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BollywoodMay 20, 2021

Ram Gopal Varma launches his own OTT platform

Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has launched his own OTT platform named ‘Spark’. The streaming platform went live on May 15 with the first film on the site being RGV’s film D Company. The movie stars Ashwat Kanth, Pranay Dixit, Naina Ganguly and Irra Mor. It is the story of how a street gang in Mumbai headed by Dawood Ibrahim rose to become the world’s most dangerous criminal organisation. D Company has been written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film, produced by Sagar Manchanuru under the banner of Spark Productions, was earlier scheduled to release in theatres in March this
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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Renowned theatre artiste Gurcharan Singh Channi succumbs to Covid

Covid claimed the life of NSD alumnus and theatre personality Gurcharan Singh Channi on Thursday morning. He had been on a ventilator for a while in Chandigarh. Director of Centre for Education & Voluntary Action (CEVA), Gurcharan Singh Channi was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University College of Communication. He is the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award for community theatre. Right from his first play, 'Dafa 144', 'Zindagi Retire Nahi Hoti' to the latest 'Rocket ho ya Bomb, Pehno Condom', Channi's plays have been a theatre of the people, for the people and by the people. Chan
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Ariana Grande marries boyfriend Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' wedding ceremony

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched to her beau and real estate agent Dalton Gomez in an intimate ceremony recently. While the exact date of the wedding is still unknown, TMZ reported that the couple had tied the knot last weekend. Sources close to Ariana said that the wedding was a private event that took place at her home in Montecito. TMZ learnt that there were less than 20 guests, including family members from both sides and the whole thing was very intimate and filled with a lot of love. There was no "official ceremony" and the duo said their "I dos in an informal way", according to
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' renewed for 5 years

The popular American talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' has been renewed for five years, a longer commitment from NBC to the host than the network had previously disclosed. As per Variety, Susan Rovner, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming chairman, confirmed the news of the show's renewal during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation on Monday. Although the talk show has fallen behind CBS' 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in total viewership, the late-night mainstay is has been such a part of the fabric of NBC that its renewal was not in doubt n
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Universal Pictures cancels Fast and Furious 9 event in China after receiving threats

A promotional event for Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious 9, scheduled to be held in China's Shanghai on Tuesday, was canceled by Universal Pictures over security concerns after the company received threats. "Currently, Universal Pictures received threats that would make it impossible for us to hold the press conference and could cause considerable security risks. Although Universal Pictures poured a lot of efforts for the press conference, security will always be our top priority. As a result, after careful evaluation, Universal Pictures was forced to cancel the press conference for Fast
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Drew Barrymore reveals she regrets working with Woody Allen

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she regrets her time working with filmmaker Woody Allen years ago and praised Dylan Farrow for speaking out against him. According to Fox News, the actor, who entered the talk show arena in 2020, said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' on Monday that she was "gaslit" into working with the Oscar winner. She made the revelation to her guest Dylan Farrow, the adoptive daughter of the disgraced director. Speaking about working with Woody Allen, she said: "I did a film with him in 1996 called 'Everyone Says I Love You' and there was no higher career ca
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Mithun Chakraborty's 'Disco Dancer' to be made into a play

It is being said that popular Bollywood film Disco Dancer which starred Mithun Chakraborty will now be made into a play. This musical will be produced by music director duo Salim-Sulaiman, who will be collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it. Music director-turned-producer Salim Merchant confirmed the development. He informed that due to the lockdown, rehearsals are on hold. "Once everything opens up and the government gives us permission we will restart work on it," he added. The Mithun Chakraborty-starrer 1982 film tells the story of a street dancer's transition to a disco dancer.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez to play a cop in her Hollywood debut

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be making her Hollywood debut with an anthology titled Women's Stories. The anthology will consist of six stories directed by six female directors from across the globe and features an all-female star cast. Jaqueline will be starring in Leena Yadav's directorial Sharing A Ride, alongside transgender model Anjali Lama. Reportedly, Jacqueline who had wrapped the project in October last year plays a cop in the film. Key portions of the film were shot in Mumbai including some sequences at CST police station.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2021

The Family Man season 2 to release on June 4

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video will be releasing the much-awaited The Family Man Season 2 on June 4, 2021. As per a source, the date of the release will be announced in the trailer which releases on May19.” Following the beguiling brouhaha over two of its major series Mirzapur and Tandav, Amazon Prime Video had decided to indefinitely postpone the release of their next Big Fat Indian Series. The series stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role.

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o