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BollywoodJun 02, 2021

Chulbul Pandey gets an animated avatar

Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s iconic character Chulbul Pandey is making an exciting return in a brand-new avatar with Dabangg—The Animated Series on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. An adaptation and reimagination of the blockbuster Bollywood franchise, the action-comedy series chronicles the day-to-day life of police officer Chulbul Pandey, who stands in the face of evil to keep the city safe. He is joined by his younger brother Makkhi, who, new to the police force, attempts to emulate his older brother in every sticky situation. It is a rib-tickling entertainer that can be enjoyed by kids and all fa
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BollywoodJun 02, 2021

Singer Shaan, Sadhana Sargam along with 35 performers join hands for covid relief fund

Bollywood singer Shaan, Sadhana Sargam, Padam Shri Malini Awasthi, Raj Pandit along with 35 Bollywood performers will host a virtual, live music festival on June 5, with Indian artists to support Covid-19 relief efforts. The artists will perform at a concert called 'Ek Sath: India Will Rise Again', to raise funds for Covid affected orphans, widows, people with disabilities, the indigenous population, refugees, migrants, minorities and artists among others. Veteran actor Anupam Kher along with his Anupam Kher Foundation, noted director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and actor, philanthropist Pallavi Jo
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BollywoodJun 01, 2021

BAFTA removes special prize at 2021 TV Awards after Noel Clarke controversy

The British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year following the controversy surrounding its decision to hand Noel Clarke a similar award in April. According to Deadline, the main TV awards will occur on June 6, yet there will be no Fellowship prize or Special Award, which was won a year ago by Idris Elba. BAFTA told individuals that it has "temporarily paused" awards within its gift as it reviews procedures. It follows BAFTA experiencing harsh criticism for pressing ahead with Clarke's Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award re
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BollywoodJun 01, 2021

Actor Karan Mehra of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' fame arrested for beating up wife

Popular television actor Karan Mehra was arrested for allegedly beating up his wife at their residence in Mumbai. The incident took place on Monday night, following which the actor was taken into custody. He was released on bail from the police station in the early hours of Tuesday, a police official added.Karan’s wife Nisha Rawal, who is also a TV actor, lodged a police complaint against him after they had a fight, the official said. A case was registered against Mehra under IPC sections 336 (endangering human life or personal safety to others), 337 (causing hurt by an act which endangers h
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BollywoodMay 31, 2021

Ma Anand Sheela sends legal notice to Priyanka Chopra Jonas?

Ma Anand Sheela, the controversial one-time aide to spiritual guru Osho, was the subject of a popular Netflix documentary, Wild Wild West. Now Bollywood director Shakun Batra has made a documentary on her life called Searching For Sheela, which was released recently on an OTT platform. Rumour has it that International celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be playing Ma Sheela in a film based on Ma’s life. The film will be directed by American filmmaker Barry Levinson. Ma Anand Sheela has reportedly sent a legal notice to Priyanka, stating that she can’t do the project as she hasn’t chosen
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BollywoodMay 31, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez to reunite with Badshah for new track 'Paani Paani'

After the massive success of 'Genda Phool' music video, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez is collaborating once again with Badshah and Aastha Gill for yet another song titled, 'Paani Paani'. Badshah took to his Instagram handle on Monday and shared the cover art of the song featuring him and Jacqueline. Going by the look of the song, the chemistry between the pair seems crackling. In the caption, he wrote, "I wish you knew what's coming. @jacquelinef143 @aasthagill @saregama_official @badboyshah @adityadevmusic THE BIGGEST F*****G ANTHEM. No jokes. No cap." Earlier Jacqueline had shared the
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BollywoodMay 31, 2021

'Tarzan' Star Joe Lara dies at 58 in plane crash

Joe Lara- the star of the famous adventure movie 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures' has passed away in a plane crash. The 58-year-old was with his wife and a few others when the private jet crashed into a lake this weekend.There was a total of seven people who were killed in the accident, TMZ has learnt. Lara was with his spouse Gwen Lara who was a Christian diet guru. Others were reported to be locals.Lara is infamous for starring as Tarzan for a total of 22 episodes where he played the king of the jungle between 1996 and 2000. He also starred in a TV movie that came out years prior called 'Tarzan
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BollywoodMay 31, 2021

Kangana Ranaut visits Golden Temple in Amritsar for first time with family

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday visited Amritsar's famous Sri Harmandir Sahib- Golden Temple with her family to seek Guru Nanak Dev's blessings.The 'Panga' actor shared pictures from her visit on her Instagram handle. The 34-year-old actor also shared that it was her first visit to the temple, despite the fact that she grew up in the northern part of India.Astonished with the serene beauty of the temple, she wrote, "Speechless and stunned with Golden temple's beauty and divinity..."The four-time national award-winning actor donned an all-blue pastel coloured churidar suit and kept her curly hai
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BollywoodMay 31, 2021

Juhi Chawla files suit against implementing of 5G in India

Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla, who has been actively creating awareness on harmful effects of radiofrequency radiation(RF), has filed a lawsuit against implementation of 5G mobile technology in India. The actor said that 5G technology exposes people and animals to RF radiation that is 10 to 100 times greater than it exists today. The Bench of Justice C Harishankar on Monday refused to hear the matter and transferred it to another bench of the Delhi High Court. The matter will now be heard on June 2.

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Veteran Punjabi Music Guru Ustad Puran Shah Koti Passes Away at 72

Ustad Puran Shah Koti, a revered figure in Punjabi classical and folk music, passed away today at the age of 72 following a brief illness. He was the father of well-known singer Master Saleem and served as the music mentor for former state singer Hans Raj Hans. Koti’s passing has prompted widespread grief across the Punjabi music community. Numerous artists and colleagues have extended their condolences to the family, highlighting his enduring influence on the region’s musical landscape. Throughout his career, Ustad Puran Shah Koti trained and guided a generation of Punjabi singers, includ
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Sonam Bajwa Shines in the Much-Anticipated Border 2

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Gurpreet Ghuggi's Son Sukhan Waraich Makes His Debut in 'Border 2'!

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