17.11°C Vancouver

Entertainment

punjabi-film-shootergets-a-release-date
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.
guru-randhawa-crosses-30-million-followers-on-instagram
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.
gippy-grewals-channel-gets-hacked
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
shehnaaz-gills-lucifer-poster-has-fans-speculating
PollywoodDec 24, 2021

Shehnaaz Gill's Lucifer poster has fans speculating

Punjabi actor Shehnaaz Gill on Tuesday shared a poster of the Netflix show Lucifer. And it has a desi twist, besides it left the fans back home here speculating. The poster features the show’s lead actor Tom Ellis along with Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz shared the poster on Twitter with the caption, “Asli Big Boss toh yahaan hai.” As soon as the poster dropped, Shehnaaz’s fans couldn’t keep calm and it created a tizzy on social media. But soon, fans realised that this wasn’t a new project but a slew of posters that Netflix India shared on their social media handles.
girl-allegedly-throws-a-piece-of-lingerie-on-stage-during-ammy-virks-live-show
PollywoodDec 24, 2021

Girl allegedly throws a piece of lingerie on stage during Ammy Virk’s live show

Punjabi singer Ammy Virk’s December 19 live show in Birmingham, UK is currently under news. During his performance, an unknown person allegedly threw a bra at the stage. It was allegedly a girl who was among the audience at the front and threw her bra at the stage where Ammy Virk was performing a song. However, there is no reason known for this incident. When Ammy Virk noticed a piece of cloth lying near his legs on the stage and when he got to know that it was actually a piece on woman's inner wear then he kicked it off the stage by saying that this is not of his use. “Eh Mere Kamm Di Che
are-sidhu-moosewala-and-sunny-malton-the-youngest-in-charge
PollywoodDec 22, 2021

Are Sidhu Moosewala and Sunny Malton the ‘Youngest In Charge’

Punjabi music director Sunny Malton took to his Instagram to share a picture of him posing with Sidhu Moosewala. The two have been together in one frame after a long time. Apparently, the two have finally announced their upcoming collaboration titled, Youngest In Charge! For those who do not know, Sidhu Moosewala and Sunny Malton’s friendship went through a lot of ups and downs. The duo were best friends before they parted ways owing to personal rifts. But now we hear that the two have burnt the bridges and will be working together for good!
diljit-dosanjh-might-feature-in-fauja-singhs-biopic
PollywoodDec 22, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh might feature in Fauja Singh’s biopic

Bollywood is all set to make a Biopic on 110- year- old British-Punjabi former-marathon runner, Fauja Singh. Filmmaker Raj Shaandilyaa, Omung Kumar and Kunal Shivdasani are coming together in the making of the film. Omung Kumar is going to direct the film while the other two will be producing the upcoming Biopic. In addition to this, rumours about Diljit Dosanjh playing the role of young Fauja Singh are also making rounds! Fauja Singh has various prestigious awards to his name and his marathon career has been one of the most decorated ones.
PollywoodDec 17, 2021

FIR registered againist the organisers of AP Dhillon's Mumbai show

Punjabi singers AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill and Shinda Kahlon are currently in India for their Takeover Tour. After performing in Gurugram, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa, the Brown Munde band recently performed in Mumbai as a part of their Takeover tour. Amidst all the fun, an FIR was registered against the show organizers for allegedly violating the COVID norms. Mumbai Police registered an FIR against the organizers of AP Dhillon’s recent live concert held in the five star hotel, Grand Hyatt. The organizers were allegedly blamed for violating the COVID norms during the show. In fact many Boll
meet-professor-saab-kartar-cheema
PollywoodDec 17, 2021

Meet Professor saab, Kartar Cheema

Punjabi actor Kartar Cheema took to his social media to share the first look poster of his upcoming film, Professor. Kartar will play the role of a professor in this Punjabi film. The film is presented under the collaborative banner of Sunrise Productions & Black Chillies Production. The film is touted to be a action thriller with twist.

Just In

samay-raina-puts-alia-bhatt-in-the-hot-seat-as-indias-got-latent-season-2-returns
BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Samay Raina Puts Alia Bhatt in the Hot Seat as India’s Got Latent Season 2 Returns

The comeback of India’s Got Latent Season 2 has already sparked conversations online, with Samay Raina bringing his trademark brand of unfiltered comedy back to audiences. The new season premiered on June 20 and featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who joined the show as guests while promoting their upcoming action thriller Alpha. From the moment the episode began, Samay set the tone with a barrage of playful jabs aimed largely at Alia, keeping the audience entertained with his quick wit and unpredictable humour. Introducing the actress in his signature style, Samay joked that she was
los-angeles-honours-diljit-dosanjh-with-dedicated-city-recognition-day
PollywoodJun 23, 2026

Los Angeles Honours Diljit Dosanjh With Dedicated City Recognition Day

In a landmark tribute, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a special civic proclamation designating January 6, 2027, as “Diljit Dosanjh Day” across the city. The initiative was put forward by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to recognise the celebrated Punjabi artist’s impact on the international music scene and his role in elevating South Asian visibility within American popular culture. Dosanjh, who has earned acclaim as a singer, actor, and producer, was acknowledged for helping bring Punjabi music to a global audience while breaking cultural barriers in the entertainment industr
zakir-khan-brings-heartfelt-tribute-to-fathers-with-upcoming-netflix-special
BollywoodJun 23, 2026

Zakir Khan Brings Heartfelt Tribute to Fathers With Upcoming Netflix Special

Comedian Zakir Khan is gearing up to make his return to Netflix with a new stand-up special titled Papa Yaar. The announcement was made by the streaming giant through a video shared on its official Instagram account on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse of the project ahead of its release. The teaser showcased an intimate exchange between Khan and his father, Ustad Ismail Khan, hinting at the personal and emotional themes that will feature in the special. Accompanying the clip was a caption that read, “Papa’s big day is almost here. Catch Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, arriving soon exclusively
gippy-grewal-and-sargun-mehta-bring-laughter-to-connedia-media-network-studio
PollywoodJun 18, 2026

Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta Bring Laughter to Connect Media Network Studio

Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
delhi-high-court-reviews-salman-khans-plea-against-kala-hiran-film-release
BollywoodJun 17, 2026

Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

The Delhi High Court requested a response from the creators of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal" concerning actor Salman Khan's request for a release stay. Khan's legal team argued that the movie is allegedly based on the blackbuck poaching incident linked to him, infringing upon a court order safeguarding his personality rights. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's vacation bench issued notices to the film's producers, Amit Jani and Akshay Pandey, and scheduled a hearing for June 19. Although the film's release date remains unclear, the filmmakers released a trailer that same day. Kha