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BollywoodSep 20, 2021

Makers of Pratik Gandhi starrer 'Bhavai' issue statement amid title controversy

Amid the ongoing backlash over the previous title of the movie, makers of Pratik Gandhi starrer 'Bhavai' have issued an official statement on Monday. After receiving legal defamation, the makers of the much-awaited film 'Raavan Leela' changed the title of the movie to 'Bhavai', earlier this week. Despite this move, the Pratik Gandhi starred film has been receiving a heavy backlash over social media with many demanding to ban the movie. Addressing the backlash, the makers on Monday issued a statement on their Twitter handle. They clarified that the title and the controversial dialogue has been
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PollywoodSep 20, 2021

Prince Kanwaljit Singh announces new web series

Pollywood writer and actor Prince Kanwaljit Singh who is known for his latest film 'Panchhi', has now announced a new Punjabi web series titled, ‘Pind Chaka De Shikaari’. Kanwaljit took to his Instagarm to share the first-look poster of the series. The series, presented by Chaupal Studios stars Guggu Gill, Ashish Duggal and Sukhwinder Chahal as the lead cast. It will be directed by Maneesh Bhatt while Prince Kanwaljit Singh has written the series.
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BollywoodSep 20, 2021

Kangana Ranaut files extortion, criminal intimidation case against Javed Akhtar

Actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday filed a case against lyricist Javed Akhtar accusing him of extortion and criminal intimidation. In her case, Ranaut alleged that during her feud with actor Hrithik Roshan, Akhtar had called her and her sister Rangoli at his residence and intimidated her. She also mentioned that Akhtar has asked her to apologise to Hrithik Roshan. Meanwhile, Kangana on Monday appeared before the Andheri Court in Mumbai in the hearing of the defamation case against her by Akhtar. The court adjourned the hearing of the case till November 15.
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BollywoodSep 20, 2021

After bail to husband Raj Kundra, Shilpa says beautiful things can happen after a bad storm

Minutes after her husband Raj Kundra was granted bail in the pornography case, actor Shilpa Shetty took to her social media to share an insightful thought that "beautiful things can happen after a bad storm." Taking to her Instagram story, Shilpa shared a quotation that reads, "Rainbows exist to prove that beautiful things can happen after a bad storm." Mumbai court on Monday granted bail to her husband Raj Kundra in the pornography case on a surety of Rs 50,000.
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PollywoodSep 19, 2021

Neeru Bajwa and Gurnam Bhullar’s Kokka gets a release date

Punjabi singer-actor Gurnam Bhullar took to his social media account to share the first look poster of his upcoming film, Kokka. The film stars Neeru Bajwa in the lead role along with Gurnam. The movie will hit theatres on May 20, 2022. Neeru Bajwa too shared the poster, adding to which she wrote- “Bebe Sach Kehndi aa, Pyaar di koi umar ni hundi...May 20,2022” (mother used to say it right, there is no age for love).
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BollywoodSep 19, 2021

Varun Sharma excited to host IPL 2021

Actor Varun Sharma is super happy to host the matches of the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Sharing his excitement about IPL, Varun said, "Cricket is the sport we all live for. As a kid who has grown up in 90s India, we breathe, live the sport. It's such an exciting opportunity for me to do this. My live commentary is bound to be full of heart because I will speak to the audience as a fellow cricket buff. The IPL 2021 season will resume later today with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians locking horns against each other in the UAE.
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BollywoodSep 19, 2021

Hailey Bieber shuts down rumours that Justin 'mistreats' her

Supermodel Hailey Bieber recently shut down rumours that her pop star husband Justin Bieber mistreats her, saying it is so out of touch with reality that it's laughable. Hailey slammed the critics in an interview with singer Demi Lovato on the latter's '4D' podcast this week. She lashed out at the ongoing rumours and addressed what she called a persistent narrative about them as a couple. "There are so many narratives that float around about me, about him, about us together. Like, 'Justin is not nice to her and mistreats her' and I'm just like... it's so far from the truth and it's the complet
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PollywoodSep 18, 2021

Wamiqa Gabbi to star in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya

Celebrated filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is teaming up with Netflix for a spy thriller film, titled "Khufiya", the streamer announced. Produced and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the movie will feature his frequent collaborator Tabu as well as actors Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ashish Vidyarthi. "Khufiya" is inspired by true events and based on the popular espionage novel "Escape to Nowhere" by Amar Bhushan, Netflix said in a press release.
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PollywoodSep 18, 2021

Part of house of Dara Singh’s son gives way

One person was injured when a portion of a room of the house of the son of legendary wrestler and Bollywood actor, the late Dara Singh, collapsed in Sector 4 Chandigarh on September 17. A JCB machine was used in the rescue operation and worker was taken out from underneath the slab around 2 pm and rushed to the PGI for treatment. At the time of the incident no one was present in the house. House owner Amrik Singh Radhawa, son of Bollywood actor Dara Singh, had left for Mumbai immediately after he got the news.

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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account restored

With a staggering fan base of over 274 million followers on Instagram, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is among the most followed personalities online. So when his account suddenly vanished, the internet collectively lost its calm. Within minutes, panic set in. Fans began speculating whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or something more serious. Social media timelines were flooded with confusion, memes, and worried reactions as Kohli’s profile seemed to have gone completely off the grid. As always, fans did what they do best during a Virat-related “crisis”—they rush
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

A New Date, Same Big Feelings

Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film with Diljit Dosanjh has taken a little longer to arrive, but the heart of the story remains unchanged. Originally planned for an April 2026 release, the makers have now locked June 12, 2026 as the new theatrical date. The yet-untitled film is described as a gentle, emotional tale of love and longing, bringing together an impressive cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With A.R. Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, the project reunites a creative team known for deeply personal and memorable cinema
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

Nachattar Gill breaks silence after mockery by fellow singers

Jasmine Singh A fresh controversy has shaken the Punjabi music industry after legendary Punjabi singer Nachattar Gill’s iconic song “Saadi Jaan Tey Bani” was allegedly mocked by fellow artists Master Saleem, Yuvraj Hans, and Roshan Prince. The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting Nachattar Gill to share an emotional yet powerful video statement, expressing deep pain and disappointment over the episode. Without naming anyone directly, Gill emphasized that artists must respect each other’s journeys and contributions, stating that true artistry is rooted in hu