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BollywoodFeb 24, 2025

Emergency to release on OTT

Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has unveiled the release date for her upcoming film Emergency on OTT. Both directed by and starring Kangana Ranaut, this historical drama delves into the tumultuous life of Indira Gandhi, focusing on her decisions during the repressive years of the Indian Emergency (1975-1977). Kangana Ranaut shared exciting news on Instagram Stories, announcing that the film will begin streaming on Netflix starting March 17. Written by Ritesh Shah, Emergency had its theatrical release on January 17, 2025, after several delays and controversies. In the fil
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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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Bollywood actresses command rising film fees in 2026, industry reports suggest

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Sanjay Dutt announces ‘Khalnayak Returns’ sequel, first look released

Actor Sanjay Dutt has announced a sequel to his 1993 film Khalnayak, with the new project titled ‘Khalnayak Returns’. The announcement comes 33 years after the original film’s release. According to posts shared by the film’s makers and Dutt on Instagram, the first look and poster for the sequel have been released. The preview video shows Dutt in a long-haired appearance, revisiting a character style associated with the original film. The first look video also depicts scenes of injured individuals, though no official plot details have been confirmed. In one sequence, a person is shown p
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PollywoodApr 24, 2026

Teaser for late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Eyes On Me’ released online

A teaser for a new song by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was released on social media Friday, drawing significant online attention within minutes of its publication. According to posts shared by the artist’s official team, the 34-second teaser for the track titled “Eyes On Me” was uploaded across multiple platforms earlier in the day. The clip recorded more than 15,000 likes on Instagram and over 120,000 views on YouTube shortly after release, based on platform counters at the time. The teaser opens with a visual of Punjab’s map highlighting Mansa district, followed by scenes dep