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BollywoodSep 26, 2021

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vir Das, Sushmita Sen's 'Aarya' garner nominations at 2021 International Emmy Awards

Nominations for the 2021 International Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday with 44 nominees across 11 categories, spanning a record number of 24 countries. Out of the lot, actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vir Das along with Sushmita Sen-starrer series 'Aarya' bagged nominations for India. In the Best Comedy category, Vir, whose standup 'Vir Das: For India' got nominated alongside the likes of 'Call My Agent Season 4', 'Motherland Christmas Special' and 'Promesas De Campana'. Nawazuddin has been nominated in the Best Actor category for his role in 'Serious Men', a satirical drama film based o
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BollywoodSep 22, 2021

Karan Johar, Viacom 18 join hands to back four films

Ace filmmaker Karan Johar has joined hands with production studio Viacom 18 to produce four major Bollywood films of the year. Indian movie critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh informed about the same through his Twitter handle. "BIGGG DEVELOPMENT... KARAN JOHAR - VIACOM18 JOIN HANDS FOR FOUR FILMS... #Viacom18 Studios and #KaranJohar's #Dharma Productions partner for four films... #KaranJohar directorial #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani [#Dharmendra, #JayaBachchan, #ShabanaAzmi, #RanveerSingh, #AliaBhatt]," his tweet read.
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PollywoodSep 22, 2021

Director Imtiaz Ali meets Amar Singh Chamkila’s son, Jaiman Chamkila

Recently, popular Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali visited Punjabi singer Late Amar Singh Chamkila’s residence and met his son, Jaiman Chamkila. The director had a chat with Jaiman about the life of the legendary singer and his wife, Amanjot Kaur. Imtiaz is gearing up for his next venture, a biopic on the late Punjabi legend, Amar Singh Chamkila. The artist-couple, Amar Singh Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur were killed in an assassination attack on 8 March 1998.
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PollywoodSep 22, 2021

Shehnaaz Gill to Resume Work From October

Punjabi singer-actor and reality show star Shehnaaz Gill is expected to resume work soon post her close friend Sidharth Shukla’s tragic death. Shehnaaz will complete the shoot of a promotional song with actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh for their Punjabi film Honsla Rakh. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sonal Bajwa, Shinda Grewal along with Shehnaaz Gill
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BollywoodSep 21, 2021

Web-series on Salman Khan is in the making

After being in the industry for over three decades, Salman Khan has witnessed several highs and lows in personal as well as professional life. Now, chronicling his stupendous journey, a docu-series is in the making. According to reports, a documentary series is in the works for a streaming giant that will focus on the life of Salman Khan – from the beginning of his career, lesser-known facts about his life to becoming a superstar that he is today. The OTT giant is yet to confirm the news.
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PollywoodSep 21, 2021

Clean Bandit follow Sidhu Moosewala on Instagram

Off late popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala has become a big thing in the UK Music Industry. Days after performing at the Wireless Festival, London, Sidhu Moosewala has now been followed by Clean Bandit on Instagram. Clean Bandit is a worldwide popular music band based in the UK. It was formed in 2008 and currently consists of the founder Grace Chatto, songwriter Jack Patterson and his brother Luke Patterson. Collaborating with international music icons is their everyday job Clean Bandit’s ‘Rockabye’ featuring Sean Paul & Anne Marie, released almost 4 years ago, has over 2.5 bill
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PollywoodSep 21, 2021

Sukh E parted with Mukta Chopra, requests privacy in his life

Popular Punjabi singer and lyricist Sukh E recently took to his social media to share news of his break-up with long-time girlfriend, Mukta Chopra. Model and actress Mukta Chopra featured in SukhE’s song ‘All Black’. She has also participated in MTV Splitsvilla Season 7. Sukh E shared a post where he requested his fans and fan pages to not tag him, and mention Sukh-E along with Mukta in a couple posts as both of them have split apart from so long and moved on in their life. The post also says that he doesn’t blame himself or Mukta for the breakup but says according to time people chan
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BollywoodSep 21, 2021

Vicky Kaushal to feature in 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls'

Actor Vicky Kaushal is all set to unleash his adventurous side in 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' show. Vicky will explore the wild with British adventurer Bear Grylls in the Maldives. As per a statement, the two will soon head to an ocean paradise for the shoot. The previous seasons of 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' had featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar.
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PollywoodSep 21, 2021

Afsana Khan & fiancé Saajz confirmed for Bigg Boss season 14

Popular female voice from the Punjabi music industry, Afsana Khan and her fiancé Saajz have been confirmed as contestants for the upcoming reality show Bigg Boss Season 14. Afsana Khan herself confirmed that she is going to be a part of this year’s Bigg Boss as a contestant. It should be noted that Punjabi singer-actors Shehnaaz Gill and Himanshi Khurana were part of Bigg Boss house in the 13th season. In addition to Saajz and Afsana, Divya Agarwal, Pratik Sehajpal and Nishant Bhat will be part of season 14.

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o