Archive for June, 2007

The IIFA (Bollywood oscars) awards - a shambolic mess!

rehna June 12th, 2007

Sometimes I’m the envy of my friends. Usually when I’m invited to glamorous showbiz events like the Oscars.  So it was on Saturday evening too, when, having nabbed a VIP invite to Bollywood’s biggest night of the year, the IIFA awards, I boarded a train to Sheffield and readied myself for an extravagant celebration of Indian cinema. Continue Reading »

George Michael - He’s still our man!

rehna June 12th, 2007

The British media is currently not very kind to George Michael but they jolly well should be. He is one of our biggest and best stars and a true talent. Continue Reading »

Greetings from Bury Park - review of Sarfraz Manzoor’s autobiography

rehna June 6th, 2007

 It has to be a pretty good memoir if after reading it you’re left wanting to know more not only about the narrator but also the other characters he has introduced you to. And yes, Sarfraz Manzoor’s book, Greetings from Bury Park is a damn fine memoir. Continue Reading »

The Red Cross - East meet West ball.

rehna June 6th, 2007

 A chance to appear in a Ridley Scott movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio is not a prize you get offered often. But it was one of the auction lots at last night’s gala Red Cross ball. Continue Reading »