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Film Notes: Two Sides of the Desi Coin: “For Here or To Go?” And “Miss India America”

By Kamla Mar 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Film Notes: Two Sides of the Desi Coin: “For Here or To Go?” And “Miss India America”

Two Indian-American films had their world premiere at Silicon Valley’s Cinequest Film Festival (Feb 24-Mar 8, 2015)  this weekend – “Miss India America,” and “For Here or To Go?” The films are made by Indian-American filmmakers from California. “Miss India America,” is set in Southern California, while “For Here or To Go?” is set in… Continue Reading

Video: Omi Vaidya on “For Here or To Go,” Films and Cinequest

By Kamla Feb 28, 2015 / Comments Off on Video: Omi Vaidya on “For Here or To Go,” Films and Cinequest

Actor Omi Vaidya’s film “For Here or To Go?” will have its world premiere at Silicon Valley’s Cinequest Film Festival this evening. We caught up with the actor last night at Cinequest to talk about his new film, working in Bollywood and his future plans. “For Here or To Go?” captures the angst and uncertainties of… Continue Reading