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BollywoodMay 11, 2024

Punjabi poet, writer Surjit Patar passes away at 79

Dr Surjit Patar, renowned Punjabi poet and Padma Shri awardee breathed his last at his residence on Barewal Road in Ludhiana on Saturday. He was 79. Family members said that he did not wake up in the morning, and upon calling the doctor, he was declared dead. Despite his recent participation in several functions, his sudden demise has shocked art and poetry lovers. Dr Patar held esteemed positions, serving as the President of Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh, and previously as the President of Punjabi Sahit Akademi. His contributions to literature and culture will be remembered fondly by many
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BollywoodMay 09, 2024

Salman Khan To Romance Rashmina Mandanna In Upcoming Action-Packed Movie Sikandar

While all Salman Khan fans were already celebrating the news about the actor’s upcoming action-packed movie Sikandar, a new update related to the project has also garnered attention. It has been officially announced that Rashmika Mandanna will be seen opposite Salman Khan in this project scheduled for its release on Eid 2025. Recently, Nadiadwala Grandson, the production house of Sajid Nadidadwala shared the big news with fans through an Instagram post. The production house has made it official that Rashmika is all set to grow her Bollywood journey with her second film opposite superstar S
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BollywoodMay 08, 2024

Ananya joins Bad Newz!

After the super success of Good Newwz, the fans are not eagerly waiting for the release of Bad Newz featuring Vicky Kaushal, Trpti Dimri and Ammy Virk in the leading roles. While the film looks like a story based on a love triangle, it might also add a new angle as Ananya Panday has joined the film’s team. After winning hearts with her outstanding performance in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Ananya Panday is ready to be featured in the upcoming Bollywood movie Bad News. However, Ananya’s role in this project will not be full-fledged but a special cameo. Reportedly, Ananya will be seen playing the
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BollywoodMay 07, 2024

Gandhi, In the making!

Applause Entertainment's highly anticipated series, Gandhi, is currently in production, filming across various locations under the creative helm of visionary director, Hansal Mehta. The series promises a riveting period drama, transporting audiences to Gandhi’s captivating journey. The makers recently unveiled the International cast that are poised to breathe life into pivotal roles. Leading the charge is none other than Tom Felton, celebrated for his iconic portrayal in the Harry Potter series. Alongside Felton, the cast features a constellation of stars including Libby Mai, Molly Wright,
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BollywoodMay 03, 2024

Prabhas & Prithviraj To Soon Begin Shooting for Salaar 2! Details Inside

After smashing the box office with insane collection, the makers of Salaar are not all set to soon begin the shooting for the film’s sequel. The upcoming Prabhas and Prithviraj starrer is expected to go on floors soon and complete most of the shooting by the end of this year, and complete the remaining chunk by the beginning of 2025. As per a recent report in Pinkvilla, a source close to the development says, “Over the last 3 months, Prashanth and his team of writers have enhanced the script of Salaar 2 based on the feedback for the first part and are now all set to take the film on floo
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BollywoodMay 02, 2024

Akshay Kumar & Arshad Warsi Begin Shooting for Jolly LLB 3!

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi have started working on the third movie of the superhit franchise Jolly LLB. After the unbeatable success of Jolly LLB and Jolly LLB 2 in 2013 and 2017, the makers have started filming for their third movie. The Khiladi actor recently took it to his Instagram account and shared a quirky behind-the-scenes video with his co-stars Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla. The videos feature both Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar introducing themselves as the original Jolly, however, the confusion around who is fake and who is the real Jolly remains still. The vid
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BollywoodApr 30, 2024

‘Not True’, Imran Khan Calls Off Rumors of Comeback in Aamir Khan’s Happy Patel

Recently, the internet was flooded with news stories claiming the Jaane Tu… Jaane Na actor Imran Khan is set to finally make his comeback in Bollywood. While the news spread a wave of happiness among fans, it’s unfortunate that the news is not true. It was reported that Imran Khan will be seen leading Aamir Khan’s upcoming film ‘Happy Patel’, directed by Vir Das. However, now an exclusive report by the Times of India has put a full stop to all the rumours by confirming the news to be fake. Imran Khan revealed to the portal that Vir Das will be directing and acting in Happy Patel.
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PollywoodApr 26, 2024

