September 2004
Kal Penn Goes To Hollywood
People magazine’s “eligible bachelor” and on-screen stoner Kal Penn is actually a thoughtful and passionate person off camera. The star of Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle talks to Nirali about being brown in the biz.
Brown on Broadway
Nirali talks with the stars of Broadway’s Bombay Dreams to learn the secret of the show’s appeal, the story behind the cast’s rapport and what it means to set the stage for South Asian actors in the West.
Feast for the Soul
Puris and pakoras might fill the belly, but the ArtWallah Festival fulfills a cultural craving that comes deep from the soul.
Mysterious Ways
Mystery writer Sujata Massey doesn’t write about an Indian character—her protagonist is half-American, half-Japanese Rei Shimura. Nirali learns what motivates Massey to spin her spellbinding tales.
Desi Dishes Revisited
Desi food is certainly delicious but isn’t always easy to concoct in the kitchen. Nirali offers shortcuts for three traditional dishes without sacrificing traditional taste.
A Tune of Her Own
Shaheen Sheik confronts new struggles as she seeks to establish herself as a mainstream musician. Undeterred, Sheik talks to Nirali about her rise as a guitar-toting, bindi-free singer-songwriter.