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BollywoodJan 20, 2021

Raja Kumari joins Lady Gaga, JLo at the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration

As part of the 59th Presidential Inauguration official events, multi-platinum rapper-singer-songwriter- dancer Raja Kumari has announced that she will perform at the virtual Asian American Inaugural Ball today. The day's events celebrating the historic inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will also see participation from pop superstars Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, rock icon Bruce Springsteen and country superstar Garth Brooks.The Grammy-nominated Indian-American music trailblazer, Raja Kumari has said that she is beyond honored and grateful to be re
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BollywoodJan 20, 2021

Richa Chadha takes a short cut

Filmmaker Arati Kadav’s sci-fi short film 55 km/sec will be debuting on streamer Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday. The short film features Richa Chadha and has been shot during the lockdown 2020. The movie will also release on ShortFilmWindow, an OTT platform founded by Kadav.The short film takes forward the idea of living in a world stricken with fear as it narrates the story of an asteroid that’s about to hit earth.55 km/sec was earlier released internationally on Amazon Prime Video US and UK
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BollywoodJan 20, 2021

Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account temporarily restricted

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account had been temporarily restricted.Kangana said in her tweet."Librus cried to their chacha @jack and got my account temporarily restricted, they are threatening me mera account/virtual identity kabhi bhi desh keliye shaheed ho sakti hai, magar my reloaded desh bhakt version will reappear through my movies. Tumhara jeena dushwar karke rahungi." After her claim, #SuspendKanganaRanaut has been trending on Twitter as netizens have been asking Twitter to suspend her account.
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Beginning of much-awaited end': Bollywood reacts to COVID-19 vaccination drive

As visuals of doctors administering the COVID-19 vaccine across the nation surfaced, various Bollywood celebrities expressed their delight and conveyed their gratitude and excitement through their respective handles on Saturday.Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination programme, several Bollywood celebrities expressed their respect through their social media handles.Taking to Twitter, Kangana shared the video of the AIIMS director getting a COVID vaccine shot and wrote, 'Wonderful!! Can't wait.'Veteran actor Anupam Kher thanked the Prime Ministe
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Absolutely marvellous victory': Bollywood celebrities react to India's series win over Australia

Several Bollywood celebrities including mega stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday hailed the Indian cricket team's 2-1 series win on Australian soil and expressed their excitement about the matchBoth Bachchan and Khan heaped praises on the Indian cricket team and wished them on the great victory."INDIAAAAA .. INDIA!! INDIAAAA.. INDIA.. THOK DIYA.. Australia ko.. INCREDIBLE VICTORY.. badhai badhai badhai.. !! Body blows! Injury! Racist abuse! gale te hath na rakhhi, thok deaaengey!!!! INCREDIBLE INDIA!! Don't ever underestimate INDIA," tweeted Bachchan.Khan also shared how he st
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Tandav, with some changes now

The Amazon Prime Video's Tandav landed in a legal soup after an FIR was filed against the makers for offending the sentiments of a particular religion. Addressing the concerns, the makers of the show have now decided to make changes in the content.The new statement by the makers comes a day after the Tandav makers issued a formal unconditional apology for hurting the sentiments of people. The official statement by the cast and crew shared by director Ali Abbas Zaffar on Twitter read, "We have utmost respect for the sentiments of the people of our country. We did not intend to hurt or offend th
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Bad boy Arjun Rampal

Actor Arjun Rampal unveiled the first look of his character from Kangana Ranaut-starrer Dhaakad. Arjun, who plays the antagonist in the film, shared the poster on Instagram with a caption that read, "Boom Evil has a new name- Rudraveer! Super excited to essay an antagonist who is dangerous, deadly and cool at the same time! Here’s my look for @sohamrockstrent’s #Dhaakad Arriving in cinemas on 1st October 2021!"On Monday, the makers of the film shared the official poster of the film and announced that Dhaakad will release in theatres on October 1 this year.The poster featured Kangana in a f
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Theatrical release for Radhe

Bollywood actor Salman Khan had been requested by the Theatre Exhibitors Association from across the country for a theatrical release of his upcoming film, Radhe, the rights for which are with ZEE, as they all felt that only a Salman Khan film could help them all recover from the financial loss that theatres had suffered due to the pandemic.Finally, Salman Khan took to his social media and shared, "Sorry it has taken me a long time to revert to all the theatre owners... It’s a big decision to make during these times. I understand the financial problems that the theatre owners/exhibitors are
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Rajeev Masand joins Dharma Cornerstone Agency

If reports are to be believed, director-producer Karan Johar has hired journalist Rajeev Masand to join his talent management agency called Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA). Rajeev will be working as the COO of the company. Karan and other top authorities at Dharma believe that he’ll be the right person for the job and help them in scouting fresh talent and managing them.The company released an official statement in this regard too, which read- "After over two decades of a dynamic career as an astute journalist and renowned film critic, Rajeev Masand now steps in as the COO at Dharma Producti

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PollywoodApr 21, 2026

Court halts release of Punjabi film ‘Pitt Siyapa’ over copyright claim

A Chandigarh court has temporarily stayed the release of the upcoming Punjabi film “Pitt Siyapa” following a copyright dispute, according to court proceedings. The film, starring actor Sonam Bajwa, had been scheduled for theatrical release on May 1. The legal challenge was filed by writer Rajan Nandan, who alleges the film’s storyline is substantially similar to a script he authored. According to Nandan, the script was officially registered in 2021. Nandan said he first identified similarities after the film’s promotional material was released on March 27, 2026. He subsequently issued
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PollywoodApr 17, 2026

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill releases new single “Duniya”

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill has released a new single titled “Duniya,” according to a release issued by Game Changer Records. The track features music by producer Deep Jandu and is presented by Game Changer Records. The label says the project brings together established contributors from the Punjabi music industry. According to the release, the song has drawn attention on social media following its launch, with listeners sharing and reacting to the track online. No independent streaming or chart data was immediately available. The release did not provide details on production timelines,
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

A Voice That Danced Through Generations Falls Silent

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai, leaving behind a musical legacy that redefined Indian cinema. Cremated with full state honours, her final farewell was attended by political leaders and film stars who gathered to celebrate a life steeped in melody. With over 12,000 songs, Asha wasn’t just a singer—she was an experience. While her sister’s voice symbolized purity, Asha carved her own path in the smoky clubs, vibrant dance floors, and playful rhythms of Bollywood. Her voice carried mischief, passion, and life—effortlessly shifting from sultry cabaret tunes to d
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Case filed against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma over alleged obscene language at Dehradun

A case has been registered against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma following allegations that he used obscene and objectionable language during a stage performance at a college event in Dehradun. According to police, the complaint relates to an Program held at DAV College, where the singer was performing as part of a student union function on Saturday. Authorities said the case was initiated after videos from the event circulated on social media. Police said the complaint was filed by Praanchal Nauni, a representative of the student group “Satyam Shivam.” In the complaint, it is alleged that
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, following her death at the age of 92, according to media reports. Her body was draped in the Indian national flag, and a large funeral procession was attended by Bollywood personalities, political figures and members of the public. Authorities oversaw the ceremony, which included official honours in recognition of her contributions to Indian music. Bhosle began her singing career at the age of 10 and went on to record thousands of songs across multiple languages over a ca