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DJ Tikka Masala Get ready people she’s here! Adding gigs on the international arena to her belt DJ Tikka Masala is quickly becoming a phenomenon. With music in her blood the DJ avatar was a natural progression. To her being a DJ is not about play-lists but “hearing the beats and rhythm”. “A lot of music is about nostalgia and sentiment". View	Sitara Hewitt ‘Little Mosque on the Prairie’ is the first series of its kind on prime-time Television. As two million viewers from Finland to Gaza tune in to watch the show Sitara Hewitt, as Rayyan Hamoudi, the devout, secular, hijab-wearing Lebanese-Muslim physician, is furiously becoming a role model for young Muslim women across the globe. View
Mehreen Jabbar Mehreen Jabbar needs no introduction to those familiar with the Pakistani entertainment industry. However, the showcasing of her first feature-length film Ramchand Pakistani at the Tribeca Film Festival has catapulted her on to the world stage. EGO chats with Mehreen about her work and much deserved success. View	SunKrish Bala on Primetime TV Playing one of the lead roles on ABC’s newest hit comedy - “Notes from the Underbelly”, SunKrish Bala leads an interesting life both on and off screen. At 23, SunKrish is on his way to making waves in a profession he loves. EGO’s columnist Sridhar Vankayala, meets with SunKrish to see what he has planned for the future! View
Desi with a Voice “Desi with a Voice” is definitely what Shobha Lee is. As an up and coming musician Shobha’s debut album (“Work in Progress”) brings together an interesting blend of various musical styles. With hits such as “Always on your feat” and “Over for me” the album reflects Shobha’s own personal style and take on music as a whole. View	Anadil Hossain She’s produced Bollywood blockbusters in the US. She’s a Hollywood point person for India, a Bollywood point person for the U.S., and then there’s the small matter of being a film-maker in her own right, EGO felt that it was time to seek answers from the main woman in the know: “The Darjeeling Limited” co-producer Anadil Hossain. View
DJ Kayper DJ Kayper is on her way to becoming a phenomenon on the DJ circuit. EGO recently had a chance to talk with her about her music and her views regarding the desi music scene. Apart from her talent, her unassuming manner coupled with her stunning good looks and crisp accent only help her expand her growing legion of fans. View	Tasneem Nanji is JUNGLI In Hindi, ‘Jungli’ means wild, raw, unruly, in one’s primal state; of or pertaining to the jungle. This description is reflected in Tasneem Nanji’s music group JUNGLI, a fusion of alternative rock, hip hop, rap and well-crafted lyrics. JUNGLI has performed at many of New York’s diverse venues including Carnegie Hall, & CBGB’s. View
Ashu Rai Ashu Rai is the smoking hot DJ that rocks all the nights at the best queer party in New York: Desilicious. Her eclectic and fun mixes of modern and old Bollywood are a favorite of the EGO team, who you'll find sipping cocktails and checking out the scene at any given Sholay event. At EGO, we adore hot smart women like Ashu! View	Farah Malik Farah Malik works at one of the most impressive non-profit organizations in town: Breakthrough. Using her background in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics, Farah has found her raison d'etre: using the media to influence civil society in a positive and constructive way. View