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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

1984 riots victims send legal notice to makers of web series 'Grahan'

Victims of the 1984 riots in Delhi and Jharkhand's Bokaro have sent a legal notice to HotStar Disney for the web series "Grahan" for allegedly twisting the narrative of the riots in their show in a "deliberate" attempt to hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. The Producer of the Web-series named Grahan and the Head of HotStar have been served with legal notice over its series namely Grahan based on the killing of Sikhs during the 1984 riots. The Legal Notice sent through their lawyer Harpreet Singh Hora from Delhi states that thousands of Sikh men, women, and children were butchered in di
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Taapsee Pannu's 'Thappad' wins Cannes Lions Silver

Actor Taapsee Pannu's 'Thappad' has made it to the Cannes Lions winners' list as it bagged the silver medal for 'The World's Most Reported Trailer' on day three of the event. Film's director Anubhav Sinha took to his Instagram handle and shared the news by posting a short video of the results released digitally on Wednesday. In the caption, he wrote, "THAPPAD wins Cannes Lions SILVER for its 'Most reported trailer campaign'. What a birthday gift Team. @triggerhappyentertainment #AmitChandrra ZINDABAD!!!". According to the official 2021 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity website,
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Shabana Azmi falls prey to an online payment scam

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has found herself at the receiving end of online fraud. On Thursday, Shabana took to Twitter to alert social media users about how she has been cheated by one of the Mumbai-based alcohol delivery platforms. "BEWARE... I have been cheated by them. #Living Liquidz I paid upfront and when the ordered item didnt turn up they stopped picking up my calls! I paid Account no.919171984427..IFSC- PYTM0123456..Name living liquidz..Paytm payment bank," she tweeted. Shabana's tweet caught the attention of Twitterati. Many people shared their experiences of placing orders through
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BollywoodJun 24, 2021

Britney Spears says she didn't believe Paris Hilton's boarding school abuse claims

During an explosive court hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday over Britney Spears's conservatorship, the pop megastar said she didn't believe former bestie Paris Hilton when she spoke out about an abusive boarding school she attended and that's why she's kept quiet herself. According to Fox News, Spears told a judge during the virtual hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court, "To be honest with you, the Paris Hilton story on what they did to her at that school, I didn't believe any of it. I'm sorry." Spears was referring to Hilton's public allegations about the Provo Canyon School in Utah where s
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PollywoodJun 23, 2021

Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa to come up with Sher Bagga!

Punjabi actors Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa will be seen sharing screen space once again in a new film, titled 'Sher Bagga'. Ammy took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "Sat shri akaal ji saareyaan nu... WAHEGURU ji di kirpa naal agli film shuru karan lagge aaan kalll nu SHERBAGGA... pyaaar satkaaar deo." (With the blessings of Waheguruji, we are all set to work on our next film 'Sher Bagga'.) Sher Bagga is written and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and produced by Ammy and Daljit Thind. Sonam also shared the news on her Instagram handle. "So blessed and grateful. Working with my favourite people ag
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BollywoodJun 23, 2021

Billie Eilish apologizes for mouthing racial slur in old video

American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish recently broke her silence after being accused of mocking Asian people in a recently resurfaced video on a popular video-sharing social media platform. According to Fox News, a user on the platform posted videos of Eilish in which the 'Bad Guy' singer allegedly mocked an Asian accent. In another clip, Eilish appears to mouth an ethnic slur referring to someone of Chinese descent. On Monday, the performer posted a lengthy statement on her Instagram Story apologizing for the slur, explaining that she did not know its derogatory meaning at the time of
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PollywoodJun 23, 2021

