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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Taylor Swift breaks 'The Beatles's 54 years chart record

With the re-release of her much-anticipated album 'Fearless', American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, on Saturday (local time) topped the UK's Official Albums Chart, beating a long-held record by the English rock band 'The Beatles'. According to TMZ, the album hit number 1 in the UK, and with that Taylor has racked up 3, number-1 albums- 'Fearless', 'Folklore', and 'Evermore' in 259 days. This has beaten 'The Beatles' record who took 364 days to get number 1 rank with 3 albums in a row. 'The Beatles' maintained the record for 54 years until Taylor broke the same on Saturday. The Grammy-award
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PollywoodApr 18, 2021

Deep Sidhu remanded to one-day judicial custody

A Duty Magistrate in Tihar Jail on Sunday said that the remand hearing of the actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, an accused in the Republic Day violence case, will be heard by the concerned magistrate on Monday. Sidhu's lawyer Jasdeep Singh Dhillon said that the Delhi Police has sought four-day police custody of Sidhu, who was arrested on Saturday, in another case related to Republic Day violence. Sidhu's lawyer opposed the police plea. The lawyer further said that the Duty Magistrate in Tihar Jail did not allow the police plea and remanded Sidhu to one-day judicial custody. The magistrate has
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Saina to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has announced the digital premiere of the recently released sports biopic, Saina. With Parineeti Chopra as the lead, the film follows the career highs and lows of Saina Nehwal, one of India's ace shuttlers and one of the most celebrated badminton players in the country. Saina is directed by renowned filmmaker Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj, and Rashesh Shah, co-produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Shiv Chanana under the banner of T-Series, Deepa Bhatia (Amole Gupte Cinema), and Front Foot Pictures. Starting April 23, Prime members in In
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PollywoodApr 18, 2021

Sargun Mehta & Ammy Virk reach UK for Qismat 2

Actors Sargun Mehta and Ammy Virk have reached the UK for the shoot of their film Qismat 2. The film is directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and the first schedule of the film was shot in Punjab in October last year. The film also stars Tania and for the first time introduces lyricist Jaani in a character. Sharing a video of the team quarantining in the UK, the trio was seen indulging in light banter and a pizza party! The sequel to the first film 'Qismat' was supposed to release in September this year but with the pandemic there is no confirmation yet on whether the makers will stick to this date or
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Days after receiving vaccine, Sonu Sood tests COVID-19 positive

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under quarantine, nearly ten days after receiving the vaccine. The actor was recently made the brand ambassador for Punjab's anti-coronavirus vaccination programme. Sonu had also met Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, on April 10. Sood tweeted, "This is to inform you that I have tested positive this morning for COVID-19. As a part of precautions, I have already quarantined myself and taking utmost care. But don't worry, this gives me ample time to solve your problems. Remember, I'm always ther
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PollywoodApr 18, 2021

Who Surrender's now!

Famous Punjabi music producer, lyricist, director Bunty Bains recently shared a picture of himself with actress Japji Khaira and actor Dev Kharoud on his social media handle. He captioned the picture- #Surrender thode dina ch @dev_kharoud @thejapjikhaira @buntybains @itsafsanakhan @djflowofficial1 @tru_makers @brandbmusic While some fans believe that Surrender is an upcoming Punjabi film, others vouch for this to be a Punjabi single track. Although, the release date of Surrender has not been announced, it is expected to see the light of the day pretty soon.
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

'Don't go after him like Sushant': Kangana Ranaut tells Karan Johar

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut blasted Karan Johar over Kartik Aaryan's ouster from 'Dostana 2'. She told the ‘nepo gang club’ 'like Sushant Singh Rajput, don't go after him'. Kangana tweeted, "Kartik has come this far on his own, on his own he will continue to do so, only request to papa jo and his nepo gang club is please leave him alone like Sushant don't go after him and force him to hang himself. Leave him alone you vultures, get lost chindi nepos..." Kartik Aaryan's name started trending on Twitter on Friday after reports emerged that he is no longer a part of filmmaker Karan Johar
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Dharma Productions officially announce Kartik Aaryan’s exit

Producer, director Karan Johar’s banner Dharma Productions on Friday evening posted an Instagram note to officially announce that actor Kartik Aaryan will no longer star in the filmmaker’s upcoming 'Dostana 2'. The announcement read on the Instagram handle- “Due to professional circumstances, on which we have decided to maintain a dignified silence—we will be recasting Dostana 2, directed by Collin D’Cunha. Please wait for the official announcement soon.” As per unconfirmed reports, differences reportedly emerged between the makers and the actor, and Dharma Productions have decided
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BollywoodApr 18, 2021

Arjun Rampal, Neil Nitin Mukesh test positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitik Mukesh have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under home quarantine. Both Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitin Mukesh took to their respective social media pages to inform fans about their diagnosis. Sharing a note late Friday, Arjun said though he was "asymptomatic", he was getting the necessary medical care. "I am following all protocols as is required of me. To all those who have been in contact with me in the past 10 days, please take care and take the necessary precautions. This is a very scary time for us but if we are aware and wise for

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PollywoodApr 21, 2026

Court halts release of Punjabi film ‘Pitt Siyapa’ over copyright claim

A Chandigarh court has temporarily stayed the release of the upcoming Punjabi film “Pitt Siyapa” following a copyright dispute, according to court proceedings. The film, starring actor Sonam Bajwa, had been scheduled for theatrical release on May 1. The legal challenge was filed by writer Rajan Nandan, who alleges the film’s storyline is substantially similar to a script he authored. According to Nandan, the script was officially registered in 2021. Nandan said he first identified similarities after the film’s promotional material was released on March 27, 2026. He subsequently issued
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PollywoodApr 17, 2026

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill releases new single “Duniya”

Punjabi singer Nachhatar Gill has released a new single titled “Duniya,” according to a release issued by Game Changer Records. The track features music by producer Deep Jandu and is presented by Game Changer Records. The label says the project brings together established contributors from the Punjabi music industry. According to the release, the song has drawn attention on social media following its launch, with listeners sharing and reacting to the track online. No independent streaming or chart data was immediately available. The release did not provide details on production timelines,
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

A Voice That Danced Through Generations Falls Silent

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai, leaving behind a musical legacy that redefined Indian cinema. Cremated with full state honours, her final farewell was attended by political leaders and film stars who gathered to celebrate a life steeped in melody. With over 12,000 songs, Asha wasn’t just a singer—she was an experience. While her sister’s voice symbolized purity, Asha carved her own path in the smoky clubs, vibrant dance floors, and playful rhythms of Bollywood. Her voice carried mischief, passion, and life—effortlessly shifting from sultry cabaret tunes to d
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Case filed against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma over alleged obscene language at Dehradun

A case has been registered against Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma following allegations that he used obscene and objectionable language during a stage performance at a college event in Dehradun. According to police, the complaint relates to an Program held at DAV College, where the singer was performing as part of a student union function on Saturday. Authorities said the case was initiated after videos from the event circulated on social media. Police said the complaint was filed by Praanchal Nauni, a representative of the student group “Satyam Shivam.” In the complaint, it is alleged that
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BollywoodApr 13, 2026

Veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle cremated with state honours in Mumbai

Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours at Shivaji Park crematorium in Mumbai on Monday, following her death at the age of 92, according to media reports. Her body was draped in the Indian national flag, and a large funeral procession was attended by Bollywood personalities, political figures and members of the public. Authorities oversaw the ceremony, which included official honours in recognition of her contributions to Indian music. Bhosle began her singing career at the age of 10 and went on to record thousands of songs across multiple languages over a ca