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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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Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa
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Inside the Mind of a Monster: Watching Ed Gein Was a Study I Didn’t Expect to Survive

Series Review Jasmine Singh After Dahmer and The Menendez Brothers, I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to watch another monster unfold on screen. Netflix had been pushing Monster: The Ed Gein Story into my recommendations every time I logged in—like it knew I was circling the edge of clicking. And as a student of social anthropology, especially interested in the grey zone where psychology meets society, I wondered: What could I possibly learn from watching another broken man commit unthinkable acts? Eventually, curiosity won. Or maybe it was academic guilt. Either way, I pressed play—and
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PollywoodOct 08, 2025

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies, days after road accident

Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 35, after battling injuries from a serious motorcycle accident. The accident occurred on September 27 near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.Jawanda's motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle that suddenly came onto the road as he was traveling to Shimla. The news of Jawanda's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow artists, and political figures.
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PollywoodOct 06, 2025

Godday Godday Chaa 2 Trailer Promises Riotous Gender Showdown, Laughter, and Cultural Commentary

Punjabis are eagerly awaiting another hearty dose of laughter as the trailer for Godday Godday Chaa 2, starring Ammy Virk and Tania, has finally been unveiled. The film teases a comical and thought-provoking battle of the sexes that’s sure to leave audiences in splits. Following in the footsteps of the original Godday Godday Chaa a film that not only won a National Award but also received an overwhelming response overseas, especially in Punjabi-rich cities like Surrey, Calgary, Brampton, Langley, and Winnipeg the sequel promises to build on that momentum with even more entertainment. Thi