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BollywoodSep 16, 2021

White House 'offered a call' to Nicki Minaj to answer queries about her COVID-19 vaccine concerns

The White House has offered to answer Grammy-nominated rapper Nicki Minaj's questions about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. The 38-year-old artist took to Twitter on Wednesday and said that she had been invited to the White House after she posted controversial tweets earlier this week about vaccine side effects. "The White House has invited me & I think it's a step in the right direction," she tweeted. However, despite Minaj's tweet about a meeting, a White House official told People magazine that the administration reached out to her for public health education over the phone.
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PollywoodSep 16, 2021

Raj Babbar back on Punjabi silver screen

Actor and politician Raj Babbar is set to make a comeback on silver screen after a gap of five years with the upcoming Punjabi horror flick ‘Bhoot Uncle Tussi Great Ho’. RajApart from Babbar, Bollywood veteran and his co-actor in many films, Jaya Prada is set to make her Punjabi film debut. The film also has popular stars of Pollywood Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjeet Anmol, Harby Sandhu, Ihana Dhillon, Sardar Sohi and Guggu Gill. The film was scheduled to release earlier this year, but got delayed due to the pandemic.This would be KC Bokadia’s second Punjabi production after ‘Meri Vahuti Da
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PollywoodSep 16, 2021

'Chaupai Sahib' sung by Aparshakti Khurana is out now

Fresh from the success of his Hindi film 'Helmet', Bollywood actor Aparshakti has now released a 'shabad' titled 'Chaupai Sahib' for which he has sung the vocals. He also visited the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi to seek the blessings for the 'shabad'. Talking about the 'shabad', Aparshakti said: 'Chaupai Sahib' is very close to my heart. A friend had sent it to me during the lockdown and I instantly got connected to it. 'Chaupai Sahib' has been sung by Aparshakti Khurana with music by Goldboy and is available for streaming on YouTube.
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PollywoodSep 15, 2021

Karan Aujla & Harjit Harman summoned by Punjab State Women Commission

Punjabi singers Karan Aujla, Harjit Harman and music company Speed Records have been summoned by the Punjab State Women Commission in regard to Karan’s latest song ‘Sharab’ in his music album ‘BacTHAfucUP’. A case has been filed by social activist Pandit Rao, while Manisha Gulati, the Chairperson of the Women’s Commission has made a complaint. As per Rao, the song ‘Sharab’ passes some misleading remarks on women by comparing them to alcohol. Manisha Gulati too took to her Twitter and shared the summon letter with the caption, “Recently, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, Harjeet Har
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BollywoodSep 15, 2021

Income Tax conducts survey at Sonu Sood's premises in Mumbai

Income Tax Department conducted a survey at premises in Mumbai linked to Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, said sources on Wednesday. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Spokesperson Raghav Chadha said that this is nothing but a "witch hunt" by an insecure government against a giant philanthropist. Commenting on the same, AAP MLA Atishi asked if it was a crime for him to help those in difficulty. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Sood stepped forward to help all those who reached out to him and was widely recognised for his humanitarian work.
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BollywoodSep 15, 2021

Film on Afghan rescue crisis titled 'Garud' announced

A film based on real incidents of the Afghan rescue crisis titled 'Garud' was announced on Wednesday. The upcoming John Abraham starrer 'Attack' producer Ajay Kapoor has joined hands with Subhash Kale for 'Garud', a film based on the Afghan rescue crisis. Other details related to the director and cast are yet to be announced. Inspired by real events, 'Garud' presents a fictionalized depiction of the rescue mission in Afghanistan, based on the story of an officer in the Garud Commando Force, a special forces unit of the Indian Air Force.
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BollywoodSep 15, 2021

Dilip Kumar's Twitter handle to be deactivated

On Wednesday, a tweet from the late actor Dilip Kumar's Twitter handle announced that the account is to be deactivated. Dilip Kumar's spokesperson Faisal Farooqi, who had also tweeted the sad news of the Tragedy King's demise in July this year, posted this update after seeking the consent of the late actor's wife Saira Banu. "After much discussion and deliberation and with the consent of Saira Banu ji, I hv decided to close this Twitter account of beloved Dilip Kumar Saab. Thank you for your continuous love and support. -Faisal Farooqui," the tweet stated.
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PollywoodSep 14, 2021

