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BollywoodDec 28, 2020

Akshay Kumar increases his acting fee & how much

As per sources Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has decided to hike his acting fees further due to excessive demand in the market.Akshay Kumar has gradually hiked his fees from 99 crores to 108 crores and finally settled in on 117 crores for the films he signed recently. For the films, which are slated for a 2022 release, Akshay Kumar will charge Rs 135 crores per film. If it comes to breakdown, then the production budget of most Akshay Kumar films will be in the range of Rs. 35 to 45 crores, in addition to 15 crores more for print and publicity, taking the total in the range of Rs. 50 to 60 crore
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Shahid walks out of Yoddha

As per a source, actor Shahid Kapoor has walked out of Shashank Khaitan's action thriller Yoddha. "Shahid and the team were having a lot of creative differences over the script. Many feel that Shahid has become extremely brash and arrogant after the success of Kabir Singh. He is currently picky about what he wants to do, also he had been dilly dallying on his dates for a while. He had not signed formal paper, which is also why Karan Johar could not make the official announcement about the same. However, now, it's certain that he's no longer doing the film anymore. Now, it needs to be seen if K
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Catch Ram Gopal Varma at 12 ‘o’ Clock

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma known for his horror films Bhoot, Raat has now announced his return to the horror genre with his next release, titled '12 'o' Clock'. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Makrand Deshpandey, Divya Jagdale, Manav Kaul, Ali Azgar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Flora Saini and debutant Krshna Gautam in pivotal roles. Ram Gopal shared the poster on this film on his Twitter handle as well. The film is scheduled for a January 8, 2021 release in theatres.
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Gangubai in legal trouble

One of the most-anticipated projects of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi has run into legal trouble. The film starring Alia Bhatt as Gangubai is an adaptation of Hussain Zaidi's book, 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.However, as per media reports, Gangubai's family has filed a case against author Hussain Zaidi, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt as they have find some problem with the plot of the film. As a result of this, the Bombay City Civil court has asked Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hussain to reply on this case by January 7, 2021. In the film, Alia will
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BollywoodDec 23, 2020

Bobby Deol, the lucky mascot

After actors Shraddha Kapoor, Govinda, Rajkummar Rao and Riteish Deshmukh, now Bobby Deol has been roped in as a mascot for the Indian Pro Music League.The show will see various singers, including Mika Singh, Shaan, Javed Ali and Shilpa Rao, who will form teams from different parts of India, and will battle it out for the trophy.Bobby Deol was recently seen in web-series Aashram, produced and directed by Prakash Jha. The series also starred Aaditi Pohankar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Darshan Kumaar, Anupriya Goenka, Adhyayan Suman, Tridha Choudhury, Vikram Kochhar, Tushar Pandey, Sachin Shroff, Anuri
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

Tony Kakkar confirms sister Neha Kakkar's pregnancy

Newly married couple Bollywood and Punjabi singer singer Neha Kakkar and beau Rohanpreet Singh left their fans confused when they posted a picture that showed Neha with a baby bump. Both Neha and Rohanpreet shared the photograph with the caption, 'Khyaal Rakhya Kar' without revealing if Neha was pregnant or it was a Publicity stunt for the new song. But now Neha's brother, singer Tony Kakkar's comment on the picture has pretty much confirmed the news. It read, 'Main mama ban jaaunga.' The duo’s celebrity friends including Urvashi Rautela and Elli AvrRam have also congratulated the couple on
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

The ‘real’ game

Choreographer and YouTuber Dhanashree Verma and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal tied the knot in Delhi on Tuesday. The two married in a Hindu ceremony at the Karma Lake resort.A picture of the newlyweds surfaced on the internet soon after. Yuzvendra had shared the pictures from their roka ceremony a couple of months back when he wrote in caption, "We said "Yes" along with our families #rokaceremony."
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

Kuch to gadbad hai Daya!

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal was questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for the second time on Monday. He was summoned in relation to the raid conducted at his residence last month where the agency found tablets banned under the NDPS Act.As per reports, the anti-drug agency found that Arjun Rampal had arranged for a backdated prescription for the tablets illegally through a relative.Rampal was first interrogated by the NCB on November 13 as well. During the raid at his house, the agency seized several electronic gadgets and medical tablets as well. Arjun had handed over the prescript
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BollywoodDec 22, 2020

Guru Randhawa, Sussanne Khan, Suresh Raina arrested in a raid

Retired Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, Bollywood-Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa and Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan were arrested in a raid at a Mumbai club named Dragonfly near the Mumbai airport. They were later let go on bail. A total of 34 people were arrested including seven staff members for violating COVID-19 norms. The raid was conducted after the club was kept open beyond the permissible hours and for not following the norms set by the government during the ongoing pandemic.After this incident, Guru Randhawa's PR team released a statement where he expresses regret. "Guru Randhawa

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Complaint filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh over song ‘Naagin’

Popular Bollywood singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy over his song titled ‘Naagin’, nearly two years after its release. The track, which has crossed more than 14 million views online, has resurfaced following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Jalandhar. The complainant has written to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking registration of a First Information Report against the artist. He has also demanded the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms. In his complaint, the BJP leader said he came across the song on
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Punjabi singer Amar Noori receives threat call, police launch investigation

Punjabi singer and actor Amar Noori has reported receiving a threatening phone call, prompting police to register a case and begin an investigation. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of artists and the growing issue of anonymous threats. According to the complaint filed with police, the caller identified himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh and issued a warning to Amar Noori. The caller allegedly told her that her son, who is involved in music and singing, should immediately stop his work or face serious consequences. Disturbed by the threat, Amar Noori contacted the police witho
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Singh vs Kaur 2 Set to Hit Theaters: Release Date Announced!

Jasmine Singh Excitement is building in the Punjabi film industry as the highly anticipated movie "Singh vs Kaur 2," directed by Navaniat Singh, is set to release on April 24, 2026. Starring the dynamic duo of Gippy Grewal and Shehnaaz Gill, this film promises to deliver a blend of comedy, action, and entertainment. During the shoot, which took place in various locations, including Surrey, Connect Cine had the opportunity to meet and interview Shehnaaz Gill and Raghveer Boli, providing fans with exclusive insights into the film. Following the success of "Ikk Kudi," this marks Shehnaaz's
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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

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