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Naman Ramachandran Aditya Chopra’s U.S. stage musical reimagining of his immensely popular 1995 Bollywood film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” commonly abbreviated to DDLJ, addresses the need for cultural unification in a divisive world. Produced by leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films, “Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical” aims to be a celebration of inclusivity and diversity in a world that’s getting polarized, by exploring how love can unify people and cultures and break down all barriers.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticWhen a rom-com clicks, that usually means it’s firing on both cylinders: romance and comedy. The sparks fly, the jokes tickle, the situations swirl. But then there’s the sort of comfort-food rom-com-of-the-week like “Wedding Season.” It features a couple of highly appealing actors, Pallavi Sharda and Suraj Sharma, in the tale of two sexy assimilated Indian Americans from Jersey City who are doing all they can to escape their parents’ legacy of arranged-marriage traditionalism.The movie has jokes, like the barbed insults the two exchange when they meet at a diner for cheeseburgers and sloppy fries after learning that their folks signed them up on the same dating app.

Naman Ramachandran Tel Aviv-based Ananey Studios, part of Paramount Global, has signed a deal with Indian content producer Abundantia Entertainment to develop an Indian remake of the hit Israeli live-action teen drama, “The Hood” (“Schuna”).The original series, created by Giora Chamizer (Netflix’s “Greenhouse Academy”), is set in The Hood, a dingy cluster of low-income housing, where blue-collar families live, located in the middle of one of the richest districts. Kids in The Hood regularly prank the rich community’s snobbish teens, while the mayor constantly tries to get rid of the The Hood altogether.

Naman Ramachandran Variety can exclusively reveal the first look of top Pakistani star Sajal Aly from keenly anticipated rom-com “What’s Love Got to Do with It?,” which will have its world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.Directed by veteran Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Elizabeth”), “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” follows documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), for whom swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan.

Naman Ramachandran India’s Yoodlee Films is expanding its Malayalam-language slate with “Kaapa,” starring Prithviraj Sukumaran (“Driving License”), one of the top stars of the industry.Directed by veteran Shaji Kailas (“August 15”), the film, billed as an action thriller, also stars Asif Ali (“Kuttavum Shikshayum”), Aparna Balamurali, who recently won India’s national film award for best actress for “Soorarai Pottru,” and Anna Ben (“Helen”).“Kaapa,” which has started principal photography, is co-produced by Jinu V. Abraham and Dolwin Kuriakose for Theatre of Dreams and the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Writers Union, the first ever film backed by FEFKA.

Love Island contestant Luca Bish appears to storm off after a stern conversation with Gemma Owen in tonight's Love Island preview (Tuesday 26 July). The pair are seen exchanging some heated words by the campfire, along with the caption 'Luca and Gemma hit turbulence."

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorYouTube has announced the Foundry Class of 2022, welcoming 30 new artists to its global artist development program. The Class of 2022 is Foundry’s biggest class to date, featuring indie talent spanning genres and continents.Created in 2015, Foundry is YouTube’s incubator for independent music, supporting indie artists at all stages of their careers through annual artist development classes and ongoing release support campaigns.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was left fuming on Friday night, after Nathalia Campos invited Davide Sanclimenti home to Brazil just one day after meeting him. Pulling the Italian bombshell aside for a chat, Nathalia wasted no time in getting to know the man she had set her eye on, as the two engaged in a flirty chat, much to Ekin-Su’s displeasure.

Love Island couple Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack went through a rough patch during the Casa Amor segment of the show. Just when things started to get back on track between the duo, Indiyah, 23, called 26 year old Dami by the wrong name …twice.The pair finally managed to sort out their problems and after a home cooked breakfast by Indiyah they patched up their differences.

EXCLUSIVE: Miramax is bolstering its team with the hire of three executives who all come to the independent studio from Netflix. Mirsada Abdool Raman has been named VP of Television Development. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of development across Miramax TV’s slate, reporting to Head of Global TV Marc Helwig.

Love Island star Paige Thorne revealed her secret sign indicating she’s annoyed with newcomer Nathalia Campos on last night’s episode.The 24 year old told the girls as they watched the Brazilian bombshell flirt with Adam Collard from the side-lines following her arrival. Nathalia, 23, had pulled Adam, 26, who is in a couple with Paige, for a chat in the garden to get more acquainted with each other — leaving Paige visibly seething as she sat with the ladies.

Love Island fans have been left fearing for Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu after the arrival of new bombshell Nathalia Campos. Prior to her arrival, Nathalia, 23, who is from Brazil and lives in London, warned the girls to "watch out" as her eye is on Davide and Adam Collard.

Love Island is really bringing the drama this year and recently Billy Brown and Summer Botwe were dumped from the villa leaving the Islanders shocked. But their dismissal doesn’t mean there’s a gap in the villa’s drama as bosses lined up four more single bombshells, Jamie Allen, Reece Ford, Lacey Edwards and Nathalia Campos to join the group.There’s plenty of drama to be expected as the group have already revealed who they have their eyes on.