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BollywoodApr 21, 2021

Actors Farhan Akhtar, Sonu Sood question Serum Institute for disparity in prices between Centre, states

Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Sonu Sood on Wednesday questioned why the Serum Institute of India (SII) was not providing its Covishield vaccine at the same price to the centre and the states. Taking a dig at the world's largest vaccine manufacturer SII, which released the rate card for Covishield vaccines today, Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Sonu Sood took to their Twitter handles and questioned the company over the disparity in rates of the vaccine to the centre and the states. Farhan wrote, "Can a spokesperson for the @SerumInstIndia please help us understand why states should not
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BollywoodApr 21, 2021

Fitness influencer, cricketer Pawan Singh Dhakad aims for Bollywood debut

Pawan Singh Dhakad, a fitness influencer is taking the fitness industry by storm owing to his aesthetically built physique and an enticing demeanour which radiates a different kind of energy. A cricketer par excellence who has received accolades on various fronts due to his progress in the sport, Pawan continues to inspire youngsters to pursue their passion while earning a living by accommodating his passion for fitness and sports with his everyday life. Owner of the renowned gym called ' DFT cross-fit sports gym' in Gwalior, Pawan Singh Dhakad has always aimed for excelling in each field he g
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BollywoodApr 21, 2021

Salman Khan opts for a hybrid release for Radhe

This comes as a surprise for the entertainment industry, and Salman Khan fans too. The actor along with his studio partner, Zee, have decided to opt for a hybrid release model for his upcoming film Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. This means the film will release on both, the theatres and digital space on the same day, a strategy similar to Hollywood Studios. Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will now be released in theatres worldwide; adhering to the COVID protocol issued by the government; and on ZEE5 with ZEE’s pay per view service ZEEPlex which rests on India’s leading OTT platform ZEE5 and a
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BollywoodApr 21, 2021

OTT debut for Ajay Devgn

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is all set to make a grand entry into the digital space with his first-ever crime-drama series Rudra – The Edge of Darkness, coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales of Mumbai. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series re-imagines the iconic globally successful British series, Luther, for Indian audiences.Says Ajay Devgn, “My attempt has always been to tell unique stories and work with good talent. The idea is to raise the bar of entertainmen
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BollywoodApr 20, 2021

Deepika’s association with Chopard

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has added one more big brand to her name. The actor has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the international luxury brand Chopard. Deepika joins in Hollywood celebrities like Rihanna and Julia Roberts who are also the brand ambassadors of Chopard. Deepika took to her Instagram handle to share a gorgeous picture of herself dressed in white and accessorised in a Chopard watch. Reportedly, the watch costs Rs 18 lakhs. "To live a life that is fueled by authenticity, purpose and empathy makes me happy...@chopard #chopard,” she captioned the picture. Chopard
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BollywoodApr 20, 2021

Veteran actor Kishore Nandlaskar passes away due to Covid-19

Actor Kishor Nandlaskar breathed his last earlier today. The notable Marathi and Hindi actor had tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago and had been admitted to a COVID center in Thane, Mumbai after his oxygen level dropped. Confirming the news, Kishore Nandlaskar's grandson Anish told a news channel, "My grandfather was admitted to a Covid-19 Center in Thane on April 14 after he tested positive last week. He breathed his last in the Covid centre between 12.30pm to 1pm.He was having trouble breathing and talking before being admitted to the Covid center. His oxygen level had also fallen signi
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BollywoodApr 20, 2021

All thanks to Salman Khan: Rakhi Sawant

Reality television actor Rakhi Sawant’s mother who is suffering from cancer recently got operated, all thanks to the much-needed financial aid from actor Salman Khan. In a social media video Rakhi revealed that the operation was successful. She wrote, “Thanks to all my fans! Thanks to Salman Khan! Thanks to Dr Sanjay Sharma & Dr Chopra! Thanks to all our well-wishers! Operation success!” In an emotional video, Rakhi’s mother thanked Salman Khan too, for his support. She added, “When I thought I would probably pass away like this, you turned out to be our angel and helped us. I c
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BollywoodApr 19, 2021

