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BollywoodJan 08, 2022

Swara Bhasker tests positive for Covid-19, under home quarantine

Actor Swara Bhasker said that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine. In a Twitter post, the 33-year-old actor shared that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves. “Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone,” Bhasker said.
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

AP Dhillon ranks 49th position on Global Digital Artist ranking

Renowned Punjabi singer AP Dhillon who rose to fame by the song ‘Brown Munde’ has made it to the list of Global Digital Artists. AP Dhillon has ranked at No. 49 as of Jan 6, 2022 among the other popular global artists. He is the second Indian after CKay and the first Punjabi artist in the Top 50 artists. Moreover, the data was assembled by ‘Kworb’, a website that collects music data from around the world. AP Dhillon has left behind other famous Indian artists like AR Rahman, Pritam and more in this list.
PollywoodJan 07, 2022

Ashke fame Sanjeeda Shaikh gets divorced

Popular TV couple Sanjeeda Shaikh, known for Punjabi movie Ashke, and Aamir Ali are now officially divorced. The news of their separation was making rounds, and now the talks and rumours of divorce have finally been put to rest. Aamir and Sanjeeda together have a 2-year old daughter named Ayra and the custody of their daughter is with Sanjeeda after their official divorce.
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BollywoodJan 07, 2022

Rajkummar Rao to essay visually impaired industrialist

Actor Rajkummar Rao will be seen essaying the role of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla in a yet-to-be-titled film. The new project will be produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP. Srikanth has faced immense opposition and struggle early in life right from his birth to fighting a long-standing legal battle with the state after class 10 to opt science stream. However, Srikanth always had bigger dreams, he not only cleared his tenth and twelfth standard exams with flying colours but also managed to be the first international blind student to stud
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BollywoodJan 07, 2022

Grammy Awards 2022 postponed amid Omicron surge

The 2022 Grammy Awards will not take place as scheduled amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, fuelled by the emergence of the Omicron variant. As per People magazine, the award show, which celebrates the best in music, has been postponed until further notice. The Recording Academy and CBS made the announcement in a joint statement on Wednesday. A new date for Grammys 2022 has not been set yet. A slew of other events has been cancelled or postponed due to the surge of COVID-19 cases spurred by the Omicron variant. Among the ceremonies postponed so far are the Critics Choice Awards, the Governors Awar
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PollywoodJan 06, 2022

Check out Raj Brar’s Jind Tere Naam

Popular lyricist and music producer Bunty Bains is releasing the unreleased songs of late singer Raj Brar. A few months back, Bunty released Raj Brar’s Chandigarh Dropouts featuring his daughter Sweetaj Brar. Now, Bunty Bains has revealed another poster of the late singer’s unreleased song titled ‘Jind Tere Naam’. Presented by Team Music and Raj Brar, the music of ‘Jind Tere Naam’ has been given by Chet Singh. Raj Brar himself is the writer of the song.
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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Lily Collins reacts to graffiti on poster of 'Emily in Paris'

Actor Lily Collins' character in 'Emily in Paris' seemingly got an unwelcome makeover from a street artist over the weekend. According to People magazine, the 32-year-old actor, who served as a producer on the second season of the popular Netflix Original Series, shared an Instagram video of husband Charlie McDowell strolling by a large 'Emily in Paris' advertisement that was defaced by graffiti. In the caption, she wrote, "I can't say I love the new look, Em. But A for effort..."
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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Is 'Money Heist' actor Esther Acebo Lord Ganesha's devotee?

Seems like Spanish actor Esther Acebo, who is best known for her role in the popular show 'Money Heist', follows Indian culture. A picture has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Esther can be seen standing by one of her home's walls that has a huge portrait of Lord Ganesha. Isn't it surprising? Reportedly, Esther's viral pictures are snapshots from an Instagram live she did recently. For the unversed, Esther played the role of Monica Gaztambide (Stockholm) in 'Money Heist'.
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BollywoodJan 06, 2022

Is 'Tumbbad 2' in works?

Actor Sohum Shah, who played the lead role in 'Tumbbad', on Wednesday, hinted at the film's second part. Sohum took to Instagram and shared a picture with the makers of the mythological horror drama. Alongside the image, he wrote, "Tumbbad Team Reunion! Par hum kya bana rahe hain? #GuessKaro" A day ago, Sohum posted a picture of himself with a blue face mask on, which led to speculation amongst the audience and his fans if 'Tumbbad 2' is in making. The hit 2018 film 'Tumbbad' was directed by Rahi Anil Barve.

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BollywoodDec 31, 2025

Kapil Sharma expands hospitality venture with second Caps Cafe opening in Dubai

Indian comedian and television host Kapil Sharma has announced the opening of a second location of his hospitality brand, Caps Cafe, marking another step in his expansion beyond entertainment and into the food and beverage sector. The new cafe is set to open in Dubai’s Al Kifaf neighbourhood, a busy area known for residential and commercial activity. The Dubai outlet follows the launch of Caps Cafe in Canada, which drew attention from South Asian communities and fans of Sharma’s work. His decision to expand in international markets reflects a growing trend of Indian entertainers investing
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PollywoodDec 29, 2025

Debate emerges over Jasbir Jassi performing kirtan at religious event

A discussion has emerged within Sikh religious circles after well-known Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi performed shabad gayan and kirtan during a religious event. The issue gained attention following his participation in kirtan at a shaheedi samagam in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. According to information shared publicly, Jasbir Jassi performed kirtan alongside Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji Srinagar Wale during the event. A video of the performance was later posted on social media, which led to wider debate and reactions from sections of the Sikh community. Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
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BollywoodDec 24, 2025

Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ Set for Japanese Release in February 2026

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster film Animal is preparing to expand its international reach with a release in Japan. After achieving major success in India and overseas in 2023, the action-packed drama will hit Japanese cinemas on February 13, 2026. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal broke several box office records during its initial run. According to sources, the film earned over ₹915 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian releases of recent years. Japanese audiences will now have the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. The producti
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PollywoodDec 24, 2025

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