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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Bad boy Arjun Rampal

Actor Arjun Rampal unveiled the first look of his character from Kangana Ranaut-starrer Dhaakad. Arjun, who plays the antagonist in the film, shared the poster on Instagram with a caption that read, "Boom Evil has a new name- Rudraveer! Super excited to essay an antagonist who is dangerous, deadly and cool at the same time! Here’s my look for @sohamrockstrent’s #Dhaakad Arriving in cinemas on 1st October 2021!"On Monday, the makers of the film shared the official poster of the film and announced that Dhaakad will release in theatres on October 1 this year.The poster featured Kangana in a f
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BollywoodJan 19, 2021

Theatrical release for Radhe

Bollywood actor Salman Khan had been requested by the Theatre Exhibitors Association from across the country for a theatrical release of his upcoming film, Radhe, the rights for which are with ZEE, as they all felt that only a Salman Khan film could help them all recover from the financial loss that theatres had suffered due to the pandemic.Finally, Salman Khan took to his social media and shared, "Sorry it has taken me a long time to revert to all the theatre owners... It’s a big decision to make during these times. I understand the financial problems that the theatre owners/exhibitors are
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PollywoodJan 18, 2021

Akull releases Faraar

Popular Punjabi singer Akull has released his new single track Faraar. The singer took to his Instagram profile and uploaded the poster of this single with model actress Avneet Kaur. Akull has created the music of the track and has sung it too. The lyrics are written by Mellow D and the video is directed by Diffuni. The music video is presented by VYRL. Along with the post, Akull added a caption too. He wrote, "Ho jao taiyaar , aaraha hai Faraar ! Out this Friday at 11am only @vyrloriginals Youtube Channel"
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PollywoodJan 18, 2021

Himanshi Khurana getting over Rs 1 crore to judge Punjabi reality show?

Bigg Boss 13 fame Himanshi Khurana will now be seen as a reality TV judge.Unconfirmed reports state she will get around Rs 1 crore-1.5 crore for judging the modelling talent hunt show Miss PTC Punjabi 2021.Incidentally, she was a finalist on the same show in 2011.Talking to the media Himanshi has said that she thoroughly understands the adrenaline rush that one undergoes while competing. "The feeling of going out there representing yourself on stage it is a mixed feeling of being nervous and overwhelming at the same time. This time too, I will be getting the same feeling, the only difference i
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Rajeev Masand joins Dharma Cornerstone Agency

If reports are to be believed, director-producer Karan Johar has hired journalist Rajeev Masand to join his talent management agency called Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA). Rajeev will be working as the COO of the company. Karan and other top authorities at Dharma believe that he’ll be the right person for the job and help them in scouting fresh talent and managing them.The company released an official statement in this regard too, which read- "After over two decades of a dynamic career as an astute journalist and renowned film critic, Rajeev Masand now steps in as the COO at Dharma Producti
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Mumbai Saga sold to Amazon Prime for Rs 65 crores

John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi starrer Mumbai Saga has opted for the digital route. Director Sanjay Gupta has sold the film to Amazon Prime video for Rs. 65 crores, which includes the digital rights and the music rights. The film also stars Prateik Babbar, Ronit Roy, Sunil Shetty, Gulshan Grover, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles with Emraan Hashmi playing the role of a cop and John Abraham playing the role of a gangster.
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Akshay Kumar requests people to contribute for Ram Mandir

Work has already begun towards building the biggest temple, Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In regard to this, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram to urge people to contribute as per their wish to make this dream come true. In his Instagram video, Akshay Kumar shared a story about a squirrel and Lord Ram.He spoke about the temple in detail and shared how the squirrel contributed in making the famous Ram Setu bridge as per its capacity. Asking people to donate as per their capacity, he captioned the video as, "जय सियाराम बहुत खुशी की बात है
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Kangana’s Dhaakad avtar

Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film, Dhaakad, a spy thriller is all set for a October 1, 2021 release. Kangana, who will play the role of agent Agni in the film, recently flew to Bhopal to kick-start the shooting of the film. The makers of the film recently revealed a new look poster, which features Kangana wielding a sword against the backdrop of gore.Talking about the new poster, Kangana has said that Dhaakad is India’s first female-led high octane spy thriller and that she is excited as this film is going to mark the beginning of a new era for Indian cinema. The film will also see actor Arju
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PollywoodJan 18, 2021

Puaada to be the first Punjabi film to release in theatres in over a year

Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa starrer Puaada will be the first Punjabi film to release in cinemas in over a year. This film is all set to release in theatres on March 11, 2021. The film is directed by debutante Rupinder Chahal, and produced by Atul Bhalla, Pawan Gill, Anurag Singh, Aman Gill, Balwinder Singh Janjua, and this time the makers have Zee Studios on board as well. Zee Studios have acquired the entire worldwide rights of the film including theatrical, music, digital and satellite.

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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Karan Aujla to Feature on The Jimmy Fallon Show: A Proud Moment for Punjabis Worldwide

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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Punjab Floods Devastate Lives as Film Releases Take a Backseat

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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Steps Away from No Entry Sequel Amid Busy Schedule

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