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PollywoodJul 14, 2020

Pooja Verma alleges groupism in Punjabi film industry

Punjabi actress Pooja Verma who starred in nearly five Punjabi films including, Baaz, Dakuan Da Munda and 22 G Tussi Ghaint Ho has alleged groupism in Punjabi movie Industry. The death of Sushant Singh Rajput has given many celebrities courage to talk about malpractices prevalent in the industry, nepotism being the main. Following suit Pooja Verma too has openly spoken about groupism in Punjabi film industry. Pooja shared, "despite spending five years in this industry the remuneration that is offered to me is terribly sad." Pooja also went to talk about the unprofessionalism in the industry
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PollywoodJul 14, 2020

Ammy’s next film is with Sargun, yet again!

Actor Ammy Virk recently took to social media to reveal the name of his upcoming project, titled Saukan Saunkne. In this film, Ammy will share screen space with Sargun Mehta and Nimrat Khaira. The story of the film is written by Amberdeep Singh and will be directed by Amarjeet Singh Saraon. Releasing in 2021 the film is being made under the banners of Amberdeep Productions, Dreamiyata Pvt Ltd, Naad Films and JRN films.
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PollywoodJul 14, 2020

Love Punjab re-enters Australian theatres

Released in 2016, Amrinder Gill and Sargun Mehta starrer film Love Punjab will be screened in the theatres of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Northern Territory on July 14. The film is one of the most appreciated movies of Pollywood. With punjbai film directors and producers doing the wait and watch game, it seems they want to play safe by re-releasing old films first. Given this scenario, films like Chal Mera Putt 2, Sufna and Ik Sandhu Si have been re-released in foreign countries.
BollywoodJul 14, 2020

Ali Abbas Zafar’s next with Diljit Dosanjh

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar of Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai fame is in talks with singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for a film based on the riots of 1984. As per reports, the film might begin after the COVID situation gets better. Ali Abbas Zafar is expected to be creatively involved in the script apart from producing it. Interestingly, Diljit has already worked in a Punjabi film based on the same subject, the film went on to win a National Award in 2014.
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BollywoodJul 14, 2020

John Cena pays tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

WWE wrestler turned actor John Cena paid a heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput on his Instagram on Monday. Cena shared ea black-and-white photo of Sushant Singh Rajput. But as fans would have expected, he didn’t comment on it. WWE wrestler and actor John Cena paid a tribute to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Instagram on Monday. Sushant was found dead at his Bandra residence on Sunday. Cena shared a black-and-white photo of Sushant but didn’t comment.Sushant was found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on Sunday. Police have confirmed death by suicide. Sushant is known for his
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BollywoodJul 13, 2020

Salman Khan’s family ruined my career: Abhinav Kashyap

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death has opened Pandora's box in Bollywood. Immediately after the death of the actor, director Abhinav Singh Kashyap of Dabangg took to his Facebook account to release a statement wherein he appealed to the Maharashtra government to launch a detailed investigation in the case. In an almost 1000-word post on his Facebook, Kashyap pointed towards ‘bigger malaise’ in Bollywood as the reason behind the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Abhinav also went on to allege the role of Yash Raj Films’ talent management agency that might have pushed Sushant in taking his
PollywoodJul 13, 2020

Film shootings re-assume in Punjab

In the first public announcement delivered through a live Facebook feed, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh said that he has allowed shootings of films and music to resume in the state. Although many singers and actors had started shoots after the relaxation of curfew in Punjab, these were mostly carried out on a small scale.However, the CM did mention that shootings can only take place with the conditions laid down under the Covid guidelines, he did not elaborate on these conditions. This announcement has evoked a mixed response from the Punjabi entertainment industry. Punjabi filmma
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BollywoodJul 13, 2020

Bollywood mourns Sushant Singh Rajput’s death

The entire Bollywood industry has expressed shock over Sushant Singh Rajput’s alleged suicide in Mumbai on Sunday. Bollywood actors including Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Farhan Akhtar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal took to social media to pay their condolences. Veteran actor Anupam Kher took to Twitter to express his shock over Rajput's demise. "Mere Pyare Sushant Singh Rajput... Kyun... Akhir Kyun...?" his tweet read.Actor Ajay Devgn also too to the microblogging site to offer his condolences to Rajput's family over the latter's alleged suicide."The news of Sushant Singh Rajput's death is

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Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill has released a new single titled “Duniya,” according to a release issued by Game Changer Records. The track features music by producer Deep Jandu and is presented by Game Changer Records. The label says the project brings together established contributors from the Punjabi music industry. According to the release, the song has drawn attention on social media following its launch, with listeners sharing and reacting to the track online. No independent streaming or chart data was immediately available. The release did not provide details on production timelines,
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A Voice That Danced Through Generations Falls Silent

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Case filed against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma over alleged obscene language at Dehradun

A case has been registered against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma following allegations that he used obscene and objectionable language during a stage performance at a college event in Dehradun. According to police, the complaint relates to an Program held at DAV College, where the singer was performing as part of a student union function on Saturday. Authorities said the case was initiated after videos from the event circulated on social media. Police said the complaint was filed by Praanchal Nauni, a representative of the student group “Satyam Shivam.” In the complaint, it is alleged that
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Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, following her death at the age of 92, according to media reports. Her body was draped in the Indian national flag, and a large funeral procession was attended by Bollywood personalities, political figures and members of the public. Authorities oversaw the ceremony, which included official honours in recognition of her contributions to Indian music. Bhosle began her singing career at the age of 10 and went on to record thousands of songs across multiple languages over a ca
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PollywoodApr 08, 2026

Rapper Badshah apologizes to National Commission for Women over song lyrics controversy

Indian rapper Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women and issued a written apology over controversy surrounding his song “Tateeri,” according to the commission. The song, released on March 1, 2026 on YouTube, drew criticism shortly after its launch over allegations that its lyrics contained objectionable language about women and depicted schoolgirls inappropriately. The commission had taken notice of the complaints and sought an explanation from the artist. According to officials, Badshah acknowledged concerns raised about the lyrics and assured the commission that he wou