Punjabi singer-actor-producer Gippy Grewal’s upcoming period action drama Akaal has found itself at the center of a heated controversy in Punjab, with accusations of misrepresenting Sikh characters drawing sharp backlash. Patiala police have taken into custody religious leader Baba Bakshish Singh, who spearheaded protests against the film. According to Baba Bakshish Singh, Akaal features Sikh characters indulging in activities like alcohol consumption and smoking—depictions he claims distort and disrespect Sikh values and history. He also expressed outrage over showing Sikh characters

Fans of the Punjabi film Chal Mera Putt franchise have reason to celebrate as Amrinder Gill recently revealed the exciting news: Chal Mera Putt 4 is officially in the works and will hit theaters on August 1, 2025. The actor himself shared the announcement on social media, generating a wave of anticipation among moviegoers. As the lead actor, Amrinder Gill will reprise his role, joined once again by the talented Simi Chahal. Together, they will take center stage alongside a stellar ensemble cast, which includes Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti, Amanat Chan, Akram Udas, Zafri Khan, Sajan Abbas, Hardeep

Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh recently met Will Smith and performed bhangra with the Hollywood star to the tune of his song ‘Case’. Diljit shared a video of him and Smith shaking a leg to the Punjabi song on his Instagram account on Sunday. "PANJABI Aa Gaye Oye With One & Only LIVING LEGEND @willsmith. It's Inspiring To Watch King Will Smith Doing BHANGRA & Enjoying PANJABI Dhol Beat," he captioned the post. It could not be immediately confirmed where and when the two met.

Resham Kaur, the wife of renowned Sufi singer and former BJP MP Hansraj Hans, has passed away at the age of 62. She breathed her last this afternoon at Tagore Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, after battling a long illness. Resham Kaur had been suffering from heart disease for an extended period and had recently undergone a stent procedure. Her death has left the family and the community in mourning. Reports indicate that her last rites will be held on Thursday morning at Hansraj Hans' native village.

Comedian Sudesh Lehri, known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in hit TV shows and films, has recently welcomed a new member into his family. Sudesh has become a grandfather! His son Mani’s wife has given birth to a baby boy. Sudesh shared the joyous news with his fans by posting a heartwarming picture of his grandson, in which the little one is holding his finger. Along with the picture, Sudesh wrote: "New member of our family #grandson." The entire family is celebrating the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Many TV personalities and fans have sent their congratulations

Channi Nattan and Inderpal Moga are two of the most beloved artists in the Punjabi music industry, known for delivering chart-topping hits. In an exclusive conversation with Connect Cine, the duo opened up about their journey and an unexpected turn of events during the making of Diljit Dosanjh’s superhit song Umbrella.While Umbrella stands out as one of Channi Nattan’s well-received tracks, fans may have noticed his absence from its official video. For the first time, Channi revealed the reason behind this in our interview. He shared that both he and Inderpal Moga were supposed to be part

In a recent interview with Connect FM Canada, Punjabi singer and actor Hardeep Grewal, known for his role in the film "Six Each," shared a heartfelt decision to delete his Instagram account. This choice comes in the wake of what he describes as negative publicity stemming from his emotional outburst in support of his film. Hardeep revealed that this was the first time he had ever spoken out publicly in the Punjabi film industry, urging fans to rally behind "Six Each." He expressed his determination not to back down against any major production house or actor. Unfortunately, his well-intent

Punjabi film director, writer, and actor Amberdeep Singh’s son, Laksh Duleh, made his acting debut in the film Mithde, which was produced under his father's banner. The film, which also stars Tania and Roopi Gill in leading roles, was released on the occasion of Holi. A video from a press event following the film's screening went viral, but it quickly sparked a backlash on social media. In the viral video, Laksh was criticized and trolled for his speech and body language by online users. Responding to the trolls, Amberdeep Singh came to his son's defense, expressing his frustration over t

The trailer launch of Akaal marked a perfect blend of Bollywood and Pollywood, with a star-studded lineup of Karan Johar, Gippy Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Apoorva Mehta, and many more. This event was especially significant as Akaal is Dharma Productions' first foray into the Punjabi film industry. While the spotlight was on Akaal, the media’s attention shifted to Karan Johar’s recent film Nadaaniyan, which had faced its share of criticism from both audiences and critics. Instead of focusing on Akaal, the journalists pressed Karan about the backlash his film had received. Wi