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PollywoodAug 31, 2023

Global artist Camilo teams up with Diljit Dosanjh for track ‘Palpita’

Colombian singer Camilo has collaborated with Diljit Dosanjh for his new song, titled “Palpita”. The track, which features Camilo singing in Spanish and Dosanjh in Punjabi, was released for the second season of Coca-Cola's global music campaign Coke Studio, according to a press release. Camilo, known for hits tracks such as "Tutu", "Vida de Rico", and "Índigo", said he has always been fascinated by Indian culture and its traditions. “I had the chance to go once and fell in love with it. Years later, I noticed what's happening with Punjabi music and how artists like Diljit, are crossing
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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
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Banita Sandhu shares lovey Dovey pictures with AP Dhillon

Actress Banita Sandhu, who is known for her work in the 'October' and 'Sardar Udham Singh', has made her relationship with Punjabi music artiste AP Dhillon official. The actress recently took to her Instagram to share an array of loved up pictures with the 'Brown Munde' hitmaker. The photos show Banita and AP turning up the heat. Rumours about AP Dhillon and Banita Sandhu started doing the rounds after they featured together in the singer's recent music video ‘With You'. Earlier, a picture of the two kissing also went viral on the Internet. Banita made her Bollywood debut with the 2018
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Parineeti Chopra's rendition of Amrinder Gill's ' Dildarian' starts a new trend

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra’s love for singing is no secret. Recently, the actress shared heartfelt song renditions of 'Tu Jhoom', 'Rahen Na Rahen' and 'Dildarian'. This ignited a new trend with fans creating their versions of these renditions resulting in her videos going viral all over the web. On her latest video, a user commented, "I forgot my name listening to this." Another user commented, "Respect button for parineeti." Even Hrithik Roshan commented on her rendition of Amrinder Gill's 'Dildarian'. On the work front, Parineeti will soon be seen in Chamkila directed by Imtiaz
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95', based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback. The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’ nor has anyone from the film commented on the same.
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Jee Ve Sohneya Jee gets a new release date

The makers of Simi Chahal and Imram Abbas starrer Punjabi film ‘Jee Vi Sohneya Jee’ have officially announced the release date of the film. The emotional, entertaining family drama will now hit the theatres on February 16, 2024. Punjabi actress Simi Chahal took to her social media handle to make this announcement. Simi will also be seen in Tarsem Jassar and Gurpreet Ghuggi starrer Mastaney.
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

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PollywoodJun 12, 2026

Spiritual Awakening Takes Center Stage in Tarnvir Singh Jagpal's Groundbreaking Film Chaali Din

Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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BollywoodJun 12, 2026

Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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BollywoodJun 10, 2026

Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and its portrayal of women, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has shared her views on the debate. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has faced criticism for the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma, with viewers calling out repeated close-up shots, suggestive camera angles, and certain dialogues delivered by Ram Charan’s character. Following the backlash, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and announced changes to the disputed scenes. He clarified that objectifying women was never his intention and that he did not want v
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PollywoodJun 09, 2026

Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

Jasmine SinghIn a recent visit to the Connect Media Network studio in Surrey, Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi opened up about his upcoming film "Chaali Din," inspired by a popular Punjabi book. During the discussion, he emphasized the film's significance and the necessity of social media in promoting such projects.Gurpreet also shared insights about his son Sukhan Waraich, who plays a pivotal role in the film. He noted with pride that Sukhan has never relied on his father's fame, stating that he has chosen to carve his own path in the industry. Currently, Sukhan is assisting director Anurag Sing
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PollywoodJun 05, 2026

Ammy Virk Reveals Major Bollywood Break During Surrey Visit

Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk recently visited Connect Media Network’s studio in Surrey, where he spoke candidly about the growing success of his latest Punjabi film Chardikala and shared exciting updates about his future projects. During the conversation, Ammy expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response the film has been receiving from audiences overseas, particularly in Canada. He described Chardikala as the kind of cinema that has the potential to bring fresh direction to the Punjabi film industry and inspire filmmakers to explore new storytelling approaches. The actor a