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PollywoodMay 19, 2022

Diljit Dosanjh & Jagjeet Sandhu to share screen space

Internationally- acclaimed artist Diljit Dosanjh will be seen an upcoming fil, which is a biopic based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra.The actor took it to his Instagram to share pictures of his new look from the film. In addition to Diljit, yet another Punjabi actor, Jagjeet Sandhu will also be seen in this film. The Diljit-Jagjeet collaboration has been confirmed following a comment by Jagjeet himself. Under Diljit Dosanjh’s shooting wrap up post, Jagjeet dropped a comment praising and appreciating Diljit’s performance in the film. Jagjeet wrote, “Sachi bhaji tohada a character men
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BollywoodMay 19, 2022

Rajesh Khanna, Big B’s iconic Anand to get a remake

The 1971 classic 'Anand', starring the then superstar Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, is set for a remake helmed by Sameer Raj Sippy, grandson of the film's original producer, N.C. Sippy, and Vikram Khakhar.The director and cast of the film, which is at the scripting stage, are yet to be finalised.The 1971 original, a Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, features Rajesh Khanna as a terminally ill cancer patient, Anand Sehgal, the onus of whose treatment is taken by Amitabh. Producer Sameer Raj Sippy also feels that such stories need to be narrated to the new generation.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Anurag Thakur announces incentive scheme for co-production, shooting of foreign films in India

In a major step to enhance India's stature as an international film-making destination, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday announced an incentive scheme for the audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of up to 30 per cent and a cap of USD 260,000.The Minister made the announcement at the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the 75th Cannes Film Festival."I'm delighted to announce today in Cannes an incentive scheme for audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of u
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Deepika, Tamannaah, Urvashi, Pooja Hegde groove to Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'

Indian celebrities are leaving no chance to spread colours of desi culture at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.On Wednesday, Bollywood divas including Deepika Padukone, Tamanaah Bhatia, Urvashi Rautela, and Pooja Hegde turned heads with their impromptu dance on Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'.During the inauguration of the Indian pavilion at Cannes 2022, Mame Khan, who is part of the Indian contingent, broke into a beautiful song at everyone's request.The moment became more captivating when Deepika, Pooja, Urvashi, and Tamannaah came in front and started dancing togeth
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PollywoodMay 17, 2022

Gippy Grewal and Tanya pair for their next untitled project

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal and actress Tania will be sharing screen space in an upcoming Punjabi film.Both the actors have shared a photo together on their respective social media handles that reads- “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” This is for the first time that the two will be sharing screen space.
EnglishMay 17, 2022

Netflix sets May 20 premiere date for ‘Jersey’

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Jersey’ is heading to Netflix for its digital release on May 20, the streaming platform announced on Tuesday.A Hindi remake of National Award-winning Telugu sports drama of the same name; ‘Jersey’ was theatrically released on April 22 after multiple delays due to the covid-19 pandemic.Netflix India shared the release date announcement on its official Twitter page."If you see us tearing up, it's because we just watched Jersey and we can't wait for you to catch it too. Jersey arrives on Netflix on 20th May," the tweet read.
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BollywoodMay 17, 2022

Kannada actress Chethana Raj dies after fat removal surgery goes wrong

In a shocking development, a 21-year-old Kannada small screen actress died while undergoing fat removal surgery in Bengaluru, India.According to police, she was undergoing surgery without knowledge of her parents.Chetana Raj is the young actress who succumbed during surgery. The parents are now alleging negligence on part of the surgeons. They are also saying that the surgery was conducted without proper equipment.Chetana Raj is a resident of Abbigere in Bengaluru. The hospital authorities are maintaining that the death occurred due to water getting deposited in her lungs during surgery.Chetha
EnglishMay 16, 2022

Akshay Kumar tests Covid positive, will not attend Cannes Film Festival

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who had tested positive for Covid-19 in April last year, has tested positive for the virus once again. Akshay took to Twitter to inform everyone. He also mentioned that he would not be able to attend the Cannes Film Festival this year. Akshay wrote, “Was really looking forward to rooting for our cinema at the India pavilion at #Cannes2022.”
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BollywoodMay 16, 2022

The Kapil Sharma Show is coming to an end

The Kapil Sharma Show current season will go off-air soon. The cast of the show had a bash to mark the end of the current season. The party was attended by Kapil Sharma, Sumona Chakravarti, Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, and Krushna Abhishek among others. Sumona, who plays the character of Bhuri, took to her official Instagram account and shared a a few picture of the party.In one of the pics, Sumona can be seen taking a selfie with Krushna and Kiku. Chandan Prabhakar can also be seen in the picture. In another picture, Kapil and Archana Puran Singh join Sumona are seen posing.“N it’s a

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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
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PollywoodJun 27, 2025

Industry body urges Sunny Deol, Imtiaz Ali to distance themselves from Diljit Dosanjh

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has formally requested that actor Sunny Deol and director Imtiaz Ali cut all professional associations with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The call comes amid growing backlash surrounding Dosanjh’s upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, which stars Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Although the film will not hit Indian theaters, it is scheduled for an overseas release this Friday. FWICE issued individual letters to both Deol and Ali, voicing the collective disapproval within the film industry and urging them to immediately step away from any collabora
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PollywoodJun 26, 2025

Mika Singh calls Diljit Dosanjh fake singer

Mika Singh has taken a public swipe at fellow singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh following the overseas release of Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. The move comes in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, prompting Mika to express his disapproval over collaborating with Pakistani talent during heightened India-Pakistan tensions. Without naming Diljit Dosanjh directly, Mika posted an Instagram story with a collage of the two artists, making his target obvious. Labeling him a “fake singer,” Mika criticized the timing of the release and questioned the ethics of i
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PollywoodJun 26, 2025

Sunanda Sharma makes her relationship public

Punjabi singer and actress Sunanda Sharma has taken social media by storm, not with a new song or film announcement this time, but by offering a rare glimpse into her personal life. Known for her vibrant personality, powerful vocals, and chart-topping hits, Sunanda has always kept her private affairs under wraps until now. In a surprising move, the star shared a series of photos on her Instagram, casually tagging someone as her “boyfriend.” What caught everyone's attention, however, was the intriguing composition of the photo: while Sunanda is clearly visible, her boyfriend’s identity