South Asian Heritage Month
1 to 31 July 2026

Bhajans And Bollywood

A musical Journey celebrating the beauty of South asian heritage through heartfelt Bhajans and timeless Bollywood classics.

Community: Kuch Sapney Apne (Dreams Such As Ours) [+ Intro]

Kartik and Aman’s relationship is tested when one of them has a fling which leads to a domestic spat. Kartik’s parents’ relationship breaks apart when Damodar and Vasudha have a tiff. Will these two couples ever be able resolve their differences? Will their relationships stand the test of time?   Kuch Sapney Apne is a sensitive heartwarming film about […]

Showroom Presents: The Girls [4K Restoration] PG F

Sumitra Peries’ ground breaking Sri Lankan film offers a tender and transporting journey through young dreams and first loves. Kusum, a poor but studious village girl who cleans the house of a wealthy family, sparks a connection with Nimal, the family’s prized son. Soma. Kusum’s younger sister, pursues beauty pageants and dreams of acting, believing […]

Dr Tehseen Khan – How health services can work better for everyone

Photo of Dr Tehseen Khan

When I heard this year’s South Asian Heritage Month theme is Unity in Diversity, my first thought was of the power of trust, relationships, and shared purpose in community health. In healthcare, progress rarely happens through fact-based messages alone. It happens when people feel seen, respected, and involved in shaping the solutions that affect them. […]

Manchester Indian Film Festival: Too Desi Too Queer [+ Q&A]

This now-legendary LGBTQIA+ showcase is back with a fresh crop of inspiring and thought-provoking short films, accompanied by an engaging Q&A. This year, these UK premieres have been programmed in association with Rainbow Noir, Manchester Indian Film Festival, and QTIBPOC Cinema Club. Featuring films for all parts of the LGBTQIA+ community, the programme offers audiences […]

Showroom Community: London Boys [+ Q&A]

Behind the loud motorcycles of the “Bangladeshi Bad Boys” is a group of second-generation Bangladeshi men who find in motorcycles a sense of identity and a way to rise above racism. With a loving lens on East London, this documentary explores their struggles with identity, racism and Islamophobia, revealing moments of vulnerability and resilience.  The screening will […]

Ancient Stories x Manchester Indian Film Festival: The Mahabharata

One of the greatest stage-to-screen adaptations ever – The Mahabharata, is based on the Indian epic, by the legendary British director Peter Brook. A timeless tale of morality, love and warfare, it is re-imagined to encompass all humanity, with a global cast of unforgettable actors. This new 8K restoration of the film version premiered at the […]

Manchester Indian Film Festival: 52 Blue

Award-winning director Ali El Arabi (Captains of Zaatari) poignant and heart-warming coming of age drama tells the story of Ashish, a reclusive young man, who dreams big, wanting to meet his idol, Messi, at the Football World Cup in Qatar. When he lies to his family, pretending that he was chosen as India’s representative for […]

Osho Jain Live in UK Tour

Osho Jain Known for his poetic songwriting and emotionally rich soundscapes, Osho Jain’s music explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery with a quiet honesty that lingers. With a growing catalogue spanning an album, multiple EPs, and a series of evocative singles, he has built a deep connection with listeners who find themselves reflected in […]

Diaries of a 90’s kid

My dad was just a teenager when he arrived in Bradford in the 1970s. With the support of extended family he found work, learnt the language, and a few years later returned to Pakistan to marry my mum. I was born in the 80s, the second girl in a house of five children. We found […]