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BollywoodMar 11, 2021

Adarsh Gourav nominated for The White Tiger

Bollywood actor Adarsh Gourav has bagged the leading actor BAFTA nod for his performance in the Netflix film 'The White Tiger', shared the British Academy. The movie is an adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize winning novel of the same name. The English language film is directed by Ramin Bahrani. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Manjrekar and Vijay Maurya. Priyanka took to Twitter to celebrate her co-star’s BAFTA nod. “What a proud moment for Indian with 2 BAFTA nominations for an all Indian star cast!! Ecstatic for you @_GouravAdarsh, you are so deserving of this r
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BollywoodMar 11, 2021

More than 49 million people worldwide watched Harry and Meghan interview

More than 49.1 million people around the world have watched Oprah Winfrey's interview with Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, via television or streaming, U.S. network shared CBS. The interview in which the couple made accusations of racism, neglect and feuding inside the royal family aired on CBS on Sunday and on Britain's ITV on Monday. It is still available on streaming platforms.
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BollywoodMar 10, 2021

Amitabh Bachchan becomes first Indian to be presented with FIAF award

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be conferred with the prestigious 2021 FIAF Award by the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the worldwide organization of film archives and museums from across the world, at a virtual showcase scheduled to take place on March 19, 2021. Amitabh Bachchan’s name was nominated by the FIAF affiliate Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, dedicated to the preservation, restoration, documentation, exhibition, and study of India’s film heritage. In a landmark mome
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BollywoodMar 09, 2021

The Family Man 2 is not getting shelved

A news article on popular web series The Family Man 2 shocked fans. As per this article, Amazon Prime has cancelled the season 2 of The Family Man. Thankfully, in less than two hours after this news was published, director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, aka Raj and DK, tweeted, in reply to this news, with just two letters – ‘BS’ (bullsh*t). The duo literally slammed this news article. A source from the show says, “What Raj and DK tweeted is right. There’s no way the season is getting cancelled. We were quite shocked when this report came in. There’s no truth to it at all.” One
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BollywoodMar 09, 2021

Paresh Rawal takes first dose of Covid -19 vaccination

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is in full swing in India. Recently, actor Paresh Rawal took to Twitter to share a picture of himself flashing the victory sign after he took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Sharing the picture, he wrote, "V for vaccines. ! Thanks to All the Doctors and Nurses and the front line Health care workers and The Scientists." He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the drive. The vaccine is eligible for any Indian citizen aged above 60 and people who are aged above 45 and have comorbidities.
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PollywoodMar 09, 2021

Sidhu Moosewala’s act III, one more Punjabi film

In addition to Yes I am Student and soon-to-be rolled out Punjabi film Gunah, singer Sidhu Moosewala is all set to act in his third Punjabi film to be directed by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal. Tarnvir is the director of Sidhu’s other two films too. A source said that this is going to be Sidhu’s solo film wherein he plays the main protagonist. The storyline of the film is almost final but the crew is yet to decide on the female lead and the other starcast. “Also, this project is going to be pretty different from the other two films,” added the source.
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BollywoodMar 09, 2021

Alia Bhatt goes under home quarantine

Actor Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali have both been tested Covid positive. Following this, Alia Bhatt who has been closely working with the two on Brahmastra and Gangubai Kathiawadi respectively opted for a Covid-19 test as well. Though Alia tested negative, the actress has decided to undergo home quarantine. As per a source, Alia and Ranbir have been working on Brahmastra, and Alia does not want to take not any chance even though her test report is negative. Alia Bhatt recently made headlines with her stellar performance in the teaser of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali upcoming f
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BollywoodMar 09, 2021

Nawazuddin’s wife takes back divorce notice

After months of a public divorce battle, Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife, Aaliya has taken back her divorce notice. Aaliya had accused the actor and his family of physical and emotional stress. Talking to a well-known news portal, Aaliya said that she is ready to reconcile with Nawazuddin. She will also be sorting things out with Nawaz's brother Shamaz and end that matter. Talking further about this change of mind, Aaliya said that she had been battling COVID-19 from the past 10 days and was in isolation in her Mumbai house. Nawazuddin who is shooting in Lucknow was taking care of
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BollywoodMar 08, 2021

Rhea returns to social media on Women’s Day

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s alleged girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty, who was named in his death case, has made a comeback on social media on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Rhea posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen holding her mother’s hand. She captioned the image- “Happy Women’s Day to us...Maa and me...together forever... my strength, my faith, my fortitude — my Maa #love #faith #fortitude #strength #mother #womenwhoinspire #womenempowerment.” The post has received 92.8K likes. Her last update on the photo-sharing website was on August 27, 2020, sho

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BollywoodNov 05, 2025

Humans in A Loop– A Gentle, Powerful Reflection on Technology and Labour

Jasmine Singh I recently watched Humans In A Loop on Netflix after a close friend from Mumbai highly recommended it — and I’m so glad I did. Directed by Aranya Sahay, the film tells a deeply moving story about Adivasi women in rural India who work as data labelers for AI systems.Aranya brings to life a modern-day reality that is both meditative and unsettling, showing how international tech companies rely on Indigenous labour in places like Jharkhand, while often silencing the very voices that make their systems possible.The film is beautifully crafted and supported by strong performances
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PollywoodNov 04, 2025

Surrey’s Pride Karan Aujla Teams Up with Salim Merchant

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music fans, get ready, Karan Aujla is taking things up a notch! The singer, who proudly represents Surrey and has roots in Punjab, recently met Bollywood music composer Salim Merchant in Dubai, sparking excitement about a brand-new music project in the works. Karan Aujla, who’s often called the artist who put Surrey on the map, shared a photo with Salim Merchant on his social media, instantly setting fans abuzz. From Surrey and Calgary to Edmonton, and from the United States of Punjab all the way back to India, every Punjabi who follows Karan Aujla online knows when h
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PollywoodNov 03, 2025

Late singer Rajvir Jawanda’s final film ‘Yamla’ set for release

The family of late Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has announced plans to release his final film, Yamla. In a post shared on social media, the family said preparations for the release are underway and called the project a tribute to his enduring legacy. In an emotional message, the family wrote that while an artist may leave the world, their art continues to live on. The announcement comes months after fans across Punjab and Canada remembered Jawanda for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema.Directed by Rakesh Mehta, Yamla was originally shot in 2019 across several locations, i
BollywoodOct 28, 2025

Title: Whispers of Darkness: The Haunting Tale of 'Monster of Florence

Jasmine Singh Weather has pretty much changed in Canada; well, let's just say not for good. Darkness seeps in fast, and sometimes this darkness gets to your mind, leaving you unsure of what to do. Here, I was staged by this darkness, and then in dark crevices, I found a limited web series about the first serial killer of Italy. Thus, director Stefano Sollima’s four-part examination of Italy’s notorious “Mostro di Firenze” murders, which left a trail of 16 dead bodies between 1968 and 1985, can only hint strongly at the identity of the perpetrator. The individual in question vanishe
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PollywoodOct 23, 2025

Surrey’s Karan Aujla Drops New Track 'Boyfriend'

Jasmine Singh Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla, who proudly hails from Surrey, British Columbia, has just released his latest single “Boyfriend”, featuring the talented Sunanda Sharma. This marks the first time the two Punjabi stars have shared screen space, creating a buzz across the global Punjabi music community. The collaboration is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated projects of the year, as both Aujla and Sharma boast massive fan followings not only in India, but also in Canada, Australia, and the United States. Known for his sharp lyrics and distinct musical sty