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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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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Is 'Money Heist' actor Esther Acebo Lord Ganesha's devotee?

Seems like Spanish actor Esther Acebo, who is best known for her role in the popular show 'Money Heist', follows Indian culture. A picture has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Esther can be seen standing by one of her home's walls that has a huge portrait of Lord Ganesha. Isn't it surprising? Reportedly, Esther's viral pictures are snapshots from an Instagram live she did recently. For the unversed, Esther played the role of Monica Gaztambide (Stockholm) in 'Money Heist'.
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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Is 'Tumbbad 2' in works?

Actor Sohum Shah, who played the lead role in 'Tumbbad', on Wednesday, hinted at the film's second part. Sohum took to Instagram and shared a picture with the makers of the mythological horror drama. Alongside the image, he wrote, "Tumbbad Team Reunion! Par hum kya bana rahe hain? #GuessKaro" A day ago, Sohum posted a picture of himself with a blue face mask on, which led to speculation amongst the audience and his fans if 'Tumbbad 2' is in making. The hit 2018 film 'Tumbbad' was directed by Rahi Anil Barve.

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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Maheep Singh’s Maple Leaf Mission: Comedy, Calling & “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” in Canada

Stand-up comedian Maheep Singh is all set to bring his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered humor to Canada for the very first time - and he’s doing it with curiosity, courage, and a punchline. In an exclusive chat with Connect Cine, Maheep opened up about his much-awaited Canada tour, cheekily titled “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” What makes this trip special isn’t just the tour - it’s the fact that this will be his first-ever visit to the country that has become a second home for so many Punjabis. When asked the inevitable question - “Which Punjabi doesn’t have a friend in Canada?” - Maheep bu
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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict on Release of The Kerala Story 2

A division bench of the Kerala High Court set aside its decision for later on the appeal filed by the producer of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The appeal challenges a single judge’s interim directive that temporarily halted the film’s theatrical release. The movie had been slated to premiere on February 27. The bench reviewed whether the single judge was justified in suspending the release for 15 days even though the film had already secured certification. During arguments, the judges noted that the objections raised against the certification resembled a public interest litigation an
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BollywoodFeb 26, 2026

Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 May Get a New Title Ahead of Release

Sunny Deol has kicked off 2026 on a strong note with Border 2, and the year ahead looks equally packed with high-profile releases. Among them, the much-anticipated Lahore 1947 has been generating significant buzz. The film reunites Deol with director Rajkumar Santoshi and is backed by Aamir Khan, who also features in a pivotal supporting role. The ensemble cast further includes Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi. However, industry chatter suggests the makers are reconsidering the film’s title. While Lahore 1947 was chosen to reflect its Partition-era setting in the historic city, the t
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BollywoodFeb 26, 2026

India Blocks Five More OTT Apps Over Obscene Content

Nearly a year after taking action against over 25 streaming platforms, the Government of India has once again cracked down on digital content by banning five additional OTT services for allegedly carrying obscene material. The newly restricted platforms - MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu — were blocked under the Information Technology Act and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Officials said the decision followed consultations with key ministries and industry bodies to assess concerns around harmful online
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BollywoodFeb 25, 2026

Legends Reunite for ‘Kalki 2’ After 40 Years

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has delighted fans by unveiling behind-the-scenes moments with Tamil icon Kamal Haasan from the sets of Kalki 2. The much-anticipated film brings the two screen titans together for the first time since their 1985 collaboration, Geraftaar. Taking to his Tumblr blog, the 83-year-old star revealed that filming for the sequel is officially underway. The project follows the massive success of Kalki 2898 AD. Sharing his excitement, Bachchan wrote about reuniting with Haasan after decades. Photos from the set show the veteran actors warmly embracing, with Bachchan once again