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BollywoodJun 23, 2021

Emmy Awards to replace 'Actor', 'Actress' statues with 'Performer' at winner or nominee's request

The Emmy Awards are giving nominees the option to be more gender-inclusive with their statues by replacing 'actor' and 'actress' statues with 'Performer' at the winner or nominee's request. According to Fox News, the Television Academy's Board of Governors announced on Monday that it has approved rule changes that will allow nominees an option to request that their nomination certificate and possible Emmy statuette use the term 'Performer' rather than 'Actor' or 'Actress'. The move answers recent calls from gender non-conforming stars to make the awards system less dependent on pronouns and ge
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Millind Gaba comes up with new song 'Shanti'

Singer Millind Gaba on Tuesday launched the music video of his new song, titled 'Shanti', which features none other than Nikki Tamboli. For the unversed, Nikki rose to fame with her stint in 'Big Boss 14'. "'Shanti' is a fun party song. The lyrics and music are catchy and the sets are really bright with pop colours. I'm sure my fans are going to love it," Millind said in a statement. Millind is best known for crooning to songs such as 'Zindagi ki Paudi' and 'Yaar Mod Do'.
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Victoria's Secret hires Priyanka Chopra, 6 others in major rebranding bid

American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret on Friday signed a new roster of female brand representatives that includes actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to replace its supermodels (or Angels as they were called), and focus on women empowerment, giving a platform to female athletes, activists and entrepreneurs. Victoria's Secret announced the creation of two new partnerships, designed to positively impact the lives of women. The new partnerships are 'The VS Collective' and 'The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers'. Priyanka and six other new brand ambassadors called the 'VS Collective'
BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Kangana expresses happiness as 'Thalaivi' gets 'U' certificate in Tamil version

After the Tamil Version of 'Thalaivi' was given a 'U' certificate recently, actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday took to Instagram Story to share the good news with her fans. "'Thalaivi' gets U certificate in Tamil version...it means after 'Queen' and 'Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi' one more film of mine which even children can enjoy with parents and grandparents," Kangana wrote. Directed by A.L. Vijay, 'Thalaivi' revolves around the life of late politician Jayalalithaa. Kangana will be seen playing the titular role of Jayalalithaa.
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta' s 'Sheer Qorma' to be screened at Indian Film Festival Stuttgart

Swara Bhasker and Divya Dutta-starrer 'Sheer Qorma' is all set to be screened at the upcoming edition of Indian Film Festival Stuttgart (IFFS), which will take place from July 21 to 25. Directed by Faraz Arif Ansari, 'Sheer Qorma' is based on an LGBTQ+ theme and it narrates a story of love between two women (played by Divya and Swara). Sharing the news on her Twitter handle, Swara wrote: "HUGE! #SheerQorma will have its German Premiere at the prestigious #IFFStuttgart ! Also nominated for the Best Film Award and German Star of India Award. Grateful to the entire team at Indisches Filmfestival
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BollywoodJun 22, 2021

After 'Sherni', Vidya Balan gets candid on real life lionesses

Vidya Balan, who is currently basking in praise after the release of her action-thriller movie 'Sherni', says she thinks every woman is a lioness in real life, much like the character she played in the film. "Every woman is a 'Sherni'. A few of them are bold and badass; while others are introverted just like Vidya Vincent, but does that make them inferior? I think they have the ability to do the right tasks in the right ways--- even if that makes her liable for punishment", says Vidya. On a related note, Vidya also shared her excitement on the trailer launch of the movie earlier, and said, "T
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BollywoodJun 21, 2021

Kapil Sharma shares first photo of son Trishaan

Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma shared the first photo with his kids, son Trishaan and daughter Anayra on Father’s Day. Kapil took to his Instagram account and did this on ‘public demand’. Kapil Sharma poated, “पब्लिक की पुरज़ोर माँग पर अनायरा और त्रिशान पहली बार एक साथ #happyfathersday #fathersdaycelebration #love #gratitude #family #kids #father #daughter #son #anayra #trishaan.” Kapil can be seen twinning with his children in the photo.
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BollywoodJun 21, 2021

Here's how Bollywood celebs celebrated International Yoga Day 2021

From Amitabh Bachchan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shilpa Shetty, several Bollywood celebrities have taken to their social media accounts to send out their best wishes to everyone on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Monday. Actor Shilpa Shetty, who has been doing yoga for years now, listed the benefits of Bhramari Pranayama. Malaika Arora explained the role of yoga in her life. Neetu Kapoor celebrated Yoga Day with her daughter Riddhima and granddaughter Samara. Actor Sara Ali Khan also loves doing yoga. She described yoga as "the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." Int
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BollywoodJun 19, 2021

Yeah, we are back: Bharti Singh

Stand-up comedian and actor Bharti Singh took to her Instagram account to share a video where she says that The Kapil Sharma Show is back. In the video Bharti turns the camera towards Krushna who says: "Yes, we are back," while Kiku said: "Yeah, we are back." In an interview Bharti said, "It was a get-together yesterday at the office where Krushna, Kiku, Kapil (Sharma) Bhai and I were there. We had got together after many days, so I put up a (Instagram) story." The trio had their first meeting with the creative team after the show went off-air in February.

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The popular Bollywood film franchise Oh My God is preparing for a large-scale return, with industry reports suggesting actor Rani Mukerji may join Akshay Kumar in the upcoming instalment. While no official announcement has been made, the reported casting has generated significant attention across the Hindi film industry. If confirmed, the film would mark the first on-screen pairing of Mukerji and Kumar, two actors with long-standing careers and strong box office histories. Trade analysts say the combination could broaden the appeal of the franchise, which is known for blending social commentar
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Kapil Sharma expands hospitality venture with second Caps Cafe opening in Dubai

Indian comedian and television host Kapil Sharma has announced the opening of a second location of his hospitality brand, Caps Cafe, marking another step in his expansion beyond entertainment and into the food and beverage sector. The new cafe is set to open in Dubai’s Al Kifaf neighbourhood, a busy area known for residential and commercial activity. The Dubai outlet follows the launch of Caps Cafe in Canada, which drew attention from South Asian communities and fans of Sharma’s work. His decision to expand in international markets reflects a growing trend of Indian entertainers investing
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PollywoodDec 29, 2025

Debate emerges over Jasbir Jassi performing kirtan at religious event

A discussion has emerged within Sikh religious circles after well-known Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi performed shabad gayan and kirtan during a religious event. The issue gained attention following his participation in kirtan at a shaheedi samagam in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. According to information shared publicly, Jasbir Jassi performed kirtan alongside Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar Wale during the event. A video of the performance was later posted on social media, which led to wider debate and reactions from sections of the Sikh community. Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
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BollywoodDec 24, 2025

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ Set for Japanese Release in February 2026

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster film Animal is preparing to expand its international reach with a release in Japan. After achieving major success in India and overseas in 2023, the action-packed drama will hit Japanese cinemas on February 13, 2026. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal broke several box office records during its initial run. According to sources, the film earned over ₹915 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian releases of recent years. Japanese audiences will now have the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. The producti
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PollywoodDec 24, 2025

Complaint filed against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh over song ‘Naagin’

Popular Bollywood singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy over his song titled ‘Naagin’, nearly two years after its release. The track, which has crossed more than 14 million views online, has resurfaced following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Jalandhar. The complainant has written to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking registration of a First Information Report against the artist. He has also demanded the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms. In his complaint, the BJP leader said he came across the song on