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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Punjab’s nightingale Gurmeet Bawa no more

Renowned folk singer Gurmeet Bawa passed away at a private hospital on Sunday following a prolonged illness, sending her fans and the music industry into mourning.The 77-year old singer was popularly known as ‘mallika of hek’ and was among the few surviving legendary folk artistes. She had performed in 35 countries. Her longest ‘hek’ was recorded during a performance at Georgia. People fondly remember her for her renditions with folk instruments like chimta, tumbi and dholki. She was also the first female singer to perform on Doordarshan.People from music and art industries expressed s
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Karan Aujla announces his merchandise

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally unveiled the surprise he has planned for November 25, 2022. The singer is all set to launch his own clothing brand, Hukam Clothing. A designated website, Hukam Store has been set up wherein users can register their email addresses and start shopping. The users will be able to shop and buy their favourite wears when the brand is officially launched on 25 November.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Gippy in an all new avatar

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal took to his social media to announce his prestigious project, Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi. The film, which releases in 2023 is directed, written and produced by Gippy Grewal. Gippy shared the first look poster of the film and wrote- 'Humble Motion Pictures proudly presents “Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi”Written, produced and directed by Gippy Grewal, releasing on Vaisakhi 2023.'
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PollywoodNov 19, 2021

Lucknow Court issues arrest warrant against Sapna Chaudhary

The Lucknow court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against dancer and actress Sapna Choudhary. Sapna is charged for canceling the concert and not repaying the money to the audience. The case was filed in Ashiana Police Station on October 14, 2018 for her apparent failure to turn up for a dance show at Smriti Upvan in Lucknow on October 13 that year from 3 pm to 10 pm.
PollywoodNov 17, 2021

Pukhraj Bhalla gets hitched

Recently, Punjabi actor Pukhraj Bhalla got engaged to his lady love Dishu Sidhu in an intimate ceremony. The two got engaged in the company of their family members and friends. The couple is set to tie the knot on November 19.
PollywoodNov 16, 2021

Roshan Prince to direct & star upcoming Punjabi film

Punjabi singer and actor Roshan Prince will soon be hitting the big screens with the upcoming film titled ‘Vadhayiyaan Bapu Tenu’. Roshan took to his social media handle to share the details about the film, which he will also be directing. This will be the first Punjabi feature film to be shot in Winnipeg, Canada and Punjab. Moreover, along with Roshan Prince, the film stars Gurpreet Ghuggi, Oshin Brar, Yograj Singh, Karamjit Anmol, Avy Randhawa, Harby Sangha and Malkret Rauni. Based on a comic storyline, the movie has been directed and written by Roshan Prince, while Sahil Garg, Sanjiv Ga
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PollywoodNov 09, 2021

Dilpreet Dhillon faces backlash

Recently, a video of Punjabi singer Dilpreet Dhillon making unwanted remarks on the ‘Mirasi’ community at a live show is going viral on social media. In the video, Dilpreet can be heard saying that he is not quite familiar with singing in the shows as he isn’t a Mirasi‘. “Eddan Live Ja Gauna Mainu Ghat Aunda Ae Thoda Ja, Kyonki Singer Thodi Ae. Mirasi Nhi Na Haiga, Jatt Ae”. This casteist remark by the artist has not gone down well with many who feel that people from the ‘Mirasis’ community are as human as anyone else!
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PollywoodNov 02, 2021

Amberdeep Singh & Nimrat Khaira to create ‘Teeja Punjab’

Punjabi film director, writer and actor Amberdeep Singh took to his social media account to announce his upcoming project titled, ‘Teeja Punjab’. Teeja Punjab is directed and written by Amberdeep Singh, and it stars Nimrat Khaira in the lead role. Amberdeep shared the same in his Instagram handle where we wrote- “Waheguru.. TEEJA PUNJAB.. releasing on 3rd December.. thanx to the whole team for their love support and hard work …”.The movie also has Karamjit Anmol, BN Sharma, Hardeep Gill, Nirmal Rishi, and others.
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PollywoodNov 01, 2021

B Praak Honoured With The UAE Golden Visa

Punjabi music director-singer B Praak has been honoured by the Dubai Film and TV Commission with the UAE Golden Visa. This makes B Praak one of the first Punjabi singers to receive the Golden Visa.Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela was the most recent recipient of the Golden Visa. There are only a few Indians who have ever been awarded the Golden Visa by UAE like Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Neha Kakkar and Boney Kapoor. B Praak shared the pictures of him with the Golden Visa on his Instagram and thanked the Dubai Film and TV Commission.

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PollywoodFeb 20, 2026

Harrdy Sandhu Returns to Punjabi Cinema as Lead

If industry buzz is anything to go by, pop star-turned-actor Harrdy Sandhu is all set to headline a new Punjabi feature film, marking a powerful comeback to regional cinema. After carving a strong space for himself in Bollywood, the singer is reportedly stepping back into Punjabi films — this time in a refreshing new avatar. Sources reveal that Simrat Kaur is being considered as the female lead opposite Sandhu, hinting at a fresh on-screen pairing that has already sparked excitement. The yet-untitled project is said to offer a storyline unlike anything seen before in Punjabi cinema, positio
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BollywoodFeb 19, 2026

Ye Set for Explosive India Debut at JLN Stadium

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is preparing to welcome 24-time Grammy winner Kanye West, now known as Ye, for a massive live show on March 29. The performance is part of his 2026 World Tour. The Delhi concert will be a one-night-only event, marking Ye’s first-ever performance in India and building excitement among fans nationwide. With a capacity of 60,000, the stadium has become a leading destination for global music tours. Tickets go on sale today at 4 PM IST and will be available exclusively through the District app. The hitmaker behind tracks like Heartless, Gold Digger, Flashing Lights, and D
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BollywoodFeb 19, 2026

Rashmika and Vijay Plan Private Udaipur Wedding with Strict Privacy Rules

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly preparing to get married on February 26 in a closely guarded ceremony in Udaipur. According to a report by India Today, the wedding celebrations are expected to begin on February 24 with traditional pre-wedding rituals. The event is said to be a private affair, attended only by immediate family members and a select circle of close friends. In a move to ensure complete privacy, the couple has reportedly decided to enforce a strict no-phone rule for all attendees during the ceremony. Sources further suggest that no members of the film
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BollywoodFeb 19, 2026

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram for Spiritual Guidance

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma paid a visit to spiritual teacher Premanand Ji Maharaj at his ashram in Vrindavan on Tuesday morning. During their visit, the couple joined other devotees as the guru delivered a discourse on devotion and faith. He spoke about the value of surrendering wholeheartedly to God, explaining that genuine faith is tested during difficult phases of life. According to him, many people turn to prayer seeking worldly gains, whereas true devotion lies in pursuing divine love and spiritual connection. Kohli reportedly spent over an hour at the ashram li
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2026

Himanshi Khurana Files Police Complaint Over ₹10 Crore Extortion Threat

Jasmine Singh Punjabi actress and model Himanshi Khurana has approached the Mohali police after allegedly receiving a ₹10 crore extortion threat from a gangster believed to be operating from abroad, officials confirmed. According to police sources, the actress reported that she received a threatening email on her personal email account. The message allegedly included a voice note in which the sender demanded ₹10 crore. Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Saurav Jindal stated that authorities are working to trace the origin of the email and identify the individual responsible for sendi