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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to Riz Ahmed, see every South Asian celebrity…

The 96th annual Academy Awards concluded on March 10, 2024, at Los Angeles’s Dolby Theater, with Oppenheimer dominating the award ceremony with seven wins. On the fashion front, the Oscars 2024 once again served as a platform for South Asian celebrities to showcase their impeccable fashion sense and leave an…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan reveals how she balanced a full-time career and…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan became an overnight star after she appeared in Mindy Kaling’s hit coming-of-age teenage drama Never Have I Ever on Netflix. Now 22, the actress was just 17 when she landed the lead role after beating out 15,000 applicants. Ramakrishnan recently spoke at Forbes and Know Your Value’s 30/50…

Top 30 under 30 to watch in 2024

AN EXCITING young generation of south Asian creative talent is continuing to add new elements to popular culture with a cool approach. While some have already made an impressive mark with a brilliant body of work, others are showing real potential to be future gamechangers. They are all making themselves…

The best of 2023

AN ACTION-PACKED year saw everything from stunning live performances to delightful drama serials, marvellous music and fabulous films. There was also perfectly pitched comedy, new talent, path-breaking projects and plenty of entertainment. Eastern Eye celebrated the many creative moments of 2023 with the annual Eye Spy awards which include extra…

Top 50 Asian stars of 2023

A GROUND-BREAKING year in entertainment saw glass ceilings shattered, greater heights conquered, creative horizons expanded, and new paths carved globally. There was also ground-breaking work, international crossovers, and exciting new talent announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the marvellous moves being…

Niharika NM joins Maitreyi in American series ‘Big Mouth’

Global digital content creator Niharika NM has made her international TV debut with a guest appearance. Yes, you read that absolutely right! She appears on the seventh season of the critically acclaimed adult-animated series Big Mouth. She has lent her distinctive voice in Hindi to a character loosely based on…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan wants to manifests a role in Greta Gerwig’s…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who is riding high on the global success of her Netflix series Never Have I Ever, has said she wants to manifest a role in filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s new Narnia film. “Honestly, anything Greta Gerwig does I would want to be a part of,” she said. The actress…

Here’s why Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is ‘ready to roll’ for a…

Never Have I Ever is one of the most-watched teen comedy series ever. The series, which recently concluded with season 4 on Netflix has everything, right from the endearing characters to an engaging plotline. Not just the lead character of Devi, played by actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, but other characters including…

‘I don’t need approval from racists, sexists, bigots and homophobes’:…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who shot to global fame with the success of her Netflix show Never Have I Ever and is currently seen in its fourth and final season, has spoken about how social media can be “very stressful and anxiety-inducing” and her decision to stop seeking validation from the virtual…

Devi Sri Prasad on ‘Saami Saami’ featuring in ‘Never Have…

Never Have I Ever season four is out on Netflix and fans all around the world are binge-watching it. Co-created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, Never Have I Ever follows Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), an Indian-American student, as she deals with the death of her father, high school crushes, and…

Mindy Kaling on why ‘Never Have I Ever’ is ending

Mindy Kaling has revealed why it is time to end her highly popular Netflix show Never Have I Ever. The 42-year-old actress, who co-created the hit Netflix comedy-drama with Lang Fisher, told Entertainment Tonight why she believes it's best that the show will end with its upcoming fourth season. "Four…

Poorna Jagannathan on how ‘Never Have I Ever’ smashes Asian…

Actress Poorna Jagannathan is presently busy promoting her new show Never Have I Ever, which premieres its fourth and final season today June 8. Jagannathan plays the character of an Indian immigrant mother Nalini who is singlehandedly raising her teenage daughter Devi Vishwakumar, played beautifully by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The actress…

Maitreyi on ‘Never Have I Ever’ concluding with season 4

There is sadness but also hope that the friendships that she formed on Never Have I Ever will continue to thrive beyond the show, says series lead Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ahead of the premiere of the final season of the popular young-adult drama. The fourth and final season of the Netflix…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to launch new Tim Hortons Dream Cookies

