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BollywoodAug 14, 2021

Rihanna's Fenty brand sued for using song containing Islamic verse

Pop icon Rihanna's beauty brand Fenty has been sued by a musician who claimed that she received death threats after the wrong version of her song was played during the Savage X Fenty 2020 fashion show. The track titled 'Doom' contained a reading of a Muslim text known as a Hadith, and caused an uproar when it was played during the lingerie show in October 2020. Rihanna faced severe backlash for using the song and later apologised for the same.
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BollywoodAug 14, 2021

Anil Kapoor distributes sweets at daughter Rhea Kapoor's wedding

Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani's wedding festivities was reportedly a star-studded affair. Rhea's father, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor greeted the media and included them in their celebration by distributing sweet boxes to them. Rhea Kapoor is the second of the three children of Anil and Sunita Kapoor including Sonam Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor and she is also the niece of filmmaker Boney Kapoor. She has co-produced films such as 'Aisha', 'Khoobsurat' and 'Veere Di Wedding'. Rhea reportedly fell in love with Karan Boolani while they were on the film sets, shooting for 'Aisha', and have been
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BollywoodAug 12, 2021

Sherlyn Chopra posts an old picture with Raj Kundra

Off late actress Sherlyn Chopra has been actively speaking against Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra, who was arrested in a case related to creation of adult film content. Now, Sherlyn has taken to her social media to share an old picture with Raj, which was apparently clicked on the first day shoot of her app. In the caption, she has stated the picture was taken on Mar 29, 2019 as it was the first content shoot of ‘The Sherlyn App’ organized by Armsprime.As soon as she posted the photograph, netizens asked her to share the location of the first day of the shoot. The actress then went o
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BollywoodAug 12, 2021

Sunny Deol, Pooja Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan to star in R Balki's new film

Bollywood filmmaker R. Balki, who has received immense appreciation for his projects, recently announced a new thriller, which will star actors Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Bhatt and Shreya Dhanwanthary in the lead roles. Shreya, whose performance in 'Scam 1992' and 'Family Man', was loved by the filmmaker, will be starring opposite Dulquer in the upcoming film. Balki, who has previously helmed films like 'Cheeni Kum', 'Paa', and 'Pad Man', among others, is working on the new thriller, which will also be a first in the genre for the director and is expected to release in early 2022.
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BollywoodAug 11, 2021

Badshah calls 'Bachpan Ka Pyaar' fame Sahdev 'the biggest hero'

On Wednesday, Badshah released the new version of the song that features none other than the young boy along with singer Aastha Gill and musician Rico. Of course, Badshah is there too. The new version is composed by Hiten and the lyrics of this new version have been For the unversed, Sahdev belongs to the Sukma district in Chhattisgarh. Reportedly, a few years ago, one of his teachers asked him to sing 'Bachpan Ka Pyaar' at school and recorded his video. The clip was subsequently shared on the internet, which eventually trended in 2021.
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BollywoodAug 11, 2021

Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif to go on a road trip with 'Jee Le Zaraa'

The three leading ladies of Bollywood -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif will now show us the importance of female friendship through their film 'Jee Le Zaraa'. Farhan Akhtar, who earlier entertained us with road trip films such as 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', has come on board to helm the upcoming movie. Priyanka, Alia, and Katrina also expressed their excitement about being a part of 'Jee Le Zaraa'. The film, which is written by Farhan, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, will go on floors in 2022.
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BollywoodAug 11, 2021

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns producer with Hansal Mehta's film

After donning the author's hat, Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to make her debut as a producer with director Hansal Mehta's yet-to-be-titled thriller. She will also act in the film. Kareena will co-produce the project with Ekta Kapoor. Ekta of Balaji Telefilms also expressed her happiness over collaborating with Kareena and Hansal. Inspired by a true-life incident, the film, which is set in the UK, is scheduled to go on floors soon.
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BollywoodAug 09, 2021

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan name their second child Jehangir

The mystery regarding Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s second child’s name has finally been lifted. The actress released a book called ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible: The Ultimate Manual for Moms-To-Be’. Co-written by Aditi Shah Bhimjyani, this book gives complete information to expecting mothers on what to expect at different stages of pregnancy and also after the delivery. While most parts of the book are written by experts, Kareena has also inserted her own experiences. The last pages of the book comprise her pictures during and after her pregnancies. And in the capti
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BollywoodAug 09, 2021

Ayushmann Khurrana joins initiative to protect children from cyber bullying

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has recently been appointed as UNICEF's Celebrity Advocate for their global campaign EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children). Through the initiative, the 'Article 15' actor wants to build awareness on a national level about online safety for children in India. UNICEF India and Facebook had launched this one-year joint initiative on ending violence against children and protecting their rights, which was flagged off by Ayushmann.

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PollywoodMar 04, 2026

A Father’s Fear Across Borders: Ammy Virk’s Plea for Peace

Punjabi music and film personality Ammy Virk has opened up about the anguish he is enduring as rising unrest in the Middle East has left his wife and young daughter stuck in the United Arab Emirates. The actor-singer recently shared a heartfelt message describing the emotional weight he has been carrying since tensions flared following the Israel–US strikes on Iran. With his six-year-old child far from home, Virk admitted that maintaining composure has been nearly impossible. He revealed that every news alert feels deeply personal. As a public figure, he may appear resilient, but he emphasiz
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PollywoodMar 04, 2026

Singer Parmish Verma’s Team and Local Businessman Targeted

Authorities in Ludhiana have begun a detailed investigation after two separate extortion incidents surfaced in Ludhiana , sending shockwaves through the business and entertainment circles. In one complaint, Harvinder Singh Hardy, who manages Punjabi singer Parmish Verma, reported receiving threatening calls demanding an enormous ransom. According to police records, the caller allegedly sought ₹10 crore and claimed links to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A case has been filed against unknown individuals at the Sarabha Nagar police station. Hardy, a resident of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar,
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BollywoodMar 04, 2026

Sonal Chauhan Set to Return Home After Travel Disruptions Leave Her Stuck in Dubai

Bollywood actor Sonal Chauhan is finally heading back to India after being unable to leave Dubai for days due to major flight suspensions triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The star, widely recognised for her breakthrough performance in Jannat, updated fans through Instagram, sharing short clips of herself en route to the airport. In the background of her post, she played “Coming Home” by Skylar Grey- a subtle but heartfelt hint that her return journey was underway. Before this positive development, Chauhan had publicly sought assistance as uncertainty loomed. She addr
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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