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BollywoodAug 02, 2022

Alia's 'Gangubai', Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' bag top nominations at IFFM 2022

Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has dominated the nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2022.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial is nominated in three categories, including Best Film, Best Actress and Best Director. Ranveer Singh's sports drama '83' and Suriya's 'Jai Bhim' will also compete with 'Gangubai' for the Best Film award.Apart from Alia, Deepika Padukone and Vidya Balan will also be vying for the award of Best Actress for their respective films 'Gehraiyaan' and 'Jalsa'.For the Best Actor category, Ranveer Singh (83), Abhishekh Bachchan (Dasvi) an
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PollywoodAug 02, 2022

Three Punjabi films to have Australian premiere at IFFM 2022

Punjabi films are celebrated for their wholesome entertainment and music. Recently, a few Punjabi films, which are high on content, have been selected for a special screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2022. The list includes Jaggi, Adh Chanani Raat and Raavi. Jaggi, directed by Anmol Sidhu and starring Ramnish Chaudhary, Harmandeep Singh, Gaurav Jasuja, Aks Mehraj and Harmeet Jassi. Adh Chanani Raat (Crescent Night) is directed by Gurvinder Singh. The cast includes SS Dhiman, Veera Gill, Samuel John, Dharminder Kaur and Jatinder Mauhar. Raavi is a short film directed by Jasmi
BollywoodAug 02, 2022

"Please don't boycott my film": Aamir Khan on 'Laal Singh Chaddha'

Ahead of the release of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', the film triggered controversy after "#BoycottLaalSinghChaddha" started trending on Twitter.Apparently, some Twitter users went through the archives and dug up Aamir's controversial "India's growing intolerance" statement and circulated it on the micro-blogging site.Reacting to the boycott trend, Aamir while speaking to Mumbai reporters requested people to watch his film."That Boycott Bollywood... Boycott Aamir Khan... Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha... I feel sad also because a lot of people who are saying this in their hearts believe I am
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BollywoodJul 29, 2022

Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Jason Momoa starrer 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'

Seems like Arthur Curry and Bruce Wayne are reteaming, with Jason Momoa revealing that Justice League costar Ben Affleck will appear in 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Momoa revealed the news on Instagram on Thursday, after fans on a Warner Bros. bus tour apparently caught wind that Affleck was there filming with him."REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2 all my aloha j," Momoa wrote, along with a photo of him and Affleck.Affleck previously announced
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PollywoodJul 29, 2022

Sidhu Moose Wala's parents get singer's tattoo inked on their arms

In the memory of Sidhu Moose Wala, his father Balkaur Singh paid an emotional tribute to the late singer by getting his face tattooed on his arm.A video was shared on Sidhu Moose Wala's Instagram page in which a tattoo artist is seen painting the former's portrait on Balkaur Singh's arm.Balkaur Singh also made the tattoo artist inscribe 'Sarwan Putt' (obedient son) on his arm in the Punjabi language.Sidhu Moose Wala's mother Charn Kaur also got inked 'Sarwan Putt' on her arm.Reportedly, the parents got tattoos from the artist who had made tattoos on Sidhu Moose Wala's arms as well.Fans became
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala honored with Dada Saheb Phalke award

Recently Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala, (posthumously) has been awarded with Dada Saheb Phalke Award. The award was received by Afsana Khan and her husband Saajz. The duo went on to the stage, accepted the highly acclaimed award on the behalf of Sidhu Moosewala. Afsana was also requested to sing a few lines from Sidhu Moosewala's songs, and the singer chose to sing a chunk from Sidhu’s viral song 295 and also performed his signature thaapi!Afsana took it to her Instagram account and shared the video of the same. And in the caption, she also quoted, ‘Legends Never Die’. Dada Saheb Phalke
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PollywoodJul 28, 2022

Neeru Bajwa unveils her pregnancy mystery!

Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa recently took her Instagram handle to announce her upcoming Punjabi movie called Beautiful Billo. The film will witness an OTT release on Zee5 on August 11, 2022. Neeru shared the announcement poster of the film on her social media account. The film will star Neeru Bajwa, Roshan Prince and Rubina Bajwa in the leading roles. The project is directed by Santhosh Subhash Thite and presented by Neeru Bajwa Entertainment, Omjee Star Studios and Sarin Productions.
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PollywoodJul 27, 2022

Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri dies at 63; music industry mourns demise

Veteran Punjabi singer Balwinder Safri passed away on Tuesday.He was 63. The 'Tu hoor sohniye' singer was admitted to the New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, UK, in April 2022 owing to heart issues. After triple bypass surgeries, the singer went into coma after facing brain damage. After spending 86 days in the hospital, Safri was discharged and was on the road to recovery but couldn't survive and passed away on July 26.Several artistes from the Punjabi music industry paid condolences on social media.Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa remembered the ‘Par linghade’ singer and wrote, "Menu yaad hai
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BollywoodJul 27, 2022

Sushant Singh Rajput fans trend 'Boycott Flipkart' on Twitter

Recently, the misuse of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's picture has by a popular e-commerce site that has left the fuming SSR fans starting a trend.Hashtag ‘Boycott Flipkart’ gathered steam on Twitter after disgruntled fans of Sushant Singh Rajput spotted a tee with a reference to ‘depression’ over a picture of the actor on the e-commerce site.A t-shirt was listed on Flipkart with an artwork of Sushant and a phrase “Depression is like drowning” written on it. Soon after spotting it, fans shared it across social media and “Boycott Flipkart” gained hype.While many called t

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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