Diljit Dosanjh, who arrived in Vancouver, took stock of the 'Dil Luminati Tour' preparations

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh arrived in Vancouver yesterday to kick off his 'Dil Luminati Tour' at BC Place. This is the first time in history that a Punjabi singer superstar will perform in BC. Diljit's manager posted pictures and videos on Instagram yesterday confirming his arrival in Vancouver. BC Place will be the first stop on Diljit's schedule on Saturday. On Diljit's arrival in Vancouver, his fans say they are very excited about the show and are proud of their culture and being Punjabi. BC Place General Manager Chris May says that this is going to be the biggest show outside Punja
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BollywoodApr 26, 2024

The police arrested 2 persons in the shooting outside Salman Khan's house

Mumbai Police has arrested two persons from Punjab in connection with the shooting outside the house of Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Police said that 37-year-old Sonu Subhash Chandra and 32-year-old Anuj Thapan had provided two country-made pistols and cartridges to the shooters on March 15. Sonu Subhash Chandra owns a farm and a general store, while Anuj Thapan works as a truck helper and has three cases registered against him. Both were arrested by the crime branch team on Thursday evening. The Mumbai Crime Branch said that both the arrested accused were in touch with the Bishnoi gang.

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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Hazel Keech says she worked as an extra in three Harry Potter films before Bollywood career

Actor Hazel Keech says she faced challenges establishing herself in India’s film industry, despite early screen appearances in a major international franchise. In a recent interview, she said building recognition in Bollywood required “a lot of struggle.” Keech, who is married to former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said she appeared as an extra in three films from the Harry Potter series before moving into Indian cinema. According to her account, those credits include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fir
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BollywoodApr 30, 2026

Bollywood actresses command rising film fees in 2026, industry reports suggest

Several leading Bollywood actresses are reportedly commanding significantly higher fees per film in 2026, reflecting shifts in the industry’s pay structure and star-driven market dynamics. According to industry reports, Priyanka Chopra is among the highest-paid, with a reported fee of about ₹30 crore for a film project linked to director S. S. Rajamouli. Her current per-film fee is said to have increased to approximately ₹40 crore. Deepika Padukone is also reported to be charging between ₹25 crore and ₹30 crore per project. Similarly, Alia Bhatt is said to earn around ₹30 crore per
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BollywoodApr 27, 2026

Actor Mehreen Pirzada marries Arsh Aulakh in private ceremony in Himachal Pradesh

Actor Mehreen Pirzada has married Arsh Aulakh in a private ceremony held in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, according to posts shared on her official social media accounts. The actor posted photos from the event, showing the couple dressed in coordinated light pink outfits. Pirzada described April 26, 2026, as an important milestone in her life. In the images, Pirzada is seen wearing a light pink lehenga, while Aulakh is dressed in a matching kurta paired with a white pajama. The couple used the hashtag “ArshDiMehr” to share moments from the ceremony online. No further details about the ceremony,
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BollywoodApr 24, 2026

Sanjay Dutt announces ‘Khalnayak Returns’ sequel, first look released

Actor Sanjay Dutt has announced a sequel to his 1993 film Khalnayak, with the new project titled ‘Khalnayak Returns’. The announcement comes 33 years after the original film’s release. According to posts shared by the film’s makers and Dutt on Instagram, the first look and poster for the sequel have been released. The preview video shows Dutt in a long-haired appearance, revisiting a character style associated with the original film. The first look video also depicts scenes of injured individuals, though no official plot details have been confirmed. In one sequence, a person is shown p
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PollywoodApr 24, 2026

Teaser for late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Eyes On Me’ released online

A teaser for a new song by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was released on social media Friday, drawing significant online attention within minutes of its publication. According to posts shared by the artist’s official team, the 34-second teaser for the track titled “Eyes On Me” was uploaded across multiple platforms earlier in the day. The clip recorded more than 15,000 likes on Instagram and over 120,000 views on YouTube shortly after release, based on platform counters at the time. The teaser opens with a visual of Punjab’s map highlighting Mansa district, followed by scenes dep