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BollywoodFeb 18, 2021

Neha Kakkar donates Rs 5 lakh to lyricist Santosh Anand

Singer Neha Kakkar donated Rs 5 lakh to veteran Bollywood lyricist Santosh Anand during an episode of singing reality show Indian Idol 12, after the lyricist spoke of how he is battling a tough financial situation and has incurred debts.Neha is a judge on the show, and Anand appeared as a guest with musician Pyarelal of the legendary composer duo of Laxmikant-Pyarelal.The duo had worked with Anand in classics as Prem Rog, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan and Shor in the past.On the episode, Neha sang Anand’s immortal creation Ek pyaar ka naghma hai, which he had penned for the 1972 Manoj Kumar film Sh
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2021

Rakhi Sawant breaks ties with her husband

Reality television actor Rakhi Sawant has constantly been under radar regarding the authenticity of her marriage to her businessman husband Ritesh. Claiming that she has not met him in 2 years, Rakhi Sawant has recently decided that she will break ties with him and end their marriage. In an episode of Bigg Boss 14, in order to gain immunity from the last eviction of the season, Rakhi Sawant was asked to tear the letter that she received from her husband Ritesh on Christmas, which she did pretty reluctantly.She said that she was emotionally attached to the letter. "I love my husband and I got m
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2021

Shahid Kapoor makes his digital debut

Digital platform Amazon Prime Video announced that their yet-to-be-titled Amazon Original Series featuring actor Shahid Kapoor in the lead. The quirky drama thriller is created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, and it will mark the digital debut of actor Shahid Kapoor. The show is co-written by Sita R Menon, Suman Kumar and Hussain Dalal. Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India, said that at Amazon Prime Video, they take pride in being home to some of the best talent and storytellers from India and across the world. He added, "Shahid Kapoor is an incredibly gifte
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2021

Deepika Padukone joins the ‘Pawri Ho Rahi Hai’ trend

Actor Deepika Paduokone took to her Instagram handle to join the ongoing trend of ‘pawri ho rahi hai’ and shared a hilarious meme of her child photo.In the photo, little Deepika can be seen riding a toy horse and it read, "Yeh hum hain (this is me)" followed by "Yeh humara ghoda hain (This is our horse) and "Aur yeh humari pawri ho rahi hain (and this is our party). She further captioned it, "who made this?"Soon after this fans started flooding the comment section with laughing emojis.Earlier, celebrities like Shahid Kapoor and Randeep Hooda too gave their own spin to this ongoing trend on
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2021

Janhvi Kapoor turns into Roohi

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor is to feature with co-stars Rajkummar Rao and Varun Sharma in her next film, titled Roohi. The movie is directed by Hardik Singh and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, presented by Jio Studios. Jahnvi debuted opposite Ishaan Khattar in Dhadak, then starred in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl and this new character is one to further showcase her versatility. Even fans are impressed with the trailer and praising Janhvi’s ghostly bride act. One social media user posted, ‘She can do masala films and gain popularity with hit songs but she's doing me
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BollywoodFeb 17, 2021

Ranvir Shorey tests positive for COVID-19

Actor Ranvir Shorey took to Twitter to confirm that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The 48-year-old actor shared that he has mild symptoms and has quarantined himself, as per BMC protocol.On the work front Ranvir Shorey, who was last seen in Metro Park 2, is currently shooting for Vikas Bahl’s Sunflower with Sunil Grover and Mukul Chadha.He also has Santosh Sivan’s Mumbaikaar in his kitty, which stars Vijay Sethupathi, Sanjay Ishra and Vikrant Masey.
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BollywoodFeb 17, 2021

No Bollywood for Navya Nanda

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Nanda will not be following in his footsteps of joining Bollywood! Navya has decided to handle her father Nikhil Nanda’s business instead. She has recently made her Instagram account public and it consisted of all the pictures from her childhood to the most recent ones. Speaking about this decision to a magazine, Navya Nanda highlighted the fact that she will be the first woman to take the lead of this business and this is the fourth generation from her family. Navya Nanda has already been making the news with her views on social issues and
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BollywoodFeb 17, 2021

