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BollywoodMar 31, 2025

Director, Known for Offering Viral Girl Monalisa a Film Role, Arrested on Charges of Sexual Harassment

Director Sanoj Mishra, who offered a film role to the viral girl Monalisa during the Mahakumbh Mela, has been arrested by the police on charges of sexual harassment. Mishra's arrest followed the rejection of his bail plea by the Delhi High Court. Mishra is accused of repeatedly raping a young woman from a small town who aspired to become an actress. A team from Nabi Karim police station in Central Delhi arrested Mishra in Ghaziabad. The victim also claims that Mishra forced her to undergo three abortions. In February 2025, the accused allegedly abandoned her and threatened to post her obscene
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PollywoodMar 27, 2025

EXCLUSIVE! Channi Nattan & Inderpal Moga Dropped Last Minute from Diljit Dosanjh’s 'Umbrella' Video

Channi Nattan and Inderpal Moga are two of the most beloved artists in the Punjabi music industry, known for delivering chart-topping hits. In an exclusive conversation with Connect Cine, the duo opened up about their journey and an unexpected turn of events during the making of Diljit Dosanjh’s superhit song Umbrella.While Umbrella stands out as one of Channi Nattan’s well-received tracks, fans may have noticed his absence from its official video. For the first time, Channi revealed the reason behind this in our interview. He shared that both he and Inderpal Moga were supposed to be part
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BollywoodMar 21, 2025

Karan Johar to release Kesari 2

Bollywood producer Karan Johar recently announced the launch of the upcoming film "Kesari 2." He emphasized the film's significance as it marks the introduction of the 24th debut filmmaker under Dharma Productions. Karan expressed excitement about the project and highlighted the dedication of the director and the cast, who have worked tirelessly over the past four years to bring the film to life despite various challenges.
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BollywoodMar 21, 2025

Amaal Malik breaks ties with his family

In a candid Instagram post, musician Amaal Mallik revealed his diagnosis of clinical depression and announced his decision to sever personal ties with his family, opting to maintain only professional relationships. He attributed the growing rift with his brother, fellow musician Armaan Malik, to his parents, expressing frustration over feeling undervalued despite his hard work in the music industry. Amaal shared, "I’ve reached a point where I can no longer keep silent about the pain I’ve endured. For years, I’ve been made to feel less, despite dedicating my life to create a safe env
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PollywoodMar 21, 2025

Hardeep Grewal deletes his Instagram account?

In a recent interview with Connect FM Canada, Punjabi singer and actor Hardeep Grewal, known for his role in the film "Six Each," shared a heartfelt decision to delete his Instagram account. This choice comes in the wake of what he describes as negative publicity stemming from his emotional outburst in support of his film. Hardeep revealed that this was the first time he had ever spoken out publicly in the Punjabi film industry, urging fans to rally behind "Six Each." He expressed his determination not to back down against any major production house or actor. Unfortunately, his well-intent
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PollywoodMar 19, 2025

Amberdeep gives an apt reply to people trolling his son

Punjabi film director, writer, and actor Amberdeep Singh’s son, Laksh Duleh, made his acting debut in the film Mithde, which was produced under his father's banner. The film, which also stars Tania and Roopi Gill in leading roles, was released on the occasion of Holi. A video from a press event following the film's screening went viral, but it quickly sparked a backlash on social media. In the viral video, Laksh was criticized and trolled for his speech and body language by online users. Responding to the trolls, Amberdeep Singh came to his son's defense, expressing his frustration over t
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BollywoodMar 19, 2025

Sikander all set for a Eid release

The highly anticipated Salman Khan film Sikandar is gearing up for an Eid 2025 release, a festival that has now become closely associated with Salman. However, the film’s promotional assets have only indicated the release window as "Eid 2025," leaving fans and trade experts speculating about the exact date. Rumors suggest that the film could hit theaters on either Friday, March 28, Saturday, March 29, or Sunday, March 30. There is also growing talk that the film is locked in for a March 30 release, aligning with the Sunday debut strategy. This wouldn't be the first time Salman Khan has op
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PollywoodMar 19, 2025

Karan Johar and Gippy Grewal come together for Akaal

The trailer launch of Akaal marked a perfect blend of Bollywood and Pollywood, with a star-studded lineup of Karan Johar, Gippy Grewal, Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Apoorva Mehta, and many more. This event was especially significant as Akaal is Dharma Productions' first foray into the Punjabi film industry. While the spotlight was on Akaal, the media’s attention shifted to Karan Johar’s recent film Nadaaniyan, which had faced its share of criticism from both audiences and critics. Instead of focusing on Akaal, the journalists pressed Karan about the backlash his film had received. Wi
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BollywoodMar 18, 2025

Veteran actor Deb Mukherjee passes away

Deb Mukherjee, the renowned actor and father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 83. He was a familiar face during the annual Durga Puja celebrations hosted by Kajol and Rani Mukerji, often spotted by the paparazzi. On Saturday, Kiara Advani and Ajay Devgn visited Ayan's Mumbai home to pay their respects and offer support during this difficult time. Deb Mukherjee, a respected member of the Samarth-Mukherjee family, was not only a father to Ayan but also the father-in-law of director Ashutosh Gowariker. Several celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bha

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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