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BollywoodApr 05, 2021

Big B replaces late Rishi Kapoor in Indian adaptation of 'The Intern'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has replaced late actor Rishi Kapoor in the Indian adaptation of the Hollywood film 'The Intern', which will also feature Deepika Padukone. Deepika took to her Instagram handle to make the announcement. She also shared the first look poster of the movie with her fans. The poster has Big B and Deepika's names written in bold along with their silhouettes walking towards each other. She captioned the post, "What an absolute honour to be collaborating with one of my most special co-star again! Welcoming @amitabhbachchan to the Indian adaptation of #TheIntern." Rishi had p
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BollywoodApr 05, 2021

'One day at a time': Alia Bhatt posts her first picture from quarantine

A week after testing positive for COVID-19, Alia Bhatt on Monday shared her first picture for fans from her quarantine. The 28-year-old actor shared a snap on Instagram in which she can be seen resting in her bed while cuddling with her soft toy. Alongside the first covid selfie post, she wrote, "one day at a time," with an upside-down smiley emoticon. The post on the photo-sharing platform garnered more than nine lakh likes within a few hours of it being posted. Scores of fans chimed into the comments section and wished her a speedy recovery. Her beau and actor Ranbir Kapoor's mother Neetu Ka
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BollywoodApr 05, 2021

Ayushmann Khurrana begins shooting for Doctor G

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday kick-started shooting for his forthcoming Anubhuti Kashyap directorial 'Doctor G'. The film will mark his first collaboration with Rakul Preet, who is starred opposite him. The 'Andhadhun' actor took to his Instagram story and shared the news by posting a photo of his script for the film, along with which he wrote, "And it begins ... #DOCTORG." Earlier in the day, Rakul informed his fans about the commencement of the shoot by posting a picture of the script book on her Instagram story. 'Doctor G' will be based on a campus of a medical institute. Whi
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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

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Delhi High Court grants interim relief to actor Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce case

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Teaser released for Imtiaz Ali film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' starring Diljit Dosanjh

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PollywoodMar 13, 2026

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

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