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PollywoodAug 25, 2020

Diljit Dosanjh becomes the first Indian artist to be followed by Billboard

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has added another feather to his cap. His recent album G.O.A.T is trending worldwide, with all the songs on the album making it to the top of the music charts. This album has also got appreciation from the International media. And now, Billboard, an American entertainment media brand that tracks only the most popular songs all over the world, has followed Diljit on Instagram.This makes Diljit Dosanjh the first Indian artist to be followed by them. The artist shared this news on his Instagram page, with his fans sending him congratulatory messages.
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PollywoodAug 24, 2020

Diljit Dosanjh & Sonam Bajwa help rescue old woman in Haryana

A recent video of an old woman being beaten by two women in her house in Haryana got actors Sonam Bajwa and Diljit Dosanjh attention, and the two immediately jumped into action, ensuring that the culprits were brought to justice.The two artists not only retweeted that video, but they also tagged some Haryana ministers requesting them for immediate action.The video is about an incident that took place in Sonepat where an elderly woman is being beaten by two women. Following this one can see the heart wrenching scene of the old woman crying in the video.After a tweet by MLA and BJP Delhi spokesp
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PollywoodAug 21, 2020

Guru Randhawa, the 751 Edition

Guru Randhawa ventures into the footwear industry with the launch of his merchandise -`The 751 - Guru Randhawa Edition` a shoe brand.Guru shared the news on Instagram, and updated his fans about the launch video which will be out in a week. He posted a caption along with a picture which read - "751 Shoe launch video will be out in a day or two. I want everyone to enjoy and feel the journey, love and respect".Guru Ranhdawa is currently working on his physique for his upcoming projects, something that he hasn’t spoken about yet!
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BollywoodAug 20, 2020

Diljit gives befitting reply to a rude troll

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh wished his fans on Prakash Utsav with special posts on social media. While most of his fans extended warm wishes to him, one rude troll took things on a different level altogether by passing a rude comment. The comment read, "Kabhi hindu festival ki bhi badhai de diya kr joode wale (Extend wishes on Hindu festivals too sometimes, you one with the turban."Normally the singer does not pay much attention to unwarranted trolls, he was quick to reply this time, calling it a shameful act. Diljit wrote, "Sharm Hee kar la.. Likhan Ton Phelan.. Jee Tan Ni Karda Tere warga nu
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BollywoodAug 20, 2020

Lights, camera, action

The production of Akshay Kumar’s next film, Bell Bottom has finally begun. Akshay shared a video on Instagram to announce the same. "Lights, Camera, Mask On and Action Following all the new norms and filming on for #BellBottom! It’s a difficult time but work has to go on. Need your love and luck," he captioned the post.Bell Bottom’s team flew to the UK earlier this month and was quarantined for 14 days. The film also stars Huma Qureshi, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor. Bell Bottom is set in the 80s, is an original screenplay inspired by true events. Akshay is most likely to essay the role of
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BollywoodAug 18, 2020

PeeCee’s ‘Unfinished’ work is finally finished!

Priyanka Chopra has officially confirmed that she has finished writing her memoir 'Unfinished', which has been sent for publishing. She shared a few pictures from the memoir with her fans on her social media account.She tweeted about the same from her official handle, @priyankachopra.- "Finished. What an amazing feeling seeing these pages printed on paper for the first time! #Unfinished... coming soon! @penguinrandom." A week earlier, she had also tweeted about the final manuscript! "Wheee! Cannot wait to share it with you all. Every word in my memoir comes from a place of introspection and re
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PollywoodAug 18, 2020

After Kulwinder Billa, now Jaani tests positive for Covid-19

Popular Punjabi lyricist Jaani has been tested Covid-19 positive. A week earlier Punjabi singer Kulwinder Billa had also tested positive for coronavirus. Kulwinder however is on the stage of recovery. Jaani started his career with a religious song, Sant Sipahi, in 2012. However, he gained fame after the song Soch, sung by Harrdy Sandhu and composed by B Praak. This famous lyricist has also collaborated with singers like Gippy Grewal, Ammy Virk, Jassie Gill, Diljit Dosanjh and many more. He has started his own music label known as Desi Melodies with video director Arvindr Khaira and musician B
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BollywoodAug 17, 2020

Bollywood director Nishikant Kamat passes away at 50

Filmmaker Nishikant Kamat who directed 2015 thriller Drishyam passed away on Monday at age 50. He was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis for the past two years. Kamat, who had multiple organ failure, was admitted to the hospital on July 31 with complaints of fever and excessive fatigue. Many celebrities, including Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to mourn the demise of the director."My equation with Nishikant was not just about Drishyam, a film which he directed with Tabu and me. It was an association that I cherished. He was bright; ever-smiling. He has gone too soon. RIP Nishikant
BollywoodAug 14, 2020

Sonu Sood turns good samaritan, again!

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood announced that he will be arranging travel of 39 children, between the ages one to five from the Philippines to New Delhi for their liver transplant surgery.Sonu came under spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes amid the Covid-19 situation.As per a press release, several underprivileged Filipino children suffering from a liver disease called biliary atresia haven't been able to travel to Delhi to have the surgery due to the pandemic. Sonu mentioned the same in a tweet, where he wrote - ‘Let's save these precious lives. Will get them to India in

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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

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