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PollywoodJun 09, 2021

Amyra Dastur stars in a Punjabi music video…

Bollywood actor Amyra Dastur features in Zee Music’s Punjabi song, Pind that released on June 8. Pind is a romantic number picturised on Amyra, who essays the character of a simple Punjabi girl. Amyra shared her excitement about the project, “At a time like this, people could use some positivity to refresh themselves and what’s better than music for the soul. Pind is a heart-touching project for me and a really exciting one as well because I get to go absolutely de-glam and portray a rural Punjabi girl, which I haven’t done before.”
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BollywoodJun 09, 2021

Sonu Sood to set up 18 oxygen plants across various states

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, who has been in the limelight because of his philanthropic work, has promised to set up as many as 18 oxygen plants across various states of India. The 47-year-old actor is starting this noble deed from Kurnool and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and Mangalore in Karnataka. He will soon set up the other oxygen plants across states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and many others. These 18 oxygen plants will cater to almost 5,500 beds. Speaking about the initiative, Sonu said, "In the l
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BollywoodJun 09, 2021

Katrina Kaif all set to kick-start shoot for 'Tiger 3' post lockdown

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, who will be starring in the highly anticipated third installment of the blockbuster 'Tiger' franchise alongside Salman Khan, will soon be commencing shoot for the project. With the orders of the unlock issued by the Maharashtra government, the Film and TV industry has been allowed to commence shooting with the time limit of 5 pm in a bio bubble. Certain restricted areas are expected to slowly open up and that is when the '' actor will be joining the team of 'Tiger 3'. According to sources, Katrina is looking forward to commencing the shoot of the movie, as 'Tiger 3
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PollywoodJun 09, 2021

Sir, oh sir… We love you!

Popular lyricist, director, and music producer Bunty Bains took to social media to make a special announcement. Bunty will soon be launching the late Raj Brar’s son, Josh. “I have been seeing Josh since last 2 years working really hard each day getting ready for the next chapter of his life. And now along with him, am entirely confident to say this - Brings me immense pleasure to introduce @joshbrar to all of you. Stay Tuned to see how he is going to revolutionise Punjabi Music Industry just like how his respected father saab and one of my favourites Raj Brar sir did,” wrote Bunty. The
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BollywoodJun 09, 2021

Jennifer Lopez inks multi-year Netflix deal for her production banner

Hollywood actor and singer Jennifer Lopez recently inked a multi-year, first-look deal with Netflix for her production banner, Nuyorican Productions. According to Variety, Lopez will produce a slate of film and TV content, both scripted and unscripted, that will showcase diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers. Two Netflix features starring Lopez, 'The Mother', directed by Niki Caro, and 'The Cipher', based on the novel of the same name by Isabel Ojeda Maldonado had been previously announced by the streamer.
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BollywoodJun 09, 2021

Kangana Ranaut has no work

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram story to say that despite being the highest paid actress in Bollywood, she is unable to pay her taxes on time as she had "no work". She said that she is yet to pay half of the tax money she owes the government. "Even though I come under highest tax slab pay almost 45 percent of my income as tax, even though I am the highest tax paying actress but because of no work haven't paid half of my last year's tax yet, first time in my life I am late in paying tax," Ranaut wrote. "I am late in paying tax but the government is charging me interest on t
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PollywoodJun 08, 2021

Pakistani singer Farhad Humayun passes away

The untimely demise of Pakistani musician Farhad Humayun has shocked everyone. He was 42 when he breathed his last. The news of Farhad's demise was announced on the official Facebook page of his band Overload. "The magnificent Farhad Humayun left us for the stars this morning. Stoic in the face of challenges, uncompromising in his values, generous to a fault, witty as hell! Fadi was far too ahead of his time, both in spirit and art," the post read. After hearing about Farhad's demise, singer Atif Aslam took to Twitter to pay his condolences. Actor and singer Ali Zafar described Farhad as a fig
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BollywoodJun 08, 2021

