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BollywoodMay 17, 2021

Mexico's Andrea Meza named Miss Universe 2020, Miss India Adline Castelino finishes fourth

Andrea Meza of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2020, besting contestants from 74 other countries, including Miss India Adline Castelino, who came in fourth at the beauty pageant. According to the official Miss Universe website, the 26-year-old Meza was crowned by her predecessor Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa, who won the pageant in 2019. While Brazil's Julia Gama, 28, emerged the runner-up, Janick Maceta (27) from Peru finished third. Castelino, 22, was congratulated by Miss Diva Universe India via its official Twitter page. "India places 3rd Runner Up at @MissUniverse! O
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

Karan Aujla says ‘BacDAfucUP’

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally announced the title of his upcoming music album, which is titled 'BacDAfucUP'. The debut album by Karan Aujla will release on the music label, Speed Records. The music will be produced by Truskool.The announcement comes 'exactly' one day after Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala released his first track from the album Moosetape. It is a known fact that these two singers do not see eye-to-eye, and it is being said that Karan Aujla released the name of the album only in retaliation to Sidhu's track! Nothing much has been revealed about the album yet, neither
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh gets his first dose of Covid vaccine

Popular Bollywood and Pollywood actor Diljit Dosanjh took to his social media story to share the news that he too has got his first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine. Diljit shared a glimpse of his record card which had his last name, Singh, alongside his date of birth, and the name of the first dose. Many Punjabi artists are getting vaccinated and spreading the word among their fans. Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit Dosanjh will be seen in Punjabi film ‘Jodi’, ‘Honsla Rakh’ and ‘Ranna Cha Dhanna’.
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BollywoodMay 17, 2021

Vidya Balan starrer Sherni to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video announced that the Hindi movie Sherni starring Vidya Balan will globally premiere on the streaming service as a direct-to-stream Amazon Original movie in June. Directed by Amit Masurkar and produced by T-Series & Abundantia Entertainment, the movie boasts of a powerful ensemble cast comprising Sharad Saxena, Mukul Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala, and Neeraj Kabi. In the film, Vidya Balan plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment.
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

‘Awasaan’ to be released on 4 different OTT platforms

Pollywood actor Kuljinder Singh Sidhu has announced that his already released film ‘Awasaan’ will now be released on 4 different OTT platforms i.e. Airtel extreme, Mx player, Hungama and Gemplex simultaneously from May 20 onwards. The movie is directed by Rajat Kumar Chaturvedi and stars Kuljinder Singh Sidhu, Arjun Chakraborty and Amruta Pore in the lead roles. Kuljinder Sidhu took to his social media account to share this news. He wrote, “I am happy to share that my Hindi movie Awasaan (Expire) is going to be released simultaneously on 4 different OTT platforms “. The movie revolv
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BollywoodMay 16, 2021

The project 'The Me You Can't See' gave great satisfaction: Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry is looking forward to the release of a project he is passionate about titled 'The Me You Can't See' on Apple TV plus later this month. He has a lot of good things in the pipeline: An addition to the family, his second daughter with Meghan Markle is expected in summer, and his Apple TV plus series 'The Me You Can't See' will release on May 21. Talking about the upcoming series, Harry has produced with Oprah Winfrey to address issues on mental health while opening up about their own mental health journeys and struggles, a source revealed to US Weekly that the docu
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BollywoodMay 16, 2021

Amitabh Bachchan receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had received the first jab of COVID-19 vaccination last month, on Sunday took the second dose of the vaccine. Big B took to his Instagram handle and shared a picture from the vaccination centre, where he could be seen getting the jab for the second time. He captioned the post as, "Doosra bhi ho gaya. Covid wala, Cricket wala nahi. sorry sorry that was really bad one." In the photo, Bachchan could be seen wearing a green T-Shirt and black track pants paired along with a black mask and a bandana on his head. The second wave of coronavirus has infected man
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BollywoodMay 16, 2021

Jill Biden's custom made bag features hand-painted portraits of her dogs

First Lady Jill Biden recently stepped off 'Air Force One' toting a one-of-a-kind accessory: a custom Valentino Rockstud purse featuring hand-painted portraits of the Bidens' German Shepherds, Major and Champ. According to Page Six, the 69-year-old First Lady reportedly carried the personalised purse en route to a vaccination centre in Charleston, West Virginia, on Thursday. She paired it with a light pink blazer and pearls. Jill also toted it during a trip to Colorado Springs earlier this month. The design is a fitting tribute to man's best friend, as it also includes Biden's first initial, '
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PollywoodMay 16, 2021

Jasmine Sandlas touched heartstrings with Royi Na

Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has recently come up with a new album titled, 'The Great Punjabi Experiment'. After releasing a few songs, Jasmine has now released a song titled, ‘Royi Na’. The song describes heartbreak, failure and grief that all and sundry have been through. Recently, the singer posted a small clip about the song and wrote, “Royi Na is out now. Today I set myself free from the pain I endured while I lived in Mohali. Sometimes I wish I could go back and change some things. But the truth is that it was necessary. I am thankful. I am free.” The lyrics of ‘Royi Na’ h

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Los Angeles Honours Diljit Dosanjh With Dedicated City Recognition Day

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Jasmine Singh In a recent visit to the Connedia Media Network studio in Surrey, Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, and the talented cast and crew of Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta 4" brought an infectious energy that left everyone buzzing. Gippy shared the excitement of fans, revealing that he had been inundated with messages urging him to create this sequel. In a groundbreaking announcement, Gippy disclosed that for the first time in Punjabi cinema, special effects driven by artificial intelligence have been employed to bring the beloved character of the late Jaswinder Bhalla back to life. In an a
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Delhi High Court Reviews Salman Khan's Plea Against "Kala Hiran" Film Release

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