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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
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BollywoodJan 29, 2026

Fresh Allegations Push Palash Mucchal Back Into Legal Spotlight

Composer Palash Mucchal has once again found himself at the center of controversy, months after his breakup with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana made headlines. This time, Marathi actor-director Vindyan Mane has accused Palash of financial fraud and questioned his conduct in his past relationship with Smriti. Mane alleged that Palash took around ₹40 lakh from him for an upcoming film project titled Nazaria. According to his claims, he first invested ₹12 lakh to come on board as a producer. Later, Palash allegedly accepted another ₹25 lakh, assuring Mane a role in the film. However, Ma
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BollywoodJan 29, 2026

Ranveer Singh Booked Over Alleged Mockery of Daiva Tradition

Actor Ranveer Singh has landed in legal trouble months after drawing criticism for reenacting a Daiva-inspired moment from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 at a public event. According to reports, an FIR was registered at Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police Station, accusing the actor of offending Hindu religious sentiments linked to the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. The complaint, filed by Bengaluru-based advocate Prashanth Methal, alleges that during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025, Ranveer made inappropriate remar
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BollywoodJan 28, 2026

Welcome Franchise Returns with Third Film Set for 2026 Release

The makers officially announced the release date of Welcome to the Jungle, the third chapter in the much-loved Welcome film series. After facing several postponements since 2024, the film is now locked for a theatrical release on June 26, 2026. Helmed by director Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle features a grand ensemble cast comprising more than 30 actors. The line-up includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, D
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BollywoodJan 28, 2026

Priyanka Chopra to Lead Harvard’s India Conference 2026

The 23rd edition of the India Conference at Harvard University will be held on February 14 and 15, 2026, at the university’s campus. Organised by students, the annual event will be led by actor and global icon Priyanka Chopra and will focus on India’s changing influence in the global arena. Alongside Priyanka, the conference will host a notable roster of speakers, including Dr Shashi Tharoor and Amitav Acharya, as well as other prominent figures from the worlds of policy-making, academia, business, and culture. This year’s theme, “The India We Imagine,” invites speakers to explore t
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BollywoodJan 28, 2026

Arijit Singh Steps Back from Playback Singing, Chooses a Quieter Musical Path

Arijit Singh, widely regarded as one of the most cherished voices in Indian music, has taken fans by surprise with an unexpected announcement: he is stepping away from playback singing. The singer shared this update on Instagram, instantly stirring emotions among listeners who have grown up with his songs and associate his voice with an entire era of Bollywood music. In his heartfelt Instagram post, Arijit expressed sincere gratitude to his audience for the constant love and support he has received throughout his journey. He revealed that he will no longer be accepting new projects as a play
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BollywoodJan 27, 2026

Mouni Roy Claims Distressing Experience During Wedding Performance in Karnal

Actor Mouni Roy has spoken out about an alleged incident of harassment that she says took place during her performance at a private wedding event in Karnal. According to Mouni, the uncomfortable episode unfolded while she was on stage entertaining guests at the function. She alleged that a section of the audience behaved in an inappropriate manner, passing offensive comments and crossing personal boundaries. In her note, the actress expressed shock over the conduct of some attendees, including elderly men, stating that their actions left her feeling humiliated. The actress further claimed t
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BollywoodJan 27, 2026

Anurag Singh’s Border 2 Storms Past ₹100 Crore in Just Three Days

Anurag Singh, the celebrated Punjabi filmmaker from Jalandhar who enjoys a massive fan following, has delivered a blockbuster moment with his latest directorial Border 2. The patriotic action drama has achieved a major milestone by crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office within just three days of its release, according to the film’s makers. Backed by T-Series and J P Films, Border 2 features an ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol, alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The war drama opened to a solid ₹32.10 crore nett on day one, followed by ₹40.59 cror

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PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Neeru Bajwa Halts ‘Thappi’ Screenings Amid Protests Over Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has announced that screenings of her film Thappi will be suspended amid ongoing protests over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a message posted in Punjabi on Facebook, Bajwa said the film, which was released worldwide on October 16, would no longer be screened in theatres starting Monday. “Whatever we are today is because of Punjab and Punjabiat. The purpose of making Thappi was also to bring life back to Punjab’s fields. Cinema is for the people and can never be bigger than them,” she wrote.
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BollywoodOct 19, 2026

20 Teams Nab Three Suspects in 15 Hours Over Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

All three suspects arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car are adults, Mumbai Police said on Monday. According to police, two assailants fired five to six rounds at the actor’s car. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators are questioning the suspects to determine the reason. Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roshan said one of the accused is 18 years old, while the other two are 22. Two suspects are from Haryana and one is from Bihar. The three accused were arrested in Rajasthan and are being brought to Mumbai. Police have
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PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Sidhu Moosewala’s Hologram Tour Postponed Following Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Balkaur Singh, father of late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moosewala, has decided to postpone the remaining shows of his son’s “Signed to God” hologram tour in Canada and the United States following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a social media post, Balkaur Singh said the decision was taken in view of the tense situation in Punjab and the ongoing protests against Jhotta’s killing. Emphasizing his priorities, he said, “Punjab comes first for us.” He added that his constituency, Mansa, and the entire state of Punjab remain his t
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PollywoodOct 16, 2026

Late Sidhu Moose Wala’s New Song ‘Kaali Hoodie’ Released

The team of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala has released his new song, ‘Kaali Hoodie’, on his official YouTube channel. The music video also features rapper Bohemia. The music has been composed by The Kidd, while Tru Makers and Sukaran Pathak have directed the video. The song has received a strong response from fans, garnering more than 100,000 views shortly after its release. Since Sidhu Moose Wala’s death, several of his songs have been released posthumously and have received considerable love and appreciation from his fans.
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BollywoodOct 15, 2026

Anupam Kher Slams Those Using Abusive Language Against PM Modi

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed anger over the abusive language used by some people against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during protests across the country over alleged irregularities in voter lists. Kher said that while criticism of the government is an essential part of democracy, there should be no place for abusive language or violence in society. https://www.instagram.com/reel... In a video message shared on Instagram, Kher said people have every right to question the government, criticise the Prime Minister and disagree with his decisions. However, he said using derogatory langu