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PollywoodAug 26, 2022

Release of Sidhu Moosewala’s Jaandi Vaar is illegal, Bunty Bains’ request to Salim Merchant

Recently, Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant announced the release date of late Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moosewala's track, Jaandi Vaar. This announcement sparked controversy. News is that the release of the posthumous song might be halted as Punjabi music Lyricist and music composer Bunty Bains has issued a statement against Salim Merchant requesting him to not release the song with Sidhu Moosewala.Bunty Bains uploaded an Instagram story and a post a day after Salim Merchant announced the release date. In the post, Bains warned Salim Merchant to cancel the release of his upcoming track with
PollywoodAug 23, 2022

Guru Randhawa’s debut album ‘Man Of The Moon’ has a track for every mood

Punjabi singer-composer Guru Randhawa has released the songs of his maiden album 'Man Of The Moon'. Taking fans over the moon, the album has seven tracks including ‘Signs’, ‘Fake Love’, ‘Tera Ki Khayal’, ‘Rona Rona’, ‘Fayaah Fayaah’, ‘Moon Rise’ and ‘Black Raat’.The pop sensation promises each song has a unique and modern vibe to it. For the album, Guru collaborated with Sanjoy, Amar Sandhu, Vee and Ikka Singh. Each song has a new flavour and sound makes the entire track list makes for a great listen for all kinds of moods.As the album releases, Guru Randhawa in a s
PollywoodAug 22, 2022

Gippy Grewal-starrer 'Shinda Shinda No Papa' to release on April 14 next year

‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’, a Punjabi film starring Gippy Grewal and his son Shinda, will be releasing on April 14 2023 on the occasion of Baisakhi.A Yoodlee Films production, the movie is billed as a "hilarious take on parenting". Amarpreet Chhabra has directed the film from a script by writer Naresh Kathooria.According to the makers, ‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’ marks the first on-screen collaboration of Grewal with his son."The film has a roller-coaster of emotions and shows how a father manages his disobedient son while moving from the UK to India. I am very excited to work with my son Shi
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PollywoodAug 19, 2022

Sargun Mehta to make Bollywood debut with ‘Cuttputlli’

Actor Akshay Kumar is all set to entertain the audiences with his upcoming film. He dropped the teaser of his upcoming psychological crime thriller movie titled ‘Cuttputtli’. This film also marks the debut of Punjabi actress Sargun Mehta. Sargun shared the first look teaser of her debut Bollywood movie on her Instagram handle. This movie was earlier titled ‘Mission Cinderella’ but later it was changed to ‘Cuttputtli’Cuttputtli is directed by Ranjit Tiwari and produced by Jackky Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment. The crime thriller also stars Rakulpreet alongside Akshay Kumar and Sar
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PollywoodAug 16, 2022

Fawad-Mahira starrer 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' trailer out

The trailer for the film starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan the Pakistani Punjabi-language action-drama 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' has been unveiled.According to Variety, this Punjabi-language remake of Yunus Malik's 1979 cult classic "Maula Jatt" stars Mahira Khan ("Raees") and Fawad Khan ("Ms Marvel") as Maula Jatt and Mukkho, respectively."The Legend of Maula Jatt" is one of the highest-budget movies in Pakistani film history. Humaima Malik plays Daro, Faris Shafi plays the role of Mooda, and Gohar Rasheed as Makha.The main focus of the movie is the legendary rivalry between Noori Natt pla
PollywoodAug 10, 2022

Case filed against Mankirt Aulakh for 'defaming' legal profession

Advocate Sunil Kumar Mallan has filed a civil suit against Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh for allegedly using derogatory content against the legal fraternity.While seeking damages, Mallan prayed for issuance of interim directions to the respondents for deleting the song and its lyrics from all media platforms, till the pendency of the case . YouTube, Hungama and 16 others have also been named as defendants in the suit. Mallan alleged the respondents created and played a song titled “8 Raflan” in which the image of the legal community has been defamed.He alleged that in the song abusive insu
PollywoodAug 09, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘295’ roars at closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

It was not just a power-packed musical evening with bhangra performance from ‘Apache Indian', Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘295’ was also included in the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.A video of the stadium with Moosewala’s song was posted by Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill on Twitter.The video was well received with many commenting, “Nice to see a tribute to sidhu moosewala”, “295 song ...good achievement of sidhu moosewala ...don't forget”More than 4,500 athletes competed from 72 countries over the past 11 days at the games.
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PollywoodAug 08, 2022

Drake to release Siddhu Moose Wala T-shirt merch soon

In a tribute to late Punjabi singer Siddhu Moose Wala, international rapper and singer Drake has once again won the hearts of his fans.Drake has announced that he will soon be selling the T-shirts with Siddhu Moose Wala's face on it, to pay tribute to the late singer. Drake was seen wearing the same T-shirt a while ago when he performed at a concert in Toronto. The proceeds from the sale of these T-shirts will go to Siddhu Moose Wala's family who can decide where to donate the funds to.The verified Instagram page of Drake's website 'Drake Related' posed a video of Siddhu Moose Wala and wrote,
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PollywoodAug 08, 2022

Upasana Singh sues Harnaaz Sandhu for ‘breach of contract’

Actor Upasana Singh, “Bua” of Kapil Sharma’s comedy show, has filed a civil suit against Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu for alleged breach of contract. The suit has been filed in a local court through advocates Karan Sachdeva and Irvan Neet Kaur, claiming Rs 1 crore in damages from the defendant for non-performance of her obligations in terms of agreement between them. Upasana said she had signed up Harnaaz as the lead artiste under her banner “Santosh Entertainment Studio LLP” in 2020 for Punjabi film “Bai Ji Kuttange.” In 2019, Harnaaz had won the title of Femina Miss India

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PollywoodDec 24, 2025

Complaint filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh over song ‘Naagin’

Popular Bollywood singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy over his song titled ‘Naagin’, nearly two years after its release. The track, which has crossed more than 14 million views online, has resurfaced following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Jalandhar. The complainant has written to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking registration of a First Information Report against the artist. He has also demanded the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms. In his complaint, the BJP leader said he came across the song on
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PollywoodDec 23, 2025

Punjabi singer Amar Noori receives threat call, police launch investigation

Punjabi singer and actor Amar Noori has reported receiving a threatening phone call, prompting police to register a case and begin an investigation. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of artists and the growing issue of anonymous threats. According to the complaint filed with police, the caller identified himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh and issued a warning to Amar Noori. The caller allegedly told her that her son, who is involved in music and singing, should immediately stop his work or face serious consequences. Disturbed by the threat, Amar Noori contacted the police witho
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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

Singh vs Kaur 2 Set to Hit Theaters: Release Date Announced!

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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

Veteran Punjabi Music Guru Ustad Puran Shah Koti Passes Away at 72

Ustad Puran Shah Koti, a revered figure in Punjabi classical and folk music, passed away today at the age of 72 following a brief illness. He was the father of well-known singer Master Saleem and served as the music mentor for former state singer Hans Raj Hans. Koti’s passing has prompted widespread grief across the Punjabi music community. Numerous artists and colleagues have extended their condolences to the family, highlighting his enduring influence on the region’s musical landscape. Throughout his career, Ustad Puran Shah Koti trained and guided a generation of Punjabi singers, includ