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PollywoodJan 08, 2022

Sonu Sood steps down as Punjab's 'State Icon' ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday has "voluntarily" stepped down as the "State Icon" of Punjab. Known for his philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood shared that the decision was taken "mutually" by him and the Election Commission. This move comes ahead of the state elections. He took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Like all good things, this journey has come to an end too. I've voluntarily stepped down as the State Icon of Punjab. This decision was mutually taken by me and EC in light of my family member contesting in Punjab Assembly El
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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Kubbra Sait, Vishal Dadlani test positive for Covid-19

Actor Kubbra Sait and music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani revealed their coronavirus diagnosis on their respective social media handles. 'Sacred Games' star Sait shared the news of her Covid-19 diagnosis on her Instagram Stories. "First and foremost #maskup. Second of first, tested positive with mild/ asymptomatic Covid-19. If you were in contact with me, please run a home test... (so that we don't burden the already testing system)," the 38-year-old actor posted. Taking to Instagram, Dadlani shared a picture of his Covid-19 test-strip and urged everyone who came in contact with him to get th
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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Swara Bhasker tests positive for Covid-19, under home quarantine

Actor Swara Bhasker said that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine. In a Twitter post, the 33-year-old actor shared that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves. “Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone,” Bhasker said.
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

AP Dhillon ranks 49th position on Global Digital Artist ranking

Renowned Punjabi singer AP Dhillon who rose to fame by the song ‘Brown Munde’ has made it to the list of Global Digital Artists. AP Dhillon has ranked at No. 49 as of Jan 6, 2022 among the other popular global artists. He is the second Indian after CKay and the first Punjabi artist in the Top 50 artists. Moreover, the data was assembled by ‘Kworb’, a website that collects music data from around the world. AP Dhillon has left behind other famous Indian artists like AR Rahman, Pritam and more in this list.
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

Ashke fame Sanjeeda Shaikh gets divorced

Popular TV couple Sanjeeda Shaikh, known for Punjabi movie Ashke, and Aamir Ali are now officially divorced. The news of their separation was making rounds, and now the talks and rumours of divorce have finally been put to rest. Aamir and Sanjeeda together have a 2-year old daughter named Ayra and the custody of their daughter is with Sanjeeda after their official divorce.
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BollywoodJan 07, 2022

Rajkummar Rao to essay visually impaired industrialist

Actor Rajkummar Rao will be seen essaying the role of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla in a yet-to-be-titled film. The new project will be produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP. Srikanth has faced immense opposition and struggle early in life right from his birth to fighting a long-standing legal battle with the state after class 10 to opt science stream. However, Srikanth always had bigger dreams, he not only cleared his tenth and twelfth standard exams with flying colours but also managed to be the first international blind student to stud
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BollywoodJan 07, 2022

Grammy Awards 2022 postponed amid Omicron surge

The 2022 Grammy Awards will not take place as scheduled amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, fuelled by the emergence of the Omicron variant. As per People magazine, the award show, which celebrates the best in music, has been postponed until further notice. The Recording Academy and CBS made the announcement in a joint statement on Wednesday. A new date for Grammys 2022 has not been set yet. A slew of other events has been cancelled or postponed due to the surge of COVID-19 cases spurred by the Omicron variant. Among the ceremonies postponed so far are the Critics Choice Awards, the Governors Awar
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PollywoodJan 06, 2022

Check out Raj Brar’s Jind Tere Naam

Popular lyricist and music producer Bunty Bains is releasing the unreleased songs of late singer Raj Brar. A few months back, Bunty released Raj Brar’s Chandigarh Dropouts featuring his daughter Sweetaj Brar. Now, Bunty Bains has revealed another poster of the late singer’s unreleased song titled ‘Jind Tere Naam’. Presented by Team Music and Raj Brar, the music of ‘Jind Tere Naam’ has been given by Chet Singh. Raj Brar himself is the writer of the song.
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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Lily Collins reacts to graffiti on poster of 'Emily in Paris'

Actor Lily Collins' character in 'Emily in Paris' seemingly got an unwelcome makeover from a street artist over the weekend. According to People magazine, the 32-year-old actor, who served as a producer on the second season of the popular Netflix Original Series, shared an Instagram video of husband Charlie McDowell strolling by a large 'Emily in Paris' advertisement that was defaced by graffiti. In the caption, she wrote, "I can't say I love the new look, Em. But A for effort..."

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BollywoodAug 15, 2025

Gaurav Taneja's Beast Life Surpasses Rs 100 Crore in Revenue

YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast, has successfully achieved an impressive annual recurring revenue of Rs 100 crore for his protein supplement brand, Beast Life. This milestone comes after his appearance on the fourth season of Shark Tank India, where his pitch for the brand did not go as planned. During the show, he faced criticism, particularly from Anupam Mittal, who expressed doubts about Gaurav's status as a genuine entrepreneur. Taneja, who boasts a YouTube following of over nine million, left the show without securing any investment. In a recent vlog, he shared fo
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BollywoodAug 15, 2025

Bipasha Basu Responds to Mrunal Thakur's Viral Comments

Recently, an old clip featuring actress Mrunal Thakur from her days on Kumkumbhagya has resurfaced and gained traction on social media. In the footage, Mrunal made a remark about Bipasha Basu, calling her "manly with muscles" and asserting that she was "better" than her. Bipasha responded indirectly through her Instagram Stories, posting a thought-provoking quote: “Strong women lift each other up.” She elaborated in her caption, encouraging women to embrace strength, stating, “Get those muscles, beautiful ladies, we should be strong. Muscles help you attain good physical and mental
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BollywoodAug 15, 2025

Sunny Deol Unveils 'Border 2' Poster on Independence Day

This Independence Day, Sunny Deol reignited Bollywood nostalgia by unveiling the first poster of Border 2, a sequel to the legendary 1997 war film. The original, set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, resonated with audiences as a symbol of patriotism. Now, 27 years later, Deol returns in uniform, armed with a bazooka, ready to honor the soldiers protecting the nation. On India’s 79th Independence Day, he shared the intense poster, showcasing himself mid-battle, with soldiers proudly carrying the National Flag behind him. Deol's accompanying message on social media, “Hindustan ke l
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BollywoodAug 14, 2025

Aamir Khan Offers Independence Day Discount for Fans

Aamir Khan is celebrating Independence Day by making his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, more accessible to fans. He has announced a limited-time deal, reducing the YouTube rental price from ₹100 to just ₹50. In a unique move, Aamir opted for a pay-per-view model on YouTube instead of the usual OTT platforms, aiming to encourage more viewers to experience the film in theaters. This decision has sparked mixed reactions among fans but has garnered praise from exhibitors. Following its theatrical release in June, the film was initially available for rent on YouTube at ₹100. Now, to
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PollywoodAug 14, 2025

Badshah Faces Backlash Over Controversial Tour Sponsorship

Badshah has found himself in hot water following a letter from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) dated August 13, 2025. The film organization expressed concerns over his upcoming show, alleging that it is sponsored by a Pakistani-based company. The rapper recently unveiled his Badshah's Un-Finished Tour, which is set to kick off in Dallas on September 19, 2025. FWICE's letter addressed to Badshah detailed their request for clarification regarding the sponsorship. It stated, "Dear Mr. Badshah, we have been informed that your upcoming event, Badshah Un-Finished Tour, is