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BollywoodMay 13, 2021

Bollywood's Eid connection: Blockbuster movies released on the festival

Bollywood's A-list actors and filmmakers have always aimed to release their movies on festival weekends. Many stars have managed to slot their films for an Eid, Diwali, or Christmas release and, consequently, received an overwhelming response by attracting crowds in larger numbers. While Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are known for their Diwali and Christmas releases, no one can beat Salman Khan when it comes to launching films on Eid. Since the 1990s, Eid has emerged as a peak business time for Indian movies. Apart from the Khans of Bollywood releasing their movies on the auspicious festival,
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Bollywood stars salute nurses' efforts on International Nurses Day

Commemorating the occasion of International Nurses Day, on Wednesday, Bollywood stars dedicated posts to all the nurses who are tirelessly working during the pandemic, thanking them for their commendable effort in fighting COVID-19. Abhishek Bachchan shared a video montage on Twitter with short accounts of nurses who have been serving patients during the pandemic. Along with it, he wrote, "The nurses have kept humanity above everything else working long hours & risking their lives to protect their patients. This #InternationalNursesDay I salute their relentless efforts & their undying
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Happy Raikoti’s Bollywood debut

Punjabi singer and lyricist Happy Raikoti marks his Bollywood debut with the track Main Teri Ho Gayi. The song will feature in the upcoming film film Sardar Ka Grandson. The film stars Arjun Kapoor in the lead role and is expected to release on a digital platform.Happy Raikoti recently released his track Addiction on his birthday. He shared the poster and captioned it-Lao Ji Poster Aa Gya Addiction Gane Da Nd Pehli Var Koi Gana Mere Birthday Te Aa Riha So Gift Ch Thoda Sab Da Pyar Chahida Ji 12 May Nu.
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Afsana Khan is planning a ‘Saazish’!

Punjabi singer Afsana khan known for her hit tracks Titliyaan and Chandigarh Shehar released her debut Hindi track, ‘Saazish’. The song was released on ii music’s official Youtube channel. The lyrics of the track are written by Raja Sharma and composed by Teekay. The song features Punjabi film actress Sawan Rupowali, Rahul Jaittly and Preeto Sawhney, and it has been directed by Pramod Sharma Rana. Saazish deals with complex yet beautiful emotions.
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Ellen DeGeneres daytime talk show to go off air in 2022

American comedian Ellen DeGeneres will end her popular daytime talk show in 2022. According to Variety, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' will officially end in 2022. DeGeneres has hosted the series since 2003, meaning the show will have run for 19 seasons by the time it ends. The epic show that inspired a number of spinoffs, has been a major fixture of the talk show landscape. The list of spin-offs inspired by Ellen's show includes 'Ellen's Game of Games,' 'The Masked Dancer,' 'Family Game Fight,' and 'Ellen's Greatest Night of Giveaways.' As DeGeneres' current contract ends in 2022, the move to end
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

After Elon Musk, Grimes made 'SNL' debut

A few days after SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered his 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig, Musk's girlfriend and singer Grimes suffered a panic attack. According to Fox News, in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she suffered a panic attack recently. "Forgot to post these cuz I somehow caused myself to have a panic attack and went to the hospital yesterday which tbh was quite scary and I suppose it's a good time to start therapy," she revealed. During one of the evening's sketches on 'SNL' the 49-year-old business magnate Musk, played the Ni
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Punjabi singer Mika Singh initiates 'langar seva'

Well-known Bollywood singer Mika Singh has initiated a food service (Langar Seva) under his NGO, and had kickstarted his efforts on offering free meals to bus drivers, street kids, poor and the needy. Mika took to his social media platform to share this, he wrote- When the Farmers' Protest took place and the farmers needed help, people indulged in Twitter-baazi, they kept tweeting that we will do this and we will do that, but nothing came out of it. There is no need to show support on Twitter, step outside and help, do the actual bit. Whenever there is an issue, people just hop onto Twitter an
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PollywoodMay 12, 2021

Gitaz Bindrakhia to return to the big screen

Punjabi singer Gitaz is all set to return to the silver screen with director Jagdeep Sidhu’s film, Moh. Moh will mark Gitaz Bindrakhia's return to films after 8 years. Rumour has it that the film will be based on the life of legendary singer Surjit Bindrakhia. Any further information about the cast and production team has not been revealed yet. Gitaz marked his acting debut in the 2013 film Just U & Me, which was directed by Mandeep Chaahal. Jagdeep shared the announcement poster on his social media and wrote, "After qismat 2 my next directional movie is #moh with @gitazbindrakhia love
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BollywoodMay 12, 2021

Hardeep Singh to become first bhangra dancer performing in Bollywood Movie

Running an International Bhangra Group based in Dubai, Hardeep Singh promotes the Punjabi culture by teaching Bhangra and has shared the stage with big names like Gippy Grewal, Diljit Dosanjh, and Sharry Mann. Featuring in songs like 'Mascarey Wali Akh and Beautiful-Shivjot', 'Punjabi Anthem - Nirmal Sidhu', Hardeep has also judged various Bhangra competitions in Dubai and Malaysia.With his passion and work for the artform, Hardeep Singh aka Hardy Singh has become a star around the world. He was listed in the top 100 influential and powerful Sikhs under 30. Apart from that, he is the brand amb

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o