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BollywoodFeb 24, 2025

Rakhi Sawant lands in yet another trouble!

Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant has been summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell to provide a statement regarding a case involving controversial remarks made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on the India's Got Latent show. Although Rakhi Sawant was not part of the panel in the episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, she had previously appeared as a guest on one of the show’s episodes, which was created by comedian Samay Raina. Both Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia have also been called to record their statements on February 24. Meanwhile, comedian Samay Raina has been denied an extensi
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PollywoodFeb 21, 2025

Parmish Verma’s Kanneda to premier on OTT

Punjabi actor, singer, and director Parmish Verma is making headlines as he prepares for his debut in the upcoming web series Kanneda, set to stream on JioHotstar. The series creators released a teaser indicating the show’s March launch. Produced by Jar Pictures and directed by Chandan Arora, Kanneda stars Parmish Verma in the lead role as Nimma. He is joined by an impressive cast including Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ranvir Shorey, Arunoday Singh, Aadar Malik, and Jasmin Bajwa. The series is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on March 21, 2025. Parmish Verma, shared his thoughts about the
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PollywoodFeb 21, 2025

Jagjeet Sandhu on Punjab 95: ‘This film must release without a single cut’

By Jasmine Singh / Connect Newsroom – Exclusive Punjabi film actor Jagjeet Sandhu spoke exclusively to Connect Cine in Surrey about the challenges facing the much-anticipated film Punjab 95, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal, and others. Sandhu described the project as one that deeply resonates with its cast and crew. He revealed that Dosanjh and the team were disheartened when the film’s release was postponed. “We are confident the film will definitely release without a single cut, which is exactly what Diljit Bhaji and the whole team want,” Sandhu said. The actor expressed dis
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BollywoodFeb 21, 2025

Farah Khan trolled for Holi remark

Bollywood director Farah Khan is facing backlash over a controversial comment she made on the show Celebrity MasterChef. During the episode, she remarked, "Saare chhapri logon ka favourite festival Holi hota hai," which has caused an uproar among netizens. Social media users were quick to react, with one writing, “Do you ever talk about any of your festivals? Disgusting.” Another user added, “What the heck does she mean... Aur chhapri... ha ha ha, look who’s talking.” Many others voiced their disappointment, accusing Farah of making an insensitive comment and hurting the sentimen
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BollywoodFeb 18, 2025

‘The Actor In Me Died’: Mawra Hocane On Sanam Teri Kasam’s Failure

Popular Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane enjoys a cult fan following in India for her role as Sararswati, aka Saru, in the 2016 film Sanam Teri Kasam. She was featured opposite Harshvardhan Rane, and even though this film was a box office failure back then, it turned the tables and garnered exceptional recognition over time. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Connect Cine, Mawra Hocane talked about the success of Sanam Teri Kasam’s re-release and also shared her feelings. The actress described how shattered she felt when the film did not work, and she even believed that the actor in her
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BollywoodFeb 12, 2025

EXCLUSIVE! Harshvardhan Rane Greets Mawra Hocane on Marriage, Regrets Losing Touch!

Who isn’t aware of the immense fan following of Sanam Teri Kasam (2016)? Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, the film featured Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane in the lead roles and remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished romantic dramas. Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane is currently making headlines as she recently tied the knot with actor Ameer Gilani. On this special occasion, her Sanam Teri Kasam co-star, Harshvardhan Rane, shared his heartfelt wishes while also reflecting on losing touch with his colleagues. In an exclusive interview with Faridoon Shahryar on Connect Cine, Har
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2025

Vikrant Massey Shares First Pictures of Son Vardaan on His First Birthday

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey, who recently announced a break from acting, has shared beautiful pictures with his fans on his son Vardaan's first birthday. In these pictures, Vardaan's face is visible for the first time. The couple is celebrating their son's milestone, and on this special occasion, they shared heartfelt family photos. Vikrant's son, Vardaan, was born in February of the previous year. On Monday, the actor posted a picture of his wife, Sheetal Thakur, and their son, showering love on his little one and wishing him a happy birthday. With Vardaan turning one, this marks the firs
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PollywoodFeb 10, 2025

