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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
EnglishMay 13, 2022

Karan Aujla all set for his Hindi music Industry debut

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla is all set to enter the Hindi Music Industry with a Hindi song titled Laut Aana. This will be his first sad romantic track. The song also features Tanu Grewal opposite Karan Aujla in the music video. The music of the track is given by Avvy Sra while Amaninder Singh has directed its video, which has been shot in Surrey, Canada.
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BollywoodMay 13, 2022

Sohail Khan, Seema Khan file for divorce after 24 years of marriage

Almost after 24 years of marriage, actor-producer Sohali Khan and his wife, designer Seema Khan, have filed for divorce. The couple got married in 1998 and have two sons. The estranged couple was spotted leaving the Family Court in Mumbai.There are pictures of Seema walking towards her car, while Sohail being surrounded by heavy security as he left the court. Rumours of their separation have been around for a long time. In fact, on ‘The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’, Seema Khan was shown living separately. She had even called their marriage ‘unconventional’. On the show, she had a
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BollywoodMay 12, 2022

Hina Khan is ready for Cannes

Bollywood celebrity Hina Khan, who made her debut on the Cannes red carpet in 2019, is now set to return to the festival. A source close to the actress adds that Hina’s Indo-English film Country of Blind is all set for a poster launch at the Cannes Film Festival. This is the reason why Hina will be seen once again at the Cannes red carpet. Hina had launched the poster of Lines in 2019 at the Cannes Film Festival and later went on to sweep many awards for the film. The actress will now be seen in the movie Country of Blind, which is directed by Rahat Kazmi and co-produced under the banner Hir
EnglishMay 12, 2022

Mahesh Babu clarifies his 'Bollywood can't afford me' statement

During the recent trailer launch event of Major, Mahesh Babu had said he would not work in Bollywood films as the industry could not afford him. His statement didn’t go down well with many who slammed him. Now, in a recent conference, Mahesh Babu was asked about the negative reaction to his comments. The actor said, “I mentioned I would not leave Telugu cinema for Hindi."He added, “I may sound arrogant, but I did get a lot of offers in Hindi. But I think they can’t afford me. I don’t want to waste my time. The stardom and love I have here in Telugu cinema, I never thought of going to
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BollywoodMay 11, 2022

AR Rahman, Akshay Kumar among celebs to walk Cannes 2022 red carpet

The Red Carpet event at the 75th Cannes Film Festival will be a gala event for the Indian audience as celebrities from the cine world across India are set to walk there as part of the Indian delegation on the festival's opening day, May 17.Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur will lead the delegation from India to Cannes. The list of celebrities will also comprise stars from major music industries across India.The delegation will include actor-producer R Madhavan, Akshay Kumar, music composer AR Rahman, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pooja Hegde and Nayanthara along with C

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BollywoodMay 15, 2026

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Popular Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh obtained U.S. citizenship in 2022 and has since been using a U.S. passport for his travels, according to a recent report. The article noted that Dosanjh is no longer an Indian citizen and has been visiting India on an e-visa since September 1, 2022. Sources indicated that this also suggests he does not possess an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. Renowned for his strong Punjabi roots and his iconic phrase “Main Hoon Punjab,” Dosanjh’s last Indian passport was issued in Mumbai in 2018, while a previous one was issued in Zambia. Add
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BollywoodMay 14, 2026

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Jasmine Singh Mehar Malhotra, an 18-year-old student from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), originally from Ludhiana is making waves on the international film scene with her poignant short film, "Parchaave Massiah Raatan De" (Shadows of the Moonless Nights). Selected for the prestigious La Cinef section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, this 24-minute Punjabi film delves deep into the lives of factory workers in Mumbai, exploring the heavy themes of insomnia and mental health. Drawing from her own experiences with insomnia and the pressures of rigorous work schedules,
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BollywoodMay 14, 2026

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