Meet Wamiqa Gabbi, BA First Year student ​

Punjabi actress Wamiqa Gabbi is all set for her OTT debut with the upcoming web-series Grahan. The series is all set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on June 24, 2021. Wamiqa took to social media to share glimpses from the series. She shared old pictures of an identity card with the name Manu written on it. She wrote- "Manu aur Rishi. #Grahan based on @satyavyas11 ‘s novel ‘Chaurasee’ is releasing on 24th June only on @disneyplushotstarvip" . Grahan is a series produced by JAR Pictures. The series stars Pawan Raj Malhotra and Anshumaan Pushkar of Jamtara fame. Grahan is directed by Ranjan
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BollywoodJun 23, 2021

Emmy Awards to replace 'Actor', 'Actress' statues with 'Performer' at winner or nominee's request

The Emmy Awards are giving nominees the option to be more gender-inclusive with their statues by replacing 'actor' and 'actress' statues with 'Performer' at the winner or nominee's request. According to Fox News, the Television Academy's Board of Governors announced on Monday that it has approved rule changes that will allow nominees an option to request that their nomination certificate and possible Emmy statuette use the term 'Performer' rather than 'Actor' or 'Actress'. The move answers recent calls from gender non-conforming stars to make the awards system less dependent on pronouns and ge
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PollywoodJun 23, 2021

Dilpreet Dhillon & Jordan Sandhu hit Jodhpur!

Punjabi singers Dilpreet Dhillon and Jordan Sandhu have come together for a song titled Jodhpur. The lyrics of the song are penned by Narinder Batth and the music is composed by Desi Crew. The video of the track is released under the banner of Speed Records. The track has an upbeat tempo and is full of beats. The video also features Hashneen Chauhan as the female lead.

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is preparing to welcome 24-time Grammy winner Kanye West, now known as Ye, for a massive live show on March 29. The performance is part of his 2026 World Tour. The Delhi concert will be a one-night-only event, marking Ye’s first-ever performance in India and building excitement among fans nationwide. With a capacity of 60,000, the stadium has become a leading destination for global music tours. Tickets go on sale today at 4 PM IST and will be available exclusively through the District app. The hitmaker behind tracks like Heartless, Gold Digger, Flashing Lights, and D
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Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly preparing to get married on February 26 in a closely guarded ceremony in Udaipur. According to a report by India Today, the wedding celebrations are expected to begin on February 24 with traditional pre-wedding rituals. The event is said to be a private affair, attended only by immediate family members and a select circle of close friends. In a move to ensure complete privacy, the couple has reportedly decided to enforce a strict no-phone rule for all attendees during the ceremony. Sources further suggest that no members of the film
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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram for Spiritual Guidance

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma paid a visit to spiritual teacher Premanand Ji Maharaj at his ashram in Vrindavan on Tuesday morning. During their visit, the couple joined other devotees as the guru delivered a discourse on devotion and faith. He spoke about the value of surrendering wholeheartedly to God, explaining that genuine faith is tested during difficult phases of life. According to him, many people turn to prayer seeking worldly gains, whereas true devotion lies in pursuing divine love and spiritual connection. Kohli reportedly spent over an hour at the ashram li
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Himanshi Khurana Files Police Complaint Over ₹10 Crore Extortion Threat

Jasmine Singh Punjabi actress and model Himanshi Khurana has approached the Mohali police after allegedly receiving a ₹10 crore extortion threat from a gangster believed to be operating from abroad, officials confirmed. According to police sources, the actress reported that she received a threatening email on her personal email account. The message allegedly included a voice note in which the sender demanded ₹10 crore. Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Saurav Jindal stated that authorities are working to trace the origin of the email and identify the individual responsible for sendi
BollywoodFeb 18, 2026

From Don to The Beatles: Farhan’s Big Leap

While chatter continues around the casting of Don 3, Farhan Akhtar has quietly stepped onto a much bigger global stage. The actor is all set to make his major Hollywood debut in an ambitious film series directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Farhan will portray legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar in The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event, a massive project backed by Sony Pictures and Neal Street. The films, currently being shot in the UK, are slated for a grand theatrical release in April 2028. Shankar famously influenced George Harrison, introducing Indian classical sounds into The Beatl