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BollywoodFeb 04, 2021

Ranveer Singh signs 9 new brands amid COVID-19

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s equity has risen to a new height during the coronavirus pandemic. Ranveer has signed 9 new brands during the pandemic. His total number of brands has now risen to 34!According to the reports, he was roped by brands like Astral Pipes, Eduauraa, True Fan and Jio Network. Reportedly, he also signed some short term projects for under Rs. 5 crores last year. Some of the existing brands he works with are Adidas, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nerolac Paints, Thums Up, NSE 0.90 %, Ching’s, ITC’s Bingo Snacks, the English Premier League, Manyawar, Nivea Men, Colgate, and JB
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PollywoodFeb 04, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh drops new Punjabi song RiRi

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Wednesday released his latest track dedicated to international pop star Rihanna, less than 24 hours after she voiced her support to the ongoing farmers’ agitation in the country.The 2.16 minute-long Punjabi number draws its title, ‘RIRI (Rihanna)’, from the Grammy-winning artiste’s nickname.The audio track, which was released on Dosanjh’s YouTube channel around 1.30 pm, has been penned by lyricist Raj Ranjodh, with music by Intense.The song acknowledges Rihanna’s Caribbean roots, with the opening lines describing the singer as a "beautiful wom
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BollywoodFeb 04, 2021

John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan to share screen space after 13 years

In March, actor-producer John Abraham had acquired the Hindi remake rights of the Malayalam hit film, Ayyappanum Koshiyum directed by late Sachy. The original film starred Prithviraj and Biju Menon in the lead. According to reports, the Dostana pair John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan will collaborate together on the remake of Ayyappanum Koshiyum. The two had wanted to work together on Dostana 2, but the script did not shape up well. The franchise has now been revived with a completely new cast including Janhvi Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Lakshya.Meanwhile, Ayyappanum Koshiyum was a big hit and
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PollywoodFeb 03, 2021

₹ 1 Lakh reward announced for leads on Deep Sidhu

Delhi Police, that is probing the violence that unfolded inside the Red Fort complex on Republic Day amid the farmers' protest, has announced monetary rewards for those who can provide information on Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu and others named as accused. While the police announced a ₹ 1 lakh reward for leads that could lead to the arrest on Deep Sidhu and three others, a reward of ₹ 50,000 was announced for any information that could lead the police to arrest four others, Jagbir Singh, Buta Singh, Sukhdev Singh and Iqbal Singh, for their alleged involvement in last Tuesday's violence. The c
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Act one for Boney Kapoor

Eminent producer Boney Kapoor’s next venture, Vakeel Saab, is all set to release on April 9 2021. Directed by Venu Sriram, the film is produced by Boney Kapoor’s Bay View Productions and Dil Raju and stars Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya Nagalla and Pawan Kalyan in lead roles, alongside Shruti Hassan in a special role. Vakeel Saab is the Telugu remake of the 2016 hit, Pink, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu and tackled the subject of consent. In a Twitter post, Boney Kapoor tweeted: "The POWER is set to unleash on the BIG SCREEN. Get ready for Power Star @PawanKalyan’s #Va
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Former Bigg Boss contestant Swami Om passes away

Swami Om, known for his controversial stint on television reality show Bigg Boss 10, passed away on February 3 in Delhi after suffering a paralysis attack. He was 63. The self-proclaimed godman was undergoing treatment at AIIMS hospital and had been keeping ill for a while. He had earlier tested positive for coronavirus and even after recovering from it, he had become quite weak.Arjun Jain, son of Swami Om's friend Mukesh Jain, confirmed the news. In the season 10 of Bigg Boss, the self-proclaimed godman, Swami Om threw his urine on contestants Bani J. and Rohan Mehra, and was immediately elim
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Gangubai Kathiawadi’s digital rights sold!

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt’s much-talked about film Gangubai Kathiawadi’s digital rights have been sold for Rs 70 crore. With no release date announcement in place yet, this biographical drama film's right post-release has been sold to a streaming giant. The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and it is a biographical drama based on a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. It tells the tale of Gangubai Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in Kamathipura. Apart from Alia, the film stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz and Seema Pahwa in supporting roles, with special
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BollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Bollywood reacts to MEA's statement

International pop singer Rihanna recently stirred up a social media storm when she tweeted asking why no one is talking about the farmers protest in India. The Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA)soon issued a statement slamming foreign individuals commenting on the ongoing protests. And now, several Bollywood celebrities have reacted to the MEA’s statement.Actor Akashy Kumar wrote, "Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let’s support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyon
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PollywoodFeb 03, 2021

Diljit vows not to reply to Kangana on Twitter

After Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh released his song RiRi (Rihana) in praise of the international artist Rihana, who recently tweeted about the farmer’s protest, the Twitter war between him and Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut got reignited. However, Diljit no longer wishes to engage in this spat. This he made clear in his latest tweet, which read - "No more be replying to Kangana, as she enjoys playing the tweet game." His exact tweet reads- "@KanganaTeam - Aj Ton Baad Mai Tera Koi Jawab Ni Dena.. Kion Ke Tainu Pey Geya Sawad Tweet Tweet Khedan Da.. Bande nu 100 Kam Hunde aa. Vais

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Diljit Dosanjh Misses Trailer Launch of "Main Vaapas Aaunga" Due to AURA World Tour

Diljit Dosanjh's fans and the media were abuzz with curiosity as the popular singer-actor was notably absent from the trailer launch of his much-anticipated film "Main Vaapas Aaunga" in Mumbai on May 19. Currently on his international AURA World Tour 2026, Diljit was unable to attend the event in person. Directed by the renowned Imtiaz Ali, the film also stars Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and the legendary Naseeruddin Shah. To connect with his supporters, Diljit sent a heartfelt pre-recorded video message, explaining his absence and conveying his good wishes to the film's team. In his message,
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PollywoodMay 19, 2026

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur found dead

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Punjabi singer and makeup artist Inder Kaur, known affectionately as Yashinder Kaur, was found dead in the Neelon Canal in Ludhiana, Punjab. The 29-year-old artist, whose vibrant melodies had captured the hearts of many, had been reported missing since May 13. Inder Kaur, who had collaborated with numerous popular artists, was on the rise in the Punjabi music scene, celebrated for her talent and charisma. However, her promising future was cut tragically short. Her family reported her missing after alleging that she was abducted at gunpoint by a man named S
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Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi Team Up for Fun-Filled Show "Double Date"

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi are set to make their hosting debut together in the upcoming non-fiction series "Double Date." The recently released trailer hints at a light-hearted atmosphere filled with celebrity interactions, engaging games, and playful challenges that reveal a personal side of their guests. Viewers can expect Neha and Angad to dive into activities like bowling, pizza-making, and go-karting, all while sharing humorous and spontaneous moments. The show aims to create a relaxed space for celebrities to connect with each other. "Double Date" premieres on Thursday, May 14, on Ne
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BollywoodMay 15, 2026

Virat Kohli's Instagram Controversy Deepens

Virat Kohli's ongoing Instagram controversy has taken a startling twist as German influencer and singer LizLaz alleged that journalists approached her with monetary offers to publicly malign the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star and fabricate accusations against him. In a recent interview, snippets of which have circulated widely on social media, LizLaz revealed that she declined to engage in any schemes aimed at tarnishing Kohli's image for either publicity or financial incentives. “Some journalists even offered me money to say negative things about him and make claims about actions he nev