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BollywoodNov 09, 2020

Chiranjeevi tests positive for Covid-19

Megastar Chiranjeevi has been tested positive for Covid-19. The actor took the test before resuming the shoot of his upcoming film Acharya. Currently, Chiranjeevi is asymptomatic and in-home quarantine.The actor also tweeted about his condition and also requested all those to get tested who came in contact with him in the past few days. "Took a test for COVID before resuming 'Acharya' shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am currently asymptomatic & quarantining myself at home. Request all those who met me in the last 5 few days to also undergo covid tests. Will update y
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BollywoodNov 05, 2020

Hrithik Roshan’s Hollywood debut!

After Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor fixing their slots in Hollywood, we now hear that Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is reportedly in talks to play parallel lead for an action-packed international spy thriller. It is being said that Hrithik Roshan has undergone the audition process. Since he couldn't be in Los Angeles, he reportedly taped his audition at his residence in Mumbai. He sent his tape two weeks ago and it is currently under discussion. If things do work out, it will begin the work after completion of Krrish 4.However, nothing much has been revealed on this matter.
PollywoodNov 05, 2020

Once again, Sartaaj’s gets poetic

Punjabi Sufi singer Satinder Sartaaj has shared the first look poster of his upcoming track from the Seven Rivers titled Qaseeda. The track features Punjabi actress Sawan Rupowali. Sartaaj has dedicated this track to River Jhelum this time. He shared the poster with a beautiful caption, which read- In the caption, he wrote - "#
BollywoodNov 05, 2020

Aashram season 2 in trouble

Filmmaker Prakash Jha who directed the much-talked about web-series Aashram starring Bobby Deol has landed in trouble ahead of the release of season 2. Jha has been served a legal notice by the Karni Sena. They also sent a notice to MX Player who host the series.The notice was sent by Surjeet Singh, Pradesh Sangathan Mahamantri of Karni Sena. In their notice, they have said that the show targets the ancient tradition, custom, culture of Hindu, Ashramas, and Dharma. They also demanded that the second season never be released. The first season saw Bobby Deol play the role of a phoney godman enga
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BollywoodNov 04, 2020

Time for some serious questioning

Mumbai police have once again summoned Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel. They’ve been asked to be present before the police for questioning on November 10.A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Kangana and Rangoli following a Mumbai court order a few weeks back. The order was passed after a casting director, Sahil Ashrafali Sayyed, who petitioned in the court, alleged that Kangana Ranaut is is creating a divide between Hindu and Muslim artists and maliciously bringing religion in almost all her tweets. The petitioner also mentioned Rangoli Chandel i
BollywoodNov 04, 2020

Poonam Pandey in trouble again

Internet sensation Poonam Pandey has landed in thick soup yet again. Reportedly, an FIR has been registered against the model turned actress by Goa Forward Party for shooting obscene video at the Chapoli Dam in Canacona.In addition to this, the women's wing of Goa Forward Party also filed a complaint against Pandey for shooting obscene video at Chapoli Dam.Earlier, the actress had filed a police complaint against her husband Sam Bombay in Goa claiming he had molested, threatened, and assaulted her in Canacona village where she was shooting her film.
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PollywoodNov 04, 2020

Wamiqa Gabbi’s new pet pals

Punjabi film actress Wamiqa Gabbi is a ‘certified’ pet lover. The pretty actress already has a pet, and now she has adopted three more abandoned and distressed dogs. In order to accommodate the four dogs, Wamiqa had to take up residence in an another house, for the sake of a lawn space for them. She added, "My parents' house in Chandigarh (Mohali) doesn't have a very big lawn. I needed more space for them so I shifted to another house which had only two rooms but a big lawn."A real dog lover, right!
BollywoodNov 04, 2020

Actor Faraaz Khan passes away at 46

Bollywood film Mehndi fame actor Faraaz Khan, who was battling life in the ICU of a hospital in Bengaluru has passed away. Actor-director Pooja Bhatt broke the news of his demise on Twitter. She tweeted- "With a heavy heart I break the news that #FaraazKhan has left us for what I believe, is a better place. Gratitude to all for your help & good wishes when he needed it most. Please keep his family in your thoughts & prayers. The void he has left behind will be impossible to fill."Pooja Bhatt also wrote, "#FaraazKhan May 1970-Nov 2020 May your music always play across time and space.Far
BollywoodNov 04, 2020

John Abraham charges Rs 20 crores as fees

In what comes in as an interesting bit of news, actor John Abraham has charged Rs 20 crores as fees for his upcoming film Pathan. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Pathan is being produced by YRF, and stars Shah Rukh Khan as the lead along with Deepika Padukone as the female lead. John Abraham will be shooting for over 60 days for his track of negative lead in Pathan. The actor is presently shooting for Satyameva Jayate 2.

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Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

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Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

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

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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