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PollywoodJan 08, 2022

Sonu Sood steps down as Punjab's 'State Icon' ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday has "voluntarily" stepped down as the "State Icon" of Punjab. Known for his philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sood shared that the decision was taken "mutually" by him and the Election Commission. This move comes ahead of the state elections. He took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Like all good things, this journey has come to an end too. I've voluntarily stepped down as the State Icon of Punjab. This decision was mutually taken by me and EC in light of my family member contesting in Punjab Assembly El
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

AP Dhillon ranks 49th position on Global Digital Artist ranking

Renowned Punjabi singer AP Dhillon who rose to fame by the song ‘Brown Munde’ has made it to the list of Global Digital Artists. AP Dhillon has ranked at No. 49 as of Jan 6, 2022 among the other popular global artists. He is the second Indian after CKay and the first Punjabi artist in the Top 50 artists. Moreover, the data was assembled by ‘Kworb’, a website that collects music data from around the world. AP Dhillon has left behind other famous Indian artists like AR Rahman, Pritam and more in this list.
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

Ashke fame Sanjeeda Shaikh gets divorced

Popular TV couple Sanjeeda Shaikh, known for Punjabi movie Ashke, and Aamir Ali are now officially divorced. The news of their separation was making rounds, and now the talks and rumours of divorce have finally been put to rest. Aamir and Sanjeeda together have a 2-year old daughter named Ayra and the custody of their daughter is with Sanjeeda after their official divorce.
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PollywoodJan 06, 2022

Check out Raj Brar’s Jind Tere Naam

Popular lyricist and music producer Bunty Bains is releasing the unreleased songs of late singer Raj Brar. A few months back, Bunty released Raj Brar’s Chandigarh Dropouts featuring his daughter Sweetaj Brar. Now, Bunty Bains has revealed another poster of the late singer’s unreleased song titled ‘Jind Tere Naam’. Presented by Team Music and Raj Brar, the music of ‘Jind Tere Naam’ has been given by Chet Singh. Raj Brar himself is the writer of the song.
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PollywoodJan 05, 2022

Shehnaaz Gill talks to Sidharth Shukla's guru BK Shivani

Shehnaaz Gill, who was deeply affected after Sidharth Shukla's demise shared a video chat with the late actor's Guru, BK Shivani. Shehnaaz shared the almost hour-long conversation on her YouTube channel where she opened up about her spiritual journey. She titled the video 'Reset and Restart' and discussed how to deal with the negativity, pain and loss. In the video, mentioning Sidharth, she said, "I always used to tell Siddharth that I have to talk to sister Shivani. I like her very much, but Siddharth always used to tell me 'Yes, definitely. You chill' and then, it eventually happened." Shehn
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PollywoodDec 31, 2021

Humble music's YouTube channel deleted

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal’s Humble Music Official Youtube Channel recently suffered from an alleged Cryptocurrency hack. Currently, the channel has been deleted by YouTube. YouTube states ‘violating its guidelines’ the reason behind terminating the channel. It is being speculated that the recent Cryptocurrency hack might be the reason behind it. The alleged hack is apprehended as the reason behind why the deletion of the channel.
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PollywoodDec 30, 2021

Punjabi film 'Shooter'gets a release date

Punjabi film 'Shooter', which is based on the life and crimes of notorious gangster Sukha Kahlwan, has finally got a release date. In 2020, former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh had ordered a ban on the film saying ‘it promotes violence, heinous crimes, extortion, threats and criminal intimidation. But after facing several roadblocks, the film, starring B Jayy Randhawa, Swalina, Vadda Grewal, Kanika Mann, is set to release in theatres on February 4, 2022.
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PollywoodDec 28, 2021

Guru Randhawa crosses 30 million followers on Instagram

Singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa has crossed 30 million followers on his Instagram, making him the first Indian male singer to have amassed such following. Guru said that he is overwhelmed to receive love from his fans and audiences worldwide. He credits his fans for accepting and appreciating his music and also for keeping him inspired.
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PollywoodDec 28, 2021

Gippy Grewal's channel gets hacked

Punjabi singer, actor and filmmaker Gippy Grewal recently alleged that his official YouTube official channel had been hacked. Gippy released this information through a live video message on social media platform and said that he suspected it to be the handiwork of cryptocurrency hackers. Gippy shared, "I was told about this by my fans who said that perhaps my channel had been hacked." One of the reasons for the suspicion was when the instead of the official logo of his channel, the display picture changed to that of a logo that is usually used to reference of cryptocurrencies. Gippy's channel

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BollywoodDec 24, 2025

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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!

Jasmine Singh Excitement is building in the Punjabi film industry as the highly anticipated movie "Singh vs Kaur 2," directed by Navaniat Singh, is set to release on April 24, 2026. Starring the dynamic duo of Gippy Grewal and Shehnaaz Gill, this film promises to deliver a blend of comedy, action, and entertainment. During the shoot, which took place in various locations, including Surrey, Connect Cine had the opportunity to meet and interview Shehnaaz Gill and Raghveer Boli, providing fans with exclusive insights into the film. Following the success of "Ikk Kudi," this marks Shehnaaz's
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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