The Bilz and Kashif made it through a crazy cab ride in Mumbai! The boys continued to have fun on Kashif’s birthday when they chowed down some Maharaja Macs at McDonalds!
Check out the comedic footage of the boys on their October 5th-27th trip to the India here at Desi Hits.
Rekha Malhotra, better known as “DJ Rekha,” is one of the most successful South Asian musicians in America. She is also the most brazenly anti-status quo, straight-talking, no minced words kind of person you’ll ever meet. The queen of bhangra music, Rekha is a DJ with no equal in America. In her early thirties, Rekha has single-handedly carved a niche for herself and for South Asian music that has everyone throwing their hands in the air and swinging to bhangra.
Basement Bhangra is the cult party founded by Rekha that started it all. Called variously the “the must-dance destination for young South Asians,” “a Mecca for the rapidly growing number of Asian hip-hop fanatics,” and “New York’s most popular South Asian party,” Basement Bhangra has the kind of street credibility that DJs dream about. It has established one sure fact in the last six years: Rekha knows how to throw a party like no other. It is the only place where you’re likely to find Indian immigrants, American Sikhs, Connecticut gentry, and Pakistani preppy bankers, all dancing to the contagious beat of bhangra. Who would have thought that Punjabi folk music could be so popular in downtown Manhattan?
An amazing video by MC Yogi (aka Nicholas Giacomini) in support of Obama 08, and if MC Yogi can make lyrics this good for his other projects, this dude has a future.
We here at DW are avid hip hop fans, and an Obama supporters. We even have a “Desis for Obama” shirt available HERE.
This video and song do the entire campaign great justice.
Obama/Biden 08! And good luck to MC Yogi, keep it up
Our FaceBook Fan Page is growing fast!
So for our new members here is DW’s Policy on sending Updates. We will not fill up your inbox with tons of messages, we typically will send out 2-3 updates per month, most of the time the updates are for our Free Gear Winners.
On with the Updates:
1) Finally our “Desi Baby” line is up on www.desiwear.com - we have only
posted afew items up, there will be alot more coming…
2) “Desis for Obama” shirt is selling extremely well, only afew more
weeks until the election.
3) For our FB Fans use coupon code “STYLR” during checkout and get
15% off all DW gear.
4) This weeks winners for FREE DW GEAR are:
***Kash Bulsara - Network: State Farm****
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A special screening of Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning movie “Gandhi” will be held at the Middle Eastern International Film Festival (MEIFF) 2008 in Abu Dhabi Saturday.
(DW celebrates Gandhi with our own “Stand up Desi” shirt which is available HERE.)
Actor Ben Kingsley, who won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the film, will attend the special screening at the Emirates Palace Hotel, according to a MEIFF statement.
The film has been dubbed into Arabic and will have its first local premiere at an international film festival in this region.
Apart from Kingsley’s award, Attenborough’s film won seven Oscars in 1983, including those for best picture and best director. (more…)
Karisma Kapoor on Verve
Karisma Kapoor on the cover of the latest issue of Verve.
Saif, Arjun and Yuvraj on the cover of GQ
GQ Indian launch featuring Nawab Pataudi Jr. and others.
Launch of the Desi Baby Collection
Desi Wear announces the launch of the brand new Desi Baby and Desi Kids clothing line.
Wyclef Jean Speaks With Abhishek Bachchan
Desi Hits! got some great video interviews with Wyclef Jean and Abhishek Bachchan.
Drona - Movie Review
Bollywood Buzz reviews the antasy/adventure blockbuster.
Over at Desi Hits! they got some great video interviews with Wyclef Jean and Abhishek Bachchan. The icon gave Corner boy, Jay Gatzby the lowdown on recording with Abhishek, and how he teamed up with Aadesh Shrivastava for the Motorola sponsored remix of ‘Hollywood Meets Bollywood’.
Watch the three part web series HERE.
Little hands and little feet.
Desi babies are oh so sweet!
Desi Wear Fans…After much anticipation and wait…….the DW Baby & Kids Collection have been released today!
Come check out our great line of trendy baby and kids clothes. Our new 100% organic collection is not only comfy but stylish, fun and cute!
We have Bibs and Onesies for the babies and shirts for the kids.
Get them now before the sell out…
Luv to Bhang
Bhangra lovers to celebrate music and culture in Toronto.
Ritu Kumar at India Couture Week
Ritu Kumar’s design house on the runway.
Desi, Irish, Korean, Japanese - they’re all represented
Djs and Beats at the Vancouver Celtic fest.
Desis for Obama
Unite together and show your support for Obama with the new T-shirt!
Vogue’s Fashion Photos Spark Debate in India
Vogue in India for fashion shoot gets in trouble.
“Luv to Bhang” is a celebration of Bhangra Music in the city of Toronto!
It is a new type of party that is limited to those 25 & up, a mature clientele. Each male to every event must be accompanied by one Female, otherwise ADMISSION WILL BE DENIED to all events. Everything will be Strictly Enforced. With no admission restrictions on females.
If you remember the days of Basement parties at your uncles, and the pounding beat of Heera, Alaap, and Premi, as you danced in circles, well then this Party is for you!
It is brought to you by two Bhangra lovers that feel it’s time that the culture and music truly be enjoyed in an atmosphere where everyone can relax and bhang to the music! Rav (Double AA) & Manny (Desi Wear) found their is major void in the market. Gone are the days of hitting clubs every week, let alone once in a while. Many of us now are professionals, entrepreneurs, working hard, involved in serious relationships, or starting young families. But the love for Bhangra music has not died.
Why is it that now you can only enjoy the music you love in a banquet hall, eating bad food, with watered down drinks, not to mention your family looking at you because…well you have had one too many! While the ladies have to wear uncomfortable footwear, trying to fit into traditional clothing that does not let them let loose, and oh yes visiting the bar when it’s crowding with unlces is not always a comfortable feeling! Not to mention the party is over by 1:00 AM…at 1 AM we’re only GETTING STARTED!
