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PollywoodDec 10, 2020

Harbhajan Mann not to accept Shiromani ‘Gayak’ award

Punjabi singer-actor has decided not to accept the prestigious Shiromani "Gayak" award to protest against Farm laws of 2020 and to lent support to the farmers. He wrote about this in detail on his social media handle. Harbhajan Mann wrote- "I got selected for the ‘Shiromani Gayak’ award in the annual Shiromani Awards given by the Language Department. I am grateful to the Advisory Board for selecting me for this prestigious award. Wherever I am today is due to the farmers, mother tongue Punjabi, and all Punjabis. My singing was also loved by the farmers which enabled me to get this award to
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BollywoodDec 10, 2020

Swag Se Swagat

Bollywood biggies Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati are teaming up to create an influencer-led online marketplace, Socialswag. The app, which will be launched in February, will enable fans to connect with celebrities, and other inspirational individuals, through personal interactions.Socialswag is designed to focus on two aspects - education and entertainment. Daggubati is ‘super excited’ to be partnering with Akshay Kumar. He spoke about the new venture, adding that this will be a fast-growing space and it will bring the best of sport, entertainment and vocational opportunities to this plat
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BollywoodDec 10, 2020

Rakhi Sawant will soon introduce her husband to the world

Controversial television and film actress Rakhi Sawant’s marriage came as a surprise to everyone when she announced that she had secretly tied the knot to a businessman from the United Kingdom. However, she did not reveal the name or the face of her husband to date, but she did share with the media that it was a love-cum-arranged marriage and the situation was very difficult in which they tied the knot. Rakhi further said that her husband is a UK based businessman and she has told him that he will have to reveal his face and identity soon to the world. Rakhi Sawant is one of the challenger
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PollywoodDec 10, 2020

Ranjha, is settled now!

Punjabi actor-producer Ranjha Vikram Singh of movie 25 Kille fame married Simran Kaur, a fashion designer from Ludhiana at a star-studded wedding in Chandigarh. The marriage was attended by close friends and celebrities from Bollywood and Pollywood. Urvashi Rautela, Guggu Gill, Sonia Mann among others were present at the wedding.
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BollywoodDec 09, 2020

Anil Kapoor issues apology to the IAF

Days after it’s announcement, Bollywood movie AK vs AK, starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, has now landed in a controversy. The Indian Air Force has objected to Anil Kapoor’s character wearing the uniform of an Air Force officer in the film and has asked the makers to withdraw the objectionable scenes.Indian Air Force’s Twitter handle tweeted, "The IAF uniform in this video is inaccurately donned & the language used is inappropriate. This does not conform to the behavioural norms of those in the Armed Forces of India. The related scenes need to be withdrawn."The clip pointed ou
BollywoodDec 09, 2020

Kriti Sanon is positive too!

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon went on her Instagram account to inform her fans that she has been tested positive for Covid-19.She wrote on her Instagram post- "I'd like to inform everyone that I have tested positive for Covid-19. There's absolutely nothing to worry as I'm feeling fine and have quarantined myself as per BMC and my doctor's advice. So I'm going to ride this tide, rest it out and resume work soon. Till then, I'm reading all the warm wishes and they seem to be working."Kriti Sanon was in Chandigarh shooting with Rajkummar Rao for an upcoming film till last week. On the work front, K
BollywoodDec 09, 2020

It’s quite a Housefull

After the box office success of Housefull 4, we now hear that the makers are gearing up for the fifth instalment to the series. Sajid Nadiadwala plans to bring all the characters from the previous instalment for the 5th Housefull. This will mark the return of Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and many more to the franchise.As per a source close, Sajid along with his team are working on the script and plan to shoot the movie in Imax format. As of now, two Bollywood films, Baahubali and Padmaavat have been shot in this format.
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BollywoodDec 09, 2020

For you my love!

International pop-sensation Nick Jonas will be seen alongside wife, actress Priyanka Chopra in a cameo role in her upcoming Hollywood film, Text For You. Text For You follows the life of a young woman as she grieves the loss of her fiancé and decides to send romantic messages to his old phone number. In her attempt to send constant messages to her fiancé's old number, she will connect with a man across town suffering from a similar heartbreak. Written and directed by Jim Strouse, the film is an English remake of the German-language film SMS Fur Dich, based on Sofie Cramer's novel. The film
BollywoodDec 09, 2020

Diljit issues a warning

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been very active on Twitter lately. Diljit uses his official handle for the tweets, but now, it has come to his notice that there is another handle with his name and picture with a slight difference in the name’s spelling that is being used. Taking to his social media handle, Diljit Dosanjh warned his fans of the fake account. He tweeted: "https://twitter.com/diljitdosanjhj This is FAKE ACCOUNT Upwards arrow.Diljit’s official account is @diljitdosanjh, whereas the fake account is @diljitdosanjhj. This is not the first time that a celebrity’s fake a

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Jasmine Singh In an exciting turn of events, Ed Sheeran has announced his collaboration with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, sharing a sneak peek on social media. Karan, affectionately known as the "Munda from Surrey," has made a significant mark in the Punjabi music scene and Bollywood, gaining recognition on an international scale. Originally from Punjab, Karan Aujla has built a loyal fan base, particularly among Punjabis in Canada, especially in Surrey and Brampton. His recent shift to Dubai hasn’t diminished his popularity; if anything, it has broadened his reach. Karan's unique style a
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Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. “He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
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Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

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