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BollywoodMay 13, 2021

Bollywood's Eid connection: Blockbuster movies released on the festival

Bollywood's A-list actors and filmmakers have always aimed to release their movies on festival weekends. Many stars have managed to slot their films for an Eid, Diwali, or Christmas release and, consequently, received an overwhelming response by attracting crowds in larger numbers. While Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are known for their Diwali and Christmas releases, no one can beat Salman Khan when it comes to launching films on Eid. Since the 1990s, Eid has emerged as a peak business time for Indian movies. Apart from the Khans of Bollywood releasing their movies on the auspicious festival,
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Bollywood stars salute nurses' efforts on International Nurses Day

Commemorating the occasion of International Nurses Day, on Wednesday, Bollywood stars dedicated posts to all the nurses who are tirelessly working during the pandemic, thanking them for their commendable effort in fighting COVID-19. Abhishek Bachchan shared a video montage on Twitter with short accounts of nurses who have been serving patients during the pandemic. Along with it, he wrote, "The nurses have kept humanity above everything else working long hours & risking their lives to protect their patients. This #InternationalNursesDay I salute their relentless efforts & their undying
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Happy Raikoti’s Bollywood debut

Punjabi singer and lyricist Happy Raikoti marks his Bollywood debut with the track Main Teri Ho Gayi. The song will feature in the upcoming film film Sardar Ka Grandson. The film stars Arjun Kapoor in the lead role and is expected to release on a digital platform.Happy Raikoti recently released his track Addiction on his birthday. He shared the poster and captioned it-Lao Ji Poster Aa Gya Addiction Gane Da Nd Pehli Var Koi Gana Mere Birthday Te Aa Riha So Gift Ch Thoda Sab Da Pyar Chahida Ji 12 May Nu.
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Afsana Khan is planning a ‘Saazish’!

Punjabi singer Afsana khan known for her hit tracks Titliyaan and Chandigarh Shehar released her debut Hindi track, ‘Saazish’. The song was released on ii music’s official Youtube channel. The lyrics of the track are written by Raja Sharma and composed by Teekay. The song features Punjabi film actress Sawan Rupowali, Rahul Jaittly and Preeto Sawhney, and it has been directed by Pramod Sharma Rana. Saazish deals with complex yet beautiful emotions.
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Ellen DeGeneres daytime talk show to go off air in 2022

American comedian Ellen DeGeneres will end her popular daytime talk show in 2022. According to Variety, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' will officially end in 2022. DeGeneres has hosted the series since 2003, meaning the show will have run for 19 seasons by the time it ends. The epic show that inspired a number of spinoffs, has been a major fixture of the talk show landscape. The list of spin-offs inspired by Ellen's show includes 'Ellen's Game of Games,' 'The Masked Dancer,' 'Family Game Fight,' and 'Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways.' As DeGeneres' current contract ends in 2022, the move to end
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

After Elon Musk, Grimes made 'SNL' debut

A few days after SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered his 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig, Musk's girlfriend and singer Grimes suffered a panic attack. According to Fox News, in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she suffered a panic attack recently. "Forgot to post these cuz I somehow caused myself to have a panic attack and went to the hospital yesterday which tbh was quite scary and I suppose it's a good time to start therapy," she revealed. During one of the evening's sketches on 'SNL' the 49-year-old business magnate Musk, played the Ni
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Punjabi singer Mika Singh initiates 'langar seva'

Well-known Bollywood singer Mika Singh has initiated a food service (Langar Seva) under his NGO, and had kickstarted his efforts on offering free meals to bus drivers, street kids, poor and the needy. Mika took to his social media platform to share this, he wrote- When the Farmers' Protest took place and the farmers needed help, people indulged in Twitter-baazi, they kept tweeting that we will do this and we will do that, but nothing came out of it. There is no need to show support on Twitter, step outside and help, do the actual bit. Whenever there is an issue, people just hop onto Twitter an
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Gitaz Bindrakhia to return to the big screen

Punjabi singer Gitaz is all set to return to the silver screen with director Jagdeep Sidhu’s film, Moh. Moh will mark Gitaz Bindrakhia's return to films after 8 years. Rumour has it that the film will be based on the life of legendary singer Surjit Bindrakhia. Any further information about the cast and production team has not been revealed yet. Gitaz marked his acting debut in the 2013 film Just U & Me, which was directed by Mandeep Chaahal. Jagdeep shared the announcement poster on his social media and wrote, "After qismat 2 my next directional movie is #moh with @gitazbindrakhia love
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Hardeep Singh to become first bhangra dancer performing in Bollywood Movie

Running an International Bhangra Group based in Dubai, Hardeep Singh promotes the Punjabi culture by teaching Bhangra and has shared the stage with big names like Gippy Grewal, Diljit Dosanjh, and Sharry Mann. Featuring in songs like 'Mascarey Wali Akh and Beautiful-Shivjot', 'Punjabi Anthem - Nirmal Sidhu', Hardeep has also judged various Bhangra competitions in Dubai and Malaysia.With his passion and work for the artform, Hardeep Singh aka Hardy Singh has become a star around the world. He was listed in the top 100 influential and powerful Sikhs under 30. Apart from that, he is the brand amb

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Excitement is rising for the much-awaited sequel Dhurandhar 2, which is already generating massive buzz ahead of its release. The film follows the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, which dominated the box office a few months ago and set high expectations for the next chapter. Even before its trailer drops, early ticket sales in the United States are showing promising numbers. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala reports that the film has already collected about $238,517 through advance bookings, indicating strong overseas interest. Industry insiders believe the sequel could even challenge the North Am
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Nora Fatehi Hits Back After Peace Appeal Sparks Online Debate

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi has pushed back against online criticism that followed her recent message calling for global harmony amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Earlier this week, the actor shared a video on Instagram urging people to choose compassion and unity at a time when images of unrest continue to dominate headlines. She assured followers that she is safe in India but acknowledged the fear and emotional strain many are experiencing as violence persists. While her intention was to promote peace,
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PollywoodMar 06, 2026

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Punjabi singer Karan Aujla began his much-publicised India tour amid massive excitement, but the celebrations quickly gave way to frustration as fans in multiple cities reported serious mismanagement at concert venues. Trouble first surfaced in Delhi, and by the time the tour caravan rolled into Mumbai, social media platforms were overflowing with complaints and chaotic videos. Following his Holi-themed performances in Mumbai and Pune, Aujla appeared to address the situation — though in his own understated style. Sharing a picture beside his private jet on Instagram Stories, he hinted at a p