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BollywoodJun 19, 2021

Bollywood mourns demise of track legend Milkha Singh

Bollywood celebrities expressed their heartfelt tributes on the demise of legendary Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh. Singh, 91, passed away at 11:30 pm on Friday in Chandigarh. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year. Actor Akshay Kumar expressed deep condolences on the demise of track legend on his Twitter handle and wrote, "Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir." Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas also mourned the demise of the former athle
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EnglishJun 17, 2021

Cardi B opens up on her role in 'Fast & Furious 9'

American rapper Cardi B is officially joining the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise in the upcoming ninth film of the series. The rapper opened up about her character Leysa and how she came to be involved with ‘Fast & Furious 9’. She said the franchise hero Vin Diesel was instrumental in roping her in. "Vin Diesel reached out, and he was talking about a role. I'm like, 'It's freakin' 'Fast & Furious'. Get me there, put me on a plane!' I like the fact that I'm representing such a powerful, strong woman," Cardi B said, opening up on her role in a behind-the-scenes video of the film.
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BollywoodJun 17, 2021

Deepika Padukone launches 'Chain of Well-Being' initiative on social media

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, on Thursday launched 'A Chain Of Well-being', which is a digital guide that focuses on bringing to the forefront things that would support people in coping with "the overall gloom and overwhelm" during the ongoing stressful times. Deepika used the 'Guides' feature of Instagram to compile a checklist of 'Chain of Wellbeing'. Introducing it, she wrote, "A gentle reminder to take care". The well-being guide has been launched by the actor in collaboration with several other social media handles, who are working towards a similar goal, to help reach out to a wide a
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BollywoodJun 17, 2021

Akshay Kumar donates Rs 1 crore for school construction in village

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who visited the "bravehearts" of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday, donated Rs 1 crore for a school building in a remote village. Akshay visited Tulail village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district and the school for which he donated will be named after his father Hari Om. Reportedly, the 'Mission Magal' actor reached the village by helicopter around noon and then began interacting with locals and the Border Security Force. He had shared the pictures from his visit on his Twitter handle and wrote, "Spent a memorable day
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PollywoodJun 17, 2021

Most of the time we get stuck: Diljit Donsajh

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been tight-lipped about the genre or any specific detail about his upcoming music album. Taking to the microblogging website, Diljit revealed a little bit about his upcoming album. “Most of the time we get stuck in our own dream world. Our ancestors have taught us a lot but you will understand when you yourself get encountered every day brings a new experience. It takes time to get used to reality. New album new me,” read Diljit's post. Diljit will be seen in the upcoming film ‘Honsla Rakh’, starring him, Shehnaaz Gill, Shinda Grewal, and Sonam
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PollywoodJun 16, 2021

Meet Pollywood’s ‘Fufad Ji’

Punjabi actor Binnu Dhillon has started shooting for the first leg of his upcoming Punjabi film Fufad Ji. The film is directed by Pankaj Batra, whereas Suresh Beesaveni is handling the photography (DOP) of this film. Binnu took to his social media handle to share news about this project. He shared a picture with the cast along with a caption that read- “With all your blessings starting my Dream project @fuffadji day one.” Binnu has a good number of films in his kitty including Gol Gappe, Welcome Bhua Ji, Bhoot Ji, carry On Jatta 3 and more.
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BollywoodJun 16, 2021

Kangana Ranaut talks about her passport renewal plea being denied by authorities

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday talked about her plea for passport renewal getting denied by the local passport authority in Mumbai on the ground that she had an FIR registered against her by the Bandra police on charges of sedition. The 'Queen' actor, took to her Koo account and shared a post talking about the incident. Kangana wrote, "The Mahavinashkari government (referring to the Maharashtra government) has started my indirect harassment again, my request for passport renewal has been rejected because a roadside romeo called Munawar Ali Sayed filed a sedition case on me by the
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BollywoodJun 16, 2021

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck confirm relationship

After weeks of ‘reconciled’ rumours and travelling between Miami and Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have now officially confirmed their relationship with a steamy kiss shared during a family dinner date at Nobu in Malibu, Los Angeles. The occasion was the 50th birthday celebrations of JLo’s sister Lynda Lopez. As per reports, Lopez and Affleck enjoyed a Sunday family dinner together, which was a small birthday celebration. The two reportedly sat next to each other and were very affectionate. “They held hands under the table. The kids kept chatting with Ben. Ben seemed grea
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BollywoodJun 16, 2021

Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' to release on July 27

As lockdown restrictions ease in several parts of India amid the decline in COVID-19 cases, the team of 'BellBottom' has decided to release the movie in cinemas. Taking to Instagram account, actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday shared that 'BellBottom' is scheduled to release on July 27 theatrically. "I know you have patiently waited for the release of 'BellBottom'. Could not be happier to finally announce the release of our film. Arriving on the big screens worldwide. Bellbottom on 27 July," he wrote. Directed by Ranjit M. Tewari, 'Bellbottom' has been touted as a spy thriller.

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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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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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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

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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