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, star of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, is set to promote new Tim Hortons Dream Cookies. The Canada-based coffee chain has partnered with the actress to launch three new Dream Cookies flavours on 21 June 2023. Tim Hortons chief marketing officer Hope Bagozzi said: “We’re really proud to…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan says THIS show helped Never Have I Ever…

After the astounding success of two seasons, Netflix is set to launch season 3 of Mindy Kaling’s hit series Never Have I Ever. The show sees Maitreyi Ramakrishnan return to reprise her popular role as Devi. As the successful Netflix series, which follows a group of three best friends during…

Never Have I Ever 4 to premiere on THIS date;…

The full-length trailer for the fourth and final season of Never Have I Ever is finally out. Co-created and co-written by Mindy Kaling, the globally popular series features Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet, and Jared Lewison in important roles and revolves around the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation…

Richa Moorjani of Never Have I Ever fame signs with…

Richa Moorjani, who shot to fame with her role as Kamala Nandiwadal in the successful Netflix show Never Have I Ever, has signed up with UTA in all areas, reports Deadline. Ever since Never Have I Ever, produced by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, debuted on Netflix in 2020, Moorjani…

Top 30 under 30 Asians from the world of entertainment

THE future in the world of arts belonging to the young is perfectly illustrated by a new generation of south Asians who stood out in diverse fields. These exciting talents are breaking boundaries, expanding horizons, shattering glass ceilings, and delighting audiences with their amazing performances. They are inspiring other youngsters…

Rohit Saraf’s latest social media post hints at a collaboration…

Popular actor Rohit Saraf has been delivering some fantastic performances lately. The actor was recently seen alongside superstar Hrithik Roshan in Vikram Vedha (2022) where his performance received a positive response from critics and audiences alike. After such a promising performance, he recently dropped an exciting post for his fans…

Top 50 Asian stars of 2022

A GROUND-BREAKING year saw glass ceilings being shattered, greater heights reached, horizons expanded, and new paths created globally. There was also fresh creative work, international crossovers and exciting new artists announcing their arrival. Top south Asian talent from diverse fields were at the forefront of the moves being made and…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan reveals she’s attracted to ‘personality’ rather than gender:…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who shot to global fame with the worldwide success of Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show Never Have I Ever, has revealed that she is attracted to personalities rather than genders when it comes to dating. “I am very much so a personality type of person. If you get that…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on becoming a role model for young South…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan became a household name after the global success of her Netflix show Never Have I Ever. Created by Mindy Kaling, the teen comedy-drama has seen the premiere of two seasons so far, with a third season expected to hit TV screens in 2023. 20-year-old Ramakrishnan witnessed an exponential…

‘I’d like Nayanthara to narrate Devi Vishwakumar’s life in Never…

After the huge success of Season 1 and Season 2, Netflix dropped Never Have I Ever Season 3 on August 12. The show has a solid fanbase across the globe and fans had been waiting for Season 3 with bated breath. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who plays an Indian-American teenager, Devi Vishwakumar,…

‘Never Have I Ever’ star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan appears on Jimmy…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan looked like a million bucks as she posed for pictures on the sets of 'Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon'. Maitreyi is one of the guests on one of the most popular American late-night talk shows - 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon'. She will be seen promoting her upcoming…

‘Why would I want to do that to the Pakistani…

Marvel Studios’ latest superhero offering Ms. Marvel started streaming on Disney+ Hotstar last week and has been receiving a positive response from the audience. What has grabbed everyone’s attention is the fact how brilliantly the entire cast has pulled off their characters. Iman Vellani essays the character of the first…

‘All good things have to come to an end:’ Maitreyi…

The global success of the Netflix series Never Have I Ever catapulted Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to overnight fame. Her portrayal of Devi Vishwakumar in Mindy Kaling’s series earned her praises from various corners. After the thunderous success of the first two seasons, Ramakrishnan is presently busy filming for the next two…

