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BollywoodSep 28, 2020

Pakistan’s provincial KP Government to buy Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar’s ancestral house in Peshawar

The provincial government in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has decided to purchase the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar. The Department of Archaeology in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province has decided to allocate sufficient funds for purchasing the two buildings.The two buildings which have been declared as the national heritage and lie in the heart of Peshawar city are in a totally dilapidated condition and are facing demolition threat. The officials plan to conserve the historic buildings. According to reports, an official letter has been sent to the Deputy
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BollywoodSep 28, 2020

Kshitij Prasad alleges NCB forced him to falsely implicate Karan Johar in drugs investigation

In yet another startling development, the Former Dharmatic Entertainment (Dharma Productions’ digital firm) employee Kshitij Prasad was arrested on September 26 after being summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning in the drugs probe. After the investigation, Kshitij alleged that NCB tried to force him to falsely implicate Bollywood director-producer Karan Johar and the other big names from Dharma Productions. Kshitij’s lawyer, Satish Maneshinde also alleged that his client was being blackmailed and harassed by the NCB officials. The agency however has denied these
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BollywoodSep 24, 2020

NCB questions TV couple Abigail pande & Sanam Johar

As per the latest development in the drug probe in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, television actors Sanam Johar and Abigail Pande, who participated in Star Plus' Nach Baliye 8, were summoned by the NCB for questioning. An entertainment portal reported that the officials are grilling the actors at the NCB guest house in Mumbai. Abigail had shared a picture with Sushant Singh Rajput after his untimely demise on social media. She wrote, "People you love, never really leave you. Thank you for teaching me friendship sushu. Till we meet again."The NCB also summoned producer Madhu Mantena Verma, who
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BollywoodSep 24, 2020

Now, a Film City in UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting with representatives of the Bollywood fraternity over Film City in the state on September 22. Comedian Raju Srivastava, Singer Kailash Kher and Anup Jalota were also present at the meeting. Several other dignitaries including Anupam Kher, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri virtually took part in the meeting. Nearly 1000 acres of land has been identified for the proposed this Film City project.
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BollywoodSep 23, 2020

NCB summons Deepika, Sara, Shraddha and Rakul Preet

In what comes as a big development in drug syndicate that supplied narcotics to Bollywood, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) summoned top actors Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Rakul Preet Singh to record their statements. While Padukone has been summoned on September 25, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan have been summoned on September 26 by NCB. NCB officials also visited Shraddha Kapoor’s house on Wednesday evening to serve the summons.Earlier on the same day, the agency recorded the statement of film producer Madhu Mantena, who co-produced 2016 film Udta Punjab i
BollywoodSep 23, 2020

Ranjit Bawa trolled for misreading Kangana Ranaut's tweet

Punjabi singer-actor Ranjit Bawa found himself amidst a Twitter war after he misread a tweet posted by Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. Ranjit Bawa misread Kangana’s words regarding farmer suicides, owing to which he was trolled by the Twitteratis. It so happened that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to clear certain things regarding the new agriculture legislations with a tweet where he said that MSP will not be affected in this new legislation. Replying to which Kangana tweeted that people did raise a hue and cry about CAA but nothing happened eventually. She mentioned in the tweet that
BollywoodSep 23, 2020

Rhea Chakraborty’s bail plea rejected

Rhea Chakraborty, whose 14-days-long judicial custody was supposed to end on June 21, has been rejected by the High Court yet again. Rhea was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) with regard to the drugs probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case on September 8. This is for the second time that Rhea’s bail plea has been rejected, the first one was on September 11. As per sources, Rhea’s bail plea was rejected on the basis of the possibility of the actress alerting the rest of the convicts involved in this drug cartel case that could eventually lead to destroying the evidence. D
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BollywoodSep 22, 2020

Richa Chadha’s name appears in Me Too case against Anurag Kashyap

Actor Richa Chadha released her lawyer’s statement after her name was mentioned by actor Payal Ghosh who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault. The statement condemns the act of falsely dragging her name into controversies.The statement reads: ‘Our Client ‘Ms. Richa Chadha’, condemns the act of her name being unnecessarily and falsely dragged in a derogatory manner into controversies and allegations being recently raised by third parties. Though our Client believes that genuinely wronged women should get justice at all costs, there are legislations that are intended to
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BollywoodSep 21, 2020

Official complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap over alleged sexual misconduct

Model turned actress Payal Ghosh who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against Anurag Kashyap has filed an official complaint against the filmmaker in Oshiwara Police Station Mumbai. The actress along with her lawyer Nitin Satpute arrived at the Police station for registration of an FIR.If found guilty under this offence, the accused can get 3 years of imprisonment under section 354 and 509 of Indian Penal Code. The 'Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi' fame actress said that she wanted to speak about this for a long time, and now she has finally decided to get it off her head.Meanwhile, Anurag K

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PollywoodJun 12, 2026

Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

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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BollywoodJun 12, 2026

Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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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