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PollywoodOct 19, 2023

Punjabi actress Nisha Bano shares the poster of her upcoming movie

Punjabi actress Nisha Bano took to her Instagram account to share the poster of her upcoming Punjabi film Ittan Da Ghar. The film stars Gurpreet Ghuggi, Babbal Rai and Nisha Bano in the lead roles. The film is written and directed by Taj. The poster doesn’t give away much about genre, however, it still comes across as a period drama. Nisha Bano is also one of the producers of the film!
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BollywoodOct 19, 2023

Alia Bhatt accepts National Film Award in her wedding saree

Bollywood actress Ali Bhatt chose to reuse her wedding saree for the National Award Event. Alia Bhatt accepted the award for Gangubai Kathiawadi dressed in her golden beige wedding saree. Alia attended the event with her husband Ranbir Kapoor. Pictures from the ceremony have gone viral on social media with fans praising her for the award and for wearing her wedding saree to the big event!
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BollywoodOct 19, 2023

Raj Kundra UT69 all set to release on Nov. 3

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra took audiences by surprise with the release of the trailer of his upcoming film UT69. UT69 delves into Raj Kundra's life, the time he spent at Arthur Road Jail. The film is all set for a November 3 release. Raj Kundra was arrested in July 2021 for allegedly producing pornographic videos. He was booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Indecent Representation Of Women (Prevention) Act and the Information technology Act.
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PollywoodOct 18, 2023

Neeru Bajwa and Satinder Sartaaj reunite for 'Shayar'

Punjabi singer-actor Satinder Sartaaj is all set to share screen space with actress Neeru Bajwa in an upcoming Punjabi film titled Shayar! The film is directed by Uday Pratap Singh and written by Jagdeep Warring and is scheduled for an April 19, 2024 release. The film is jointly produced by Santosh Subhash Thite and Lienniaz Ent and it will be released under the banner of Neeru Bajwa Entertainment & Lienniaz Ent.
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BollywoodOct 18, 2023

superstar Amitabh Bachchan named as APL Apollo’s Brand Ambassador

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of APL Apollo, India’s structural steel tubes and pipes company. As per reports, this is going to be a two-year partnership that will be celebrated across all media channels, print, electronic media and outdoor promotional activity! The brand also feels that the association with Amitabh Bachchan will offer enhanced brand experience too.
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BollywoodOct 18, 2023

Karan Johar’s ‘Shershaah’ wins Special Jury Award

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar’s production Shershaah starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani has bagged the Special Jury Award at 69th National Film Awards. Karan Johar took to his Instagram account to share the news along with a lengthy caption (verbatim) that reads- What an absolute honour! Extending my deepest gratitude to @mib_india & to the esteemed @official.anuragthakur for recognising our film #Shershaah worthy of the prestigious National Award. You will so rarely find all the right people at the right time – come together with their buzzing creative energies and passio
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BollywoodOct 17, 2023

Actress Deepika Padukone announces her movie Singham Again

Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty and actress Deepika Padukone have announced their union with their upcoming film Singham Again! Rohit Shetty took to his social media account to talk about Deepika’s role. Rohit shared the first look poster of the movie and wrote- “Meet The Most Brutal And Violent Officer Of Our Cop Universe… Shakti Shetty... My Lady Singham… Deepika Padukone” He also described how a woman can change from a ‘Sita’ to ‘Durga’ as he added, “Naari Sita Ka Bhi Roop Hai Aur Durga Ka Bhi.”
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BollywoodOct 17, 2023

Kareena Kapoor becomes co-owner of Quench Botanics

Bollywood leading lady Kareena Kapoor Khan has partnered with Vellvette Lifestyle Pvt Ltd to form a joint venture for the skin care brand Quench Botanics. The products of the company are available in 1,000 offline stores. Kareena Kapoor shared an official statement on her Instagram saying that she loves the products of Vellvette so much that she decided to invest in the company. She added - “Quench Botanics, beauty in simplicity...all natural goodness. Here's to good looks, good skin and good feels!"
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PollywoodOct 16, 2023

Nimrat announces her upcoming Punjabi film ‘Maharani Jind Kaur’

Punjabi singer-actress Nimrat Khaira recently took to her Instagram handle to share an official announcement about her upcoming project! Nimrat revealed the first look poster of her upcoming Punjabi film titled, ‘Maharani Jind Kaur.’ Along with the picture of an ancient fort, Nimrat wrote- “In Cinemas 2025 Maharani Jind Kaur, my dream role, a project close to my heart.” The film is touted to be released under Nimrat’s own production house!

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o