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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Dharma Productions officially announce Kartik Aaryan’s exit

Producer, director Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming 'Dostana 2'. The announcement read on the Instagram handle- “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence—we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D’Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon.” As per unconfirmed reports, differences reportedly emerged between the makers and the actor, and Dharma Productions have decided
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Arjun Rampal, Neil Nitin Mukesh test positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitik Mukesh have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under home quarantine. Both Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitin Mukesh took to their respective social media pages to inform fans about their diagnosis. Sharing a note late Friday, Arjun said though he was "asymptomatic", he was getting the necessary medical care. "I am following all protocols as is required of me. To all those who have been in contact with me in the past 10 days, please take care and take the necessary precautions. This is a very scary time for us but if we are aware and wise for
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BollywoodApr 15, 2021

Anupam Kher opts out of ‘New Amsterdam’ Season 3

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher who has been seen as a part of the hit medical drama New Amsterdam, will now be visibly absent in season 3. According to the reports, he won’t feature in the series anymore. Although Anupam Kher has so far not shared any official statement on leaving the show, the update comes amid his wife Kirron Kher’s health scare. Anupam had recently announced the news of Kirron being diagnosed with blood cancer.
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BollywoodApr 15, 2021

Bharti Singh snaps at man, says ‘mask lagaiye'

Stand up comedian Bharti Singh was spotted on the streets of Mumbai. The actress had stepped out for a shoot where she ended up scolding a man for not wearing a mask. However, this took a hilarious turn, she later realised that he was wearing a mask, while she wasn't. “Mask lagaiye,” Bharti told the man, who got startled by her comment. However, she quickly added, “Oh, sorry. Mera hi nahi hai.”While some netizens found the incident funny, others were not amused to see Bharti without a mask.
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BollywoodApr 15, 2021

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez officially end their engagement

American singer and songwriter Jennifer Lopez and New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez have now officially confirmed their split, weeks after attempting to work through past issues. According to People magazine, on Thursday morning, the two issued a joint statement that read, "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects." The statement continued, "We wish the best for each other and one another's children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we hav
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BollywoodApr 14, 2021

AltBalaji issues apology after plagiarism accusations

Recently the first poster of Ekta Kapoor’s AltBalaji’s upcoming series His Storyy was unveiled. As soon as the poster was out, the makers of the series were accused of plagiarising the poster of Sudhanshu Saria’s romantic drama, Loev (2015). Following the flak, AltBalaji finally issued an apology and also removed the poster from their platforms. The statement read, “On the 9th of April, we released a poster of His Storyy and were made aware of the existence of Sudhanshu’s Loev poster. The uncanny resemblance and similarity cannot be written off as a mere coincidence. It has been an o
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BollywoodApr 14, 2021

Is Malaika getting married to Arjun soon!

Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora Malaika Arora recently took to social media and shared a picture of her wearing a huge rock. The post shows her flaunting a big diamond ring. Malaika captioned it: How dreamy is this Ring, love love love it Happiness Starts Here!!! Checkout @ornaz_com If you're planning to pop the question for the love of your life, their Engagement Rings are absolutely gorgeous. You can get your Ring customized too, isn't it amazing? Swipe left to see the details of my ring" This kicked off speculations over her engagement with beau Arjun Kapoor. Howeve
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BollywoodApr 14, 2021

Ashutosh Rana tests positive for COVID-19 days after getting his first dose of vaccine

Actor Ashutosh Rana, who recently received his first dose of vaccination against COVID-19, has revealed that he has tested positive for the novel virus. In a detailed post in Hindi on Facebook, he spoke about his health condition on April 13. He said, "If you get the information about the disorder that is developing in your body on this very auspicious day, then nothing fortunate than this can happen. It is a special blessing of Goddess Durga that I came to know today on a sitting day (beithaki) that I am suffering from corona, I have immediately moved in the direction of getting rid of this d
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BollywoodApr 14, 2021

Lata Mangeshkar launches Marathi album

Legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar has launched her Marathi album Bhavartha Mauli on the occasion of Gudi Padwa. The album is a collection of 10 devotional Marathi songs, introduced and sung by the veteran singer and composed by her brother Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar. The songs are based on the works of Marathi saint and 13th century poet Sant Dnyaneshwar.Lata Mangeshkar finds this as an absolute honour and a privilege to be able to present the poetic works of the great saint and poet Sant Dnayeshwar. “Through this album called Bhavaarth Mauli, my brother Hridaynath and I have made

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o