8.66°C Vancouver

Entertainment

lahore-based-punjabi-singer-shaukat-ali-passes-away
PollywoodApr 05, 2021

Lahore-based Punjabi singer Shaukat Ali passes away

Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away on Friday after a brief illness at Lahore. He was 78. Shaukat Ali, who was known among Punjabis on both sides of the border, had been suffering from complications that cropped up after liver transplant Shaukat Ali was known for taking Punjabi folk song ‘Chhalla’ to new heights. It was later sung by several other Punjabi singers but it is often said that nobody could match Ali. As per Pakistani media reports, Shaukat Ali was born into a family of artistes in Malakwal, a town in Gujrat district (now in Mandi Bahauddin district), he began singing in
neeru-bajwa-announces-her-clothing-line
PollywoodApr 05, 2021

Neeru Bajwa announces her clothing line

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa is all set to launch her new clothing line named bwear.company. Sharing a video about her upcoming brand on her social media, Neeru wrote, 'B by Neeru Bajwa... launching soon! #BWearCompany @bwear.company. The video says Be yourself, Made for all days, Summer Collection 2021, launching soon'. The bio of the official page of the clothing line says, “Fashion/Lifestyle 2021 Summer Collection…International Shipping. Neeru Bajwa will be seen in an array of Punjabi films in 2021.
is-mika-engaged
BollywoodApr 05, 2021

Is Mika engaged?

Rumour mill went buzzing after actress Akanksha Puri recently attended the Akhand Paath at singer Mika Singh's Mumbai residence. While Mika shared a few videos from the oaath, Akanksha also posted a short clip featuring the singer and captioned it- Seeking blessings! Akanksha followed it up with a heart-eyed emoji and a few hashtags that read, “#yearsoftogetherness #feelingblessed #beautiful #beauty #vibes #fun #happy #togetherforlife #bond #life #friends #instagood #instadaily #instagram #picoftheday #photooftheday #smile #ootd #beingme #akankshapuri.” Akanksha’s post sparked her engag
no-more-puaada-as-of-now
PollywoodMar 25, 2021

No more Puaada, as of now

The theatrical release of the Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa-starrer Punjabi rom-com Puaada has been postponed again. The makers issued a statement saying the release date has been pushed until further notice. The statement says: "Due to the rising cases of Covid-19 and new guidelines for cinemas with weekend and night closures of theatres, we have decided to postpone our movie Puaada until further notice." "We have received an overwhelming positive and encouraging response for our trailer, songs and posters and feel our movie is best suited for a theatrical experience. So we have decided to bring
aarya-babbar-is-on-a-mission
PollywoodMar 25, 2021

Aarya Babbar is on a mission!

Pollywood actor Aarya Babbar will be seen in an upcoming Punjabi film, Mission Zorrpur. The movie will hit the big screens on August 15. Aarya took to his social media handle to share the poster and alongside the same, he wrote - “Humbly announcing my next in Punjabi MISSION ZORRPUR.” The film is directed by Kapil Batra. Kapil and Aarya have worked together on two more films, Yaar Anmulle and Gandhi Fer Aa Gea. Besides Mission Zorrpur, Aarya has some content-based OTT projects, and a Hindi movie titled Shashank in his kitty.
sanjay-leela-bhansali-and-alia-bhatt-summoned-by-mumbai-court
BollywoodMar 25, 2021

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt summoned by Mumbai court

As per a report, an additional chief metropolitan magistrate of Mumbai court has summoned Alia Bhatt and director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali of Gangubai Kathiawadi along with the two writers of the film regarding the criminal defamation case connected to the film. While the film is based on a chapter from Hasan Zaidi’s book, Mafia Queens Of Mumbai, Babu Ravji Shah claims that the image of Gangubai Kathiawadi is defamatory in the book. The chapter, according to him, has tarnished her image and infringed upon the right to privacy and self-respect. Since Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the director of the
oprah-with-meghan-and-harry-set-to-air-in-india-on-march-28
BollywoodMar 25, 2021

Oprah with Meghan and Harry set to air in India on March 28

The two-hour primetime special, Oprah with Meghan and Harry premiered in the US on March 7 and made headlines. The show is now set to air in India. Colors Infinity on Wednesday announced Oprah with Meghan and Harry, featuring Oprah Winfrey as she sits down with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for an intimate conversation, to air on March 28 at 8pm on Colors Infinity. It will also be available to watch on Colors Infinity TV on Voot Select. The show will also have a repeat telecast on April 4 at 8 pm on Colors Infinity.
r-madhavan-tests-positive-for-covid-19
BollywoodMar 25, 2021

