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PollywoodJan 29, 2024

Main Mecca tey Azan deyna chaunda han: Khaan Saab

How often do you find yourself in the company of a Punjabi artist who can be spiritual, entertaining, and engaging at the same time. On Connect Cine this time, we sat down to for a tete-a-tete with Punjabi singer Khaan Saab who spoke candidly about his spirituality, religion, his undying love for Late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his unhinged fun time with Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu. Khaan Saab has garnered fans across the globe because of his mellifluous voice, “People of Pakistan have shown me considerable acceptance," shares the singer who is deeply influenced by the legendary Nusra
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BollywoodJan 29, 2024

Kriti Sanon gets Golden visa

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has attained another accolade by joining a prestigious group of Bollywood personalities through her receipt of the Golden Visa for the UAE. Typically reserved for investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals with extraordinary talents, among others, this special visa has been granted to Kriti Sanon in recognition of her prominence in Bollywood. Previously, many of her peers like Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, as well as co-stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Arjun Kapoor, alongside numerous South Indian celebrities, have been recipients of this esteemed visa. T
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PollywoodJan 29, 2024

Padma award for Nirmal Rishi

Veteran actress Nirmal Rishi have been conferred Padma Shri award 2024 for her exemplary work and lifetime dedication to Punjabi cinema. With a remarkable career extending over six decades in both theatre and film, the legendary Nirmal Rishi, an iconic figure of Punjabi cinema, is honored to share this award with Pran Sabharwal, a notable theatre actor hailing from Patiala. Renowned for her captivating performances on stage, Nirmal Rishi embarked on her artistic journey under the guidance of Harpal and Neena Tiwana, esteemed figures in Punjab's theatrical scene. Nirmal Rishi has also dedica
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PollywoodJan 26, 2024

Return of Parmish Verma

It appears that Punjabi singer-actor Parmish Verma is all set to recreate the success of his film Dil Diyan Gallan. Recently, Parmish took to his Instagram account to unveil the first look poster of his upcoming movie titled Tabaah, starring alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. Interestingly, the film is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2024, coinciding exactly with the release date of Dil Diyan Gallan, which also starred Wamiqa Gabbi. Directed by Parmish Verma and scripted by Gurjind Mann, the film highlights Parmish's remarkable transformation for his role. Alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Parmish will be seen shar
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BollywoodJan 26, 2024

Animal on Netflix

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor starrer popular film Animal is all set to stream on Netflix on January 26, 2024. The film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga features Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Suresh Oberoi and Triptii Dimri. Animal garnered both criticism and great reviews, in fact it is touted as the best action Bollywood film of 2023. Animal will now be releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada on Netflix with some major edits. The film was also in the news for many reasons, one, because of Ranbir Kapoor’s brilliant performance, Triptii Dimri’s bold scenes and
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BollywoodJan 24, 2024

'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations

The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced. The nominees for best picture are: ``American Fiction''; ``Anatomy of a Fall''; ``Barbie''; ``The Holdovers''; ``Killers of the Flower Moon''; ``Maestro''; ``Oppenheimer''; ``Past Lives''; ``Poor Things''; ``The Zone of Interest.'' Lily Gladstone, star of ``Killers of the Flower Moon,'' became the first Native American nominated for best actress. For the 10th time, Scorsese was nominated for best director. Leonardo DiCaprio, though, was left out of best actor. Among the nominated films is the Ukraine war documentary ``20 Days in Mariupol,'' wh
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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

No Kids play

Famous Punjabi rapper The Kidd aka Gagandeep Singh known to give bhangra melodies and hip-hop beats to some famous singers and rappers like Sidhu Moosewala and Diljit Dosanjh has unknowingly stepped into controversy. The Kidd recently deleted all his posts on Instagram confusing his fans and opponents about what the artist is up to. The Kidd who has worked very closely with Sidhu Moosewala has offered no explanation for this act. Rumor has it that The Kidd is starting a new set of collaborations with certain artists who do not share a good rapport with late Sidhu Moosewala, which is why he h
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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

All hate and no love!

Punjabi singer Mani Longia who is known for his tracks Din Vaar Vaar, Balle Balle has found himself right in the middle of a controversy. The Punjabi singer was recently performing live on stage when towards the end of his show some fans requested him to sing singer Sidhu Moosewala’s songs. Mani denied this request saying that although he respects Sidhu a lot, he is not Sidhu Moosewala and he will not sing his songs. Not only this, Mani went ahead to target Punjabi singers who are still cashing on Sidhu’s death by posting his pictures and pictures of his father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu. This
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BollywoodJan 20, 2024

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Upcoming Music Project & Action Movie Exclusively Revealed

The sensational and heartthrob Siddhant Chaturvedi is basking in the success of his recently released movie Kho Gaye Hum Kahana. Apart from Siddhant, the Netflix film also featured Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gaurav and Kalki Koechlin in leading and pivotal roles and more amazing actors. Actor Siddhant has been open and expressive about the film’s success and recently had an amazing conversation with our host Faridoon Shahryar on Connect Cine. As Siddhant talked about his role and the intensity of the character played by him, he also exclusively unveiled some crazy details about his upcoming proj

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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Jassie Gill on Unbreakable Friendships, Fatherhood, and His Undying Love for Cricket – A Heartfelt Reunion in Canada

Jasmine Singh It felt like a scene straight out of a Punjabi film two old friends reconnecting after nearly 8 to 9 years. The setting? Canada Super 60, a vibrant cricketing event where singer-actor Jassie Gill was performing. What started as a chance meeting quickly turned into a heartfelt reunion, filled with laughter, memories, and a candid conversation at BC Place, Vancouver. In a freewheeling interview, Jassie opened up about the constants in his life — friendships, family, and cricket. “It’s no secret that I’ve always loved cricket,” he shared. “Now, Babbal, Prabh, and I have
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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Ed Sheeran Collaborates with Karan Aujla: A Musical Fusion

Jasmine Singh In an exciting turn of events, Ed Sheeran has announced his collaboration with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, sharing a sneak peek on social media. Karan, affectionately known as the "Munda from Surrey," has made a significant mark in the Punjabi music scene and Bollywood, gaining recognition on an international scale. Originally from Punjab, Karan Aujla has built a loyal fan base, particularly among Punjabis in Canada, especially in Surrey and Brampton. His recent shift to Dubai hasn’t diminished his popularity; if anything, it has broadened his reach. Karan's unique style a
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BollywoodOct 15, 2025

Pankaj Dheer, Karna of iconic 'Mahabharat' serial, dies at 68

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. “He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Surrey Mourns the Loss of Beloved Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jwanda: A Heartfelt Farewell

Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa