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BollywoodJan 29, 2024

Kriti Sanon gets Golden visa

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has attained another accolade by joining a prestigious group of Bollywood personalities through her receipt of the Golden Visa for the UAE. Typically reserved for investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals with extraordinary talents, among others, this special visa has been granted to Kriti Sanon in recognition of her prominence in Bollywood. Previously, many of her peers like Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, as well as co-stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Arjun Kapoor, alongside numerous South Indian celebrities, have been recipients of this esteemed visa. T
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PollywoodJan 29, 2024

Padma award for Nirmal Rishi

Veteran actress Nirmal Rishi have been conferred Padma Shri award 2024 for her exemplary work and lifetime dedication to Punjabi cinema. With a remarkable career extending over six decades in both theatre and film, the legendary Nirmal Rishi, an iconic figure of Punjabi cinema, is honored to share this award with Pran Sabharwal, a notable theatre actor hailing from Patiala. Renowned for her captivating performances on stage, Nirmal Rishi embarked on her artistic journey under the guidance of Harpal and Neena Tiwana, esteemed figures in Punjab's theatrical scene. Nirmal Rishi has also dedica
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PollywoodJan 26, 2024

Return of Parmish Verma

It appears that Punjabi singer-actor Parmish Verma is all set to recreate the success of his film Dil Diyan Gallan. Recently, Parmish took to his Instagram account to unveil the first look poster of his upcoming movie titled Tabaah, starring alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. Interestingly, the film is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2024, coinciding exactly with the release date of Dil Diyan Gallan, which also starred Wamiqa Gabbi. Directed by Parmish Verma and scripted by Gurjind Mann, the film highlights Parmish's remarkable transformation for his role. Alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Parmish will be seen shar
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BollywoodJan 26, 2024

Animal on Netflix

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor starrer popular film Animal is all set to stream on Netflix on January 26, 2024. The film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga features Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Suresh Oberoi and Triptii Dimri. Animal garnered both criticism and great reviews, in fact it is touted as the best action Bollywood film of 2023. Animal will now be releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada on Netflix with some major edits. The film was also in the news for many reasons, one, because of Ranbir Kapoor’s brilliant performance, Triptii Dimri’s bold scenes and
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BollywoodJan 24, 2024

'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations

The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced. The nominees for best picture are: ``American Fiction''; ``Anatomy of a Fall''; ``Barbie''; ``The Holdovers''; ``Killers of the Flower Moon''; ``Maestro''; ``Oppenheimer''; ``Past Lives''; ``Poor Things''; ``The Zone of Interest.'' Lily Gladstone, star of ``Killers of the Flower Moon,'' became the first Native American nominated for best actress. For the 10th time, Scorsese was nominated for best director. Leonardo DiCaprio, though, was left out of best actor. Among the nominated films is the Ukraine war documentary ``20 Days in Mariupol,'' wh
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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

No Kids play

Famous Punjabi rapper The Kidd aka Gagandeep Singh known to give bhangra melodies and hip-hop beats to some famous singers and rappers like Sidhu Moosewala and Diljit Dosanjh has unknowingly stepped into controversy. The Kidd recently deleted all his posts on Instagram confusing his fans and opponents about what the artist is up to. The Kidd who has worked very closely with Sidhu Moosewala has offered no explanation for this act. Rumor has it that The Kidd is starting a new set of collaborations with certain artists who do not share a good rapport with late Sidhu Moosewala, which is why he h
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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

All hate and no love!

Punjabi singer Mani Longia who is known for his tracks Din Vaar Vaar, Balle Balle has found himself right in the middle of a controversy. The Punjabi singer was recently performing live on stage when towards the end of his show some fans requested him to sing singer Sidhu Moosewala’s songs. Mani denied this request saying that although he respects Sidhu a lot, he is not Sidhu Moosewala and he will not sing his songs. Not only this, Mani went ahead to target Punjabi singers who are still cashing on Sidhu’s death by posting his pictures and pictures of his father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu. This
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BollywoodJan 20, 2024

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Upcoming Music Project & Action Movie Exclusively Revealed

The sensational and heartthrob Siddhant Chaturvedi is basking in the success of his recently released movie Kho Gaye Hum Kahana. Apart from Siddhant, the Netflix film also featured Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gaurav and Kalki Koechlin in leading and pivotal roles and more amazing actors. Actor Siddhant has been open and expressive about the film’s success and recently had an amazing conversation with our host Faridoon Shahryar on Connect Cine. As Siddhant talked about his role and the intensity of the character played by him, he also exclusively unveiled some crazy details about his upcoming proj
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PollywoodJan 19, 2024

AP Dhillon & rapper Nav to play Coachella 2024

After Internationally renowned artist Diljit Dosanjh made history by being the first Punjabi artist to play at Coachella 2023, now it is Vancouver-based AP Dillon’s chance to take the Caloifornia festival’s stage by storm. Coachella recently released their lineup for 2024. The music festival returns from April 12-21 with Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, AP Dhillon, Nav, India-based Def Jam artist Sid Sriram to name a few. Both AP Dhillon and Nav known to blend Punjabi lyrics with trap and hip-hop beats will be playing this year’s festival, which takes place on the weekends of April 12-14 and Ap

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BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Samay Raina Puts Alia Bhatt in the Hot Seat as India’s Got Latent Season 2 Returns

The comeback of India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already sparked conversations online, with Samay Raina bringing his trademark brand of unfiltered comedy back to audiences. The new season premiered on June 20 and featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who joined the show as guests while promoting their upcoming action thriller Alpha. From the moment the episode began, Samay set the tone with a barrage of playful jabs aimed largely at Alia, keeping the audience entertained with his quick wit and unpredictable humour. Introducing the actress in his signature style, Samay joked that she was
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PollywoodJun 23, 2026

Los Angeles Honours Diljit Dosanjh With Dedicated City Recognition Day

In a landmark tribute, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a special civic proclamation designating January 6, 2027, as “Diljit Dosanjh Day” across the city. The initiative was put forward by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to recognise the celebrated Punjabi artist’s impact on the international music scene and his role in elevating South Asian visibility within American popular culture. Dosanjh, who has earned acclaim as a singer, actor, and producer, was acknowledged for helping bring Punjabi music to a global audience while breaking cultural barriers in the entertainment industr
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BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Zakir Khan Brings Heartfelt Tribute to Fathers With Upcoming Netflix Special

Comedian Zakir Khan is gearing up to make his return to Netflix with a new stand-up special titled Papa Yaar. The announcement was made by the streaming giant through a video shared on its official Instagram account on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse of the project ahead of its release. The teaser showcased an intimate exchange between Khan and his father, Ustad Ismail Khan, hinting at the personal and emotional themes that will feature in the special. Accompanying the clip was a caption that read, “Papa’s big day is almost here. Catch Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, arriving soon exclusively
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PollywoodJun 18, 2026

Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta Bring Laughter to Connect Media Network Studio

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
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BollywoodJun 17, 2026

Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha