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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95', based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback. The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’ nor has anyone from the film commented on the same.
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Jee Ve Sohneya Jee gets a new release date

The makers of Simi Chahal and Imram Abbas starrer Punjabi film ‘Jee Vi Sohneya Jee’ have officially announced the release date of the film. The emotional, entertaining family drama will now hit the theatres on February 16, 2024. Punjabi actress Simi Chahal took to her social media handle to make this announcement. Simi will also be seen in Tarsem Jassar and Gurpreet Ghuggi starrer Mastaney.
BollywoodAug 24, 2023

Prakash Raj calls Chandrayaan-3 landing on Moon ‘proud moment’

Days after actor Prakash Raj was criticised for his social media post on Chandrayaan-3, the actor later went on to congratulate the Indian Space Research Organisation for charting history as India's third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 landed on the lunar surface. Raj was trolled for his post on X, formerly Twitter, viewed by many as mocking Chandrayaan-3. He later responded to the backlash by saying, "hate sees only hate" and that he was referring to an old joke. In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a mome
BollywoodJan 07, 2023

Manoj Bajpayee's Twitter account hacked

Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has shared that his Twitter account has been hacked.Manoj shared the news on his Instagram Story, where he asked his fans and followers not to engage with his account on the micro-blogging website until it is restored.He wrote: "My twitter account has been hacked! Please do not engage with anything that comes from my profile today, until the issue is resolved."Working towards a resolution. I will keep you posted. Thank you."Talking about his work, Manoj has a string of projects lined up including 'Joram', where he has reunited with filmmaker Devashish Makhija.He
BollywoodJan 06, 2023

Suniel Shetty urges UP CM Adityanath to help stop ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to help erase hatred against the Hindi film industry and get rid of the ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend on social media.Adityanath, who was on a two-day Mumbai visit, rounded off his trip by meeting film personalities such as Shetty, Subhash Ghai, Jackie Shroff, Rajkumar Santoshi, Manmohan Shetty and Boney Kapoor.Though the agenda of the meeting was to discuss shooting and investment prospects in Noida Film City, Suniel Shetty took the opportunity to put forward the grievances of the film industry.“I want to talk
PollywoodJan 03, 2023

Himanshi Khurana hospitalised in Romania

Reality show 'Bigg Boss 13' fame Himanshi Khurana has been hospitalised in Romania after suffering a nosebleed and developing a high fever. The actress was shooting for her upcoming Punjabi film 'Fatto De Yaar Bade Ne'. Himanshi, who is known for her films such as 'Jeet Jaangey Jahaan', 'Sadda Haq', 'Leather Life', 'Afsar' and many more, was shooting for a sequence in the film in which she had to shoot under the rain in extremely cold weather. She was shooting at minus 7 degrees celsius due to which the actress developed a high fever and then bleeding from her nose started. Despite her sicknes
BollywoodJan 03, 2023

Kapil Sharma visits Golden Temple on New Year

Celebrity stand-up comedian and actor Kapil Sharma along with his family paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on New Year. His children, wife were along with Sharma. Also, Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi had accompanied them. He too paid obeisance at the Golden Temple. Speaking with the media, he said he had come to visit Golden Temple to thank the almighty and seek his blessings. He said he gets peace visiting the holy temple and also this was his children first visit to the shrine, so the visit has been all the more special.
BollywoodDec 22, 2022

Ram Setu takes the OTT route

Prime Video has announced the global streaming premiere of the Bollywood action-adventure thriller Ram Setu, directed by Abhishek Sharma. Led by Akshay Kumar, the film also features Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Nassar and Pravessh Rana in pivotal roles.Ram Setu is about an atheist archaeologist-turned-believer, who must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India’s heritage. The film will premiere on December 23, 2022, on Prime Video
BollywoodDec 22, 2022

SRK only Indian to feature in Empire magazine’s ‘50 Greatest Actors Of All Time’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has become the only Indian to be named in the list of ‘50 Greatest Actors of All Time’ released by Empire magazine. Others named in the list include Hollywood stalwarts Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Natalie Portman and Bette Davis, among many others.Pooja Dadlani, Shah Rukh’s manager, shared a clip of the article on Instagram and wrote: “@iamsrk on the Empire list of 50 greatest actors of all time...The only Indian doing us proud always.”In a career spanning over three decades, Shah Rukh has worked in iconic films such as Dilwale Dul

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PollywoodMar 09, 2026

Badshah Faces Women’s Panel Notice Over Controversial Song ‘Tateeree’

Rapper and singer Badshah has landed in controversy after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a notice regarding the lyrics of his recently released Haryanvi track “Tateeree”. The commission decided to step in after receiving complaints claiming the song contains language that is inappropriate and offensive. The matter was brought forward by Savita Arya, who heads the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, along with Shiv Kumar from the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. In their complaint, they alleged that the song’s lyrics use objectionable words and portray women and minors
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BollywoodMar 09, 2026

Govinda Breaks Silence on Controversy, Says He Won’t Embarrass Anyone

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently been in the spotlight after rumours of a possible divorce surfaced, which the couple later denied. The situation grew more complicated when Sunita spoke in interviews accusing the actor of cheating and claiming he had been linked to a newcomer who allegedly tried to blackmail him. Responding to the controversy during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Govinda said he does not want to make anyone “sharminda” or embarrassed by discussing personal matters publicly. He suggested that sometimes people show pain openly, but the f
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Big Buzz Builds Around Dhurandhar 2 Ahead of Release

Excitement is rising for the much-awaited sequel Dhurandhar 2, which is already generating massive buzz ahead of its release. The film follows the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, which dominated the box office a few months ago and set high expectations for the next chapter. Even before its trailer drops, early ticket sales in the United States are showing promising numbers. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala reports that the film has already collected about $238,517 through advance bookings, indicating strong overseas interest. Industry insiders believe the sequel could even challenge the North Am
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Sonu Sood Offers Shelter to Stranded Travellers in Dubai

Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has once again shown his commitment to helping those in distress. The Bollywood star recently reached out to travellers stuck in Dubai due to rising tensions connected to the Israel–Iran conflict. Taking to the social media platform X (Twitter), Sood shared a video message announcing that free and secure accommodation would be arranged for people unable to return home because of the crisis. In his post, he explained that anyone stranded without a place to stay could contact him directly for support. In the video, the actor reassured affected travell
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

A Fresh Turn in Arijit’s Musical Journey

After sending ripples across the music world by announcing he would step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has returned with something new-an independent release that hints at the next phase of his artistic path. When Arijit revealed he would no longer accept new film playback projects, fans were both shocked and curious about what the future might hold for one of India’s most admired voices. For weeks, speculation grew about where his music would go next. Now, Arijit has answered that question by stepping into the independent music space. His latest single, “Raina,” brings togeth