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PollywoodDec 03, 2021

Yami Gautam to be in a Punjabi flick after 10 years

Upcoming Punjabi film ‘Shava Ni Girdhari Lal’ starring Gippy Grewal has a surprise element, the film features seven well-known actresses Neeru Bajwa, Himanshi Khurana, Surilie Gautam, Tanus Grewal, Sara Gurpal, Payal Rajput and Yami Gautam in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Humble Motion Pictures and Pooja Entertainment and distributed by Omjee Star Studios. The film releases on December 17.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh’s Hollywood debut

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set for his Hollywood debut as a part of the voice cast of an upcoming series titled, ‘Fables’.Many Hollywood superstars like Ricky Gervais and Natasha Lyonne are also going to be a part of the voice cast of the upcoming Hollywood series. Other notable names to be a part of the series are Jemaine Clement, JB Smoove, Roman Griffin Davis, Alexa Demie and Zach Woods.
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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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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Maheep Singh’s Maple Leaf Mission: Comedy, Calling & “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” in Canada

Stand-up comedian Maheep Singh is all set to bring his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered humor to Canada for the very first time - and he’s doing it with curiosity, courage, and a punchline. In an exclusive chat with Connect Cine, Maheep opened up about his much-awaited Canada tour, cheekily titled “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” What makes this trip special isn’t just the tour - it’s the fact that this will be his first-ever visit to the country that has become a second home for so many Punjabis. When asked the inevitable question - “Which Punjabi doesn’t have a friend in Canada?” - Maheep bu
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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict on Release of The Kerala Story 2

A division bench of the Kerala High Court set aside its decision for later on the appeal filed by the producer of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The appeal challenges a single judge’s interim directive that temporarily halted the film’s theatrical release. The movie had been slated to premiere on February 27. The bench reviewed whether the single judge was justified in suspending the release for 15 days even though the film had already secured certification. During arguments, the judges noted that the objections raised against the certification resembled a public interest litigation an
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BollywoodFeb 26, 2026

Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 May Get a New Title Ahead of Release

Sunny Deol has kicked off 2026 on a strong note with Border 2, and the year ahead looks equally packed with high-profile releases. Among them, the much-anticipated Lahore 1947 has been generating significant buzz. The film reunites Deol with director Rajkumar Santoshi and is backed by Aamir Khan, who also features in a pivotal supporting role. The ensemble cast further includes Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi. However, industry chatter suggests the makers are reconsidering the film’s title. While Lahore 1947 was chosen to reflect its Partition-era setting in the historic city, the t
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BollywoodFeb 26, 2026

India Blocks Five More OTT Apps Over Obscene Content

Nearly a year after taking action against over 25 streaming platforms, the Government of India has once again cracked down on digital content by banning five additional OTT services for allegedly carrying obscene material. The newly restricted platforms - MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu — were blocked under the Information Technology Act and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Officials said the decision followed consultations with key ministries and industry bodies to assess concerns around harmful online
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BollywoodFeb 25, 2026

Legends Reunite for ‘Kalki 2’ After 40 Years

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has delighted fans by unveiling behind-the-scenes moments with Tamil icon Kamal Haasan from the sets of Kalki 2. The much-anticipated film brings the two screen titans together for the first time since their 1985 collaboration, Geraftaar. Taking to his Tumblr blog, the 83-year-old star revealed that filming for the sequel is officially underway. The project follows the massive success of Kalki 2898 AD. Sharing his excitement, Bachchan wrote about reuniting with Haasan after decades. Photos from the set show the veteran actors warmly embracing, with Bachchan once again