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PollywoodMar 23, 2021

Gurnam Bhullar’s beefed up look

Punjabi singer-actor recently shared his new, beefed up look with his fans on his social media handle. Known for his songs like Diamond, Jhanjhran and many more, Gurnam is actually preparing for his role in the upcoming film Lekh for which he had to put on weight. Lekh will be directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. In one of his posts, Gurnam shared, “New day new journey start #Lekh @jagdeepsidhu3 captan pf the ship”. Earlier also he shared a post where wrote target achieved @jagdeepsidhu3 Jageep and Gurnam are back with Lekh, the duo has worked together in Surkhi Bindi and Guddiyan Patole.
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PollywoodMar 23, 2021

What’s in a name for Karan R Guliani

Famous Punjabi film director Karan R Guliani of Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh and Sarvann has changed his name to Paras. Sharing the news on his social media handle, he wrote, “As guided & suggested by my family Guru ji I am changing my name to Paras …I shall be known and call by this name now onwards.” Paras is known for directing International fame Priyanka Chopra's production venture Sarvann starring Amrinder Gill, Ranjit Bawa, Simi Chahal, Amberdeep Singh under her home banner Purple Pebble Pictures. Apart from this, Karan also directed the romantic comedy Chandigarh Amritsar Ch
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BollywoodMar 23, 2021

Kangana debuts as Jayalalithaa in Thalaivi’s trailer

The trailer for the Jayalalithaa biopic, Thalaivi, starring Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has been released on the occasion of Kangana's birthday. Kangana Ranaut won the National Award for Best Actress for Panga (Hindi) and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (Hindi). Thalaivi documents the life and times of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa — chronicling her transition from a movie star into a politician. The trailer of the film takes viewers through Jayalalithaa’s rise as a movie star, her association with MGR that paved her entry into politics, and her subsequent journe
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BollywoodMar 23, 2021

Sanjay Dutt receives COVID-19 vaccine

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt shared that he has received the first dose of Coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Sanjay Dutt took to Twitter to thank the medical staff, who gave him the vaccine. Alongside the tweet, Dutt posted a photo of himself receiving the dose. He can be seen smiling at the camera. He tweeted, “Received my first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine today at the BKC vaccine center. I want to congratulate Dr Dhere and his entire team for doing such a wonderful job! I have so much love & respect for them & their hard work. Jai Hind!”
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PollywoodMar 22, 2021

Rabb Da Radio 2 bags the title of Best Punjabi Feature Film

The 67th National Film Awards for the year 2019 honored the works of filmmakers, directors, singers, and people involved in the movie-making process. In the category of Best Feature Film Punjabi, the Tarsem Jassar and Simi Chahal starrer Rabb Da Radio 2 won the award. Released in 2019, the movie is the sequel to the 2017 ‘Rabb Da Radio’. The film revolves around emotions and relationships. It teaches a life lesson that no materialistic pleasure can ever be over and above the family bonds. The movie also stars BN Sharma, Avtar Gill, Nirmal Rishi, Jagjeet Sandhu Harby Sanga, Gurpreet Bhang
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PollywoodMar 22, 2021

Punjabi actress Simranpreet Kaur dies

Punjabi actress Simranpreet Kaur passed away on 18 March 2021 leaving her friends and family in grief. Fondly known as Simran among her friends, she was well-known in Punjabi theatre as well. The reason for her death is said to be health complications due to diabetes and kidney failure. Her last rites were performed in Patiala. Besides doing television series and theatre, Simranpreet Kaur has also been part of Punjabi movies like Singh Vs Kaur.
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BollywoodMar 22, 2021

Rani Mukerji to feature in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway

On her birthday, March 21, Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji gave her fans a treat. The actress is set to feature in the film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. According to reports, the film will be based on the controversial 2011 true story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian welfare services. The film is currently in pre-production stage. Ashima Chibber has scripted the movie and will also direct it. Adds Rani Mukerji, “There could have been no better way to celebrate my birthday than announce this really important film.”
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BollywoodMar 22, 2021

Harman Baweja gets married

After pre-wedding ceremonies spread over two days, actor-producer Harman Baweja tied the knot with Sasha Ramchandani during an Anand Karaj ceremony at a gurdwara in Kolkata on March 21. The wedding was an intimate affair, which was attended by the couple’s families and close friends. Actress Shilpa Shetty shared a video from the ceremony on Instagram and congratulated the newlyweds. She wrote, “Congratulations #Harman and #sasha … Here’s to new beginnings filled with unconditional love, happiness and friendship forever. So happy for you guys.”
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BollywoodMar 22, 2021

Kartik Aaryan tests positive for Covid-19

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and asked his fans to pray for him. The actor, on Saturday, walked the ramp for designer Manish Malhotra at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week. He was joined by his upcoming ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ co-star Kiara Advani. Aaryan took to Twitter and shared a picture of a first aid medical sign, writing, “I am positive. Pray for me”. The actor was also shooting for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ with Advani and Tabu, who joined the crew on March 15.

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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account restored

With a staggering fan base of over 274 million followers on Instagram, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is among the most followed personalities online. So when his account suddenly vanished, the internet collectively lost its calm. Within minutes, panic set in. Fans began speculating whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or something more serious. Social media timelines were flooded with confusion, memes, and worried reactions as Kohli’s profile seemed to have gone completely off the grid. As always, fans did what they do best during a Virat-related “crisis”—they rush
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

A New Date, Same Big Feelings

Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film with Diljit Dosanjh has taken a little longer to arrive, but the heart of the story remains unchanged. Originally planned for an April 2026 release, the makers have now locked June 12, 2026 as the new theatrical date. The yet-untitled film is described as a gentle, emotional tale of love and longing, bringing together an impressive cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With A.R. Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, the project reunites a creative team known for deeply personal and memorable cinema
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

Nachattar Gill breaks silence after mockery by fellow singers

Jasmine Singh A fresh controversy has shaken the Punjabi music industry after legendary Punjabi singer Nachattar Gill’s iconic song “Saadi Jaan Tey Bani” was allegedly mocked by fellow artists Master Saleem, Yuvraj Hans, and Roshan Prince. The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting Nachattar Gill to share an emotional yet powerful video statement, expressing deep pain and disappointment over the episode. Without naming anyone directly, Gill emphasized that artists must respect each other’s journeys and contributions, stating that true artistry is rooted in hu