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BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Here comes the third season of Mirzapur

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video has announced that they were renewing popular crime drama series Mirzapur for a third season. The season two of the show, which became the most-watched show on the streamer in India within just seven days of its release. As per the data available on viewership, the season two of Mirzapur not only recorded one of the highest completion rates but remarkably almost half of the viewers who completed the series binge-watched the second season within just 48 hours of its launch, setting a new benchmark, the streamer said in a release.The web-series stars a battery
BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Bollywood mourns Asif Basra's demise

Hours after actor Asif Basra passed away in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to mourn the demise of the actor.Senior actor Anupam Kher who has worked with the departed actor in several films took to Twitter and extended condolences to the late actor's family."Deeply Saddened and Shocked by the death of #AsifBasra. Have acted with him in a couple of films but met him on several occasions," Kher wrote on Twitter."He was a wonderful actor and a very pleasant person. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends #OmShanti," Kher's tweet furthe
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BollywoodNov 12, 2020

Asif Basra found dead

Actor Asif Basra, a popular face in several movies and TV shows including Jab We Met, Kai Po Che and Paatal Lok was found hanging in a private residential complex in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, police said. He was 53.As per reports, the actor had a property on lease in Mcleodganj, and used to visit the hill station often. Asif Basra had appeared in a number of Bollywood films, including a movie on the 1993 Mumbai blasts Black Friday, the 2002 Gujarat riots and Parzania.Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anushka Sharma paid tribute on social media. "My sincere condolences to the family and prayer
PollywoodNov 11, 2020

Jora’s second chapter re-opening once again!

Director Amardeep Singh Gill’s Punjabi film Jora The Second Chapter is being re-released in theatres on November 13. The film which earlier released in March this year went off from theatres in no time after lockdown due to the pandemic. Amardeep shared this news through his social media post.The film stars Deep Sidhu along with Guggu Gill in the lead roles. Currently, Amardeep is busy with the shoot of Marjaney.
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PollywoodNov 11, 2020

Upasana Singh to launch her son

Famous comic actor of Hindi and Punjabi cinema, Upasana Singh is now launching her son Nanak in a Punjabi film. The film titled Bai Ji Kuttan Ge will be directed by Smeep Kang and produced by Upasana herself. The film stars Nanak and Dev Kharoud in the lead roles.Although nothing much has been revealed about this action-comedy film, it is expected to go on the floor next year.
BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Suraj shines in theatres post lockdown

Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer film Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is going to be the first Hindi film to be released in theatres post lockdown. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the comedy-drama genre is releasing on November 15, 2020. Director Abhishek expressed his gratitude to the production house for giving him that push for theatre even in these times. He added, "We’ll be the first film to come out in theatres. But the films that have been released on streaming during the pandemic have suffered. Wondering why the makers couldn’t have waited longer." He also went on t
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BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Rahul Vaidya professes his love

In an episode of reality show Bigg Boss 14, one of the contestants Rahul Vaidya not only reveals the mystery girl in his life, he also proposed to him on National television. Rahul confessed that he has been seeing this girl for two years now. Rahul tells all his fellow contestants, "Today is a very special day for me. There’s a girl in my life and that girl’s name is Disha Parmar, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai fame actress . God! I have never been so nervous. I don’t know why it took me so much time to ask you – Will you marry me?" Rahul, who was wearing a white T-shirt with Disha’s name writte
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BollywoodNov 11, 2020

Online news brought under I&B Ministry

The Union Government of India has brought online news media and content streaming platforms under the Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting. The notification was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and issued on November 9, 2020.The notification stated that the, "films and audio-visual programmes made available by online content providers and news and current affairs content on online platforms shall be included in the 'India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961."
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PollywoodNov 10, 2020

Babbu Maan is ‘Ghum’

Punjabi singer-actor Babbu Mann has revealed a new offing for his fans, and it is a single track called Ghum Ghum. The song is a Bhangra romantic number meant for those who love the traditional moves. Babbu Mann took to Instagram to post a small clip of the music video and captioned it "#GhumGhum official video out now". The track Ghum Ghum is sung, composed, and penned by Babbu Maan. The song seized over half a million views within hours of its release.

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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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

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o