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BollywoodAug 02, 2022

Alia's 'Gangubai', Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' bag top nominations at IFFM 2022

Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has dominated the nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2022.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial is nominated in three categories, including Best Film, Best Actress and Best Director. Ranveer Singh's sports drama '83' and Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' will also compete with 'Gangubai' for the Best Film award.Apart from Alia, Deepika Padukone and Vidya Balan will also be vying for the award of Best Actress for their respective films 'Gehraiyaan' and 'Jalsa'.For the Best Actor category, Ranveer Singh (83), Abhishekh Bachchan (Dasvi) an
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PollywoodAug 02, 2022

Three Punjabi films to have Australian premiere at IFFM 2022

Punjabi films are celebrated for their wholesome entertainment and music. Recently, a few Punjabi films, which are high on content, have been selected for a special screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The list includes Jaggi, Adh Chanani Raat and Raavi. Jaggi, directed by Anmol Sidhu and starring Ramnish Chaudhary, Harmandeep Singh, Gaurav Jasuja, Aks Mehraj and Harmeet Jassi. Adh Chanani Raat (Crescent Night) is directed by Gurvinder Singh. The cast includes SS Dhiman, Veera Gill, Samuel John, Dharminder Kaur and Jatinder Mauhar. Raavi is a short film directed by Jasmi
BollywoodAug 02, 2022

"Please don't boycott my film": Aamir Khan on 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Ahead of the release of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the film triggered controversy after "#BoycottLaalSinghChaddha" started trending on Twitter.Apparently, some Twitter users went through the archives and dug up Aamir's controversial "India's growing intolerance" statement and circulated it on the micro-blogging site.Reacting to the boycott trend, Aamir while speaking to Mumbai reporters requested people to watch his film."That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am
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BollywoodJul 29, 2022

Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Jason Momoa starrer 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'

Seems like Arthur Curry and Bruce Wayne are reteaming, with Jason Momoa revealing that Justice League costar Ben Affleck will appear in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Momoa revealed the news on Instagram on Thursday, after fans on a Warner Bros. bus tour apparently caught wind that Affleck was there filming with him."REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha j," Momoa wrote, along with a photo of him and Affleck.Affleck previously announced
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PollywoodJul 29, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's parents get singer's tattoo inked on their arms

In the memory of Sidhu Moose Wala, his father Balkaur Singh paid an emotional tribute to the late singer by getting his face tattooed on his arm.A video was shared on Sidhu Moose Wala's Instagram page in which a tattoo artist is seen painting the former's portrait on Balkaur Singh's arm.Balkaur Singh also made the tattoo artist inscribe 'Sarwan Putt' (obedient son) on his arm in the Punjabi language.Sidhu Moose Wala's mother Charn Kaur also got inked 'Sarwan Putt' on her arm.Reportedly, the parents got tattoos from the artist who had made tattoos on Sidhu Moose Wala's arms as well.Fans became
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala honored with Dada Saheb Phalke award

Recently Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala, (posthumously) has been awarded with Dada Saheb Phalke Award. The award was received by Afsana Khan and her husband Saajz. The duo went on to the stage, accepted the highly acclaimed award on the behalf of Sidhu Moosewala. Afsana was also requested to sing a few lines from Sidhu Moosewala's songs, and the singer chose to sing a chunk from Sidhu’s viral song 295 and also performed his signature thaapi!Afsana took it to her Instagram account and shared the video of the same. And in the caption, she also quoted, ‘Legends Never Die’. Dada Saheb Phalke
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Neeru Bajwa unveils her pregnancy mystery!

Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa recently took her Instagram handle to announce her upcoming Punjabi movie called Beautiful Billo. The film will witness an OTT release on Zee5 on August 11, 2022. Neeru shared the announcement poster of the film on her social media account. The film will star Neeru Bajwa, Roshan Prince and Rubina Bajwa in the leading roles. The project is directed by Santhosh Subhash Thite and presented by Neeru Bajwa Entertainment, Omjee Star Studios and Sarin Productions.
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PollywoodJul 27, 2022

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns demise

Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away on Tuesday.He was 63. The 'Tu hoor sohniye' singer was admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022 owing to heart issues. After triple bypass surgeries, the singer went into coma after facing brain damage. After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on the road to recovery but couldn't survive and passed away on July 26.Several artistes from the Punjabi music industry paid condolences on social media.Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa remembered the ‘Par linghade’ singer and wrote, "Menu yaad hai
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BollywoodJul 27, 2022

Sushant Singh Rajput fans trend 'Boycott Flipkart' on Twitter

Recently, the misuse of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's picture has by a popular e-commerce site that has left the fuming SSR fans starting a trend.Hashtag ‘Boycott Flipkart’ gathered steam on Twitter after disgruntled fans of Sushant Singh Rajput spotted a tee with a reference to ‘depression’ over a picture of the actor on the e-commerce site.A t-shirt was listed on Flipkart with an artwork of Sushant and a phrase “Depression is like drowning” written on it. Soon after spotting it, fans shared it across social media and “Boycott Flipkart” gained hype.While many called t

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BollywoodOct 27, 2026

‘CID’ Creator B.P. Singh Dies of Heart Attack

Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as B.P. Singh, the producer of hit television shows CID and Aahat, passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news in a post on Instagram, confirming that Singh suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the morning. His last rites will be performed on October 28. Singh gained nationwide recognition for producing CID, one of India’s longest-running crime-based television shows, which entertained audiences for nearly two decades.
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PollywoodOct 23, 2026

Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Concert Gets Security Clearance, Show on October 30

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi has received security clearance from Delhi Police. The concert is scheduled for October 30. Officials said the approval was granted on Friday after a meeting to discuss security arrangements, traffic management and crowd control. The clearance had initially been withheld due to security concerns. The Delhi concert will mark the beginning of Diljit’s Aura India Tour, which will also cover cities including Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow. Ticket prices have been capped at ₹18,000, with several oth
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BollywoodOct 22, 2026

Security Increased for Tiger Shroff, Bodyguards Deployed

Mumbai Police have increased security for Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff following a firing incident targeting his car in Mumbai on October 18. The incident took place shortly after the actor left the Juhu area after playing football. Tiger escaped unharmed, while his driver and another person sustained injuries. Following the incident, security was also tightened outside the actor’s residence. The Mumbai Police Security Branch has deployed bodyguards to protect Tiger Shroff. In addition, a police officer and other personnel from the local police station have been assigned to his security.
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PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Neeru Bajwa Halts ‘Thappi’ Screenings Amid Protests Over Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has announced that screenings of her film Thappi will be suspended amid ongoing protests over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a message posted in Punjabi on Facebook, Bajwa said the film, which was released worldwide on October 16, would no longer be screened in theatres starting Monday. “Whatever we are today is because of Punjab and Punjabiat. The purpose of making Thappi was also to bring life back to Punjab’s fields. Cinema is for the people and can never be bigger than them,” she wrote.
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BollywoodOct 19, 2026

20 Teams Nab Three Suspects in 15 Hours Over Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

All three suspects arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car are adults, Mumbai Police said on Monday. According to police, two assailants fired five to six rounds at the actor’s car. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators are questioning the suspects to determine the reason. Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roshan said one of the accused is 18 years old, while the other two are 22. Two suspects are from Haryana and one is from Bihar. The three accused were arrested in Rajasthan and are being brought to Mumbai. Police have