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BollywoodMay 04, 2021

Deepika Padukone tests positive for Covid

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has reportedly tested Covid positive. While an official confirmation on behalf of the actress is awaited, the website of IIFA tweeted the health update on Tuesday. “#DeepikaPadukone has tested positive for Covid-19. Get well soon, Deepika!” said a tweet on @IIFA. Confirming the news, entertainment industry tracker Ramesh Bala tweeted: “Actress @deepikapadukone tests positive for #Covid. Wishing her a speedy recovery.” Deepika is currently in Bangalore with her family. Earlier on Tuesday, her father, badminton icon Prakash Padukone had to be admitted to
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Sanjay Dutt remembers mother Nargis Dutt on 40th death anniversary

Marking the 40th death anniversary of veteran actor Nargis Dutt, her son and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt shared an old childhood picture and penned a heartfelt note for his mother on social media. The 'Dus' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a black-and-white photo of him with his mother, along with the caption, "Not a day goes by when I don't miss you Ma!" In the candid picture, the mother-son duo could be seen smiling as they posed together. The late actor looked beautiful as she flashed her million-dollar smile while she sat next to Sanjay, who looked cute as a button. Nargis, who
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis passes away

Actress Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday (May 1) in New York City. She was 89. Olympia had won an Academy Award for her role in Moonstruck. In a statement given by the actress’ family, they mentioned that Dukakis passed away at her home with her daughter Christina Zorich by her side. “Her brother Apollo Dukakis, her sons, Stefan and Peter Zorich, and four grandchildren thank you for your love and prayers during this difficult time,” the family stated.
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PollywoodMay 03, 2021

Gippy Grewal's crew member manhandled

Punjabi singer actor Gippy Grewal was recently mobbed by some reporters in Punjab. Gippy’s team was trying to make way for the actor to leave the premises safe and sound. It so happened that one of Gippy’s crew members tried to pull away one of the reporters from the actors car, and in the process, the journalist went off balance. Post this, the crew member was allegedly manhandled by the reporters, and then the cops had to come to sort the issue. Although Gippy did not make any statement on this matter, later he went on his Instagram to share a piece of advice for the journalists who manh
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PollywoodMay 03, 2021

FIR against Upasana Singh for flouting covid-19 rules in Punjab

Television and film actress Upasana Singh has been booked in Morinda, Punjab for flouting Covid rules. Upasana Singh had been shooting for a Punjabi film at a sugar mill in Morinda without permission. The actress was shooting for the film with the entire crew and the local authorities found out about it. Upasana has been in the news for her son's debut film recently. On reaching the shoot location the police asked for necessary permissions for the shoot, which the team could not produce. The authorities videographed the whole activity and later, the actress was booked for defying the Covid r
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Kriti Sanon’s Mimi to have a digital release

As per sources Kriti Sanon starrer Mimi might be heading for a digital release. Dinesh Vijan is apparently in talks with a big streaming giant to premiere Kriti's Mimi, along with a few other projects that are already in place. The source added that Dinesh has checked all possibilities and finally decided to go online with Mimi. He has earned a good profit and is expected to make the announcement soon. Apart from Mimi, Dinesh Vijan is contemplating a digital release for Sunny Kaushal’s Shiddat as well.
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas raises Rs. 4.9 crores through Give India

International celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been actively supporting ‘Give India’ to ensure that the citizens of India are provided with the basic medical facilities. Taking to her Instagram, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared a heartbreaking video of the citizens. She wrote, “The battle to stop the ravaging effects of Covid-19 in India still continues unabated. Your contributions to @give_india will make a huge, tangible difference! Your contributions will save lives ???????? #TogetherForIndia @give_india Click the link in bio to donate.” The video contains visuals of Indian strug
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan postponed amid Covid-19 crisis

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan was all set to release on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. However, now with India facing the worst of the pandemic, Excel Entertainment has decided to postpone the release of the film. Farhan Akhtar took to his social media handle to share the news. "The situation in India is truly heart-breaking, and we at Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the pandemic. In light of the severity of the situation, our focus is completely on the pandemic and on supporting our employees, their families and in he
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PollywoodMay 02, 2021

Geeta Behl dies of corona

Yesteryear actress Geeta Behl succumbed to Covid in Mumbai on May 1, 2021. She was admitted to a hospital after her condition deteriorated. The actress was on ventilator support for some days but her condition soon worsened. Geeta Behl made her acting debut with the blockbuster film Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki. She was seen opposite Rishi Kapoor in Do Premee and Maine Jeena Seekh Liya. Geeta entered Punjabi cinema with film Yaar Gariban Da opposite Yograj Singh but the film was a delayed-release. The film also starred Daljit Kaul and Satish Kaul in lead roles. Later she was seen in yet another

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The teaser for filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' was released Friday, introducing a cast that includes Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh. According to information accompanying the teaser, the film presents an emotional love story set against the backdrop of the Partition of India. The brief preview introduces the main characters and hints at a narrative connecting past relationships with present-day technology. The teaser shows Dosanjh portraying a YouTuber who attempts to reconnect an elderly man, played by Shah, with a decades-old love
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PollywoodMar 13, 2026

Haryana Women’s Commission orders action against rapper Badshah in ‘Tattiri’ song controversy

The Haryana State Commission for Women has directed police to take action against Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before the commission in connection with a complaint over his song “Tattiri.” According to the commission, Badshah had been asked to appear for a hearing in Panipat on Friday regarding objections raised about the lyrics of the song. However, he did not attend the hearing. His legal representatives told the panel that the artist was unable to appear due to prior commitments and requested additional time. Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia warned ear
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PollywoodMar 09, 2026

Badshah Faces Women’s Panel Notice Over Controversial Song ‘Tateeree’

Rapper and singer Badshah has landed in controversy after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a notice regarding the lyrics of his recently released Haryanvi track “Tateeree”. The commission decided to step in after receiving complaints claiming the song contains language that is inappropriate and offensive. The matter was brought forward by Savita Arya, who heads the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, along with Shiv Kumar from the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. In their complaint, they alleged that the song’s lyrics use objectionable words and portray women and minors
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BollywoodMar 09, 2026

Govinda Breaks Silence on Controversy, Says He Won’t Embarrass Anyone

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently been in the spotlight after rumours of a possible divorce surfaced, which the couple later denied. The situation grew more complicated when Sunita spoke in interviews accusing the actor of cheating and claiming he had been linked to a newcomer who allegedly tried to blackmail him. Responding to the controversy during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Govinda said he does not want to make anyone “sharminda” or embarrassed by discussing personal matters publicly. He suggested that sometimes people show pain openly, but the f
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Big Buzz Builds Around Dhurandhar 2 Ahead of Release

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