Amitabh Bachchan lends vocals to Hanuman Chalisa

Streaming platform MX Player on Monday announced their new series Ramyug, directed by Hum Tum fame Kunal Kohli. The announcement teaser featured a special rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa featuring Amitabh Bachchan's voice and tabla by Ustad Zakir Hussain. The track is composed by Rahul Sharma. The official Twitter handle of MX Player posted the video, which was shared by Kohli. "Coming soon," the filmmaker captioned the one-minute teaser. #Ramyug, an MX Original Series, coming soon. In 2018, Kohli had announced he would adapt the Hindu epic Ramayana titled Ramyug for the big screen. It's uncl
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BollywoodApr 19, 2021

Music director Shravan ‘extremely critical’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Composer Shravan Rathod, of popular music director duo Nadeem-Shravan, has been admitted to a city hospital in a “critical” condition after testing positive for COVID-19, his son said on Monday. The 66-year-old composer is currently under observation at SL Raheja Hospital. “He had tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to SL Raheja hospital in Mahim. He is extremely critical right now. He has other comorbidities also. Doctors have said they would keep him under observation for the next 24 hours. Please pray for his recovery,” Rathod's son, Sanjeev added. Musician Nadeem Saifi to

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BollywoodNov 07, 2025

When Surrey Feels Like Delhi: As Crime Rises, ‘Delhi Crime’ Season 3 Hits Harder Than Ever

Jasmine Singh If you’ve been following the rising tide of crime in Surrey, gunfire incidents, extortion, and unsettling neighborhood stories it almost feels like the headlines are leaping straight out of a crime thriller. And as these real-life tensions simmer, Netflix’s Delhi Crime returns with Season 3, bringing with it the gritty realism and emotional depth that made the first two seasons unforgettable. For many Surrey residents especially the large Delhi-origin community—the news from back home often hits close to the heart. Delhi, long known as a city that never sleeps and never su
BollywoodNov 05, 2025

Humans in A Loop– A Gentle, Powerful Reflection on Technology and Labour

Jasmine Singh I recently watched Humans In A Loop on Netflix after a close friend from Mumbai highly recommended it — and I’m so glad I did. Directed by Aranya Sahay, the film tells a deeply moving story about Adivasi women in rural India who work as data labelers for AI systems.Aranya brings to life a modern-day reality that is both meditative and unsettling, showing how international tech companies rely on Indigenous labour in places like Jharkhand, while often silencing the very voices that make their systems possible.The film is beautifully crafted and supported by strong performances
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PollywoodNov 04, 2025

Surrey’s Pride Karan Aujla Teams Up with Salim Merchant

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music fans, get ready, Karan Aujla is taking things up a notch! The singer, who proudly represents Surrey and has roots in Punjab, recently met Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant in Dubai, sparking excitement about a brand-new music project in the works. Karan Aujla, who’s often called the artist who put Surrey on the map, shared a photo with Salim Merchant on his social media, instantly setting fans abuzz. From Surrey and Calgary to Edmonton, and from the United States of Punjab all the way back to India, every Punjabi who follows Karan Aujla online knows when h
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PollywoodNov 03, 2025

Late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s final film ‘Yamla’ set for release

The family of late Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has announced plans to release his final film, Yamla. In a post shared on social media, the family said preparations for the release are underway and called the project a tribute to his enduring legacy. In an emotional message, the family wrote that while an artist may leave the world, their art continues to live on. The announcement comes months after fans across Punjab and Canada remembered Jawanda for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema.Directed by Rakesh Mehta, Yamla was originally shot in 2019 across several locations, i
BollywoodOct 28, 2025

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Jasmine Singh Weather has pretty much changed in Canada; well, let's just say not for good. Darkness seeps in fast, and sometimes this darkness gets to your mind, leaving you unsure of what to do. Here, I was staged by this darkness, and then in dark crevices, I found a limited web series about the first serial killer of Italy. Thus, director Stefano Sollima’s four-part examination of Italy’s notorious “Mostro di Firenze” murders, which left a trail of 16 dead bodies between 1968 and 1985, can only hint strongly at the identity of the perpetrator. The individual in question vanishe