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BollywoodDec 22, 2021

ED questions Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

The Enforcement Directorate questioned actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for over five hours in connection with the 2016 'Panama Papers' global tax leaks case. Reports said Aishwarya was being questioned and her statement was recorded under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Dubbed 'Panama Papers', an investigation of a stockpile of records from Panamanian legal firm Mossack Fonseca by the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in 2016 had named several world leaders and celebrities who allegedly stashed away money abroad in offshore
PollywoodDec 17, 2021

FIR registered againist the organisers of AP Dhillon's Mumbai show

Punjabi singers AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon are currently in India for their Takeover Tour. After performing in Gurugram, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa, the Brown Munde band recently performed in Mumbai as a part of their Takeover tour. Amidst all the fun, an FIR was registered against the show organizers for allegedly violating the COVID norms. Mumbai Police registered an FIR against the organizers of AP Dhillon’s recent live concert held in the five star hotel, Grand Hyatt. The organizers were allegedly blamed for violating the COVID norms during the show. In fact many Boll
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PollywoodDec 17, 2021

Meet Professor saab, Kartar Cheema

Punjabi actor Kartar Cheema took to his social media to share the first look poster of his upcoming film, Professor. Kartar will play the role of a professor in this Punjabi film. The film is presented under the collaborative banner of Sunrise Productions & Black Chillies Production. The film is touted to be a action thriller with twist.
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PollywoodDec 17, 2021

B Praak faces backlash after sharing kissing picture with wife

Punjabi music director and singer B Praak recently shared on social media where we can see him kissing his wife, wife Meera Bachchan. The picture has now drawn a mixed response from his fans. Where some people call this picture inappropriate, others feel that B Praak should have kept these pictures to himself. Following this backlash, the artist took off the comment section from the very post.
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EnglishDec 17, 2021

Jagdeep Sidhu to make his acting debut

Punjabi film director Jagdeep Sidhu is all set to make his acting debut with an upcoming film Laung Laachi 2. Laung Laachi, released in 2018, starred Amberdeep Singh, Ammy Virk and Neeru Bajwa in the lead roles. Now, this announcement by Jagdeep has brought the film back in focus!
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BollywoodDec 16, 2021

Ranbir Kapoor plays with fire, picture from 'Brahmastra' goes viral

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, on Friday, dropped a hint that the release date of the highly anticipated film will be unveiled soon. Alongside the emotional note, Ayan shared a BTS picture of the film's leading hero Ranbir Kapoor. In the image, Ranbir can be seen sporting a rugged look while he seems to have a superpower in his hand. One can also see a burning flame in the background. 'Brahmastra', which has been envisioned as a trilogy, also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Mouni Roy.
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BollywoodDec 16, 2021

Sony unveils first trailer for 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Sony Pictures released the first look teaser and title of the upcoming animated superhero film 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. The upcoming movie is the sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning animated superhero film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' and continues the story of the Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) version of Spider-Man. As per Deadline, the title 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' (Part One), unveiled at the Brazil Comic-Con , implies the film will serve as the first installation of a two-part sequel. The first part is scheduled to release in theatres on October 7, 2022.
PollywoodDec 15, 2021

Babbu Mann announces Hawayein 2

Punjabi singer Babbu Mann recently announced his upcoming film titled, ‘Hawayein 2’. Babbu Mann announced the sequel to the 2003 film, in a press interaction. The singer said that he is still in the writing phase of the film. He jokingly told the a journalist present interaction that he wanted the artist to mess with the government once again? He also added that he got the idea of the sequel to the 2003-film, during the farmers’ protest. The 2003 Hawayein was a superhit film starring Babbu Mann, Amitoj Mann, Mukul Dev, Mahi Gill and many more renowned artists of the industry.
BollywoodDec 15, 2021

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India

Content streaming platform Netflix said it is slashing its monthly subscription rates by up to 60 per cent in India, as it looks to woo viewers amid growing competition in the OTT space in the country. Under the new rates that roll out from Tuesday, Netflix's Mobile will now be available at Rs 149 a month (from Rs 199 earlier), while the Basic plan will be priced at Rs 199 a month, instead of Rs 499. The Standard plan will be charged at Rs 499 per month, while Premium will be available at Rs 649 a month.

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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