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BollywoodJun 27, 2021

Imran Khan urges Pak filmmakers to focus on original content, not copy Bollywood

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the country's filmmakers to focus on original content and adopt new approaches to filmmaking instead of copying Bollywood. During an event at the short film festival in Islamabad, Khan said mistakes were committed at the beginning since the Pakistani film industry was "impressed" by Bollywood which resulted in copying and adopting another culture. "So the most important thing I want to say to young filmmakers is that according to my experience of the world, only originality sells -- the copy has no value," he said, as quoted by Dawn newspaper. While
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BollywoodJun 27, 2021

Former Bigg Boss contestant found with drugs

Maharashtra police on Sunday busted an alleged rave party at a private bungalow in the Igatpuri hill station of Nashik district and took 22 people including Bollywood celebrities including actors, choreographers, ex-contestants of reality show Bigg Boss into custody. According to police officials, a police team raided the bungalow after a tip-off, where the people were seen consuming alcohol and other intoxicants were being served illegally. Police also recovered a huge amount of narcotics substance and cash in the raid. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Nashik Rural police, Sachin Patil said
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Jaya Bachchan to make her digital debut

Bollywood actor-politician Jaya Bachchan is all set to make her OTT debut. The veteran actress is all set to appear in Endemol Shine India's upcoming project titled Sadabhar. According to reports, the actress started shooting way back in February. Jaya Bachchan will return to screen after 5 years. She was last seen in Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan Ki & Ka (2016), in which she made a special guest appearance.
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Sonu Sood to create volunteer programme for COVID-19 vaccination registration in rural India

There's no stopping actor Sonu Sood! On Friday, he came up with one more initiative to extend his support to people amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He has now launched COVREG, which aims to create a volunteer programme for COVID-19 vaccination registration in rural India. The particular initiative is powered by rural fintech leader Spice Money, which will provide the technological expertise for building the application, and will onboard volunteers through the website www.covreg.in. Opening up about the initiative, Sonu said, "Rural India continues to struggle in coping with the pandemic
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Malaika Arora calls Arjun Kapoor her 'sunshine'

On the occasion of Arjun Kapoor's birthday on Saturday, his ladylove Malaika Arora penned an adorable wish for him. "Happy birthday my sunshine," she wrote on Instagram. Along with it, she posted a picture of her hugging Arjun. The loved-up post of Malaika has garnered a lot of likes and comments.
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

Abhay Deol announces his new Disney film 'Spin'

Actor Abhay Deol is all set to come up with new project, titled 'Spin'. Taking to Instagram, Abhay unveiled the details of the upcoming project. He shared that 'Spin' will first be available to only US audience, and it will stream on Disney channel from August 13. He wrote: "I am aware that most of my audience love me for making edgy, alternative narratives, that challenge the status quo. Which is why this film is all the more special as it is a departure from my own status quo, and catering to a much younger audience." "Spin is a Disney film that will go live on their platform for US audience
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PollywoodJun 26, 2021

B Praak is back with Filhaal 2

Punjabi and Bollywood singer and composer B Praak rose to fame with his song Filhaal, which was released in 2019. The song was picturised on Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and actress Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur Sanon. Now, two years later, Akshay Kumar and Nupur Sanon are all set to come together again for the sequel of this song. Akshay took to his social media handle and dropped the first look poster of Filhaal 2-Mohabbat. Composed and sung by B Praak, Filhaal was an emotional song about two lovers who couldn’t be together!
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BollywoodJun 26, 2021

SRK completes 29 years in Bollywood, thanks fans for love, support

Proclaimed as 'King of romance', superstar Shah Rukh Khan clocked 29 years in the Hindi Film Industry on Friday. The actor whose debut film 'Deewana' was released in 1992, thanked his fans for all the love they have been showering on him for almost three decades. Taking to his Twitter handle, SRK wrote, "Been working. Just saw the 'overwhelmed ness' of the lov of nearly 30 yrs u r showering on me here. Realised it's more than half my life in the service of hoping to entertain u all. Will take out time tomorrow & share some love back personally. Thx needed to feel loved...." To commemorate
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PollywoodJun 24, 2021

Jassie Gill is all set for his television debut

Punjabi singer-actor Jassie Gill is all set to turn to the small screen for an upcoming chat show, which was earlier hosted by Punjabi actresses Neeru Bajwa and Sonam Bajwa. This chat show aims at bringing the achievements of people from Punjab to the forefront. Talking about this new experience, Jassie shares that he is really looking forward to this television stint.At work front, Jassie will be seen in yet another Bollywood film. This is Jassie's second Bollywood film after Panga.

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Shehnaaz Gill Embraces Bloodied Jayy Randhawa in Intense First Look of Ishqnama

Jasmine Singh Shehnaaz Gill has once again captured the spotlight, this time with a powerful first glimpse of her upcoming film Ishqnama. The Punjabi star sent fans into a frenzy after dropping the film’s initial poster on social media, hinting at an emotionally charged love story set against the sensitive backdrop of India and Pakistan. The striking visual introduces audiences to a world shaped by passion and conflict. In one poster, Shehnaaz is seen holding a bloodied and injured Jayy Randhawa close, her face reflecting heartbreak, strength and unwavering love. The image paints a haunting
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PollywoodFeb 13, 2026

Sidhu Moosewala Royalty Controversy: Parents Allege Financial Irregularities, Bunty Bains Responds

Jasmine SinghNearly four years after Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known worldwide as Sidhu Moosewala, was tragically killed in 2022, his music continues to dominate streaming platforms, drawing millions of views and keeping his legacy alive. But behind the enduring success of his songs, a fresh controversy has emerged, with his parents alleging that they are being denied rightful earnings from his work. Recently, Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh and mother Charan Kaur staged a sit-in protest outside the office of the Mansa district police chief. Accompanied by their two-year-old son
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BollywoodFeb 12, 2026

Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title Triggers Backlash, Makers Pull Promotions

The Hindi film Ghooskhor Pandat landed in controversy after its title was accused of being casteist, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and social media users. Following the uproar, director Neeraj Pandey and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee issued a clarification, stating that there was no intention to offend and confirming that all promotional material for the film had been withdrawn. The film, which features Bajpayee as a corrupt police officer, was officially announced earlier this week at a Netflix event. Soon after the teaser was released, online criticism erupted, with many argui
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PollywoodFeb 12, 2026

AP Dhillon Unveils New Song on Kapil Sharma’s Show

From the quiet lanes of Gurdaspur, Punjab, to packed arenas across the world, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s journey has been nothing short of a cultural takeover, and now, Bollywood is dancing to his beat. The global Punjabi hitmaker storms Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show with swagger, charm, and the first-ever performance of his brand-new track Thinking of You, proving that his rise is far from over. What makes the moment special isn’t just the music, but the vibe. AP, who once moved to Canada chasing dreams bigger than borders, now stands centre stage on one of India’s biggest