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BollywoodJan 18, 2022

Bollywood fraternity mourns demise of Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj

The demise of legendary Kathak icon Pandit Birju Maharaj on Monday left the Bollywood fraternity in shock, grieving his loss. Several celebs such as actor Ishaan Khatter, Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, filmmaker Subhash Ghai and more took to social media to pay an ode to the late classical dancer. Subash Ghai took to his Twitter handle and shared a picture of the late Kathak legend performing. Actor Yami Gautam penned an emotional tribute along with a poster, remembering Pandit Birju Maharaj. Several other members of the film fraternity including Madhuri Dixit, Hema Malini, Kamal Haasan and mor
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PollywoodJan 18, 2022

Shehnaaz Gill exudes elegance in latest Dabboo Ratnani photoshoot

Singer-actor Shehnazz Gill treated fans with gorgeous pictures of herself from her latest Dabboo Ratnani photoshoot. Slaying in shades of black, the 28-year-old was seen exuding elegance in an asymmetrical designer dress with fur detailing on it. The 'Bigg Boss 13' fame shared a series of pictures featuring herself where she can be seen posing confidently in front of the camera. In the pictures, Shehnaaz could be seen donning an asymmetrical black dress with statement green sleeves. She kept her hair tied in a neat high bun. The 'Honsla Rakh' star kept her makeup dewy. The pictures accumulated
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BollywoodJan 18, 2022

Anushka Sharma is 'proud' of Virat Kohli's growth, calls him 'limitless'

A day after Virat Kohli stepped down as India's Test captain after leading the side for seven years, his wife and actor Anushka Sharma expressed how proud she is of his growth. Taking to her Instagram handle on Sunday, Anushka shared pictures of Virat and recalled how his journey began in 2014. She wrote, "I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket." Anushka talked about how she has observed his "immense growth". "I remember MS, you & I having a chat later that day & him joking about how quickly your bea
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BollywoodJan 18, 2022

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth announce separation

South star Dhanush on Monday announced separation from his filmmaker wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth after 18 years of marriage. Dhanush and Aishwarya, daughter of megastar Rajinikanth, tied the knot in 2004 and are parents to two sons, Yatra and Linga, who were born in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Dhanush, 38, and Aishwaryaa, 40, shared a note announcing their separation on their respective social media accounts. "Eighteen years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well wishers to each other. The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting and adapting. Today we stand
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BollywoodJan 18, 2022

Dhinchak Pooja back with her new song

Dhinchak Pooja, the singer who went viral in 2017 for singles like “Selfie mene leli aaj”and “Dilon Ka Shooter”, is back with her latest cringe pop song. She announced the release of her new song – ‘I Am a Biker’ – in a tweet on January 15. Posting a picture of herself on a bike, along with a group of bikers, she announced the name and the release date of her new song. Her tweet reads, “New song ‘I am a biker’ is coming on 15th Jan.”
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PollywoodJan 17, 2022

Jass Manak set to make acting debut with Punjabi film

Punjabi singer Jass Manak is set to make his acting debut with Punjabi film Jatt Brothers. He will be seen along with Punjabi singer-actor Guri in the film. Produced by KV Dhillon, the film will be releasing on February 4, 2022, in theatres. Directed by Manav Shah, Jatt Brothers also stars Nikeet Dhillon and Priyanka Khera. Jass Manak says, “The film is about all the fun I had in my college and school. I am playing the role of a guy who is very mischievous. It was my debut movie, so I was very excited to play the character and I hope people like it.”
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BollywoodJan 17, 2022

Now a biopic on comedian Kapil Sharma

Popular comic and TV show host Kapil Sharma's life story is set to be told on the big screen with an upcoming biographical drama movie, a producer announced on Friday. Titled 'Funkaar', the film will be helmed by 'Fukrey' fame director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. Mahaveer Jain will produce the movie under the banner Lyca Productions. kapil, who hails from Amritsar, rose to fame after winning the comedy reality television show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2007.
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PollywoodJan 14, 2022

Diljit Dosanjh to collaborate with AR Rahman

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set to collaborate with the musical Maestro AR Rahman. Rahman took it to his Instagram account where he updated the fans with his recent post. It’s a video clip from the audio editing process of some unrevealed project. It is rumoured that that the duo is collaborating for Expo 2020, a global exhibition hosted in Dubai UAE. It was earlier to be held in 2020 but was postponed due to Covid 19. This exhibition started on October 1, 2021 and will conclude on March 31 2022.
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BollywoodJan 14, 2022

Has Sushmita Sen adopted a baby boy?

Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen is in news yet again. This time around, there are speculations that Sushmita has adopted her third child, a baby boy after Renee and Alisah. Recently, she was spotted by the paparazzi with her two daughters and baby boy dressed in yellow. Dressed in a black t-shirt and blue denims, she styled her look with a red cape that had black tassels. A video of the family has gone viral and there have been rumours that the boy in the video and pictures is Sushmita’s son.

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PollywoodJun 12, 2026

Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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BollywoodJun 12, 2026

Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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BollywoodJun 10, 2026

Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and its portrayal of women, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has shared her views on the debate. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has faced criticism for the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma, with viewers calling out repeated close-up shots, suggestive camera angles, and certain dialogues delivered by Ram Charan’s character. Following the backlash, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and announced changes to the disputed scenes. He clarified that objectifying women was never his intention and that he did not want v
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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

Jasmine SinghIn a recent visit to the Connect Media Network studio in Surrey, Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi opened up about his upcoming film "Chaali Din," inspired by a popular Punjabi book. During the discussion, he emphasized the film's significance and the necessity of social media in promoting such projects.Gurpreet also shared insights about his son Sukhan Waraich, who plays a pivotal role in the film. He noted with pride that Sukhan has never relied on his father's fame, stating that he has chosen to carve his own path in the industry. Currently, Sukhan is assisting director Anurag Sing
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PollywoodJun 05, 2026

Ammy Virk Reveals Major Bollywood Break During Surrey Visit

Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk recently visited Connect Media Network’s studio in Surrey, where he spoke candidly about the growing success of his latest Punjabi film Chardikala and shared exciting updates about his future projects. During the conversation, Ammy expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response the film has been receiving from audiences overseas, particularly in Canada. He described Chardikala as the kind of cinema that has the potential to bring fresh direction to the Punjabi film industry and inspire filmmakers to explore new storytelling approaches. The actor a