R Madhavan tests positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actor R Madhavan shared that he has been tested positive for Covid-19 and is recovering well. The 50-year-old actor took to Twitter and gave the health update to his fans, referencing his film 3 Idiots. Like his character Farhan from the film, Madhavan quipped he had followed in the footsteps of Khan's Rancho here too. The virus, he said, caught up with the duo in real life. In the film, actor Boman Irani's Viru Sahastrabuddhe, a strict college principal, was nicknamed Virus."Farhan has to follow Rancho and Virus has always been after us but this time he bloody caught up. But all is
the-kapil-sharma-show-to-return-with-new-season
BollywoodMar 25, 2021

The Kapil Sharma Show to return with new season

Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma's comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show, which went off-air, is all set to come back with a new season. As the host of the show, Kapil says that he plans to add new people to the creative team. The show already stars Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Bharti Singh, Sumona Chakravarti, Chandan Prabhakar and Archana Puran Singh. More actors and writers are expected to feature in the upcoming season. Kapil said, "I am excited and happy to welcome new talent - actors and writers on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Looking forward to meeting like-minded and talented individuals who ha

Just In

kartik-aaryan-faces-backlash-amid-dating-controversy
BollywoodJan 09, 2026

Kartik Aaryan Faces Backlash Amid Dating Controversy

Bolkywood actor Kartik Aaryan is currently embroiled in controversy as rumors swirl about his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl. The speculation intensified when he shared pictures from his recent trip to Goa, leading fans and followers to believe he was with her. This has resulted in a wave of negative comments online, with some even labeling him a "pedophile." While Kartik has chosen not to respond to these allegations, the situation highlights a troubling trend in the entertainment industry, where personal lives are scrutinized and judged harshly. The actor, known for his char
rumors-swirl-about-parmish-verma-and-guneet-grewals-marriage-split
PollywoodJan 09, 2026

Rumors Swirl About Parmish Verma and Guneet Grewal's Marriage Split

Rumors of a marriage breakup between Parmish Verma and his wife, Canadian-born Guneet Grewal, are making headlines. Recently, an anonymous source revealed details about their alleged divorce filing. Neither Parmish nor Guneet has commented on the situation, which is unusual in the entertainment world. It's unfortunate that such private matters are being shared publicly. Speculation from Surrey, Canada, suggests the couple may no longer be living together. Parmish has frequently been seen in Punjab and recently showcased his new house, but Guneet was notably absent. Additionally, he has remo
fans-disappointed-as-kis-kisko-pyaar-karoon-2-re-release-canceled
BollywoodJan 09, 2026

Fans Disappointed as "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2" Re-Release Canceled

The comedy film "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2" was set to hit theaters again on Friday, January 9, and fans were eager to see Kapil Sharma's hilarious performance on the big screen. Sadly, at the last moment, the re-release was canceled. According to sources, Star Studio18, the film's distributor, promised to show it in 500 theaters. However, they could only secure about 200 to 250 screens, and many showtimes were at inconvenient hours. The producers, Venus, were unhappy with this arrangement and decided to pull the film instead. Originally released on December 12, "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2" w
indian-filmmakers-seek-help-to-lift-ban-on-hit-film-dhurandhar
BollywoodJan 09, 2026

Indian Filmmakers Seek Help to Lift Ban on Hit Film "Dhurandhar"

The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA), which represents filmmakers from across India, has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help regarding the ban on the movie "Dhurandhar" in the Middle East. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh, has been blocked from release in countries like the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. In their letter, IMPPA called the ban "unilateral and uncalled for," arguing that it limits the freedom of expression for the filmmakers. They noted that the film was approved by the Central Board of Fil
akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla-now-set-for-may-15-release
BollywoodJan 08, 2026

Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla Now Set for May 15 Release

Akshay Kumar's upcoming horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, has a new release date. It will now hit theaters on May 15, 2026, moving up from its original date of April 2. Balaji Motion Pictures announced the update on social media, saying, "Bangle se ek khabar aayi hai! The doors open on 15th May 2026. See you in cinemas." Sources indicate that the producers wanted to avoid competing directly with Dhurandhar 2, which is set to release on March 19, 2026. The first movie in the Dhurandhar franchise was a massive success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in a single language. With high