Film and TV industry in Mumbai allowed to shoot till 5 pm in bio bubble

With the orders of the unlock issued by the state government of Maharashtra, the Film and TV industry has been allowed to commence shooting with the time limit of 5 pm in a bio bubble, though no outdoor shoot is allowed. The industry has reacted positively to the decision but has also said it will take time for the complete resumption. Speaking to ANI, FWICE Chief BN Tiwari stated, "We went through a tough time due to the rise in covid cases in the city, hence we immediately moved to different states including Gujarat, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand, UP so that the show would continue and due to fewer r
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PollywoodJun 08, 2021

Jazzy B's Twitter account blocked on India's request

Microblogging platform Twitter has ‘withheld’ the accounts of Punjabi singer Jazzy B, hip-hop artist L-Fresh the Lion and two others in response to a legal demand in India. According to information on Lumen database, Twitter received a legal request from the Indian government on June 6 for actioning four accounts, including that of JazzyB. Requests received by Twitter for withholding content are published on Lumen database - an independent research project studying cease and desist letters concerning online content. Users checking Jazzy B's account are shown a message saying "account has

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Homebound Misses the Oscar Boat

In a surprising twist, Homebound has been snubbed for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. The last Indian film to grace the Academy Awards nominations was Aamir Khan’s iconic Lagaan back in 2002. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Adar Poonawalla under Dharma Productions, Homebound draws inspiration from a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. The film tells the poignant tale of two friends, Shoaib and Chandan, who navigate the challenges of their oppressed backgrounds amid a society riddled with systemic discrimination. Se
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Nana Patekar Pulls a Vanishing Act at O Romeo Trailer Launch

In a twist worthy of a Bollywood plot, veteran actor Nana Patekar made a dramatic exit from the trailer launch of Shahid Kapoor’s film O Romeo in Mumbai. Arriving fashionably early, Nana was ready to steal the spotlight, but after waiting over an hour for co-stars Shahid and Triptii Dimri, his patience apparently ran dry. As whispers filled the room, Nana’s team showed up, and with a flourish, he exited, leaving everyone buzzing. The incident quickly turned into the talk of the town, prompting filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj to address the situation from the stage. With a grin, Vishal remark
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Salman Khan Faces Legal Challenge Over Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court has served notice to Bollywood star Salman Khan regarding a legal issue involving his personality and publicity rights, following a petition from a China-based AI voice-generation company. Khan is required to respond within four weeks. This notice stems from a plea to overturn a prior interim order protecting Khan's personality rights, including his name, image, and voice. The next court session is set for February 27. The current notice addresses a challenge from the AI platform, which specializes in creating voice models, seeking to nullify the earlier order that
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Sunita Ahuja Hints at Woman Linked to Govinda, Drops a Name

Bollywood actor Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has once again sparked headlines after making candid and emotional remarks that hint at trouble in her marriage. In a recent interaction, Sunita suggested that the Bollywood actor may have been involved with a younger actor and even claimed he could be facing alleged blackmail. She stated firmly that if such claims were ever confirmed, forgiveness would not be an option for her. Adding another layer to the controversy, Sunita made a cryptic remark about a woman allegedly linked to Govinda, expressing her strong dislike for the name “Komal,” w
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BollywoodJan 22, 2026

Zakir Khan Announces Extended Break from Stand-Up

Stand-up star Zakir Khan has surprised fans with an emotional announcement that his current comedy tour may be his last for a while. While performing his popular special Papa Yaar in Hyderabad, the comedian revealed that he plans to step away from the stage for several years to focus on his health and personal well-being. In a video from the show that has since gone viral, Zakir spoke candidly to the audience, sharing that he intends to take a prolonged hiatus-possibly stretching into 2028, 2029, or even 2030. Calling the moment deeply personal, he thanked fans for standing by him and said t