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BollywoodJun 05, 2021

Jodie Foster to receive Cannes' honourary Palme d'Or during opening ceremony

American actor-director Jodie Foster will be bestowed with the honourary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced on Wednesday. As per Variety, the 58-year-old star will also be the guest of honour at the opening ceremony, at which she will get the tribute. Previously, the honourary prize was given to Jeanne Moreau, Bernardo Bertolucci, Jane Fonda, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Manoel de Oliveira, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Agnes Varda and Alain Delon. As detailed by Variety, the festival praised Foster, a two-time Oscar-winning actor, director and producer, for her "brilliant artistic j
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BollywoodJun 05, 2021

Mika Singh reaches Kamaal R Khan’s house, promises not to beat him up

Bollywood singer Mika Singh reached self-proclaimed critic Kamaal R Khan aka KRK's residence on Thursday. Mika and KRK have been involved in a war of words. Calling KRK his 'son', Mika said that there is no personal enmity between them. Videos of Mika speaking to the media outside KRK's house were shared by fan clubs online. Mika said that KRK has removed the nameplate from outside the house. Addressing KRK, Mika said, “Dekh bhai, main tere ghar ke bahar khada hoon yahaan pe. Chaati chaudi kar ke khada hoon. Tu jahaan kahega, wahaan mil leta hoon. Tu saari umar mera beta hi rahega. Meri t
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BollywoodJun 05, 2021

Rs 20 lakh fine, High Court junks Juhi Chawla’s petition on 5G

The Delhi High Court today dismissed Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla’s plea against setting up of 5G wireless network in India and slapped a cost of Rs 20 lakh on her and co-petitioners for abusing process of law and wasting its time for ‘gaining publicity’.“No case is made out for granting permission to institute the suit… or to sue in representative capacity as the suit is defective and not maintainable. The plaint is stuffed with unnecessary, scandalous and frivolous averments,” Justice JR Midha said.The court said the suit filed by the actress and others was to gain publicity whi
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BollywoodJun 05, 2021

Yami Gautam ties the knot with Uri director Aditya Dhar

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam gave everyone a pleasant surprise on Friday as she shared the first picture from her wedding. The actress has tied the knot with Uri: the Surgical Strike director Aditya Dhar. It was an intimate wedding with only their immediate family in attendance.Sharing the first picture from their wedding, Yami wrote, “In your light, I learn to love – Rumi. With the blessings of our family, we have tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony today. Being very private people, we celebrated this joyous occasion with our immediate family. As we embark on the journey of love
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BollywoodJun 05, 2021

Actor Pearl Puri arrested for 'raping' minor girl

Television actor Pearl Puri has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in 2019, the police said. Pearl Puri is known for his roles in TV shows Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar and Brahmarakshas 2. "The alleged sexual assault and molestation with a five-year-old girl had taken place in 2019," said Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Patil of MBVV police. On the complaint of the girl's father, a FIR was registered under IPC section 376 AB (rape of woman below 12 years of age) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act at Waliv police station in Vasai. The actor was arrested and produced before a
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BollywoodJun 03, 2021

YouTuber Jeetu Jaan arrested over alleged murder of wife

YouTube artist Jitendra, popularly known as Jeetu Jaan, was arrested by the Bhandup police in connection with his wife Komal Agarwal’s death. The victim was found hanging from a ceiling fan. The police had initially registered a case of accidental death, but following the complaint by Agarwal’s mother and sister, a case of abetment to suicide, culpable homicide not amounting to murder and assault along with intimidation against filed her husband Jitendra under sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 306 (abetment of suicide)
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BollywoodJun 03, 2021

Case against actors Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani for violating Covid-19 norms

A case has been filed against actors Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani and others on Wednesday for allegedly violating the pandemic norms, the Mumbai police said. According to the police, the actors were found roaming at Bandstand Promenade and could not give a valid reason to the police for being out of their homes after 2 pm. "The case was registered under section 188 (Disobeying the order of public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). No arrest was made because it is a bailable section," the police added. According to an order issued by the Maharashtra government, all essential shops are allow
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BollywoodJun 03, 2021

Lady Gaga postpones Chromatica Ball tour until summer 2022

Singer-actor Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball tour got pushed back again on Wednesday. It is now scheduled to take place in 2022. As per Variety, Gaga announced the postponement of the tour in a statement emailed to ticket holders. "While some parts of the world are moving quickly to open up, others are not yet ready. So until we can confirm all global dates, we have to postpone The Chromatica Ball shows to the summer of 2022," Gaga said. The dates had been moved from 2020 to 2021, and now presumably 2022. Ticketmaster lists the dates as "postponed" with no rescheduled dates.
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BollywoodJun 03, 2021

Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Haseen Dillruba' to release on Netflix

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu starrer murder mystery, Haseen Dillruba is set to be released on Netflix on July 2.Directed by Vinil Mathew of, Haseen Dillruba revolves around a woman who finds herself entangled in the murder of her own husband.Taapsee took to Twitter to share the announcement teaser of the film. The film also stars Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane. She wrote- "Kahani Aashiqana. Raaz Katilana. #HaseenDillruba coming soon. Only on Netflix. #TheUltimateKaunspiracy." Haseen Dillruba was earlier scheduled to have a theatrical release last September, but was pushed indefinitely d

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Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and its portrayal of women, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has shared her views on the debate. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has faced criticism for the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma, with viewers calling out repeated close-up shots, suggestive camera angles, and certain dialogues delivered by Ram Charan’s character. Following the backlash, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and announced changes to the disputed scenes. He clarified that objectifying women was never his intention and that he did not want v
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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

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PollywoodJun 05, 2026

Ammy Virk Reveals Major Bollywood Break During Surrey Visit

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