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BollywoodJun 06, 2022

Shah Rukh Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished the Bollywood actor a fast 'recovery'."Just came to know that our Brand Ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been detected covid positive. Pray for the fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! Spring back asap!" Mamata Banerjee tweeted on Sunday. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan also expressed concerns over the actor's health on social media."Speedy recovery for your health For COVID 19 positive. Pray to Allah' wrote one Twitter user."Heartbreaking!!!! But true...We wish you a speedy
EnglishJun 06, 2022

Ammy Virk postpones Sher Bagga release

Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk has decided to postpone the release of his upcoming film Sher Bagga, which was due to release on June 10. Ammy, who earlier expressed his condolences for Sidhu Moosewala on his social media, shared a joyful selfie from the past where he and late singer Moosewala are smiling for the camera. With Sidhu and Ammy in the front seats, they are accompanied by other friends who can be seen posing from the rear back seat.According to a report in Hindustan Times, Ammy shared, “As team Sherbagga, we were supposed to meet you all at your nearest theatres on June 10th to ce
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BollywoodJun 06, 2022

Lawerence Bishnoi questioned over Salman Khan threat letter

Amid the ongoing investigations of Sidhu Moose Wala's killing gangster Lawerence Bishnoi who's being interrogated in the case was also questioned about the threat letter addressed to Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan, police sources said.Addressed to the actor had 'L.B.' written at the end, thus pointing to the gangster's initials. The threat letter was sent to him and his father Salim Khan on June 5.The letter in Hindi said that both Salim Khan and his son would soon meet the same fate as slain singer Siddhu Moosewala (Tera Moosawala bana denge), said the police sources on
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EnglishJun 03, 2022

Amber Heard can't pay $10 million damages to Johnny Depp: Lawyer

After a Virginia court found that actor Amber Heard defamed her ex-husband, actor Johnny Depp, her lawyer said she can't pay the $10.35 million in damages.According to The US Weekly, when asked if her client could pay the prescribed sum during an interview on the 'Today', show on Thursday, June 2, Elaine Bredehoft answered, "Oh, no, absolutely not."Johnny, 58, would be awarded, $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages the judge announced on Wednesday, June 1. For her counterclaim, Amber, on the other hand, was given $2 million in compensatory damages but no puniti
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PollywoodJun 03, 2022

Just to give you an idea what sort of hate we face: Badshah

Singer and rapper Badshah is the latest target of social media hate. Badshah recently received a hate messages from his followers, where he asked “Tu kab marega bkl”It’s ironic, when on one hand, people are seeking justice for Moosewala, and while on the other, some are praying for another Punjabi artiste to die.On Tuesday, the singer shared a picture of KK and expressed his grief for his demise.Badshah was so disheartened with the singer's untimely death that he penned a word atop the picture as he wrote, "Why", followed by a broken heart emoticon. Soon he received an utterly disgusting
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PollywoodJun 03, 2022

YouTuber Lilly Singh urges her global audience to stream the 'young legend's music'

Artistes from across the world are expressing their condolences on the demise of Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moosewala. His death on May 29 has left everyone mourning. Shehnaaz Gill, Kapil Sharma, Gippy Grewal, Vishal Dadlani and many others have taken to their social media to express their shock and grief on the sudden death of Sidhu Moosewala.Now, popular Canadian comedian and YouTuber Lilly Singh, who is currently living in the US, payer her respects to Sidhu Moosewala in a long, heartfelt note. Calling Sidhu Moosewala a legend, she requests her global audience to pause and stream the m
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BollywoodMay 31, 2022

Kangana Ranaut heads to Delhi for recce of her film 'Emergency'

Actor Kangana Ranaut, on Sunday, headed to Delhi for the recce of her film 'Emergency'.She was spotted at Mumbai airport wearing a beautiful saree.She accessorised her airport outfit with a pearl necklace.Kangana will not only act as the lead in the film 'Emergency' but she will also direct and produce it.'Emergency' is based on the life of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Apart from it, Kangana is also coming up with 'Tiku Weds Sheru', which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the lead roles.
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PollywoodMay 31, 2022

Punjabi film actor Kartar Cheema detained after being accused of issuing threats

Punjabi film actor Kartar Cheema was on Monday detained by the Civil Lines police here after NSUI president Akshay Kumar accused him of issuing threats through gangster Goldy Brar. Brar had claimed the responsibility for the Sidhu Moosewala murder. A monetary dispute is said to be the reason behind the altercation. Civil Lines SHO Amolakdeep Singh Kahlon said the matter is being probed. Akshay Kumar claimed that he had given Rs 25 lakh to Kartar Cheema on loan which the latter did not return. He alleged that Cheema through gangster Goldy Brar had issued him death threats saying not a single r
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PollywoodMay 30, 2022

Drake condoles Sidhu Moose Wala's death with special social media tribute

Canadian rapper and songwriter Drake has condoled the death of Punjabi musician turned politician Sidhu Moose Wala with a tribute on social media. Drake took to his Instagram handle on Monday and shared a story in remembrance of the late rapper-singer. It featured a throwback picture of Moose Wala with his mother along with the caption, "RIP MOOSE @sidhu moosewala." Drake had been among the several million followers that Moose Wala had on Instagram. On Sunday evening, Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village of Mansa district. The incident occurred two days afte

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BollywoodNov 07, 2025

When Surrey Feels Like Delhi: As Crime Rises, ‘Delhi Crime’ Season 3 Hits Harder Than Ever

Jasmine Singh If you’ve been following the rising tide of crime in Surrey, gunfire incidents, extortion, and unsettling neighborhood stories it almost feels like the headlines are leaping straight out of a crime thriller. And as these real-life tensions simmer, Netflix’s Delhi Crime returns with Season 3, bringing with it the gritty realism and emotional depth that made the first two seasons unforgettable. For many Surrey residents especially the large Delhi-origin community—the news from back home often hits close to the heart. Delhi, long known as a city that never sleeps and never su
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

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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