Punjabi singer-actor-producer Gippy Grewal’s upcoming period action drama Akaal has found itself at the center of a heated controversy in Punjab, with accusations of misrepresenting Sikh characters drawing sharp backlash. Patiala police have taken into custody religious leader Baba Bakshish Singh, who spearheaded protests against the film. According to Baba Bakshish Singh, Akaal features Sikh characters indulging in activities like alcohol consumption and smoking—depictions he claims distort and disrespect Sikh values and history. He also expressed outrage over showing Sikh characters

Fans of the Punjabi film Chal Mera Putt franchise have reason to celebrate as Amrinder Gill recently revealed the exciting news: Chal Mera Putt 4 is officially in the works and will hit theaters on August 1, 2025. The actor himself shared the announcement on social media, generating a wave of anticipation among moviegoers. As the lead actor, Amrinder Gill will reprise his role, joined once again by the talented Simi Chahal. Together, they will take center stage alongside a stellar ensemble cast, which includes Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti, Amanat Chan, Akram Udas, Zafri Khan, Sajan Abbas, Hardeep

Filmmaker and author Tahira Kashyap has once again demonstrated incredible resilience and poise in the face of personal challenges. On World Health Day, she openly shared with her followers that her breast cancer has returned for the second time—seven years after her first diagnosis in 2018. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Tahira shared her journey, reflecting on the power of regular health checks. “Seven years or the benefits of consistent screenings—it's all about perspective,” she wrote. “I choose to focus on the latter and encourage everyone to prioritize regular mammograms. Roun

Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh recently met Will Smith and performed bhangra with the Hollywood star to the tune of his song ‘Case’. Diljit shared a video of him and Smith shaking a leg to the Punjabi song on his Instagram account on Sunday. "PANJABI Aa Gaye Oye With One & Only LIVING LEGEND @willsmith. It's Inspiring To Watch King Will Smith Doing BHANGRA & Enjoying PANJABI Dhol Beat," he captioned the post. It could not be immediately confirmed where and when the two met.

Resham Kaur, the wife of renowned Sufi singer and former BJP MP Hansraj Hans, has passed away at the age of 62. She breathed her last this afternoon at Tagore Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, after battling a long illness. Resham Kaur had been suffering from heart disease for an extended period and had recently undergone a stent procedure. Her death has left the family and the community in mourning. Reports indicate that her last rites will be held on Thursday morning at Hansraj Hans' native village.

Comedian Sudesh Lehri, known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable roles in hit TV shows and films, has recently welcomed a new member into his family. Sudesh has become a grandfather! His son Mani’s wife has given birth to a baby boy. Sudesh shared the joyous news with his fans by posting a heartwarming picture of his grandson, in which the little one is holding his finger. Along with the picture, Sudesh wrote: "New member of our family #grandson." The entire family is celebrating the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Many TV personalities and fans have sent their congratulations

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

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

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.