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PollywoodAug 02, 2022

Three Punjabi films to have Australian premiere at IFFM 2022

Punjabi films are celebrated for their wholesome entertainment and music. Recently, a few Punjabi films, which are high on content, have been selected for a special screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The list includes Jaggi, Adh Chanani Raat and Raavi. Jaggi, directed by Anmol Sidhu and starring Ramnish Chaudhary, Harmandeep Singh, Gaurav Jasuja, Aks Mehraj and Harmeet Jassi. Adh Chanani Raat (Crescent Night) is directed by Gurvinder Singh. The cast includes SS Dhiman, Veera Gill, Samuel John, Dharminder Kaur and Jatinder Mauhar. Raavi is a short film directed by Jasmi
BollywoodAug 02, 2022

"Please don't boycott my film": Aamir Khan on 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Ahead of the release of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the film triggered controversy after "#BoycottLaalSinghChaddha" started trending on Twitter.Apparently, some Twitter users went through the archives and dug up Aamir's controversial "India's growing intolerance" statement and circulated it on the micro-blogging site.Reacting to the boycott trend, Aamir while speaking to Mumbai reporters requested people to watch his film."That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am
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BollywoodJul 29, 2022

Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Jason Momoa starrer 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'

Seems like Arthur Curry and Bruce Wayne are reteaming, with Jason Momoa revealing that Justice League costar Ben Affleck will appear in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Momoa revealed the news on Instagram on Thursday, after fans on a Warner Bros. bus tour apparently caught wind that Affleck was there filming with him."REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha j," Momoa wrote, along with a photo of him and Affleck.Affleck previously announced
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PollywoodJul 29, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's parents get singer's tattoo inked on their arms

In the memory of Sidhu Moose Wala, his father Balkaur Singh paid an emotional tribute to the late singer by getting his face tattooed on his arm.A video was shared on Sidhu Moose Wala's Instagram page in which a tattoo artist is seen painting the former's portrait on Balkaur Singh's arm.Balkaur Singh also made the tattoo artist inscribe 'Sarwan Putt' (obedient son) on his arm in the Punjabi language.Sidhu Moose Wala's mother Charn Kaur also got inked 'Sarwan Putt' on her arm.Reportedly, the parents got tattoos from the artist who had made tattoos on Sidhu Moose Wala's arms as well.Fans became
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala honored with Dada Saheb Phalke award

Recently Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala, (posthumously) has been awarded with Dada Saheb Phalke Award. The award was received by Afsana Khan and her husband Saajz. The duo went on to the stage, accepted the highly acclaimed award on the behalf of Sidhu Moosewala. Afsana was also requested to sing a few lines from Sidhu Moosewala's songs, and the singer chose to sing a chunk from Sidhu’s viral song 295 and also performed his signature thaapi!Afsana took it to her Instagram account and shared the video of the same. And in the caption, she also quoted, ‘Legends Never Die’. Dada Saheb Phalke
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Neeru Bajwa unveils her pregnancy mystery!

Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa recently took her Instagram handle to announce her upcoming Punjabi movie called Beautiful Billo. The film will witness an OTT release on Zee5 on August 11, 2022. Neeru shared the announcement poster of the film on her social media account. The film will star Neeru Bajwa, Roshan Prince and Rubina Bajwa in the leading roles. The project is directed by Santhosh Subhash Thite and presented by Neeru Bajwa Entertainment, Omjee Star Studios and Sarin Productions.
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PollywoodJul 27, 2022

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns demise

Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away on Tuesday.He was 63. The 'Tu hoor sohniye' singer was admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022 owing to heart issues. After triple bypass surgeries, the singer went into coma after facing brain damage. After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on the road to recovery but couldn't survive and passed away on July 26.Several artistes from the Punjabi music industry paid condolences on social media.Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa remembered the ‘Par linghade’ singer and wrote, "Menu yaad hai
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BollywoodJul 27, 2022

Sushant Singh Rajput fans trend 'Boycott Flipkart' on Twitter

Recently, the misuse of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's picture has by a popular e-commerce site that has left the fuming SSR fans starting a trend.Hashtag ‘Boycott Flipkart’ gathered steam on Twitter after disgruntled fans of Sushant Singh Rajput spotted a tee with a reference to ‘depression’ over a picture of the actor on the e-commerce site.A t-shirt was listed on Flipkart with an artwork of Sushant and a phrase “Depression is like drowning” written on it. Soon after spotting it, fans shared it across social media and “Boycott Flipkart” gained hype.While many called t
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BollywoodJul 26, 2022

Koffee with Karan 7: Vijay Deverakonda says he wouldn't mind a threesome

The wait is finally over for Vijay Deverakonda who debuts on 'Koffee with Karan' this Thursday.Karan Johar unveiled the promo of the fourth episode of the ongoing season of his popular talk show on Tuesday. The promo features 'Liger' actors Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday.From Vijay talking about Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi to Ananya talking about what's cooking between her and Aditya Roy Kapur, the promo is every bit of an entertainer.The promo starts with a fun introduction of the two stars by Karan Johar who then goes on to ask Vijay whether he liked cheese? Then a small clip from Sara Ali

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Diljit replies to Sardaar ji 3 controversy

Due to the growing tensions between the two countries, the producers of Sardaarji 3 opted to skip an Indian theatrical release and are now targeting international markets instead. In a recent conversation with BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the controversy and explained the reasons behind the decision. “When we made this movie, things were normal,” Diljit shared. “We completed shooting back in February when the situation between India and Pakistan wasn’t as tense. What happened afterward was beyond our control. So the producers had to make a tough call. Since releasing t
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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh enters classrooms as a cultural case study at Toronto University

From stadium stages to university lecture halls — Diljit Dosanjh is making history again. The global music and film icon is now the subject of academic study, with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) set to introduce a full-fledged course on his cultural and musical impact. Offered by The Creative School, the course was officially announced during the Billboard Summit at NXNE in Toronto. In doing so, Diljit Dosanjh joins an elite league of artists like The Beatles, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift — figures whose work transcends entertainment and enters scholarly discourse. TMU’s course, lau
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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Diljit trolled for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is drawing criticism for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. Amid heightened cross-border tensions, the horror-comedy will not see a theatrical release in India and is set to screen exclusively overseas on Friday, June 27. The move comes in the wake of recent geopolitical unrest following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor, which involved missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Social media users have sl
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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Neeru Bajwa to star opposite Ajay Devgn in Son Of Sardaar 2

Bollywood is in for a major Punjabi power move! Neeru Bajwa, the undisputed queen of Punjabi cinema, is making a splashy return to Bollywood and this time, she’s stepping into the Son of Sardaar universe alongside none other than Ajay Devgn. Yes, you read that right. After dominating Pollywood with hits like Jatt & Juliet, Sardaar Ji, and Laung Laachi, Neeru is back on the Hindi big screen in Son of Sardaar 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 action-comedy blockbuster. And here’s the twist: she’ll be playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen wife in what is their first-ever collaboratio