Shekhar Kapur on Directing ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 6, 2023 Swara Salih

Shekhar Kapur is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker whose credits range from directing The Bandit Queen to the Elizabeth films starring Cate Blanchett. He is now finally directing a rom-com, What’s Love Got to Do With It, starring Shazad Latif, Lily James, Shabana Azmi, Jeff Mirza, Asim Chaudry, Emma Thompson, and more in a heartwarming funny time that highlights Pakistani and Muslim culture in a refreshing way for western audiences.

Interview, Movies

Shazad Latif on the Nuanced Relatability of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Swara Salih

In anticipation of What’s Love Got to Do With It releasing in the US this weekend, we spoke with one of the stars, Shazad Latif, on his role as Kaz in the film.

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Emma Thompson on the Cross-Cultural Connections in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 1, 2023October 28, 2025 Swara Salih

We interview THE Emma Thompson, one of the stars of What’s Love Got to Do With It, premiering in the US May 5!

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‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Finds Common Ground Through Love

February 14, 2022February 15, 2022 Laura Sirikul

There’s always a formula when it comes to romantic comedy sitcoms — boy meets girl. Girl isn’t interested in boy. Boy is determined to win her heart and succeeds. Hilarity ensues. The formula does work, but it does become tiring when there’s no substance behind it. Having the hot-wife-bland-husband-with-annoying-in-laws can only take you so far on television nowadays.