Simone Ashley: Confirms return with Bridgerton Season 3 and praised…

After receiving glowing reviews and terrific response from the audience world over for season 2, Netflix’s Regency-era romance Bridgerton is set to return with a season 3. Actress Simone Ashley, who plays Viscountess Kate Bridgerton in season 2, confirmed the development to a leading publication at a dinner celebrating South…

Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu opens up about her battle with…

Actress Paige Sandhu, who is known for playing Meena Jutla in the ITV soap Emmerdale, has spoken about being housebound during a battle with anxiety. In a revealing new interview, she said that she developed the mental health problem after leaving London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The actress’…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan reveals how her character in Turning Red resembles…

Animated coming-of-age fantasy comedy film Turning Red, produced by Lindsey Collins and directed by Domee Shi, premiered today, March 11, on Disney+ Hotstar. The film stars the voices of several popular actors, including Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, the breakout star of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever. The actress who has voiced the…

Netflix renews Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s Never Have I Ever for fourth…

Netflix has renewed its globally popular coming-of-age series Never Have I Ever, co-created by Mindy Kaling and Lang, for the fourth and final season. The announcement of the fourth season renewal comes ahead of the launch of Season 3 of the show. The team has just finished filming Season 3…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan talks about her film ‘Turning Red’

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who rose to global fame after starring in two seasons of Netflix’s successful show Never Have I Ever, is excited about her film Turning Red. Directed by Domee Shi, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of the short film Bao, the coming-of-age film by Pixar also features Sandra Oh and Rosalie…

Shining bright: Top 30 under 30 global Asian stars

OUTSTANDING YOUNG TALENTS FROM VARIOUS FIELDS WHO ARE ACCOMPLISHING GREAT THINGS AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION WITH THEIR IMPRESSIVE WORK A NEW wave of young south Asian talent is lighting up different areas of popular culture globally and showing us all how bright the future looks. They are at different…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan set to receive Canadian Screen Awards Special Honour

Actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who rose to international fame with the global success of her Netflix show Never Have I Ever, co-created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, has been selected for this year's Canadian Screen Awards. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has announced the winners of its special…

Top 50 Asian stars of 2021

FROM ACTORS AND MUSICIANS TO AUTHORS AND COMEDIANS, THE CELEBRITIES WHO STOOD OUT THIS YEAR IN 2021, the world started to open up again after a previous year of lockdown triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. This enabled a number of Asian talents to step up and dazzle people globally in…

EXCLUSIVE: Prabhas crowned top global Asian celebrity for 2021

Indian actor Prabhas has been named as the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2021. The biggest Pan-Indian movie star beat off tough global competition to top the latest edition of the 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list, published by the UK based Eastern Eye newspaper. The…

Hollywood success stories of south Asian stars

THE movie everyone has been talking about is November’s biggest blockbuster release The Eternals, and a major highlight is the presence of Kumail Nanjiani playing a path-breaking superhero. This is another major step forward for south Asians in Hollywood, after almost exclusively appearing as stereotypical caricatures, including ones where a…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to be honoured at 2021 Unforgettable Awards Gala

Never Have I Ever breakout star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, along with Simu Liu and Sandra Oh, will be honoured at the 19th Annual Unforgettable Gala. Unforgettable is the biggest awards show in the U.S. recognizing Asian Pacific Islander talent and tastemakers who represent the community through their work and causes. While…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan opens up about the hate she received after…

Actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who has become a household name after the rousing success of Netflix's Never Have I Ever, recently opened up about the hate she received after the streaming show's second season dropped on Netflix. Talking to a publication, the young actress revealed how she dealt with some of…

Tudum: Madhuri Dixit, Jennifer Aniston, Dwayne Johnson and other celebs…

If you watch Netflix's original series and movies, you would be familiar with the sound ‘tudum’ that comes in the starting. Now, the streaming giant has decided to have a virtual event named Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event. The event, which will take place on 25th September 2021, will…