Diljit Updates on The Release of Punjab'95

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh went live today about the release of the film 'Punjab-95'. Earlier, his film 'Punjab-95' was supposed to release on February 7, but due to some reasons, it could not be released. Now Diljit has given a statement on it live. While answering the questions of the fans, Diljit said that this film will be released only when Maharaj pleases, but the film will be released without any cuts. I do not accept half-finished films. I am not in favor of this film because it has some cuts. I will support this film only when it runs without any cuts.
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BollywoodFeb 07, 2025

Ludhiana court issues arrest warrant against actor Sonu Sood in fraud case

Punjab's Ludhiana court has issued arrest warrant against actor Sonu Sood in connection with alleged fraud case. The case was filed by a Ludhiana base lawyer Rajesh Khanna in alleged fraud pertaining to Rs 10 lakh. The court summoned Sonu Sood to testify in the case, but the actor skipped the summons prompting court to issue arrest warrant. "You are hereby directed to return this warrant on or before 10-02-2025 with an endorsement certifying the day on and the manner in which it has been executed, or the reason why it has not been executed," the order further read.The next hearing of the cas

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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Security Scare at Ranveer–Deepika’s Mumbai Home

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Mumbai residence has come under heightened security after an alleged extortion threat triggered alarm bells. Armed guards and a uniformed police officer have been stationed outside the couple’s home, a move that has sparked concern among residents of their housing society. The society’s managing committee reportedly wrote to the local police, questioning the sudden deployment and flagging worries about armed personnel being present in common areas like the lobby, gym, and children’s play zone. The security ramp-up follows a disturbing WhatsApp voi
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Sundance Darling Sabar Bonda Blooms on Netflix

After winning hearts at its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26 and hitting Indian theatres on September 19, 2025, the LGBTQ+ romantic drama Sabar Bonda has finally found its streaming home. The acclaimed film is now available on Netflix. Announcing the release, Netflix shared the film’s poster on Instagram with a poetic note: “Between rituals of loss and moments of connection, a new sense of belonging emerges.” Also known as Cactus Pears, the Sundance award-winner is now ready to reach a wider audience on OTT.
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BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Sonu Sood Steps Up as Rajpal Yadav Faces Jail Time, Calls for Industry Unity

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood stepped in to help Rajpal Yadav with a role and a signing amount after the comedian surrendered himself to Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque-bounce case. Sood also urged filmmakers and other industry colleagues to come forward and help the comedian in the time of crisis. Rajpal was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time to repay outstanding amount in a cheque-bounce case. Before his surrender, Yadav told popular entertainmement portal that he did not have money or any other means to pay the outstanding amount
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PollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Bambukat Returns: Sequel Promises Bigger Laughs and Nostalgia

The much-appreciated Punjabi film Bambukat is officially getting a sequel. Bambukat 2 has now been formally announced and is gearing up for a theatrical release soon, sparking excitement across the entertainment space. The sequel brings back a power-packed cast featuring Ammy Virk, Binnu Dhillon, Simi Chahal, and Gurpreet Ghuggi. The first Bambukat turned out to be a massive crowd-pleaser, winning hearts with its fresh storytelling, humour, and rooted charm, and it went on to become a blockbuster that still enjoys cult status among fans. Helmed once again by director Pankaj Batra, Bambukat
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BollywoodFeb 06, 2026

Rhea Chakraborty Steps Back into the Spotlight

Rhea Chakraborty, who first caught attention with her debut in Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013), is finally returning to acting after a long hiatus. Following a series of early films, her career was abruptly disrupted after she became embroiled in controversy linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, leading to a sharp decline in work opportunities. Now, Rhea is set to mark her comeback with Family Business, a corporate-family drama series coming on Netflix’s. Her last film release was Chehre in 2021, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. In the years since, she remained in th