Bigg Boss 14 fame Sonali Phogat’s house robbed

Reality television actor and politician Sonali Phogat, who was seen on Bigg Boss 14 recently filed a complaint to the police regarding a house robbery. Sonali Phogat’s house in Hisar, Haryana was robbed last week. As per her statement, Sonali locked her house in Haryana before leaving for Chandigarh and when she came back, the lock was broken and a lot of her valuables were missing.The list includes Rs. 10 lakhs cash, silverware including a silver pot and gold, a licensed revolver of .22 mm with 8 cartridges were missing. While there are CCTV camera’s installed in the house, the robbers to
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BollywoodFeb 17, 2021

R Madhavan is Dr Madhavan now!

Actor, writer, producer and director Ranganathan Madhavan has been conferred the degree of Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) for his outstanding contribution to arts and cinema. He was honoured with a doctorate at the 9th convocation ceremony of DY Patil Education Society, Kolhapur. Talking about it, Madhavan says, "I am truly humbled by this honour. This will only motivate me to keep pushing the envelope and challenging myself with newer projects."Madhavan marked his acting debut with the English film, Inferno. Thereafter, he worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films, and went to win acclai

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BollywoodNov 05, 2025

Humans in A Loop– A Gentle, Powerful Reflection on Technology and Labour

Jasmine Singh I recently watched Humans In A Loop on Netflix after a close friend from Mumbai highly recommended it — and I’m so glad I did. Directed by Aranya Sahay, the film tells a deeply moving story about Adivasi women in rural India who work as data labelers for AI systems.Aranya brings to life a modern-day reality that is both meditative and unsettling, showing how international tech companies rely on Indigenous labour in places like Jharkhand, while often silencing the very voices that make their systems possible.The film is beautifully crafted and supported by strong performances
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PollywoodNov 04, 2025

Surrey’s Pride Karan Aujla Teams Up with Salim Merchant

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music fans, get ready, Karan Aujla is taking things up a notch! The singer, who proudly represents Surrey and has roots in Punjab, recently met Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant in Dubai, sparking excitement about a brand-new music project in the works. Karan Aujla, who’s often called the artist who put Surrey on the map, shared a photo with Salim Merchant on his social media, instantly setting fans abuzz. From Surrey and Calgary to Edmonton, and from the United States of Punjab all the way back to India, every Punjabi who follows Karan Aujla online knows when h
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PollywoodNov 03, 2025

Late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s final film ‘Yamla’ set for release

The family of late Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has announced plans to release his final film, Yamla. In a post shared on social media, the family said preparations for the release are underway and called the project a tribute to his enduring legacy. In an emotional message, the family wrote that while an artist may leave the world, their art continues to live on. The announcement comes months after fans across Punjab and Canada remembered Jawanda for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema.Directed by Rakesh Mehta, Yamla was originally shot in 2019 across several locations, i
BollywoodOct 28, 2025

Title: Whispers of Darkness: The Haunting Tale of 'Monster of Florence

Jasmine Singh Weather has pretty much changed in Canada; well, let's just say not for good. Darkness seeps in fast, and sometimes this darkness gets to your mind, leaving you unsure of what to do. Here, I was staged by this darkness, and then in dark crevices, I found a limited web series about the first serial killer of Italy. Thus, director Stefano Sollima’s four-part examination of Italy’s notorious “Mostro di Firenze” murders, which left a trail of 16 dead bodies between 1968 and 1985, can only hint strongly at the identity of the perpetrator. The individual in question vanishe
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PollywoodOct 23, 2025

Surrey’s Karan Aujla Drops New Track 'Boyfriend'

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla, who proudly hails from Surrey, British Columbia, has just released his latest single “Boyfriend”, featuring the talented Sunanda Sharma. This marks the first time the two Punjabi stars have shared screen space, creating a buzz across the global Punjabi music community. The collaboration is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated projects of the year, as both Aujla and Sharma boast massive fan followings not only in India, but also in Canada, Australia, and the United States. Known for his sharp lyrics and distinct musical sty