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,

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

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

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

Sunny Deol has kicked off 2026 on a strong note with Border 2, and the year ahead looks equally packed with high-profile releases. Among them, the much-anticipated Lahore 1947 has been generating significant buzz. The film reunites Deol with director Rajkumar Santoshi and is backed by Aamir Khan, who also features in a pivotal supporting role. The ensemble cast further includes Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Shabana Azmi. However, industry chatter suggests the makers are reconsidering the film’s title. While Lahore 1947 was chosen to reflect its Partition-era setting in the historic city, the t