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BollywoodSep 22, 2020

Richa Chadha’s name appears in Me Too case against Anurag Kashyap

Actor Richa Chadha released her lawyer’s statement after her name was mentioned by actor Payal Ghosh who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault. The statement condemns the act of falsely dragging her name into controversies.The statement reads: ‘Our Client ‘Ms. Richa Chadha’, condemns the act of her name being unnecessarily and falsely dragged in a derogatory manner into controversies and allegations being recently raised by third parties. Though our Client believes that genuinely wronged women should get justice at all costs, there are legislations that are intended to
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BollywoodSep 21, 2020

Official complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap over alleged sexual misconduct

Model turned actress Payal Ghosh who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against Anurag Kashyap has filed an official complaint against the filmmaker in Oshiwara Police Station Mumbai. The actress along with her lawyer Nitin Satpute arrived at the Police station for registration of an FIR.If found guilty under this offence, the accused can get 3 years of imprisonment under section 354 and 509 of Indian Penal Code. The 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' fame actress said that she wanted to speak about this for a long time, and now she has finally decided to get it off her head.Meanwhile, Anurag K
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BollywoodSep 21, 2020

NCB to summon Deepika Padukone in Bollywood drug probe

The Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) is all set to summon Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in connection to the drug case that sprung out of the investigations into the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe.As per a news channel in India, NCB has come across a few drug chats that mentions name of individuals with initials D and K. While D has allegedly been identified as Deepika Padukone, K is Karishma is a Talent Management Agency employee. The report mentions that Karishma, who manages Deepika, will also be questioned by the agency.The same news channel also stated that Bollywood actresses Shraddh
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BollywoodSep 17, 2020

Rakul Preet Singh moves High Court alleging a media trial

The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Information & Broadcasting ministry, Prasar Bharati, News Broadcasters Association (NBA) and Press Council of India (PCI) on Thursday after actor Rakul Preet Singh moved court alleging a ‘media trial’ in a drug investigation related to Sushant Singh Rajput case. It was earlier reported that Rakul Preet Singh was named by Rhea Chakraborty during a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) investigation into a drugs angle related to Sushant Singh Rajput case.In her submission before Delhi HC, Rakul Preet also said that she learnt that she had been named in
BollywoodSep 17, 2020

Jaya Prada backs Ravi Kishan, says Jaya Bachchan doing politics over Bollywood drug row

Amid tussle between Jaya Bachchan and Ravi Kishan over Bollywood drug row. Jaya Prada supported Ravi Kishan by saying, "I completely support Ravi Kishan ji's remarks about saving youth from the problem of drug trafficking/addiction. We need to raise our voice against the use of drugs and we need to save our youth. I think Jaya Bachchan ji is doing politics over the issue."ANI
BollywoodSep 16, 2020

Akshay Kumar announces the release date of Laxmmi Bomb

Actor Akshay Kumar who is currently shooting in Scotland has announced the release date of his much-awaited film Laxmmi Bomb. Akshay took to his Twitter to announce the news with a surprise teaser. The Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer film is all set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on November 9. He tweeted, "Iss Diwali aapke gharon mein "laxmmi" ke saath ek dhamakedar "bomb" bhi aayega. Aa rahi hai #LaxmmiBomb 9th November ko, only on @DisneyPlusHSVIP! Get ready for a mad ride kyunki #YehDiwaliLaxmmiBombWaali Collision symbol #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex @advani_kiara @offl_Lawrence".Akshay
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BollywoodSep 16, 2020

Additional security outside Jalsa after Jaya Bachchan’s speech in the Parliament

In a recent development, Samjawadi party MP Jaya Bachchan’s response to actress Kangana Ranaut and Bhojpuri actor and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan talking ill about the industry despite the fact that they are a part of it, went viral. The Samajwadi Party MP did not hesitate to call them out for being unfair to make such statements and go to the extent of calling the industry a gutter. She added, "People who have made a name in this industry have called it a gutter. I completely disagree and I really disassociate." In a reference to Kishan's statement in Lok Sabha on the alleged Bollywood drug ca
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BollywoodSep 16, 2020

