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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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PollywoodNov 23, 2020

Here comes another Punjabi film!

Actor-director Amberdeep Singh took to social media to share the poster of his upcoming film Kandu Khera Karu Nabeda, which will be directed by him. The film is being produced under the banners of Rhythm Boyz Entertainment & Amberdeep Production. Not much has been revealed about the cast and the release date of the film however. Amberdeep has a number of films in his kitty for the year 2021 starting from Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Geya, Saunkan Saunkane, Jodi and Ucha Buraj Lahore Da to name a few.

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BollywoodJun 10, 2026

Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and its portrayal of women, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has shared her views on the debate. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has faced criticism for the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma, with viewers calling out repeated close-up shots, suggestive camera angles, and certain dialogues delivered by Ram Charan’s character. Following the backlash, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and announced changes to the disputed scenes. He clarified that objectifying women was never his intention and that he did not want v
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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

Jasmine SinghIn a recent visit to the Connect Media Network studio in Surrey, Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi opened up about his upcoming film "Chaali Din," inspired by a popular Punjabi book. During the discussion, he emphasized the film's significance and the necessity of social media in promoting such projects.Gurpreet also shared insights about his son Sukhan Waraich, who plays a pivotal role in the film. He noted with pride that Sukhan has never relied on his father's fame, stating that he has chosen to carve his own path in the industry. Currently, Sukhan is assisting director Anurag Sing
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PollywoodJun 05, 2026

Ammy Virk Reveals Major Bollywood Break During Surrey Visit

Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk recently visited Connect Media Network’s studio in Surrey, where he spoke candidly about the growing success of his latest Punjabi film Chardikala and shared exciting updates about his future projects. During the conversation, Ammy expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response the film has been receiving from audiences overseas, particularly in Canada. He described Chardikala as the kind of cinema that has the potential to bring fresh direction to the Punjabi film industry and inspire filmmakers to explore new storytelling approaches. The actor a
BollywoodJun 05, 2026

‘Lagaan’ Set for Special Theatrical Comeback as Classic Film Marks 25 Years

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s iconic movie Lagaan is heading back to theatres to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The acclaimed sports drama, first released in June 2001, will return to the big screen for a limited run from June 12 to June 14. The announcement was made by Aamir Khan Productions through a social media post, inviting audiences to relive the cinematic experience that left a lasting impact on movie lovers across generations. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Lagaan is set during British rule in India and follows a group of villagers who challenge their colonial rulers to a high-st
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BollywoodJun 04, 2026

Aamir Khan Confirms Wedding with Gauri Spratt, Set to Marry on July 5

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has officially confirmed that he is set to marry his partner, Gauri Spratt, on July 5. Rumours about the couple planning a private wedding ceremony began circulating on Wednesday, with several media reports suggesting that the celebrations would take place next month. While Aamir initially remained silent on the speculation, he has now confirmed the news. While travelling in the United States, the actor said, “The reports about the wedding are correct. We are getting married on July 5.” The upcoming wedding will mark Aamir’s third marriage. He was previously