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BollywoodSep 09, 2021

Kangana Ranaut calls Smriti Irani 'real life Thalaivii'

Ahead of the release of her much-awaited film 'Thalaivii', actor Kangana Ranaut met several politicians on Thursday for a special screening of the film for prominent ministers in Delhi. Taking to her Instagram handle, Kangana shared a picture in which she can be seen posing with Union Minister Smriti Irani. "With real life #Thalaivii @smritiiraniofficial," she captioned the photo. The screening was also attended by other members of parliament including Iranna Kadadi, Sandhya Ray, Arvind Sharma and Ashok Bajpai. The film is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu o
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BollywoodSep 08, 2021

Teaser of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence's 'Don't Look Up' leaves fans curious

Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are all set to save the world from environmental issues through Netflix's film 'Don't Look Up'. On Wednesday, the makers of the dark sci-fi comedy unveiled a teaser that has left fans intrigued. Besides Leonardo, Jennifer, 'Don't Look Up' also stars Meryl Streep, Rob Morgan, and Jonah Hill. Unveiling the teaser, the streaming platform announced that 'Don't Look Up' will be out in select theatres and on Netflix on December 24. "Woaah. Amazing star cast. Teaser looks so interesting," a fan commented on the teaser's video. The film is written and dir
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BollywoodSep 08, 2021

Akshay Kumar's mother passes away

Superstar Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia passed away on Wednesday, two days after she was admitted to the intensive care unit of a Mumbai Hospital. Akshay took to his Twitter handle, to announce the news of his mother's demise. "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti."
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PollywoodSep 08, 2021

Anticipatory bail plea of Gurdas Maan rejected

Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan on Tuesday was denied anticipatory bail in the case of objectionable remarks made during a religious fair at Dera Baba Murad Shah in Nakodar last month. Gurdas Maan had described Ladi Shah, who was the ruler of the dera, as descendant of third Sikh Guru Amar Das.Following his remarks, Sikh organisations, including the Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee, filed a case against him for hurting the religious sentiments of the community. Subsequently, Gurdas Maan had filed an anticipatory bail petition in the District and Sessions Court. During the hearing, advocates of Si
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BollywoodSep 07, 2021

Preity Zinta's co-owned 'Punjab Kings' to get new IPL anthem

Ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, actor Preity Zinta shared that her team Punjab Kings will get a new anthem. The anthem has been composed by Sajid Khan and sung by Mika Singh. For the unversed, the previous anthem 'Dhoom Punjabi' of Punjab Kings was crooned by Mika's elder brother Daler Mehndi. IPL 2021 is scheduled to return with its Phase 2 in the UAE, starting September 19.
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PollywoodSep 07, 2021

'Punjab is in my blood': Diljit Dosanjh

'Punjab is in my blood', actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh said after a fan asked him why he was not seen in his place of birth, Punjab anymore. Replying to Diljit's tweet about his latest album 'MoonChild Era', the fan wrote, "Hun Punjab nahi nazr anda jithe janam hoya bhai jaan." To which Diljit replied, "Punjab Blood Ch aa Veere.. Lakhan Lok Kam Lai Punjab Ton Bahar Jande Ne..Eda Matlab eh nhi ke Punjab Sadey Andron Nikal Geya. Punjab Di Mitti da Baneya Sareer Punjab Kivey Shadh Dau. (Punjab is in my blood, brother. Lakhs of people step out of Punjab for work, which doesn't mean that Punjab is no
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BollywoodSep 07, 2021

Man hit by actor Rajat Bedi's car in Mumbai in critical condition

A resident of D N Nagar in Mumbai was hit by actor Rajat Bedi's car while returning from work on Monday and is in critical condition. Police have registered a case against Rajat Bedi under sections 279 and 338 of IPC and called the accused today for investigation. The accident took place near a temple in West Andheri, Mumbai. Further investigation is underway.
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BollywoodSep 07, 2021

'Antim: The Final Truth' is here

The makers of 'Antim: The Final Truth' have unveiled the first poster of the film depicting the daunting rivalry of the robust gangster Aayush Sharma and the fierce cop megastar Salman Khan. This is the first time that Salman and Aayush will be seen sharing screen space with each other. Presented by Salman Khan Films, 'Antim: the Final Truth' is produced by Salma Khan and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.
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BollywoodSep 06, 2021

BJP protests outside Javed Akhtar's Mumbai residence

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday staged a protest against lyricist Javed Akhtar outside his residence here, alleging that he compared Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) with the Taliban, which recently captured Afghanistan following months of offensives. BJP leader Ram Kadam said, "Javed Akhtar should come forward to apologise for his statement, otherwise, we will continue to protest against him and file an FIR for his humiliating remarks." Further, he said that the BJP will not allow his films to screen across the country if Akhtar does not apologise to th

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Punjabi music and film personality Ammy Virk has opened up about the anguish he is enduring as rising unrest in the Middle East has left his wife and young daughter stuck in the United Arab Emirates. The actor-singer recently shared a heartfelt message describing the emotional weight he has been carrying since tensions flared following the Israel–US strikes on Iran. With his six-year-old child far from home, Virk admitted that maintaining composure has been nearly impossible. He revealed that every news alert feels deeply personal. As a public figure, he may appear resilient, but he emphasiz
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Authorities in Ludhiana have begun a detailed investigation after two separate extortion incidents surfaced in Ludhiana , sending shockwaves through the business and entertainment circles. In one complaint, Harvinder Singh Hardy, who manages Punjabi singer Parmish Verma, reported receiving threatening calls demanding an enormous ransom. According to police records, the caller allegedly sought ₹10 crore and claimed links to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A case has been filed against unknown individuals at the Sarabha Nagar police station. Hardy, a resident of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar,
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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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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