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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis passes away

Actress Olympia Dukakis passed away on Saturday (May 1) in New York City. She was 89. Olympia had won an Academy Award for her role in Moonstruck. In a statement given by the actress’ family, they mentioned that Dukakis passed away at her home with her daughter Christina Zorich by her side. “Her brother Apollo Dukakis, her sons, Stefan and Peter Zorich, and four grandchildren thank you for your love and prayers during this difficult time,” the family stated.
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PollywoodMay 03, 2021

Gippy Grewal's crew member manhandled

Punjabi singer actor Gippy Grewal was recently mobbed by some reporters in Punjab. Gippy’s team was trying to make way for the actor to leave the premises safe and sound. It so happened that one of Gippy’s crew members tried to pull away one of the reporters from the actors car, and in the process, the journalist went off balance. Post this, the crew member was allegedly manhandled by the reporters, and then the cops had to come to sort the issue. Although Gippy did not make any statement on this matter, later he went on his Instagram to share a piece of advice for the journalists who manh
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PollywoodMay 03, 2021

FIR against Upasana Singh for flouting covid-19 rules in Punjab

Television and film actress Upasana Singh has been booked in Morinda, Punjab for flouting Covid rules. Upasana Singh had been shooting for a Punjabi film at a sugar mill in Morinda without permission. The actress was shooting for the film with the entire crew and the local authorities found out about it. Upasana has been in the news for her son's debut film recently. On reaching the shoot location the police asked for necessary permissions for the shoot, which the team could not produce. The authorities videographed the whole activity and later, the actress was booked for defying the Covid r
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Kriti Sanon’s Mimi to have a digital release

As per sources Kriti Sanon starrer Mimi might be heading for a digital release. Dinesh Vijan is apparently in talks with a big streaming giant to premiere Kriti's Mimi, along with a few other projects that are already in place. The source added that Dinesh has checked all possibilities and finally decided to go online with Mimi. He has earned a good profit and is expected to make the announcement soon. Apart from Mimi, Dinesh Vijan is contemplating a digital release for Sunny Kaushal’s Shiddat as well.
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas raises Rs. 4.9 crores through Give India

International celebrity Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been actively supporting ‘Give India’ to ensure that the citizens of India are provided with the basic medical facilities. Taking to her Instagram, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared a heartbreaking video of the citizens. She wrote, “The battle to stop the ravaging effects of Covid-19 in India still continues unabated. Your contributions to @give_india will make a huge, tangible difference! Your contributions will save lives ???????? #TogetherForIndia @give_india Click the link in bio to donate.” The video contains visuals of Indian strug
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BollywoodMay 03, 2021

Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan postponed amid Covid-19 crisis

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar starrer Toofaan was all set to release on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. However, now with India facing the worst of the pandemic, Excel Entertainment has decided to postpone the release of the film. Farhan Akhtar took to his social media handle to share the news. "The situation in India is truly heart-breaking, and we at Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the pandemic. In light of the severity of the situation, our focus is completely on the pandemic and on supporting our employees, their families and in he
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PollywoodMay 02, 2021

Geeta Behl dies of corona

Yesteryear actress Geeta Behl succumbed to Covid in Mumbai on May 1, 2021. She was admitted to a hospital after her condition deteriorated. The actress was on ventilator support for some days but her condition soon worsened. Geeta Behl made her acting debut with the blockbuster film Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki. She was seen opposite Rishi Kapoor in Do Premee and Maine Jeena Seekh Liya. Geeta entered Punjabi cinema with film Yaar Gariban Da opposite Yograj Singh but the film was a delayed-release. The film also starred Daljit Kaul and Satish Kaul in lead roles. Later she was seen in yet another
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BollywoodMay 02, 2021

Anushka, Virat Kohli to help people as Covid rages

Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, who recently turned 33, on Sunday hinted that she and her husband Virat Kohli will soon start a movement with their new initiative, the details of which she will divulge soon. The 'Sui Dhaaga' actor took to Instagram and shared a video in which she thanked her fans for all the lovely birthday messages she received. However, since the country is reeling under the exponential rise in Coronavirus cases, Anushka said that she did not feel like celebrating her birthday. Anushka further urged her fans to come together to unite and support the country in this hour of cr
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BollywoodMay 02, 2021

With hilarious throwback picture, Kartik Aaryan urges people to wear masks

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who was tested positive for the novel coronavirus in March, on Monday shared a hilarious picture, sending out the message for everyone to wear a mask and follow Covid-19 protocols. The actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a throwback picture insisting on the importance of wearing a face mask. In the caption, he wrote, "Corona sliding into UnMasked Faces like..." In the picture, Kartik could be seen posing right in front of a dinosaur sculpture while putting his head inside the dinosaur's mouth. The actor has been urging fans to follow COVID-19 protocols

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PollywoodMar 09, 2026

Badshah Faces Women’s Panel Notice Over Controversial Song ‘Tateeree’

Rapper and singer Badshah has landed in controversy after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a notice regarding the lyrics of his recently released Haryanvi track “Tateeree”. The commission decided to step in after receiving complaints claiming the song contains language that is inappropriate and offensive. The matter was brought forward by Savita Arya, who heads the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, along with Shiv Kumar from the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. In their complaint, they alleged that the song’s lyrics use objectionable words and portray women and minors
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BollywoodMar 09, 2026

Govinda Breaks Silence on Controversy, Says He Won’t Embarrass Anyone

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have recently been in the spotlight after rumours of a possible divorce surfaced, which the couple later denied. The situation grew more complicated when Sunita spoke in interviews accusing the actor of cheating and claiming he had been linked to a newcomer who allegedly tried to blackmail him. Responding to the controversy during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Govinda said he does not want to make anyone “sharminda” or embarrassed by discussing personal matters publicly. He suggested that sometimes people show pain openly, but the f
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Big Buzz Builds Around Dhurandhar 2 Ahead of Release

Excitement is rising for the much-awaited sequel Dhurandhar 2, which is already generating massive buzz ahead of its release. The film follows the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar, which dominated the box office a few months ago and set high expectations for the next chapter. Even before its trailer drops, early ticket sales in the United States are showing promising numbers. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala reports that the film has already collected about $238,517 through advance bookings, indicating strong overseas interest. Industry insiders believe the sequel could even challenge the North Am
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

Sonu Sood Offers Shelter to Stranded Travellers in Dubai

Bollywood actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has once again shown his commitment to helping those in distress. The Bollywood star recently reached out to travellers stuck in Dubai due to rising tensions connected to the Israel–Iran conflict. Taking to the social media platform X (Twitter), Sood shared a video message announcing that free and secure accommodation would be arranged for people unable to return home because of the crisis. In his post, he explained that anyone stranded without a place to stay could contact him directly for support. In the video, the actor reassured affected travell
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BollywoodMar 06, 2026

A Fresh Turn in Arijit’s Musical Journey

After sending ripples across the music world by announcing he would step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has returned with something new-an independent release that hints at the next phase of his artistic path. When Arijit revealed he would no longer accept new film playback projects, fans were both shocked and curious about what the future might hold for one of India’s most admired voices. For weeks, speculation grew about where his music would go next. Now, Arijit has answered that question by stepping into the independent music space. His latest single, “Raina,” brings togeth