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BollywoodFeb 16, 2021

Jaya Bachchan returns to acting after 7 years

Politician cum actor Jaya Bachchan is back in front of the camera and that too for the first time in Marathi cinema, after a hiatus of 7 years. The film is being directed by Marathi director Gajendra Ahire who has directed 50 films in Marathi like Shevri, Anumati and The Silence.Nothing much has been said about the release date and the cast of the film.
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BollywoodFeb 12, 2021

Rajasthan court clears Salman of false affidavit charge

This comes as a big relief for actor Salman Khan as the Jodhpur district and sessions court on Thursday dismissed the state government’s plea and acquitted the actor of the charge of filing a false affidavit regarding his arms license in the blackbuck poaching case.Salman Khan attended the proceeding through video-conferencing while the order was pronounced by district judge Raghvendra Kachhwal."There was not much substance in the matter and the allegation had been made against the actor to harass him," said Khan’s counsel H M Saraswat. Salman had submitted the affidavit in the trial court
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BollywoodFeb 12, 2021

Jacqueline Fernandez stars opposite Akshay Kumar in Ram Setu

Rumour has it that actor Jacqueline Fernandez who is currently shooting for Akshay Kumar starrer Bachchan Pandey, is all set to star opposite him once again in the much-talked about film Ram Setu. According to a report in a news portal, Jacqueline is the frontrunner for the female lead in Ram Setu. While the makers were considering several actors, Jacqueline is reportedly their first choice. Jacqueline has collaborated with Akshay Kumar in several films, including ‘Housefull 2’, 'Housefull 3’ and ‘Brothers’.Akshay is expected to kick-off ‘Ram Setu’ by mid-2021.
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PollywoodFeb 12, 2021

Hansika Motwani’s Pollywood debut

Well-known television and film celebrity Haniska Motwani is all set to make her debut in the Punjabi music industry.Haniska will soon be seen working in a song sung by music director B Praak and Jaani. The video of this track will be directed by Arvindr Khaira. She will also be seen acting in yet another Punjabi song to be directed by Arvindr. Talking about her Punjabi debut, Hansika added that she had been getting a lot of offers from Punjab for a long time. Considering how the industry is growing and content in songs is improving the actress feels this is the right time for her debut.
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2021

Take one for Satya Manjrekar

Actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar’s son Satya Manjrekar is all set to make his digital debut with war-epic 1962: The War in the Hills, which will be directed by his father! The father-son duo have worked together in Marathi cinema and in a Hindi movie Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi. Satya will now essay the role of Gopal, the youngest soldier in the battalion of the C-company. The series also stars Abhay Deol, Sumeet Vyas, Akash Thosar, Annup Sonii, Mahie Gill, and Rohan Gandotra amongst other prominent actors. The Hotstar Specials series- 1962: The War in the Hills is inspired by true events and narr
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2021

Vikas Gupta files a defamation case

Reality television actor Vikas Gupta of Bigg Boss fame who was allegedly accused of sexual harassment by ex-Roadies contestant Vikas Khoker, has decided to come clear by clarifying his stance on social media.Posting a video, Vikas showed multiple screenshots of Vikas Khoker trying to get in touch with him to meet him and he also demanded a public apology from television actors Priyank Sharma and Parth Samthaan for putting similar allegations on him. He posted a four and a half minutes long video justifying his side and wrote, "I am sorry to myself for not keeping myself first. Since my coming
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2021

ED raids actor Armaan Jain’s residence

Bollywood actor Armaan Jain, cousin of actors Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) for questioning in a money laundering case. Reportedly, the central agency raided his South Bombay house early on Tuesday morning but ended their search in a couple of hours owing to the news of Rajiv Kapoor's demise.After the raid was completed Armaan was summoned by the agency for questioning in connection with Tops Grup-a private security firm. As per reports, the ED wanted to question the actor about the commission amount generated through the deal.
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PollywoodFeb 10, 2021

Who is Karan Sehmbi ‘Possessive’ about

Punjabi singer Karan Sehmbi and Raashi Sood have released a romantic song ‘Possessive’ close to Valentine week. The song is penned by Navi Ferozpurwala.Possessive features Himanshi Parashar and Karan Sehmbi. The track is presented as an independent release in collaboration with Paris-based independent digital music distribution and artist services company Believe.Talking about the song, singer-lyricist Navi Ferozpurwala said, "As Valentine’s Day is arriving, everyone is in the mood to listen to love and romantic songs and ‘Possessive’ perfectly fits into the special day and people wi
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PollywoodFeb 10, 2021

Arsh is on the right track!

Canada-based TikTok star-turned singer, Arsh Braich released his second Punjabi track, Copyright. The track got released on Nupur Audio’s official YouTube channel worldwide with Surrey’s popular radio station, Connect FM 91.5 as its media partner. Lyrics of this romantic Punjabi song are written by Punjab-based lyricist Guru Sekhon, and music is done by Dark Cello. The video is shot at various beautiful destinations of Brampton, Ontario by video director Japjeet Dhillon.Th every talented singer, Arsh says he never got any official learning from any professional teacher, but learnt while wa

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PollywoodApr 21, 2026

Court halts release of Punjabi film ‘Pitt Siyapa’ over copyright claim

A Chandigarh court has temporarily stayed the release of the upcoming Punjabi film “Pitt Siyapa” following a copyright dispute, according to court proceedings. The film, starring actor Sonam Bajwa, had been scheduled for theatrical release on May 1. The legal challenge was filed by writer Rajan Nandan, who alleges the film’s storyline is substantially similar to a script he authored. According to Nandan, the script was officially registered in 2021. Nandan said he first identified similarities after the film’s promotional material was released on March 27, 2026. He subsequently issued
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PollywoodApr 17, 2026

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill releases new single “Duniya”

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill has released a new single titled “Duniya,” according to a release issued by Game Changer Records. The track features music by producer Deep Jandu and is presented by Game Changer Records. The label says the project brings together established contributors from the Punjabi music industry. According to the release, the song has drawn attention on social media following its launch, with listeners sharing and reacting to the track online. No independent streaming or chart data was immediately available. The release did not provide details on production timelines,
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

A Voice That Danced Through Generations Falls Silent

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai, leaving behind a musical legacy that redefined Indian cinema. Cremated with full state honours, her final farewell was attended by political leaders and film stars who gathered to celebrate a life steeped in melody. With over 12,000 songs, Asha wasn’t just a singer—she was an experience. While her sister’s voice symbolized purity, Asha carved her own path in the smoky clubs, vibrant dance floors, and playful rhythms of Bollywood. Her voice carried mischief, passion, and life—effortlessly shifting from sultry cabaret tunes to d
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Case filed against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma over alleged obscene language at Dehradun

A case has been registered against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma following allegations that he used obscene and objectionable language during a stage performance at a college event in Dehradun. According to police, the complaint relates to an Program held at DAV College, where the singer was performing as part of a student union function on Saturday. Authorities said the case was initiated after videos from the event circulated on social media. Police said the complaint was filed by Praanchal Nauni, a representative of the student group “Satyam Shivam.” In the complaint, it is alleged that
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, following her death at the age of 92, according to media reports. Her body was draped in the Indian national flag, and a large funeral procession was attended by Bollywood personalities, political figures and members of the public. Authorities oversaw the ceremony, which included official honours in recognition of her contributions to Indian music. Bhosle began her singing career at the age of 10 and went on to record thousands of songs across multiple languages over a ca