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BollywoodSep 06, 2023

Jaskaran Singh from Punjab's Khalra wins Rs 1 crore at Kaun Banega Crorepati

The first crorepati of the Indian reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 15 has been found. Jaskaran Singh has become the first contestant this season to win a whopping Rs 1 crore. Singh hails from a small town, Khalra, in Punjab. After winning Rs 1 crore, Jaskaran was not able to answer the Rs 7 crore question and he decided to quit the game. Bachchan lauded his decision to quit the game at the high risk point. The question of Rs 7 crore was: According to the 'Padma Purana', which king had to live as a tiger for a hundred years due to a deer's curse? The options were: Kshemadhurti, Dharm
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BollywoodSep 05, 2023

Ahead of Jawan release, Shah Rukh Khan offer prayers at Tirupati temple

Shah Rukh Khan's latest movie, Jawan, is all set to hit cinemas on 7 September. Ahead of the release, Actor Shah Rukh Khan, his daughter Suhana Khan and actress Nayanthara offered prayers at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy in Tirupati. SRK's manager Pooja Dadlani also accompanied them at the temple. Analysts said the film earned ₹17.58 crore in advance bookings on the first day with 6.5 lac tickets all over India. Produced by Gauri Khan, the film also stars Vijay Setupathi, Nayanathara, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, and others. Meanwhile, SRK and Gauri Khan's daughter Suhana will also be making her
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BollywoodSep 01, 2023

Sunny Deol wishes his mother Prakash Kaur on her birthday, shares pics

Bollywood Actor Sunny Deol on Friday extended heartfelt wishes to his mother Prakash Kaur on the occasion of her birthday and also shared its post on social media. Taking to Instagram, Sunny shared a couple of adorable pictures which he captioned, "Mama happy birthday love you," followed by multiple red heart emoticons. In the pictures, the 'Gadar 2' actor could be seen hugging his mother and kissing her on her forehead. Soon after Sunny dropped the pictures, his fans and friends flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.
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BollywoodAug 31, 2023

The film 'Cheta Singh' will take new steps in Punjabi cinema.

Saga Studios' new film 'Cheta Singh', based on the duo of Prince Kanwaljit and Japuji Khaira, will take new steps in the field of Punjabi cinema, while the film will remain in the minds of the audience for a long time. Kamaljit has made his mark in the field of acting in many films released earlier but his character in Cheta Singh will always be remembered. Directing this film, which is made on the theme of events in social life and fight against injustice, was not an easy task, but this task has been carried out by director Ashish Kumar with great effort and perseverance. The fire of love an
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BollywoodAug 30, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan visits Vaishno Devi shrine ahead of 'Jawan' release

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan offered prayers at the revered shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the release of his much-anticipated film ‘Jawan’. According to an official, the 57-year-old actor reached the shrine late Tuesday night to pay his obeisance. He offered prayers and left immediately," the official said. Officials of the Vaishno Devi shrine board, some policemen and personal staff of the superstar could be seen in the clip. This is Shah Rukh's second visit to Vaishno Devi in nine months. The actor previously visited the shrin
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BollywoodAug 30, 2023

West Bengal CM meets Amitabh Bachchan, ties Rakhi to the Bollywood actor

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan at the latter's residence in Mumbai. Soon after arrival at Mumbai airport for attending the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on August 31 and September 1, Banerjee drove to Bachchan's residence in suburban Juhu. Bachchan had attended the inaugural function of last year's Kolkata International Film Festival, where Banerjee demanded that he be accorded the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna for his contribution to Indian cinema. Talking to report
BollywoodAug 24, 2023

Prakash Raj calls Chandrayaan-3 landing on Moon ‘proud moment’

Days after actor Prakash Raj was criticised for his social media post on Chandrayaan-3, the actor later went on to congratulate the Indian Space Research Organisation for charting history as India's third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 landed on the lunar surface. Raj was trolled for his post on X, formerly Twitter, viewed by many as mocking Chandrayaan-3. He later responded to the backlash by saying, "hate sees only hate" and that he was referring to an old joke. In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a mome
BollywoodJan 07, 2023

Manoj Bajpayee's Twitter account hacked

Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee has shared that his Twitter account has been hacked.Manoj shared the news on his Instagram Story, where he asked his fans and followers not to engage with his account on the micro-blogging website until it is restored.He wrote: "My twitter account has been hacked! Please do not engage with anything that comes from my profile today, until the issue is resolved."Working towards a resolution. I will keep you posted. Thank you."Talking about his work, Manoj has a string of projects lined up including 'Joram', where he has reunited with filmmaker Devashish Makhija.He
BollywoodJan 06, 2023

Suniel Shetty urges UP CM Adityanath to help stop ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to help erase hatred against the Hindi film industry and get rid of the ‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend on social media.Adityanath, who was on a two-day Mumbai visit, rounded off his trip by meeting film personalities such as Shetty, Subhash Ghai, Jackie Shroff, Rajkumar Santoshi, Manmohan Shetty and Boney Kapoor.Though the agenda of the meeting was to discuss shooting and investment prospects in Noida Film City, Suniel Shetty took the opportunity to put forward the grievances of the film industry.“I want to talk

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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
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PollywoodDec 23, 2025

Punjabi singer Amar Noori receives threat call, police launch investigation

Punjabi singer and actor Amar Noori has reported receiving a threatening phone call, prompting police to register a case and begin an investigation. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of artists and the growing issue of anonymous threats. According to the complaint filed with police, the caller identified himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh and issued a warning to Amar Noori. The caller allegedly told her that her son, who is involved in music and singing, should immediately stop his work or face serious consequences. Disturbed by the threat, Amar Noori contacted the police witho
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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

Singh vs Kaur 2 Set to Hit Theaters: Release Date Announced!

Jasmine Singh Excitement is building in the Punjabi film industry as the highly anticipated movie "Singh vs Kaur 2," directed by Navaniat Singh, is set to release on April 24, 2026. Starring the dynamic duo of Gippy Grewal and Shehnaaz Gill, this film promises to deliver a blend of comedy, action, and entertainment. During the shoot, which took place in various locations, including Surrey, Connect Cine had the opportunity to meet and interview Shehnaaz Gill and Raghveer Boli, providing fans with exclusive insights into the film. Following the success of "Ikk Kudi," this marks Shehnaaz's
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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

Veteran Punjabi Music Guru Ustad Puran Shah Koti Passes Away at 72

Ustad Puran Shah Koti, a revered figure in Punjabi classical and folk music, passed away today at the age of 72 following a brief illness. He was the father of well-known singer Master Saleem and served as the music mentor for former state singer Hans Raj Hans. Koti’s passing has prompted widespread grief across the Punjabi music community. Numerous artists and colleagues have extended their condolences to the family, highlighting his enduring influence on the region’s musical landscape. Throughout his career, Ustad Puran Shah Koti trained and guided a generation of Punjabi singers, includ