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BollywoodMay 25, 2022

Hansal Mehta marries Safeena Husain

Bollywood film director Hansal Mehta, known for films such as ‘Shahid’, ‘Aligarh’, ‘Omerta’ (2018) and series ‘Scam 1992’, shared the news of his marriage on his social media handles."So after 17 years, two children, watching our sons growing up and chasing our respective dreams, we decided to get hitched. As always in life, this was also impromptu and unplanned."Our vows, however, were truthful but for this little ceremony they would never have been said. Ultimately love prevails over all else. And it has…,” Mehta wrote, alongside a series of pictures from the wedding cere
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PollywoodMay 24, 2022

Minorities panel seeks report from Punjab, Maharashtra Govt in Bharti Singh's beard joke

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a report from the Chief Secretaries of the Punjab and Maharashtra Governments on a complaint against comedian Bharti Singh’s joke on the beard and moustache of the Sikhs.In a statement, the NCM said the report had been sought as Bharti’s joke had hurt the religious sentiment of the Sikhs in India and abroad. It said action would be taken based on the report.An FIR was lodged in Amritsar a few days ago, on a complaint of the SGPC.
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PollywoodMay 24, 2022

Gurnam Bhullar’s new song is a love ballad

Punjabi singer-actor Gurnam Bhullar is out with his new song ‘Pehli Mulaqat’. Written, composed and sung by Gurnam, it is a romantic number released by Times Music.The song features Diljott and Gurnam. The video has been shot at various locations in the USA and it has been directed by Sandeep Josan while the music is by Daoud Music.Excited about the audience response, Diljott says, “Pehli Mulaqat is a song that portrays the feelings of love towards your special one and how everything seems magical and beautiful when one is in love. The song depicts how your beloved becomes your world and
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BollywoodMay 20, 2022

Kanika Kapoor ties knot with boyfriend Gautam

Singer Kanika Kapoor tied the knot with boyfriend Gautam, an NRI businessman at a wedding ceremony in London.Pre-wedding functions started with a haldi ceremony and a picture from the festivities has gone viral. In the picture, the family is seen applying haldi to Gautam. While the groom is seen in a white traditional outfit, Kanika reportedly wore a silver lehenga for her pre-wedding festivities. Kanika has been dating Gautam for almost a year now. The Baby Doll singer was earlier married to Raj Chandok, who was also based in London. She has three kids from Raj.
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BollywoodMay 20, 2022

Rihanna welcomes first baby with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky

Barbadian singer-songwriter Rihanna has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky.The news of the baby's birth was confirmed by Page Six and TMZ has reported that the baby was born on May 13 in Los Angeles.A source close to the couple has revealed that they are at home in Los Angeles with the baby. "Rihanna is doing well. They are very excited to be parents. Rihanna is already a wonderful mom," the source said, according to People magazine.The Grammy winner's pregnancy first came into the public eye back in late January after images emerged of her proudly dis
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PollywoodMay 19, 2022

Diljit Dosanjh & Jagjeet Sandhu to share screen space

Internationally- acclaimed artist Diljit Dosanjh will be seen an upcoming fil, which is a biopic based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra.The actor took it to his Instagram to share pictures of his new look from the film. In addition to Diljit, yet another Punjabi actor, Jagjeet Sandhu will also be seen in this film. The Diljit-Jagjeet collaboration has been confirmed following a comment by Jagjeet himself. Under Diljit Dosanjh’s shooting wrap up post, Jagjeet dropped a comment praising and appreciating Diljit’s performance in the film. Jagjeet wrote, “Sachi bhaji tohada a character men
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BollywoodMay 19, 2022

Rajesh Khanna, Big B’s iconic Anand to get a remake

The 1971 classic 'Anand', starring the then superstar Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, is set for a remake helmed by Sameer Raj Sippy, grandson of the film's original producer, N.C. Sippy, and Vikram Khakhar.The director and cast of the film, which is at the scripting stage, are yet to be finalised.The 1971 original, a Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic, features Rajesh Khanna as a terminally ill cancer patient, Anand Sehgal, the onus of whose treatment is taken by Amitabh. Producer Sameer Raj Sippy also feels that such stories need to be narrated to the new generation.
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Anurag Thakur announces incentive scheme for co-production, shooting of foreign films in India

In a major step to enhance India's stature as an international film-making destination, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday announced an incentive scheme for the audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of up to 30 per cent and a cap of USD 260,000.The Minister made the announcement at the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the 75th Cannes Film Festival."I'm delighted to announce today in Cannes an incentive scheme for audio-visual co-production and shooting of foreign films in India with a cash incentive of u
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BollywoodMay 18, 2022

Deepika, Tamannaah, Urvashi, Pooja Hegde groove to Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'

Indian celebrities are leaving no chance to spread colours of desi culture at the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.On Wednesday, Bollywood divas including Deepika Padukone, Tamanaah Bhatia, Urvashi Rautela, and Pooja Hegde turned heads with their impromptu dance on Rajasthani folk singer Mame Khan's 'Ghoomar'.During the inauguration of the Indian pavilion at Cannes 2022, Mame Khan, who is part of the Indian contingent, broke into a beautiful song at everyone's request.The moment became more captivating when Deepika, Pooja, Urvashi, and Tamannaah came in front and started dancing togeth

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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account restored

With a staggering fan base of over 274 million followers on Instagram, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is among the most followed personalities online. So when his account suddenly vanished, the internet collectively lost its calm. Within minutes, panic set in. Fans began speculating whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or something more serious. Social media timelines were flooded with confusion, memes, and worried reactions as Kohli’s profile seemed to have gone completely off the grid. As always, fans did what they do best during a Virat-related “crisis”—they rush
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

A New Date, Same Big Feelings

Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film with Diljit Dosanjh has taken a little longer to arrive, but the heart of the story remains unchanged. Originally planned for an April 2026 release, the makers have now locked June 12, 2026 as the new theatrical date. The yet-untitled film is described as a gentle, emotional tale of love and longing, bringing together an impressive cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With A.R. Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, the project reunites a creative team known for deeply personal and memorable cinema
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

Nachattar Gill breaks silence after mockery by fellow singers

Jasmine Singh A fresh controversy has shaken the Punjabi music industry after legendary Punjabi singer Nachattar Gill’s iconic song “Saadi Jaan Tey Bani” was allegedly mocked by fellow artists Master Saleem, Yuvraj Hans, and Roshan Prince. The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting Nachattar Gill to share an emotional yet powerful video statement, expressing deep pain and disappointment over the episode. Without naming anyone directly, Gill emphasized that artists must respect each other’s journeys and contributions, stating that true artistry is rooted in hu