Noor Nanji
@NoorNanji
Culture reporter @BBCNews, formerly @BBCBusiness - get in touch: [email protected]
I give you: the first Indonesian band to play Glasto. An all female, Muslim metal band no less. On stage now #glastonbury2024 @baceprotvoices
“Everyone is reeling, I’m in shock,” one #MasterChef worker told me after a dramatic two weeks. This is how we broke the story - and what was really happening behind the scenes bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
An important piece of investigative work by @rehakansara
ICYMI: for BBC Verify we tracked a smuggler, using his TikTok videos, who is responsible for several deaths at sea earlier this year. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
The wait is over, it's time to reveal the brilliant cast and stunning artwork for Marriage Material, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's (A Kind of People) adaptation of @Sathnam’s (Empireland) critically acclaimed novel, which will be directed by Iqbal Khan (East Is East).
Latest exclusive BBC report with @NoorNanji bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Thrilled to bring news of my next book for adults - Tonight The Music Seems So Loud: The Meaning of George Michael, from Picador in 2026. Feels good to be writing something joyful at a shitty time. Pre-orders: sathnam.com/george #GeorgeMichael thebookseller.com/rights/picador…
I met the real-life sex workers of #Anora - and they only went & won it. Last night, they told me they hope its #Oscars win leads to a shift in the way their community is perceived #Oscars2025 @BBCNewsEnts bbc.com/news/articles/…
Anora is one of my favourite #Oscars picks - here’s a really interesting piece from @NoorNanji on the strippers who helped give the film its authenticity within the deceptive comedy bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Bringing desi vibes to the #Oscars with thanks to @rehakansara for the outfit loan 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 #Oscars2025
What an immense legacy he leaves - from interfaith work to heritage conservation, from hospitals to sustainable development initiatives that turned ancient forts into sensitively designed hotels. Thinking too of the grandfather from whom he took over: Aga Khan III was at the…
His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Prince Karim Aga Khan…
McDonald’s faces new abuse claims despite promises of change - our latest investigation for BBC News @NoorNanji bbc.com/news/articles/…
I climbed Kilimanjaro with 4 brown gal pals and spoke about it for the New Years edition of From Our Own Correspondent. You’ll find a lil bit of history, some talk about freedom, colonialism, friendship and even LOTR. From 22:55 onwards. Have a listen! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
The top 6 Christmas Day shows were all on @BBCOne 1) Gavin & Stacey: The Finale 12.3m 2) Wallace & Gromit 9.4m 3) The King's Christmas Broadcast 5m 4) Call the Midwife 4.4m 5) EastEnders 4.4m 6) Doctor Who: Joy to the World 4.1m
What a privilege to interview @chrismccausland, #Strictly’s first blind contestant who went on to win it 💫💫 interview out shortly on @BBCNews @BBCNewsEnts #StrictlyComeDancing
Our interview with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan who has co-produced India’s pick for the Oscars in the best international feature film category. He spoke about his hopes for an Oscar, why he quit films briefly and his future plans. @NoorNanji bbc.com/news/articles/…
@NoorNanji you got a mention from THE sensaysh @KirstyWark @WFTV_UK 👏🏽 👏🏽
We spent 4 months investigating allegations against Gregg Wallace. After we broke the story last week, more women have come forward. He has denied behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. The latest from @Felicity_Baker & I here for @BBCNews: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
The BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials following allegations of inappropriate behavior against host Gregg Wallace, after initially saying it would air them (@noornanji / BBC) bbc.com/news/articles/… mediagazer.com/241203/p5#a241…
So often the case; though I’d like to point you to the piece we ran on #BBCNewsSix & #BBCNewsTen on Friday by my colleague @NoorNanji - which featured interviews with two men who’d worked on various programmes with #GreggWallace
Why did none of the men point out what was going on at MasterChef? Why is it always the women who have to complain and risk being attacked as Wallace is doing right now?
"My name's Alex. But increasingly young people keep shouting 'Timmy' at me in the street. It’s not mistaken identity - it’s mockery because I use a wheelchair" - My personal piece on how South Park’s #disabled character is being manipulated on TikTok to fuel real-life hate
A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today bbc.in/4hJsk62
Thank you to @asianmediaaward for nominating me in 2 categories - alongside some very impressive journalists. Best of luck to everyone! 💫💫 asianmediaawards.com/asian-media-aw…