Sidhu Moosewala is the Moosa Jatt

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala took to social media to share the trailer of his upcoming Punjabi film, ‘Moosa Jatt’. Moosa Jatt’ is going to hit the theatres on October 1, 2021. The film has been directed by Dilsher Singh and Khushpak Singh and bankrolled by Rrupaali Gupta. Along with Sidhu Moosewala, the film stars Sweetaj Brar in the main lead.
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BollywoodSep 14, 2021

Kim Kardashian steals spotlight with her black undercover look

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian hogged the limelight with her undercover look at the Met Gala 2021. On Tuesday, she attended the red carpet covering up her face in an all-black head-to-toe Balenciaga ensemble including balaclava. Kim wore the outfit designed by creative director Demna Gvasalia for the Paris-based high-fashion label. She was basically dressed in a black T-shirt dress over a curve T-shirt with a bodysuit. For her hairstyle, she chose to sport a ponytail featuring extensions that hung down below her derriere.

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BollywoodNov 05, 2025

Humans in A Loop– A Gentle, Powerful Reflection on Technology and Labour

Jasmine Singh I recently watched Humans In A Loop on Netflix after a close friend from Mumbai highly recommended it — and I’m so glad I did. Directed by Aranya Sahay, the film tells a deeply moving story about Adivasi women in rural India who work as data labelers for AI systems.Aranya brings to life a modern-day reality that is both meditative and unsettling, showing how international tech companies rely on Indigenous labour in places like Jharkhand, while often silencing the very voices that make their systems possible.The film is beautifully crafted and supported by strong performances
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PollywoodNov 04, 2025

Surrey’s Pride Karan Aujla Teams Up with Salim Merchant

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music fans, get ready, Karan Aujla is taking things up a notch! The singer, who proudly represents Surrey and has roots in Punjab, recently met Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant in Dubai, sparking excitement about a brand-new music project in the works. Karan Aujla, who’s often called the artist who put Surrey on the map, shared a photo with Salim Merchant on his social media, instantly setting fans abuzz. From Surrey and Calgary to Edmonton, and from the United States of Punjab all the way back to India, every Punjabi who follows Karan Aujla online knows when h
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PollywoodNov 03, 2025

Late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s final film ‘Yamla’ set for release

The family of late Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has announced plans to release his final film, Yamla. In a post shared on social media, the family said preparations for the release are underway and called the project a tribute to his enduring legacy. In an emotional message, the family wrote that while an artist may leave the world, their art continues to live on. The announcement comes months after fans across Punjab and Canada remembered Jawanda for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema.Directed by Rakesh Mehta, Yamla was originally shot in 2019 across several locations, i
BollywoodOct 28, 2025

Title: Whispers of Darkness: The Haunting Tale of 'Monster of Florence

Jasmine Singh Weather has pretty much changed in Canada; well, let's just say not for good. Darkness seeps in fast, and sometimes this darkness gets to your mind, leaving you unsure of what to do. Here, I was staged by this darkness, and then in dark crevices, I found a limited web series about the first serial killer of Italy. Thus, director Stefano Sollima’s four-part examination of Italy’s notorious “Mostro di Firenze” murders, which left a trail of 16 dead bodies between 1968 and 1985, can only hint strongly at the identity of the perpetrator. The individual in question vanishe
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PollywoodOct 23, 2025

Surrey’s Karan Aujla Drops New Track 'Boyfriend'

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla, who proudly hails from Surrey, British Columbia, has just released his latest single “Boyfriend”, featuring the talented Sunanda Sharma. This marks the first time the two Punjabi stars have shared screen space, creating a buzz across the global Punjabi music community. The collaboration is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated projects of the year, as both Aujla and Sharma boast massive fan followings not only in India, but also in Canada, Australia, and the United States. Known for his sharp lyrics and distinct musical sty