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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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PollywoodAug 04, 2022

SGPC ex-chief Bibi Jagir Kaur watches Aamir Khan’s film, finds nothing objectionable

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and the crew of comedy film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' attended the screening of the film for SGPC members at the multiplex of Curo Mall here on Wednesday afternoon.SGPC former president Jagir Kaur and experts from Sikh Missionary College and the religious body were in a attendance at the screening of the film. Jagir Kaur said: “We did not find anything objectionable in the film. There were a few minor issues, which our experts' panel will report to the film production team.” The film is set to release on August 11.
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PollywoodAug 04, 2022

Ranjit Bawa angry over Janhvi Kapoor’s 'Good Luck Jerry', says ‘Ek vaar fir Punjab nu Nasha wala dikhaya gya’

In the recent past many Pollywood actors such as Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk have in the past expressed their disapproval of how Bollywood movies stereotype Punjab, its culture and Punjabis. Joining them is singer-actor Ranjit Singh who is pretty upset over the portrayal of Punjab in Janhvi Kapoor’s latest movie ‘good Luck Jerry’.Taking to Twitter, Ranjit Bawa has expressed his anger toward the movie. He says ‘Good Luck Jerry’ once again shows Punjab as a state of drug addicts. Tagging the CM of Punjab in the tweet, the actor also asked if Punjab will only be featured as a drug state.
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PollywoodAug 03, 2022

Jaani leaves India after receiving death threats

Report has it that Punjabi lyricist Jaani and his manager are continuously receiving death threats post Sidhu Moosewala's murder. Jaani has penned a letter to Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan seeking protection and expressing his mental pressure. Jaani also revealed that he along with his family has left the country as a result of the threats. “I and my Manager Mr. Dilraj Singh Nandha had received the threat calls so many times from Anti-social elements, gangsters etc., and the same matter was also discussed with the, SP Mohali, State administration, SAS Nagar (Mohali) I always follow the instruction
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PollywoodAug 02, 2022

Three Punjabi films to have Australian premiere at IFFM 2022

Punjabi films are celebrated for their wholesome entertainment and music. Recently, a few Punjabi films, which are high on content, have been selected for a special screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The list includes Jaggi, Adh Chanani Raat and Raavi. Jaggi, directed by Anmol Sidhu and starring Ramnish Chaudhary, Harmandeep Singh, Gaurav Jasuja, Aks Mehraj and Harmeet Jassi. Adh Chanani Raat (Crescent Night) is directed by Gurvinder Singh. The cast includes SS Dhiman, Veera Gill, Samuel John, Dharminder Kaur and Jatinder Mauhar. Raavi is a short film directed by Jasmi
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PollywoodJul 29, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's parents get singer's tattoo inked on their arms

In the memory of Sidhu Moose Wala, his father Balkaur Singh paid an emotional tribute to the late singer by getting his face tattooed on his arm.A video was shared on Sidhu Moose Wala's Instagram page in which a tattoo artist is seen painting the former's portrait on Balkaur Singh's arm.Balkaur Singh also made the tattoo artist inscribe 'Sarwan Putt' (obedient son) on his arm in the Punjabi language.Sidhu Moose Wala's mother Charn Kaur also got inked 'Sarwan Putt' on her arm.Reportedly, the parents got tattoos from the artist who had made tattoos on Sidhu Moose Wala's arms as well.Fans became

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BollywoodAug 21, 2026

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PollywoodAug 18, 2026

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Punjabi singer Karan Aujla lost his temper at a fan during his live concert in Adelaide, Australia. During the show, a fan threw a jacket onto the stage, prompting Aujla to briefly stop his performance. Karan Aujla challenged the fan to come forward and angrily asked, “Are you crazy?” However, his anger soon subsided, and he handled the situation calmly by signing the fan’s jacket. Karan Aujla is currently in Australia as part of his “P-Pop Culture Tour,” performing live shows across the country.
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