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BollywoodJan 19, 2024

Hurray! I am a graduate

Like they say you are never too old to start your education/studies from scratch, Bollywood actor Twinkle Khanna has proved it to the hilt. 50-year-old Twinkle Khanna has graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in master's program in fiction writing. Both Twinkle Khanna and her husband, popular actor Akshay Kumar shared the news on their social media platforms. Twinkle Khanna shared a video from her graduation ceremony. She wrote - “And it’s here. Graduation day. My first day Goldsmiths feels like it was both yesterday and years ago. A sunny day, a pretty sari, and having my fam
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PollywoodJan 19, 2024

Chudail takes on Gippy

Punjabi singer actor Gippy Grewal is doing well. While his fans are waiting to see him in the action-thriller Warning 2, Gippy Grewal surprised everyone by releasing the first look poster of his upcoming film, Jatt Nu Chudail Takri releasing on March 15, 2024. It is being said that Jatt Nu Chudail Takri is a multi-actress film with interesting concept and equally catchy storyline. The film is written by Amberdeep Singh of Love Punjab and Jodi fame, and it boasts of a battery of actors from Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Roopi Gill, Amrit Amby, Nirmal Rishi, BN Sharma and Deedar Gill. Gippy rele
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BollywoodJan 18, 2024

Time to wake up Sid!

Whether it is sequels or threquels, Bollywood industry certainly knows how to cash in on a popular project. And now we hear that yet another popular film, Wake Up Sid released in 2009 will be getting a sequel in 2024. Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharam starrer Wake Up Sid was a peppy fun ride, and it continues to be so. Recently, actor Ranbir Kapoor who is currently riding on the success of Animal shared a video featuring the old cast of Wake Up Sid including Konkona Sen, Shikha Talsania and Namit Das giving rise to speculations of a possible sequel. The 2009 film had struck a chord with t
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PollywoodJan 17, 2024

Gippy is on a spiritual roll

Gippy Grewal is back in Chandigarh from Canada for yet another movie shoot, and this one is the much-awaited third instalment of Punjabi film Ardaas. The threquel of the film titled Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di is currently one of the most prestigious spiritual films to be made in Punjabi cinema. Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di is directed and written by Gippy Grewal and it plans to retain the stellar cast of Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Malkeet Rauni, Prince Kanwaljit with an addition of popular television actor, Jasmin Bhasin. The third instalment also guarantees an enigmatic and blissful ride.
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PollywoodJan 17, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan is a fan of Punjabi movie Warning: Prince Kanwaljit Singh

The trailer of the much-awaited Punjabi thriller Warning 2 has already struck a chord with the audiences, but it is the famous one-liner, “Veere Pamma Bolda,” that has caught everyone’s attention. So, Connect Cine decided to invite Pamma aka Prince Kanwaljit for a one-on-one candid chat. In a freewheeling fun conversation with our host Jasmine Singh, Prince Kanwaljit spoke at length about his upcoming film Warning 2, Gippy's role in his life and career, Punjabi film actors opening production houses and more. Prince Kanwaljit who is known to pick out of the box roles, was accompanied b
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PollywoodJan 16, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Jassa Dhillon on casteism in Punjabi music industry

Punjabi singer Jassa Dhillon who is known for his songs Raule, Talja Talja had a candid conversation about caseteism in Punjabi music industry. Talking to Connect Cine, Jassa Dhillon was quick to add that he does not believe in giving interviews, but he has a strong fondness for Connect FM Canada because it was at this media house that he gave his very first interview which went viral on YouTube. “My fans know a lot about me, and I do not know what more to tell them,”said Jassa Dhillon talking about how he would rather let his music talk instead of sharing mundane details about his life
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BollywoodJan 15, 2024

12th Fail Fame Medha Shankar Reveals How Music Helps Her Refine Her Craft As An Actor

