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BollywoodNov 24, 2021

International Emmy Awards 2021: No wins for Sushmita Sen's 'Aarya', Vir Das or Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sushmita Sen-starrer 'Aarya' and stand-up comedian Vir Das were among the several nominees for the International Emmy Awards 2021, held in New York City.While it sure was a moment of pride for the three to represent India at the prestigious awards ceremony, all three missed out on the top spot in their respective categories.The three nominations from India come after previously registering a strong performance at the 48th International Emmy Awards with filmmaker Richie Mehta's 'Delhi Crime' winning the best drama series honour in November 2020.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Adele's latest album '30' breaks year's top-selling record

To absolutely no one's surprise, British singer and songwriter Adele's new album '30' has now become the top-selling album of 2021, achieving the feat in just three days.According to Variety, initial reports from Billboard suggests that the album, which was released at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, passed the half-million mark on Sunday, topping the total sales of any album released over the past 11 months combined in three days.It squashed the year's previous top-seller, Taylor Swift's 'Evermore', which has 462,000 copies sold through the week ending on November 18.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Priyanka Chopra unveils her 'The Matrix Resurrections' first look poster

As the release date of the much-awaited film 'The Matrix Resurrections' inches closer, global star Priyanka Chopra unveiled her first look poster of the film.Taking to her Instagram handle, the actor shared the poster of her new avatar in which she has her hair braided and tied up, and can be seen wearing a blue corset jacket paired with loose-fitted lower and high boots.She penned the caption, "And she's here. Re-enter #TheMatrix 12.22.21."A joint production by Village Roadshow Pictures and Venus Castina Productions, the fourth film of 'The Matrix' franchise will be released theatrically and
BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Delhi gurdwara committee submits complaint against Kangana Ranaut

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Monday submitted a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against film actor Kangana Ranaut in Mumbai alleging that she had used derogatory language against Sikhs in her social media post.In the complaint, the DSGMC said Ranaut had intentionally portrayed the farmers’ protest as a Khalistani movement and also dubbed the Sikh community as Khalistani terrorists.It claimed that she had recalled the massacre of 1984, the official said, quoting the complaint.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh’s Hollywood debut

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set for his Hollywood debut as a part of the voice cast of an upcoming series titled, ‘Fables’.Many Hollywood superstars like Ricky Gervais and Natasha Lyonne are also going to be a part of the voice cast of the upcoming Hollywood series. Other notable names to be a part of the series are Jemaine Clement, JB Smoove, Roman Griffin Davis, Alexa Demie and Zach Woods.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Punjab’s nightingale Gurmeet Bawa no more

Renowned folk singer Gurmeet Bawa passed away at a private hospital on Sunday following a prolonged illness, sending her fans and the music industry into mourning.The 77-year old singer was popularly known as ‘mallika of hek’ and was among the few surviving legendary folk artistes. She had performed in 35 countries. Her longest ‘hek’ was recorded during a performance at Georgia. People fondly remember her for her renditions with folk instruments like chimta, tumbi and dholki. She was also the first female singer to perform on Doordarshan.People from music and art industries expressed s
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Karan Aujla announces his merchandise

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally unveiled the surprise he has planned for November 25, 2022. The singer is all set to launch his own clothing brand, Hukam Clothing. A designated website, Hukam Store has been set up wherein users can register their email addresses and start shopping. The users will be able to shop and buy their favourite wears when the brand is officially launched on 25 November.
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BollywoodNov 23, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas drops surname from social media handles

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is married to American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas, on Monday, removed her surname, along with her husband's last name, from social media handles.Priyanka removed "Chopra" and "Jonas" from her Instagram and Twitter accounts and is now going by only Priyanka, leaving the internet in a state of bewilderment.Neither Priyanka nor anyone from her team has yet given any clarification regarding this name drop.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Gippy in an all new avatar

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal took to his social media to announce his prestigious project, Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi. The film, which releases in 2023 is directed, written and produced by Gippy Grewal. Gippy shared the first look poster of the film and wrote- 'Humble Motion Pictures proudly presents “Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi”Written, produced and directed by Gippy Grewal, releasing on Vaisakhi 2023.'

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BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Samay Raina Puts Alia Bhatt in the Hot Seat as India’s Got Latent Season 2 Returns

The comeback of India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already sparked conversations online, with Samay Raina bringing his trademark brand of unfiltered comedy back to audiences. The new season premiered on June 20 and featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who joined the show as guests while promoting their upcoming action thriller Alpha. From the moment the episode began, Samay set the tone with a barrage of playful jabs aimed largely at Alia, keeping the audience entertained with his quick wit and unpredictable humour. Introducing the actress in his signature style, Samay joked that she was
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PollywoodJun 23, 2026

Los Angeles Honours Diljit Dosanjh With Dedicated City Recognition Day

In a landmark tribute, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a special civic proclamation designating January 6, 2027, as “Diljit Dosanjh Day” across the city. The initiative was put forward by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to recognise the celebrated Punjabi artist’s impact on the international music scene and his role in elevating South Asian visibility within American popular culture. Dosanjh, who has earned acclaim as a singer, actor, and producer, was acknowledged for helping bring Punjabi music to a global audience while breaking cultural barriers in the entertainment industr
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BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Zakir Khan Brings Heartfelt Tribute to Fathers With Upcoming Netflix Special

Comedian Zakir Khan is gearing up to make his return to Netflix with a new stand-up special titled Papa Yaar. The announcement was made by the streaming giant through a video shared on its official Instagram account on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse of the project ahead of its release. The teaser showcased an intimate exchange between Khan and his father, Ustad Ismail Khan, hinting at the personal and emotional themes that will feature in the special. Accompanying the clip was a caption that read, “Papa’s big day is almost here. Catch Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, arriving soon exclusively
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PollywoodJun 18, 2026

Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta Bring Laughter to Connect Media Network Studio

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
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BollywoodJun 17, 2026

Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha