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PollywoodApr 01, 2025

Comedian Sudesh Lehri Joyfully Announces the Arrival of His Grandson

Comedian Sudesh Lehri, known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in hit TV shows and films, has recently welcomed a new member into his family. Sudesh has become a grandfather! His son Mani’s wife has given birth to a baby boy. Sudesh shared the joyous news with his fans by posting a heartwarming picture of his grandson, in which the little one is holding his finger. Along with the picture, Sudesh wrote: "New member of our family #grandson." The entire family is celebrating the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Many TV personalities and fans have sent their congratulations
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BollywoodMar 31, 2025

Director, Known for Offering Viral Girl Monalisa a Film Role, Arrested on Charges of Sexual Harassment

Director Sanoj Mishra, who offered a film role to the viral girl Monalisa during the Mahakumbh Mela, has been arrested by the police on charges of sexual harassment. Mishra's arrest followed the rejection of his bail plea by the Delhi High Court. Mishra is accused of repeatedly raping a young woman from a small town who aspired to become an actress. A team from Nabi Karim police station in Central Delhi arrested Mishra in Ghaziabad. The victim also claims that Mishra forced her to undergo three abortions. In February 2025, the accused allegedly abandoned her and threatened to post her obscene
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PollywoodMar 27, 2025

EXCLUSIVE! Channi Nattan & Inderpal Moga Dropped Last Minute from Diljit Dosanjh’s 'Umbrella' Video

Channi Nattan and Inderpal Moga are two of the most beloved artists in the Punjabi music industry, known for delivering chart-topping hits. In an exclusive conversation with Connect Cine, the duo opened up about their journey and an unexpected turn of events during the making of Diljit Dosanjh’s superhit song Umbrella.While Umbrella stands out as one of Channi Nattan’s well-received tracks, fans may have noticed his absence from its official video. For the first time, Channi revealed the reason behind this in our interview. He shared that both he and Inderpal Moga were supposed to be part
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BollywoodMar 21, 2025

Karan Johar to release Kesari 2

Bollywood producer Karan Johar recently announced the launch of the upcoming film "Kesari 2." He emphasized the film's significance as it marks the introduction of the 24th debut filmmaker under Dharma Productions. Karan expressed excitement about the project and highlighted the dedication of the director and the cast, who have worked tirelessly over the past four years to bring the film to life despite various challenges.
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BollywoodMar 21, 2025

Amaal Malik breaks ties with his family

In a candid Instagram post, musician Amaal Mallik revealed his diagnosis of clinical depression and announced his decision to sever personal ties with his family, opting to maintain only professional relationships. He attributed the growing rift with his brother, fellow musician Armaan Malik, to his parents, expressing frustration over feeling undervalued despite his hard work in the music industry. Amaal shared, "I’ve reached a point where I can no longer keep silent about the pain I’ve endured. For years, I’ve been made to feel less, despite dedicating my life to create a safe env
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PollywoodMar 21, 2025

Hardeep Grewal deletes his Instagram account?

In a recent interview with Connect FM Canada, Punjabi singer and actor Hardeep Grewal, known for his role in the film "Six Each," shared a heartfelt decision to delete his Instagram account. This choice comes in the wake of what he describes as negative publicity stemming from his emotional outburst in support of his film. Hardeep revealed that this was the first time he had ever spoken out publicly in the Punjabi film industry, urging fans to rally behind "Six Each." He expressed his determination not to back down against any major production house or actor. Unfortunately, his well-intent
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PollywoodMar 19, 2025

Amberdeep gives an apt reply to people trolling his son

Punjabi film director, writer, and actor Amberdeep Singh’s son, Laksh Duleh, made his acting debut in the film Mithde, which was produced under his father's banner. The film, which also stars Tania and Roopi Gill in leading roles, was released on the occasion of Holi. A video from a press event following the film's screening went viral, but it quickly sparked a backlash on social media. In the viral video, Laksh was criticized and trolled for his speech and body language by online users. Responding to the trolls, Amberdeep Singh came to his son's defense, expressing his frustration over t
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BollywoodMar 19, 2025

Sikander all set for a Eid release

The highly anticipated Salman Khan film Sikandar is gearing up for an Eid 2025 release, a festival that has now become closely associated with Salman. However, the film’s promotional assets have only indicated the release window as "Eid 2025," leaving fans and trade experts speculating about the exact date. Rumors suggest that the film could hit theaters on either Friday, March 28, Saturday, March 29, or Sunday, March 30. There is also growing talk that the film is locked in for a March 30 release, aligning with the Sunday debut strategy. This wouldn't be the first time Salman Khan has op
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PollywoodMar 19, 2025

Karan Johar and Gippy Grewal come together for Akaal

The trailer launch of Akaal marked a perfect blend of Bollywood and Pollywood, with a star-studded lineup of Karan Johar, Gippy Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Apoorva Mehta, and many more. This event was especially significant as Akaal is Dharma Productions' first foray into the Punjabi film industry. While the spotlight was on Akaal, the media’s attention shifted to Karan Johar’s recent film Nadaaniyan, which had faced its share of criticism from both audiences and critics. Instead of focusing on Akaal, the journalists pressed Karan about the backlash his film had received. Wi

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o