Medha Shankar from 12th Fail Fame is indeed one of the most talked about actors in Bollywood at the current time. The massive success of the film and her strong character opposite Vikrant Massey has moved thousands of fans, leading to an immense flooding of appreciation for the actress. While she undoubtedly has gained a great fan following, not everyone knows that Medha is a trained classical singer as well. Yes, this fact comes as a surprise for many as a big part of the audience has known Medha for her incredible performances in projects like 12th Fail and Shaadisthan, keeping her musical
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BollywoodJan 13, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: ‘He Understands Where He Comes From’, Boman Talks About Shah Rukh Khan’s Massive Comeback in 2023

Boman Irani who is currently bathing in applause and appreciation for the portrayal of Geetu Gulati has recently opened his heart out in an exclusive wholesome conversation with Faridoon Shahryar on Connect Cine. While he talked about his experience of being a part of Dunki, playing a Punjabi character, his personal life and more, he also discussed in detail the love and respect he shares with Shah Rukh Khan. On being asked his impression of Bollywood’s King Khan, Boman was all praises for Shah Rukh Khan. He said he loves SRK for the kind of person and artist he is. Explaining in detail, he
BollywoodJan 12, 2024

Weinstein toh baad da Hollywood

A new survey of the entertainment industry finds that the culture of Hollywood has shifted in the years since the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and the launch of the #MeToo movement, but many still do not trust that sexual harassers will be held accountable. The Hollywood Commission, chaired by Anita Hill, was founded in 2017 to help stop workplace harassment and discrimination in the entertainment industry. Recently, it released its second survey, pulled from interviews with more than 5,200 anonymous industry workers of how behavior and attitudes are changing in Hollywood.

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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh enters classrooms as a cultural case study at Toronto University

From stadium stages to university lecture halls — Diljit Dosanjh is making history again. The global music and film icon is now the subject of academic study, with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) set to introduce a full-fledged course on his cultural and musical impact. Offered by The Creative School, the course was officially announced during the Billboard Summit at NXNE in Toronto. In doing so, Diljit Dosanjh joins an elite league of artists like The Beatles, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift — figures whose work transcends entertainment and enters scholarly discourse. TMU’s course, lau
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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Diljit trolled for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is drawing criticism for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. Amid heightened cross-border tensions, the horror-comedy will not see a theatrical release in India and is set to screen exclusively overseas on Friday, June 27. The move comes in the wake of recent geopolitical unrest following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor, which involved missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Social media users have sl
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PollywoodJun 24, 2025

Neeru Bajwa to star opposite Ajay Devgn in Son Of Sardaar 2

Bollywood is in for a major Punjabi power move! Neeru Bajwa, the undisputed queen of Punjabi cinema, is making a splashy return to Bollywood and this time, she’s stepping into the Son of Sardaar universe alongside none other than Ajay Devgn. Yes, you read that right. After dominating Pollywood with hits like Jatt & Juliet, Sardaar Ji, and Laung Laachi, Neeru is back on the Hindi big screen in Son of Sardaar 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 action-comedy blockbuster. And here’s the twist: she’ll be playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen wife in what is their first-ever collaboratio
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BollywoodJun 20, 2025

Son of Sardaar 2 releasing soon

Fans of Son of Sardaar, get ready for a high-energy comeback! Ajay Devgn has officially announced the release date of the much-anticipated sequel, Son of Sardaar 2. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, the Bollywood superstar revealed that the action-comedy will hit cinemas on July 25. Alongside the announcement, Ajay dropped the film’s first poster, which shows him in a powerful pose—donning a turban, standing confidently atop two army tanks, and twirling his iconic moustache. He captioned the post: "The Return of the Sardaar #SOS2 in cinemas near you on 25th July." Directed by Vij
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BollywoodJun 19, 2025

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda spark relationship buzz yet again

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have once again stirred dating rumours after being spotted arriving together at the Mumbai airport in the same car. Although the two kept a low profile and didn’t interact with paparazzi, their joint appearance was enough to send social media into a frenzy. Fans, who have long speculated about a romantic connection, were quick to jump to conclusions. Adding to the speculation, Rashmika recently posted a photo series on Instagram, dressed elegantly in a traditional saree. While she expressed gratitude in the caption, she didn’t mention who gift