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PollywoodFeb 09, 2021

Special birthday gift for Gurnam

Punjabi singer-actor Gurnam Bhullar was in for a surprise on his birthday on Monday when well-known story screenplay and dialogue writer Jagdeep Sidhu unveiled the poster of the project carrying birthday boy Gurnam Bhullar's name in the lead actor's slot.While sharing the poster of the film on his Instagram, Jagdeep wrote- 'happy Birthday veere.. surprise gift.. next one'. Gurnam too took to his social media account and thanked Jagdeep. He wrote 'Iss to wadiya gift nahi ho sakda @jagdeepsidhu3 veere, the film for I am preparing from last four months, eda di film shayad ii mere carrier ch dubar
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PollywoodFeb 09, 2021

Gurnam Bhullar and Tania team up for Lekh

Punjabi singer-actor Gurnam Bhullar took to social media to share the first look poster of his upcoming film Lekh. The film also stars Sufna fame Tania in the lead role opposite him. Gurnam Bhullar while sharing the poster Lekh mentioned that he had been preparing for this movie for the last four months and is really looking forward to it. The story screenplay and dialogues have been written by Jagdeep Sidhu. Lekh is Gurnam’s third movie with him post Guddiyan Patole and Surkhi Bindi. Lekh will be directed by Bhanu Pratap Thakur and Manvir Brar, and bankrolled by Manmord Sidhu and Gunbir Sid
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BollywoodFeb 09, 2021

Welcome the Bombay Begums

Bombay Begums starring Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur, and Aadhya Anand along with Rahul Bose, Vivek Gomber, and Danish Husain amongst others is all set for a March 8 premiere on Netflix. Bombay Begums is a story of five women across generations who wrestle with desire, ethics, personal crises, and vulnerabilities to own their ambition, in contemporary urban India. As glass ceilings are shattered, and hearts are broken, difficult choices have to be made. And as each woman strives to find her own truth, they find in each other an unexpected understanding and the
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PollywoodFeb 09, 2021

Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu arrested

Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu, who was allegedly involved in the Red Fort violence on January 26 amid the farmers' protest rally has been arrested by Delhi Police. The special cell on Monday night arrested the actor and the officials informed it on Tuesday.A week ago, Delhi Police had announced a cash price of Rs. 1 lakh each for information on Deep Sidhu and two of his associates who were allegedly involved in the violence.The police said several raids were conducted in Delhi and Punjabi in search of the accused.Deep Sidhu and his brother, Mandeep Singh, were among those summoned b
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BollywoodFeb 09, 2021

Actor Rajiv Kapoor passes at 58

The younger brother of Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor, actor Rajiv Kapoor took his last breath on Tuesday. He was not keeping well and was not active for a few months. The 58-year-old veteran actor was taken to Inlaks General Hospital after he suffered a massive heart attack. The news of his demise was confirmed by Randhir Kapoor. Many Bollywood celebrities including his sister-in-law Neetu Kapoor, Naved Jafri, Tusshar Kapoor took to social media and poured in condolences. Rajiv Kapoor was the son of Raj Kapoor and Krishna Raj. He made his debut in films with 'Ek Jaan Hain Hum'. He worked in
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PollywoodFeb 08, 2021

Guns & roses

Music producer, director and lyricist Bunty Bains recently shared the first look poster of Punjabi singer Simran Kaur Dhadli’s upcoming song Barood Wargi. He went on his social media platform to share information on the same. Bunty wrote- @simirankaur_dhadli’s #BaroodWargi 9th Feb. 2021 @amanpreetkaurbains @sanbxmusic@sweetchillidesigns @itejisandhu Label - @brandbmusicBarood Wargi releases on February 9 under Brand B Music.
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BollywoodFeb 08, 2021

Remo D'Souza faced racism from an early age

Choreographer director Remo D’Souza revealed that he had to face a lot of racial harassment when he was growing up. Recently, opening up on the same, he said, 'I have faced racism and prejudice due to my skin colour ever since my childhood. It is a subject that I have dealt with very closely and experienced it whenever I travelled abroad. When I was growing up, people used to call me names. I used to just ignore it because I thought that maybe they are saying it because I look a certain way'.
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BollywoodFeb 08, 2021

Bollywood celebrities react to Uttarakhand glacier burst

Several Bollywood celebrities expressed concern and sorrow following the glacier burst that took place in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Sunday.Celebrities including actors Kartik Aaryan, Raj Babbar, Kareena Kapoor, and several others took to social media to express grief. The B-town celebrities also said that they are praying for the safety of the people of Uttarakhand."Very disheartened to hear about the glacier burst in Chamoli. Praying for everyone's safety. #Uttarakhand," tweeted 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' actor.Actor Aditi Rao Hydari also took to the micro-blogging platform and said, "My thoughts an
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PollywoodFeb 08, 2021

Punjabi songs on farm laws taken off YouTube

Ailaan, the song sung by Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal, has been taken off the video-sharing platform YouTube. The song raises voices against the farm laws introduced by the government.Himmat Sandhu’s 'Asi vaddange' was also removed from the site.The songs have legal complaints filed by the government against them.Since September 25 last year, protests have emerged against the farm bills. Several Punjabi celebrities have come out in support of the agitation, and have released songs to that effect.Songs like ‘Kisan anthem’, ‘Punjab’ by Sidhu Moosewala, ‘Zaalam sarkaran’ by Gippy Gr

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Popular Bollywood singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy over his song titled ‘Naagin’, nearly two years after its release. The track, which has crossed more than 14 million views online, has resurfaced following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Jalandhar. The complainant has written to Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, seeking registration of a First Information Report against the artist. He has also demanded the immediate removal of the song from all digital platforms. In his complaint, the BJP leader said he came across the song on
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PollywoodDec 22, 2025

Veteran Punjabi Music Guru Ustad Puran Shah Koti Passes Away at 72

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