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BollywoodOct 12, 2021

Big B drops out of pan masala ad campaign

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has terminated his contract with a pan masala brand on the request of a national anti-tobacco organisation. An official statement read, “Kamala Pasand… A few days after the commercial was aired, Mr Bachchan contacted the brand-owners and stepped out of it last week. Upon checking why this sudden move – it was revealed that when Mr Bachchan became associated with the brand, he wasn’t aware that it fell under the surrogate advertising category. Mr Bachchan has also returned the money received for the promotion.”Meanwhile, Big B celebrated his 79th bi
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BollywoodOct 12, 2021

Richa Chadha deletes Twitter, calls the application 'toxic'

Actor Richa Chadha has decided to take a break from Twitter. On Tuesday, Richa shared that she's deleting the application from her phone as she finds it "toxic". "Deleting this app off of my phone. Takes too much, is toxic. Bye," Richa tweeted. Richa's tweet garnered different reactions from social media users.
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BollywoodOct 09, 2021

Leena Yadav shares 'emotionally draining' process of making 'House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths'

Showrunner and co-director Leena Yadav opened up about the process of making the documentary, 'House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths', based on the true case of 11 deaths in a Delhi family. Leena talked about how difficult it was to get people who were a part of the incident as part of the docu-series. "Those were very difficult conversations, I must admit. But I will always remember a beautiful incident that happened, while we were interviewing the family members, one of them came up to me and thanked me saying that this was like therapy for him," she shared. 'House of Secrets: The Burari Deat
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BollywoodOct 09, 2021

Bollywood fraternity extends love, support on Gauri Khan's birthday

As Gauri Khan turned a year older on Friday, her friends and members of the Bollywood fraternity extended their love and support for the birthday girl. Gauri and Shah Rukh Khan are going through a difficult time, ever since their elder son Aryan Khan was nabbed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drug raid. Aryan's bail plea is being heard by a Mumbai court today. The hearing coincidentally comes on the birthday of his mother. Celebrities including Zoya Akhtar, Neelam Kothari and more have taken to their social media handles to extend their support and wishes for Gauri on her birthday.
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BollywoodOct 07, 2021

Minutes after Hrithik Roshan's letter, Kangana Ranaut comments on Aryan Khan's drug case

Addressing the ongoing debate around superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan's drug case, actor Kangana Ranaut took to her social media to slam those who are coming forward to defend him. Taking to her Instagram story, Kangana wrote, "Now all Mafia Pappu coming to Aaryan Khan's defence.... We make mistakes but we mustn't glorify them ... I trust this will give him perspective and also make him realise consequences of his actions.... Hopefully it can evolve him and make him better and bigger It's good not to gossip about someone when they vulnerable but it's criminal to make them feel that th
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BollywoodOct 07, 2021

Daniel Craig to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood star Daniel Craig will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ahead of the US release of 'No Time to Die', which is the last film of the actor as iconic spy James Bond. As per Variety, the actor will get his star in a ceremony on October 6 at 6:30 pm PT. His star will be the 2,704th star on the Walk of Fame, and the fourth James Bond actor to receive the honour after David Niven, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan.
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BollywoodOct 06, 2021

Aryan Khan's arrest is 'forgery'; alleges Nawab Malik

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik on Wednesday alleged that Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raid onboard a Mumbai cruise was "forgery", and BJP has misused the central agency to frame Aryan Khan. Addressing the media here, the NCP leader alleged that "not even a single gram of drug was seized on the cruise or at the terminal." "Aryan Khan's arrest is a forgery. For the last one month, information was being circulated to crime reporters that the next target is actor Shah Rukh Khan," said Malik.
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BollywoodOct 06, 2021

'Ramayan' fame Arvind Trivedi passes away at 82

Veteran actor Arvind Trivedi, widely known for his portrayal of Raavan in hit mythological TV series 'Ramayan', died on Tuesday night. He was 82 when he breathed his last. The actor, who was unwell and was even unable to walk, died due to a heart attack in Mumbai. Arvind's last rites were performed on Wednesday, around 8 am. Apart from playing the iconic character of Ravan in 'Ramayan', Arvind had also played a pivotal role in the hit TV show 'Vikram Aur Betaal'.
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BollywoodOct 05, 2021

'Squid Game has become a global cultural phenomenon'

Netflix original series 'Squid Game' is going to become the most-watched TV series in Netflix history. Also, according to the global OTT (Over-the-top) services ranking site FlixPatrol, the Squid Game continued to rank first in the TV shows category on the 2nd, and also in the overall rankings including movies and TV shows. Among 83 countries, the Squid Game ranked first in 81 countries except for Turkey and Denmark. General director Kim Min-young of Netflix, who is in charge of managing overall creative activities in the Asia-Pacific region except for India, predicted that the Squid Game will

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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Jassie Gill on Unbreakable Friendships, Fatherhood, and His Undying Love for Cricket – A Heartfelt Reunion in Canada

Jasmine Singh It felt like a scene straight out of a Punjabi film two old friends reconnecting after nearly 8 to 9 years. The setting? Canada Super 60, a vibrant cricketing event where singer-actor Jassie Gill was performing. What started as a chance meeting quickly turned into a heartfelt reunion, filled with laughter, memories, and a candid conversation at BC Place, Vancouver. In a freewheeling interview, Jassie opened up about the constants in his life — friendships, family, and cricket. “It’s no secret that I’ve always loved cricket,” he shared. “Now, Babbal, Prabh, and I have
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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Ed Sheeran Collaborates with Karan Aujla: A Musical Fusion

Jasmine Singh In an exciting turn of events, Ed Sheeran has announced his collaboration with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, sharing a sneak peek on social media. Karan, affectionately known as the "Munda from Surrey," has made a significant mark in the Punjabi music scene and Bollywood, gaining recognition on an international scale. Originally from Punjab, Karan Aujla has built a loyal fan base, particularly among Punjabis in Canada, especially in Surrey and Brampton. His recent shift to Dubai hasn’t diminished his popularity; if anything, it has broadened his reach. Karan's unique style a
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BollywoodOct 15, 2025

Pankaj Dheer, Karna of iconic 'Mahabharat' serial, dies at 68

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. “He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Surrey Mourns the Loss of Beloved Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jwanda: A Heartfelt Farewell

Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa