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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Banita Sandhu shares lovey Dovey pictures with AP Dhillon

Actress Banita Sandhu, who is known for her work in the 'October' and 'Sardar Udham Singh', has made her relationship with Punjabi music artiste AP Dhillon official. The actress recently took to her Instagram to share an array of loved up pictures with the 'Brown Munde' hitmaker. The photos show Banita and AP turning up the heat. Rumours about AP Dhillon and Banita Sandhu started doing the rounds after they featured together in the singer's recent music video ‘With You'. Earlier, a picture of the two kissing also went viral on the Internet. Banita made her Bollywood debut with the 2018
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Parineeti Chopra's rendition of Amrinder Gill's ' Dildarian' starts a new trend

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra’s love for singing is no secret. Recently, the actress shared heartfelt song renditions of 'Tu Jhoom', 'Rahen Na Rahen' and 'Dildarian'. This ignited a new trend with fans creating their versions of these renditions resulting in her videos going viral all over the web. On her latest video, a user commented, "I forgot my name listening to this." Another user commented, "Respect button for parineeti." Even Hrithik Roshan commented on her rendition of Amrinder Gill's 'Dildarian'. On the work front, Parineeti will soon be seen in Chamkila directed by Imtiaz
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95', based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback. The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’ nor has anyone from the film commented on the same.
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Jee Ve Sohneya Jee gets a new release date

The makers of Simi Chahal and Imram Abbas starrer Punjabi film ‘Jee Vi Sohneya Jee’ have officially announced the release date of the film. The emotional, entertaining family drama will now hit the theatres on February 16, 2024. Punjabi actress Simi Chahal took to her social media handle to make this announcement. Simi will also be seen in Tarsem Jassar and Gurpreet Ghuggi starrer Mastaney.
PollywoodJan 03, 2023

Himanshi Khurana hospitalised in Romania

Reality show 'Bigg Boss 13' fame Himanshi Khurana has been hospitalised in Romania after suffering a nosebleed and developing a high fever. The actress was shooting for her upcoming Punjabi film 'Fatto De Yaar Bade Ne'. Himanshi, who is known for her films such as 'Jeet Jaangey Jahaan', 'Sadda Haq', 'Leather Life', 'Afsar' and many more, was shooting for a sequence in the film in which she had to shoot under the rain in extremely cold weather. She was shooting at minus 7 degrees celsius due to which the actress developed a high fever and then bleeding from her nose started. Despite her sicknes
PollywoodDec 20, 2022

Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal's 31-hour long questioning by Income Tax officials ends

Over 31 hours of long questioning of Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal by the Income Tax department team at his house in Mohali ended at around 5 pm on Tuesday. The officials have seized several documents but have not shared any information with media.The Income Tax Department teams, accompanied by CRPF personnel, had carried out simultaneous search operations at the houses and offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa.According to sources, Income Tax officials from Ludhiana led the operation to verify the alleged theft of tax by the singers based on numerous complaints. The operatio
PollywoodDec 19, 2022

Income Tax search operation at houses, offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa

Income Tax teams accompanied by CRPF guards carried out simultaneous search operations at the houses and offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa on Monday.Sources said Income Tax officials from Ludhiana led the operation to verify the alleged theft of tax by the singers based on complaints. The operation specifically wanted to tally the actual earnings of the singers with the wealth disclosed by them.Grewal’s song ‘Rihai’ was banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The song talked about releasing Sikh prisoners who had been languishing in jails for several years. I
PollywoodDec 12, 2022

Release of Sidhu Moosewala's song 'Jandi Vaar' stayed till Dec 16

The Mansa court has stayed the release of Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Jandi Vaar’ till December 16. Earlier too, the court had stopped release of some songs of Moosewala following objections from his family. These were released only after the permission of the family.Salim Merchant Company was to release the song ‘Jandi Vaar’ in coming days. Claiming rights to the song, Charan Kaur, mother of Moosewala, had filed a petition urging the court to direct the company, music producer and directors not to release the song without her consent.After the petition was filed some days ago, the court
PollywoodDec 08, 2022

Mansa police summon three Punjabi singers

The Mansa police have summoned Punjabi singers Babbu Maan, Mankirt Aulakh, Dilpreet Dhillon and Vicky Middukheda’s brother Ajay Pal Middukhera in connection with the murder of Sidhu Moosewala.Mansa SSP Nanak Singh said Punjabi singers had been summoned and they would be interrogated. He said due to security reasons, their date of summoning cannot be disclosed. While Babbu Maan had allegedly got involved in online spats with Moosewala numerous times, Mankirat Aulakh had faced heat on social media after death of Moosewala.The development comes nearly a month after Moosewala’s father Balkaur

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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
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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Karan Aujla to Feature on The Jimmy Fallon Show: A Proud Moment for Punjabis Worldwide

Jasmine Singh In a thrilling announcement that has sent waves of excitement through the Punjabi community, renowned singer Karan Aujla is set to make his much-anticipated appearance on The Jimmy Fallon Show on September 9. This landmark moment resonates deeply with Punjabis across the globe be it in Punjab, Canada, the United States, Australia, or New Zealand celebrating the rich cultural tapestry that connects them. Karan Aujla, who hails from Punjab and has settled in Surrey, Canada, is not just a musician; he’s a voice for a generation. His lyrics often bridge the gap between his root
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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Punjab Floods Devastate Lives as Film Releases Take a Backseat

Jasmine Singh The recent floods have wreaked havoc in Punjab, leaving Punjabis across the globe—whether in India, Canada, America, or Australia—deeply affected. In response to the crisis, numerous celebrities have stepped forward to assist the impacted communities. With the emotional weight of this tragedy, the release of films feels like a secondary concern. Many productions are now being postponed, as people are simply not in the mood to watch films during such a devastating time. Even in Canada, cities like Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Winnipeg have seen Punjabis come tog
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PollywoodSep 05, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Steps Away from No Entry Sequel Amid Busy Schedule

The eagerly awaited sequel to the 2005 hit No Entry has encountered a hurdle as actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has withdrawn from the project. Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, the film was set to begin production in October 2025, featuring a fresh cast that includes Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor. Boney Kapoor confirmed Diljit’s departure, stating, “Yes, we have parted in good spirits as the dates were not aligning with our requirements. Hopefully, we will soon do a Punjabi film together.” Reports indicate that Diljit’s packed schedule, especially his Aura Tou