Mindy Kaling opens about a devastating moment when The Office…

Mindy Kaling, actor, writer and co-creator of the successful Netflix show Never Have I Ever, recently opened up about a time when she felt most insecure about her body, calling it a devastating moment. This happened when she was working as a writer and actor on the acclaimed show The…

Netflix renews Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever for Season…

Netflix has renewed its globally popular streaming show Never Have I Ever for a third season. The series stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian American teenage girl juggling home and high school, while being in a complicated love triangle. The makers took to the official Instagram account…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan requests everyone to pronounce her name correctly

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who has become an overnight star after delivering a breakout performance as Devi Vishwakumar in Netflix’s globally popular teen comedy series Never Have I Ever, has requested people to pronounce her name correctly. The 19-year-old actress recently took to social media and said how she would love her…

Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan becomes 2nd South…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is on a roll after the roaring success of her Netflix show Never Have I Ever, created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. The 19-year-old actress has won raves for her outstanding performance as Devi Vishwakumar in the coming-of-age comedy-drama, which recently returned with a season 2. While…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hasan Minhaj among “desi” celebrities to grace Rajiv…

The first season of Rajiv Satyal’s unique YouTube show What Do You Bring to the Table? featured guests from Deepak Chopra to Savan Kotecha. After tasting success with the first season, the popular comedian is returning with a second season. All the episodes will be available on his website by…

Never Have I Ever stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Richa Moorjani…

Never Have I Ever stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Richa Moorjani have spoken about their dance performance on the hit Bollywood number ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ and how the two bonded over it. Filmed on Katrina Kaif, the song appeared in choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan’s 2010 directorial Tees Maar Khan, also starring Akshay…

Mindy Kaling, Darren Barnet and Jaren Lewison discuss Devi’s happy…

Never Have I Ever 2, which premiered on July 15 on Netflix, has been winning raves from across the board. Just like its predecessor, the second season of the coming-of-age comedy-drama starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and co-created by Mindy Kaling, has turned out to be an instant hit and fans are…

John McEnroe reveals why he agreed to turn narrator for…

John McEnroe needs no introduction. If you are a tennis enthusiast from the 80s or 90s, you would already know about his unrivalled shot-making and volleying skills in the game. But the American former professional tennis player, who now offers his take on the sport as a TV analyst, is…

Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to lead Netflix…

Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who delivered a breakout performance in Netflix’s coming-of-age streaming show Never Have I Ever (2020), will lead the streaming giant’s upcoming romantic comedy The Netherfield Girls as Lizzie Bennett, a reimagined version of Jane Austen's popular character at the center of her classic novel Pride &…

The new generation: Top 30 under 30 global Asian stars

A SPOTLIGHT ON YOUNG AND SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS FROM DIVERSE FIELDS, WHO ARE MAKING A MARK WITH THEIR UNIQUE WORK AND TALENT by ASJAD NAZIR THE future belongs to the young and one look at rising south Asian stars globally shows it is looking very bright. These terrific talents, bringing something…

Top 50 Asian celebrities of 2020

A COUNTDOWN OF GLOBAL STARS WHO BROKE BOUNDARIES, DID GREAT WORK AND MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT THIS YEAR by ASJAD NAZIR WHILE some celebrities hibernated during the past 12 months, there were others around the world who faced the Covid-19 storm head on like unstoppable warriors and rose up from…

Sonu Sood crowned top global Asian celebrity for 2020

INDIAN actor Sonu Sood, who won praise for his charitable work helping migrant workers in India during the pandemic, has been named the number one Asian celebrity for 2020. The talented Bollywood star beat off tough global competition to top the first ever 50 Asian Celebrities in the World list,…

Sonu Sood crowned top global Asian celebrity for 2020

Indian actor Sonu Sood has been named the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2020. The talented Bollywood star beat off  tough global competition to top the first-of-its-kind 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list, which is published by UK-based  Eastern Eye newspaper. He ranked ahead of global…