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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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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Police security for Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan starrer web series Tandav, has been receiving backlash for its alleged anti-Hindu elements. Several BJP leaders have called to ban the show and Maharashtra’s BJP MLA Ram Kadam has filed a police complaint against the makers of the show in Ghatkopar Police Station, Mumbai calling it anti-Dalit and said that the show hurts Hindu’s religious sentiments. While Saif Ali Khan and his family are currently busy moving apartments, additional security and policemen have been placed around his apartment building, Fortune Heights.A set of policemen were seen guarding his
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Vidya Balan’s short film Natkhat to represent India at the Oscars

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan starrer short film Natkhat is one of the Indian films that are in the race for Oscar 2021 in the Best Short Film (Live Action) Category. Along with leading the film, Vidya also marked her debut as a producer with this short film.Directed by Shaan Vyas, the 33-minute long film premiered at Tribeca's We Are One: A Global Film Festival. RSVP took to their Twitter handle and wrote, "We made #Natkhat "to reach every corner of the earth and tell the world that change begins at home." Elated to be in the race for the Oscars 2021 short film category! Natkhat revolves around
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BollywoodJan 18, 2021

Tandav makers issue an apology

The makers of the recently released Amazon Prime Video web series Tandav have issued an unconditional apology for hurting religious feelings. The nine-episode web series landed in a controversy after a section of people expressed that a part of the series disrespected a particular religion and used casteist scenes and dialogues. An FIR was also registered against the makers of the series and head of the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video in India.On Monday, director Ali Abbas Zafar took to his social media handle to issue an apology from the team. "We have been closely monitoring viewer rea

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Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

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PollywoodOct 08, 2025

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies, days after road accident

Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 35, after battling injuries from a serious motorcycle accident. The accident occurred on September 27 near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.Jawanda's motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle that suddenly came onto the road as he was traveling to Shimla. The news of Jawanda's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow artists, and political figures.
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PollywoodOct 06, 2025

Godday Godday Chaa 2 Trailer Promises Riotous Gender Showdown, Laughter, and Cultural Commentary

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