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BollywoodAug 31, 2020

Akshay Kumar goes on a mad adventure in the trailer of Man vs Wild

Discovery channel’s adventure show Man Vs Wild hosted by Bear Grylls that featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year and superstar Rajinikanth this year, will now feature Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the upcoming episode. In January this year, Akshay filmed the episode with the show’s host Bear Grylls at Bandipur in Mysore. Sharing the trailer of the episode, Akshay tweeted, "I visualized stiff challenges prior to #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls but @bearGrylls completely surprised me with the elephant poop tea. What a day @DiscoveryIn @DiscoveryPlusIn." In the trailer, Akshay is seen d
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BollywoodAug 31, 2020

Rhea Chakraborty files complaint against media

In a recent development, actress Rhea Chakraborty has filed a police complaint against media persons for gathering inside her residential complex. As per a Mumbai Police official’s statement to a news agency, she has asked the police to tell the media not to obstruct her way and to work keeping her constitutional rights in mind. Earlier last week, Rhea had shared a video of her father getting mobbed by the press outside their home. She had shared a video snippet of her father being mobbed by journalists and captioned it, "This is inside my building compound, The man in this video is my fathe
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BollywoodAug 28, 2020

Mahesh Manjrekar gets an extortion call

Bollywood filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar filed a complaint with Mumbai Police after he received an extortion call for Rs. 35 crore. As per reports the person who called claimed to be an alleged member of Abu Salem’s gang. However, the police have arrested the caller who happens to be a tea seller in Mumbai.Deputy Commissioner of Police Akbar Pathan revealed that the accused Milind B. Tulsankar had made several threat calls to Manjrekar between August 23 to August 25. Milind alleged to be a part of Salem’s gang and threatened Manjrekar with dire consequences if he did not follow his instr
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BollywoodAug 28, 2020

Salman Khan charges Rs 250 crore for Bigg Boss 14

Amidst speculation about Salman Khan not hosting season 14 of the reality show Bigg Boss, the channel has made it clear that Salman is returning as the show host yet again. Salman has shot for multiple promos of Bigg Boss, which will go on air soon on Colors. The show was initially gearing up to premiere from September onwards, however, there is a delay in the same and now it is being scheduled for October. Although the show is already under scanner for supporting nepotism, it is Salman Khan’s pay package that is drawing more attention. A source shares that Salman is the highest paid actor o
BollywoodAug 27, 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput used to smoke marijuana: Rhea Chakraborty

In an interview with a news channel Rhea Chakraborty revealed that the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput used to take marijuana even before he met her.The actress said, "Yes, Sushant used to smoke marijuana, he used to take it even before he met me. He started this during Kedarnath. I used to control him in this department only. He was a man of his own choices and nobody could stop him." Rhea however dismissed all allegations of her doing drugs. On being asked if she used to take drugs, she added, "I don’t want to hurt the investigations. I do know Gaurav Aarya (hotelier). I have never taken M
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BollywoodAug 27, 2020

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli announce pregnancy

Congratulatory messages began pouring in for cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma as Anushka announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post. The celebrity couple is expecting their first child in January 2021. Anushka shared a picture of her in which she is seen flaunting her baby bump as she stands next to Virat. She captioned her Instagram post- "And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021." Virat and Anushka tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in Italy in December 2017.Several of Anushka’s colleagues from the Bollywood industry congratulated her. Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Dia Mi
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PollywoodAug 27, 2020

Punjabi tadka on Bigg Boss 14, yet again!

After being entertained by Punjabi artists Shehnaaz Gill and Himanshi Khurana in the last season of Bigg Boss, now we hear that yet another Punjab-based model will be the contestant for season 14. Punjabi actress, Sara Gurpal will be seen in the latest season of the reality show Bigg Boss. For those of you who do not know, Sara is a Punjabi actress, model and singer. She has a huge fan following on social media and is a popular face in Chandigarh. It is interesting to note that Sara Gurpal and Himanshi Khurana enjoy great camaraderie. Sara's real name is Rachna and she has studied fashion desi
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PollywoodAug 26, 2020

Banned film Shooter set to release soon

Although B Jayy Randhawa would have wanted his fans to see his much-talked film Shooter in theatres, but the ban on the controversial film and later on it being leaked days before its expected release turned everything topsy-turvy for this singer-actor. B Jayy played the real life character of Sucha Kahlon in the film for which he also underwent transformation. The film was banned by the Punjab and Haryana Government to promote violence.However, Randhawa recently shared a post on Instagram, which hints at the re-release of this movie. Randhawa shared a photo from the film and captioned it "Agl
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BollywoodAug 25, 2020

Saif keeps his autobiography safe!

Despite having experimented with umpteen variety of roles like Dil Chahta Hai, Omkara, Hum Tum, most people know Saif Ali Khan as a private person, who doesn’t like talking about himself much. But now his autobiography is all set to unravel another side of the actor. Saif’s debut book is expected to allow the readers to peak into his personal space, wherein he opens up about his family, home, his films, successes and failures, and much more.The book is expected to follow a tongue-in-cheek style, which is said to be Saif’s trademark style laced with wit and humour. Talking about his upcom

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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

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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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

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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