was lodged with the V&A Storehouse East Editor hands the publication to Laura Wood librarian. Thanks to for advocating the acquisition.

Thinking back to editors, photographers designers and contributors who made the leading publication for in the UK.
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02/10/2025

'Perhaps it’s the first time in Bollywood that a superstar’s son makes his entry into showbiz behind the camera. Would anybody have watched The Bas***ds of Bollywood as intensely had the director been a talented but unknown newbie whose name wasn’t A***n Khan? Would you? Would I?

Four conclusions: Bollywood is obsessed with genitals...Bollywood is predominantly gay...Bollywood is hyper-narcissistic...Bollywood is — hold your breath — boring.

Like thousands of others, I watched B*stards, B*dasses, B*dguys, whatever, only because it is an A***n Khan series. It’s unlikely I would have bothered otherwise. Essentially, it’s a fast-paced mom-and-pop show featuring the Khan khandaan’s friends and family in clever cameos, spouting lines peppered with in-jokes and self-referencing wisecracks. These nudge-nudge, wink-wink moments are fun for those who get the send-up. But does a viewer from Bilaspur or Kolhapur relate to the non-stop spoofing and locker-room humour? Parody is a tough act to pull off.

A***n Khan’s premier OTT series established one thing unequivocally: Bollywood, India’s biggest dream factory, hides sinister nightmares.'

Read complete column by Shobhaa De, author, columnist, social commentator, and opinion-shaper: https://tinyurl.com/2fdm2a9n

02/10/2025

Randeep Hooda’s dedication to his craft in portraying Veer Savarkar was nothing short of remarkable. To fully embody the character, he shed an astonishing 32 kilograms and committed himself entirely to the role, diving deep into the life, struggles, and ideology of the historical figure. Every frame of his performance reflected the intense preparation, discipline, and passion he invested in bringing Savarkar alive for the audience. His portrayal demanded not just physical transformation but also immense emotional and mental effort—a commitment that few actors could match.

Yet, despite his extraordinary dedication, Randeep Hooda was notably overlooked during award season. Comparisons are inevitable in an industry driven by recognition, and it is hard to ignore that Shah Rukh Khan, with arguably less physically demanding or historically significant preparation for his role in a film like Jawan, received the National Award. While SRK’s talent and star power are undeniable, the lack of acknowledgment for Randeep highlights a persistent imbalance in how performances are recognized in Indian cinema. The situation raises questions about merit, visibility, and fairness in awarding artistic achievement.

It is crucial for the film industry and award committees to assess performances on their depth, transformation, and commitment rather than box-office appeal or star status. Randeep Hooda’s example serves as a reminder that extraordinary effort and authenticity often go unnoticed, even when the results are phenomenal. Celebrating such performances can inspire future actors to push boundaries without fear of being overlooked.

02/10/2025

Bangladesh has selected A House Named Shahana, directed by Leesa Gazi, as its entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Gazi makes history as the first woman to represent the country in this category. Despite 20 previous submissions since 2002, Bangladesh has yet to secure an Oscar nomination.

Adapted from Gazi’s 2011 novella, the film follows the turbulent journey of Dipa, a young divorced woman in a rural Bangladeshi town of the 1990s. Raised by weak parents and dominated by her maternal uncle and aunt, Dipa is married off to a widower in England through a trunk-call wedding arranged to protect her from “teenage passions.” The marriage quickly turns abusive, and after enduring marital r**e, Dipa escapes. Seven years later, she re-emerges as a confident professional, yet continues to fight against social stigma and the burden of family honour as she insists on living life on her own terms.

The film premiered at the Mumbai Film Festival in 2023, where it won the Gender Sensitivity Award, earning praise for its bold storytelling and portrayal of female resilience.

To qualify, international features must be theatrically released in their home countries between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. A shortlist of 15 films will be announced on December 16, 2025, with the final five nominees revealed on January 22, 2026. The winners will be unveiled at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

25/09/2025

HISTORY MADE! ‘AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA’ WINS BEST FILM AT IIFA 2025 DIGITAL AWARDS!

The Punjabi community is celebrating a massive win as ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, starring Diljit Dosanjh, takes home the Best Film Award at the IIFA 2025 Digital Awards!

This isn’t just a win—it’s history in the making! A Punjabi film, telling the powerful story of the legendary Amar Singh Chamkila, has conquered the global stage, proving once again that Punjabi culture, music, and cinema are unstoppable!

Diljit Dosanjh’s powerful performance as Chamkila, combined with Imtiaz Ali’s masterful direction, brought this incredible story to life, earning global recognition and praise. From catchy music to the raw storytelling, the film has resonated with audiences worldwide.

This is a monumental moment for Punjabi cinema, and the celebrations have already begun! Punjab to Bollywood to the world—this is OUR moment!

Massive congratulations to the entire team!

22/09/2025

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