Amitabh Bachchan becomes the first celebrity voice on Alexa in India

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan who recovered from COVID-19, is now all set for a new and interesting project. The actor has become the first celebrity in India to be the voice of Amazon Alexa. The team of Amazon Alexa is going to work closely with Bachchan in order to offer a unique experience to the users. It will include jokes, weather, shayaris, and motivational quotes, among other interesting things.Puneesh Kumar, Country Leader for Alexa, Amazon India in an official statement said that Amitabh Bachchan’s voice is truly memorable for any Indian who has grown-up with Bollywood. This
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BollywoodSep 15, 2020

Bhuj, Laxmmi Bomb and Big Bull release delayed due to IPL

In June, Disney Plus Hotstar announced that multiple Bollywood films including Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb, Ajay Devgn’s Bhuj: The Pride of India and Abhishek Bachchan’s Big Bull will release on their OTT platform. Laxmmi Bomb was initially slated for a September 9 release, however we haven’t heard much about it. The team of Hotstar seems to have finally decided the future course of action. As per a source, "IPL is one of the biggest events in India, and Hotstar doesn’t want to dilute the impact of films by releasing them on the same platform in the midst of IPL." The tentative dat

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PollywoodJun 30, 2025

Naseeruddin Shah comes forward to support Diljit Dosanjh

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has come forward to defend Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has been caught in the middle of a controversy surrounding his latest film Sardaar Ji 3. The film has drawn backlash following the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, a decision that sparked criticism due to the current strained relations between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the issue through a note shared on his official Facebook page, Shah made it clear that he stands in full support of Diljit. “I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT,” he declared, stressi
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PollywoodJun 30, 2025

Guru Randhawa deactivates his account on X?

Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has unexpectedly deactivated his account on X, previously known as Twitter, following a mysterious post that many saw as a subtle critique of fellow artist Diljit Dosanjh amid the controversy surrounding Sardaar Ji 3. Guru's account, known as Guru Official, has been removed and now shows the message "This account doesn't exist." However, his Instagram account remains active. This development came just hours after Guru shared a cryptic message that seemed directed at Diljit, even though he did not mention him directly. The timing was particularly significant con
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BollywoodJun 30, 2025

Actress Shefali Jariwala Passes Away Unexpectedly

In a heartbreaking development, actress Shefali Jariwala has passed away, leaving fans and the entertainment industry in shock. Widely recognized for her appearance on Bigg Boss 13 and her iconic performance in the remix of "Kanta Laga," Shefali’s untimely demise has sent waves of grief across the nation. At this time, specific details regarding the cause of her death remain undisclosed. As the tragic news broke, tributes from fellow celebrities began to pour in. Singer Mika Singh expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, “I’m deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart..
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PollywoodJun 27, 2025

Neeru Bajwa deletes promotional content of Sardaar ji 3 from her account

In the midst of the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's film Sardaar Ji 3, Neeru Bajwa has removed all promotional content related to the movie from her social media platforms. The film, featuring both Diljit and Neeru, has faced backlash for including Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in a supporting role. Following the Pahalgam attack in April, Indian film organizations imposed a blanket ban on Pakistani artists working in India, resulting in a prohibition on the release of their projects. This decision to go ahead with Sardaar Ji 3 has not been well received by Indian film bodies and
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PollywoodJun 27, 2025

Jasbir Jassi backs Diljit Dosanjh, slams selective outrage over Sardaar Ji 3

Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has voiced his support for Diljit Dosanjh amid the backlash over Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The film, skipping its India release due to rising India-Pakistan tensions following recent attacks, has prompted industry bodies like FWICE and AICWA to call for a ban on Dosanjh. In an interview with a leading news channel, jasbir Jassi criticized what he described as “double standards,” pointing out that while Dosanjh is being targeted for working with a Pakistani actor, Indian music often features songs sung by Pakistani artists or ins