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PollywoodNov 25, 2020

Mandy's new role

Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar turns producer with a new Punjabi film Kikli, which will also be produced by JP Khaira Films. The movie stars Mandy herself, Wamiqa Gabbi and Jobanpreert Singh.The screenplay and dialogues of Kikli have been written by Mandy, while Kamaljit Singh has conceptualized the film. The film is being directed by Kavi Raaz and is expected to release in 2021. Mandy took her social media account to share the news with her fans.
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BollywoodNov 25, 2020

India's official entry to Oscars 2021

Director Lijo Jose Pellissery’s Malayalam film 'Jallikattu' has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars 2021.The film starring Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad has secured its spot in the Oscars race. According to the reports, the film went up against the Amitabh Bachchan-Ayushmann Khurranan starrer 'Gulabo Sitabo', Priyanka Chopra- starrer 'The Sky is Pink', Deepika Padukone's‘Chhapaak’, Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Serious Men' and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena. The Malayalam film was chosen out of 27 films that also included 'The Disciple', Shakunta
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ReviewsNov 25, 2020

All’s well that ends well

Movie: Ludo Director: Anurag Basu Star cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Abhishek Bachchan, Rohit Saraf, Pearl Maaney, Shalini VatsaRating: Two and a half starsJasmine SinghOf course, in a chronological order, one does end up with a certain criteria to judge a film. Storyline, director, dialogues, star cast, followed by the nitty gritties. However, in Anurag Basu’s, Ludo, the first thing that catches attention is the compellingly good opening track- ‘Oh beta g, oh babu g, qismat ki hawa kabhi naram, kabhi garam’, picturised origi
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BollywoodNov 25, 2020

Anoushka Shankar nominated for Grammys

It is indeed a proud moment for India as Sitarist, music composer and producer Anoushka Shankar bags the 2021 Grammys nominations in the Best Global Music Album category. Reacting to this, Anoushka tweeted, "We did it! I can’t believe Love Letters has been nominated for a Grammy!!! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey both within and behind the music. Love you so much!!!"Her EP 'Love Letters', released in 2020, is a collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and healing. It features artists such as Ibeyi Alev Lenz, Shilpa Rao, and Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Anoushka has rec
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BollywoodNov 24, 2020

Pathan & Tiger join the 'War'!

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has started shooting for his upcoming project Pathan. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone too has joined the shoot of the film. She plays the role of a spy agent in Pathan. And now we hear that some filmmakers are planning to make a universe of agents with Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan , Shah Rukh, and Deepika Padukone. If everything goes as per the plan, Shah Rukh Khan as Pathan and Salman as Tiger might be seen in Hrithik Roshan's upcoming War Sequel.
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BollywoodNov 24, 2020

Some good news for Kangana Ranaut

After being summoned by the Mumbai Police thrice, Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel had filed a petition in the Bombay High Court to cancel the FIR. The High Court has now granted an interim protection from arrest to the siblings. The court ordered them to appear before the police on January 8 for FIR against them over alleged communal tweets.The interim protection from arrest was granted by a division bench of Justices SS Shinde and MS Karnik under the condition that Kangana and Rangoli appear before the investigating officers at the Bandra Police on January 8 between 12 pm and 2
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BollywoodNov 24, 2020

Netflix India booked for hurting religious sentiments

An FIR has been registered against two officials of the streaming platform Netflix India in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through the web series ‘A Suitable Boy’ directed by Mira Nair, which shows kissing scenes on the premises of a temple. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said that the FIR has named Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content (Netflix) and Ambika Khurana, Director, Public Policies (Netflix). The complaint was filed by Bhartaiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BYJM) national secretary Gaurav Tiwari who demanded apology from Netflix India and the m
PollywoodNov 24, 2020

Jaya Prada to make her Punjabi film debut

The news of Bollywood veteran actress Jaya Prada making her Punjabi film debut comes as a pleasant surprise. The multi-talented actress and politician Jaya Prada will play an important role in KC Bokadia's Punjabi film, Bhoot Uncle Tussi Great Ho. Not only this, actor Raj Babbar is also making his comeback with this film. He will be essaying a pivotal role in Bhoot Uncle Tussi Great Ho. The movie stars Nav Bajwa, Sardar Sohi, Karamjit Anmol, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Hobby Dhaliwal, Rana Jung Bahadar, and more. The film will hit the theatres next year.
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BollywoodNov 24, 2020

Delhi Crime scene gets an Emmy

The International Emmy Awards announced its list of nominees for this year. In this list, Global streaming service, Netflix bagged five nominations, including one for the 2019 cop-crime thriller, Delhi Crime, in the category of Best Drama Series. The Shefali Shah starrer web-series has won the award.The official Twitter handle of Emmys tweeted, "The International Emmy for Drama Series goes to "Delhi Crime" produced by @GoldenKaravan / @skglobalent / @NetflixIndia, #India! #iemmys #iemmyWINDirector Richie Mehta, during the virtual ceremony, said, "I dedicate this award to all the women who not

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Jasmine Singh A wave of emotion is set to sweep across the globe as fans of late Punjabi music icon Sidhu Moosewala receive a powerful gift: a chance to experience his music live once again—through a groundbreaking hologram world tour. In an official announcement that has stirred excitement and nostalgia among millions, organizers confirmed that a Sidhu Moosewala Hologram World Tour will kick off next year, spanning multiple cities across the world. For the first time ever, fans will witness a life-like holographic version of Moosewala performing on stage, creating a deeply emotional and
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Delhi High Court Halts Release of Udaipur Files, Asks Centre to Decide on Certification

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