PollywoodMay 13, 2026
Punjabi Film Chardikala to shine at Cannes 2026
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 is set to highlight the richness of Indian regional cinema, with a significant focus on Punjabi films alongside Malayalam and Kannada entries. Scheduled from May 12 to May 23, this year's festival will showcase works from renowned directors like Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, and James Gray.
While India lacks a contender for the Palme d’Or, several noteworthy films will represent the country through premieres and screenings in various sections.
1. Chardikala
Directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, the Punjabi film, also known as Zakhma Toh Chardikala Tak, featur
BollywoodMay 08, 2026
Ahsaas Channa draws attention at Mumbai Bollywood event
Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa was among the celebrities who drew attention at a Bollywood-related event held in Mumbai. Bajwa arrived at the event wearing a green outfit and received applause from attendees during her appearance.
Her participation and fashion choice became a topic of discussion in entertainment circles following the event. Actress Mrunal Thakur and Sara Tendulkar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also attended the gathering. Sara Tendulkar’s black outfit attracted attention from photographers and guests at the venue.
Ahsaas Channa, daughter of Jalandhar-bo
BollywoodApr 30, 2026
Bollywood actresses command rising film fees in 2026, industry reports suggest
Several leading Bollywood actresses are reportedly commanding significantly higher fees per film in 2026, reflecting shifts in the industry’s pay structure and star-driven market dynamics.
According to industry reports, Priyanka Chopra is among the highest-paid, with a reported fee of about ₹30 crore for a film project linked to director S. S. Rajamouli. Her current per-film fee is said to have increased to approximately ₹40 crore.
Deepika Padukone is also reported to be charging between ₹25 crore and ₹30 crore per project. Similarly, Alia Bhatt is said to earn around ₹30 crore per
BollywoodApr 27, 2026
Actor Mehreen Pirzada marries Arsh Aulakh in private ceremony in Himachal Pradesh
Actor Mehreen Pirzada has married Arsh Aulakh in a private ceremony held in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, according to posts shared on her official social media accounts.
The actor posted photos from the event, showing the couple dressed in coordinated light pink outfits. Pirzada described April 26, 2026, as an important milestone in her life.
In the images, Pirzada is seen wearing a light pink lehenga, while Aulakh is dressed in a matching kurta paired with a white pajama. The couple used the hashtag “ArshDiMehr” to share moments from the ceremony online.
No further details about the ceremony,
BollywoodApr 24, 2026
Sanjay Dutt announces ‘Khalnayak Returns’ sequel, first look released
Actor Sanjay Dutt has announced a sequel to his 1993 film Khalnayak, with the new project titled ‘Khalnayak Returns’. The announcement comes 33 years after the original film’s release.
According to posts shared by the film’s makers and Dutt on Instagram, the first look and poster for the sequel have been released. The preview video shows Dutt in a long-haired appearance, revisiting a character style associated with the original film.
The first look video also depicts scenes of injured individuals, though no official plot details have been confirmed. In one sequence, a person is shown p