Welcome to my favorite place ⭐️
There’s something so humbling about being on set. Everyone is collaborating to create a story and it just can’t be done without everyone involved. A sports play simply cannot be done without team players. A recipe cannot be made without all the ingredients. A movie cannot be made without every crew member, and boy was a (short) movie made this weekend 🤍
Thx to the best team a player, chef, and actor could ask for…
3 days of bliss.
Those who have been w me here, you know - when I left corporate to become a full time creative 3 yrs ago, THIS is what I did it for. To help people feel seen, heard, and connected. Ty all for being here, supporting this beautiful process. Ty @moinky for giving me the opportunity to do just that. I can’t wait for you all to connect with ‘Mayesha’ real soon 🫶🏽. #NanitheBitch
This team right here. You’ve all given me sm as a human. Forever grateful 🫶🏽:
Director+Writer: Mainak Dhar
1st AD boss: @gabrielbruskoff
DP: @samchatterjee
AC’s: @denniskirkman -moriarty @samanthakelly
Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt
Key Grip: @trevororisit
Set design: @rohinijadhav25
Producers: @shardulssharma@hum.boom@gracestralia@MC
Sound: @soundslikedante
Set PA’s: @jaydonschipotle@jadandari@m.c.corey
MU: @makeupbyleyla
The best tiramisu maker: @guinesspaulet
⭐️’s: @nirv4321@sunimartist@rumelagangu@shurud@justinalexio
🌹 meet: bushra khan, aka @b.khanfident , making waves at @gulaab.la as our host and movement choreographer.
a true LA native, bushra’s journey in the city’s arts scene began after she traded the corporate world for a full-time creative life. from commanding grand stages to collaborating with top talents and curating her own shows, she’s been at the forefront of the scene for years.
her passion for diaspora arts blossoms from her bangladeshi-american roots, driving her activism and inspiring @desh.collective . DESH, meaning “country,” is more than a collective—it’s a celebration of heritage, a sharing of journeys, and a unifying force for our community. let’s embrace our diverse origins and celebrate the unique threads that weave us together @gulaab.la ✨
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📅 July 12th, 2024 / 8PM to LATE.
Join us at @gulaab.la — an immersive South Asian event with music, art, and fashion aimed to highlight local artistic talents in Central Arts District, Los Angeles. Enjoy bites by @badmaashla and sips by @vahalivines
📸 : @flyingbeardphotography
studio: @plzrstudios
wearing: @rahshitonly by @rahdrip
styled by: @b.khanfident
In case you forgot 🍉
What a fitting fit for a movie about injustice.
IFFLA day 1 was so beautiful. “DEAR JASSI” - wow what a film. I was left with chills after the movie and q&a with the amazing director Tarsem Singh. He approached this true story with such realism and visually striking shots. It was seriously magnificent and jarring to witness this truth. You MUST go watch it. Idk where bc i don’t know why a film like this has no distribution. It deserves an Oscar. Just 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
The 2 leads in this film you were INCREDIBLE : @yugamsood19 & @paviasidhu (a UCLA law grad doing amazing things)
Thank you @indianfilmfestival 🙌🏿
Fit by: @raniabazaar
Body Jewelry: @maabae__#iffla#dearjassi#tarsem singh
IFFLA *Indian Film Festival happening THIS weekend🙌🏿
Starting tomorrow don’t miss these screenings of documentaries, features, and short films. Not to mention mixers, networking, and panel discussions. Use my 20% discount code: “Community2024” !
I can’t wait to watch: A House Named Shahana
-Bangladeshi directed and produced
-Saturday 6/28 @ 9pm
- @landmarktheatres
GIVING AWAY: 2 COMPED TICKETS (how to enter:)
-like this post
-comment: w/ who you want to go with (tag them)
-share this video on your story
-tag me and @indianfilmfestival#iffla#indianfilmfestival#indianfilm#filmfestival
You got places to be…at gulaab [Studio 537]
Here’s a breakdown of the activations:
[ALGO/RHYTHM] - @jxneja and @dr_rav7 from @algorhythm.la spinning desi house and global sounds all night
[PLZR Lounge] - @plzrstudios doing a pop up showcasing the latest fashion from @rahshitonly
[flyingbeard’s wing] - @flyingbeardphotography showcasing his paintings while also painting live
[DESH] - enjoy a special dance performance led by @b.khanfident
[BADMAASH] - LA’s cult Indian favorite @badmaashla will be serving complimentary Indian tapas, dessert and chai
[hpy affirmation room] - take a break with some positivity in the @thinkhpy affirmation room
[Vahali Vineyards] - grab a free Gulaabo Rosé from @vahalivines
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🔗 Ticket link in bio 🎟️
Ticketing done on @_handstamp
📍Postcards from Istanbul.
caught: me in AWE by every grand mosque built in the 1500s
My personal fave: Suleymaniye Mosque ❤️
the views
the rich history
the architecture
serenity I experienced for the first time.
📍Istanbul • my new favorite place
There isn’t an alleyway worth missing. Every corner you come across history, culture, and pure magic. This was my first time experiencing such rich history of a Muslim country. In one corner you have a grand mosque taking your breath away built in the 1500s and across the street you have the most picturesque Turkish coffee house quenching your thirst. The ritual of enjoying your tea/coffee without having to be “productive” is LOST in America. I hope we all sip on our tea just a little bit longer this morning ☕️
**save this for your trip there that you haven’t planned yet bc you just found out from me that YOU MUST GO and every one of these spots was worth experiencing***
#turkey#istanbul#travelvlog#travelling#savethis mA 🧿
Music, art, fashion, food, drinks, a worthy cause, and great vibes—what more could you ask for?
🌹 gulaab - July 12.
🔗 Link for tickets in bio. Secure your tickets, limited quantity available