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PollywoodNov 14, 2022

Punjab bans songs glorifying guns

The Punjab Government today banned the public display of firearms, including on social media, and songs promoting gun culture, as it tightened regulations after facing flak over the law and order situation.It directed a review of arms licences within the next three months, with no new licence to be issued during the period, and surprise checks. The order came in the wake of recent incidents of shootouts in the state, which gave fodder to the Opposition to hit out at the AAP government.A complete ban should be imposed on carrying and displaying weapons at public gatherings, weddings etc., the o
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PollywoodNov 07, 2022

NIA questioning several famous Punjabi singers

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has so far questioned a number of famous Punjabi singers as part of its probe into their relationship with notorious gangsters, who have their links with terrorist organisations. Even as the NIA officially remained tightlipped over the development, sources said, singers Mankirt Aulakh, Dilpreet Dhillon, B Praak, Afsana Khan, Jenny Johal were called in for questioning at different times in past one-and-a-half week and a few others were also in line to be asked to come over to the agency’s headquarters here for the purpose. The sources said, various art
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PollywoodNov 07, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala's new song likely to be released tomorrow; Punjabi singer's 'SYL' released after his death was banned on YouTube

A new song of Sidhu Moosewala is likely to release on Tuesday. This would be his second song that would be released after the Punjabi singer’s killing. After his death, Sidhu Moosewala’s song "SYL" was released. It amassed 25 million views on Youtube in just two days. This song later made it to the Billboard record list. However, the song was removed from YouTube following legal issues by the government of India. Moosewala was murdered at his village in Mansa on May 29. He started writing song in 2016. He began with "License" and as a singer he started his journey in 2017 with a duet song
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BollywoodNov 04, 2022

Sunny Deol not interested in ticket from Gurdaspur, BJP looks for his replacement

With Sunny Deol certain not to contest the 2024 general elections, the BJP is trying hard to identify his replacement. The actor has not been seen in his constituency for more than two years. People who voted for him are disappointed over his prolonged absence. His aides say he wants to "leave the field in blaze of glory". Reason enough why his staff is working overtime to get some key projects cleared. The construction of the 800-m long concrete bridge linking mainland Gurdaspur to a cluster of a dozen villages located across the Ravi is one such project. The project costs Rs 100 crore. Jakha
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BollywoodNov 04, 2022

Salman Khan gets Y-Plus Security

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been given Y­plus security cover by the Maharashtra government as death threat from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi continues. He already had 12 armed cops of X security, but now commandos will also be included in Salman’s security cover. A few months ago, Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan had received a note which had mentioned that they would do something like Sidhu Moosewala, who was executed by the members of the Bishnoi gang.
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PollywoodNov 02, 2022

Punjabi singer AP Dhillon hospitalized

Indo-Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon has been hospitalised after suffering an injury during his US tour. Dhillon, who is known for songs like Summer High, Insane and Ma Belle among others, took to Instagram to inform fans about the same. He had embarked on his month-long North American ‘Out Of This World’ tour on October 8, which was supposed to end on November 4. However, due to his injury, the concerts in the US have been postponed. Following the injury, Dhillon apologised to his fans, who were to attend his concerts in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the first week of Novembe
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BollywoodNov 02, 2022

Shah Rukh Khan turns 57; greets fans outside 'Mannat' at midnight

Kicking off his 57th birthday celebrations, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan greeted scores of admirers stationed outside his Bandra home on Tuesday night. After a no-show last year, the actor revived his annual ritual of meeting fans from the balcony of his sea-facing bungalow 'Mannat' in Mumbai. Dressed in a black T-shirt and denims, Shah Rukh waved, blew kisses and spread his arms in his signature pose to the hundreds of people waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. He was accompanied by his youngest child AbRam. The road leading up to the star's house was chock-a-block with fans
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BollywoodNov 01, 2022

Priyanka Chopra is returning to India after 3 years

There's no better feeling than returning to your home country after living in abroad for long. Actor Priyanka Chopra is the happiest right now as she is returning to India after almost three years. Taking to her Instagram story, Priyanka posted a picture of the boarding pass of her USA-Mumbai flight. "Finally..going home after almost 3 years," she captioned the image, adding a red heart emoji. Priyanka has been living in the US for years now. She had left for America at the age of 12 to study in the country. Years later, she returned to India and made her career in Bollywood. After a successfu
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BollywoodNov 01, 2022

Intruder walks into Virat Kohli's hotel room in Perth and makes video

Actress Anushka Sharma was visibly shaken as an intruder walked into Virat Kohli’s hotel room in Perth filming all of his accessories and wardrobe while the cricketer was not there. The Bollywood actress reacted strongly to the fan allegedly breaching their hotel privacy in Perth and taking a video of their room while the charismatic batter was playing the ICC T20 World Cup Super-12 game against South Africa on Sunday evening. Virat Kohli posted a video on social media, which was originally posted on another social media app by an unidentified user with a caption, 'King Kohli's hotel room'.

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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

A Voice That Danced Through Generations Falls Silent

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai, leaving behind a musical legacy that redefined Indian cinema. Cremated with full state honours, her final farewell was attended by political leaders and film stars who gathered to celebrate a life steeped in melody. With over 12,000 songs, Asha wasn’t just a singer—she was an experience. While her sister’s voice symbolized purity, Asha carved her own path in the smoky clubs, vibrant dance floors, and playful rhythms of Bollywood. Her voice carried mischief, passion, and life—effortlessly shifting from sultry cabaret tunes to d
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Case filed against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma over alleged obscene language at Dehradun

A case has been registered against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma following allegations that he used obscene and objectionable language during a stage performance at a college event in Dehradun. According to police, the complaint relates to an Program held at DAV College, where the singer was performing as part of a student union function on Saturday. Authorities said the case was initiated after videos from the event circulated on social media. Police said the complaint was filed by Praanchal Nauni, a representative of the student group “Satyam Shivam.” In the complaint, it is alleged that
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, following her death at the age of 92, according to media reports. Her body was draped in the Indian national flag, and a large funeral procession was attended by Bollywood personalities, political figures and members of the public. Authorities oversaw the ceremony, which included official honours in recognition of her contributions to Indian music. Bhosle began her singing career at the age of 10 and went on to record thousands of songs across multiple languages over a ca
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PollywoodApr 08, 2026

Rapper Badshah apologizes to National Commission for Women over song lyrics controversy

Indian rapper Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women and issued a written apology over controversy surrounding his song “Tateeri,” according to the commission. The song, released on March 1, 2026 on YouTube, drew criticism shortly after its launch over allegations that its lyrics contained objectionable language about women and depicted schoolgirls inappropriately. The commission had taken notice of the complaints and sought an explanation from the artist. According to officials, Badshah acknowledged concerns raised about the lyrics and assured the commission that he wou
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PollywoodApr 07, 2026

Poster released for late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s upcoming song “Babal De Des”

The family of late Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda has released the official poster for his upcoming song “Babal De Des,” according to a post shared on the artist’s social media accounts. The poster, which has circulated widely online, describes the song as an emotional tribute reflecting the bond between daughters and their parental home. The caption accompanying the release states that the track represents “every heart that cannot forget Babal De Des,” referring to a father’s home. Details about the release date have not been confirmed, but the family and production team say the so