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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

No Kids play

Famous Punjabi rapper The Kidd aka Gagandeep Singh known to give bhangra melodies and hip-hop beats to some famous singers and rappers like Sidhu Moosewala and Diljit Dosanjh has unknowingly stepped into controversy. The Kidd recently deleted all his posts on Instagram confusing his fans and opponents about what the artist is up to. The Kidd who has worked very closely with Sidhu Moosewala has offered no explanation for this act. Rumor has it that The Kidd is starting a new set of collaborations with certain artists who do not share a good rapport with late Sidhu Moosewala, which is why he h
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PollywoodJan 23, 2024

All hate and no love!

Punjabi singer Mani Longia who is known for his tracks Din Vaar Vaar, Balle Balle has found himself right in the middle of a controversy. The Punjabi singer was recently performing live on stage when towards the end of his show some fans requested him to sing singer Sidhu Moosewala’s songs. Mani denied this request saying that although he respects Sidhu a lot, he is not Sidhu Moosewala and he will not sing his songs. Not only this, Mani went ahead to target Punjabi singers who are still cashing on Sidhu’s death by posting his pictures and pictures of his father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu. This
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PollywoodJan 19, 2024

AP Dhillon & rapper Nav to play Coachella 2024

After Internationally renowned artist Diljit Dosanjh made history by being the first Punjabi artist to play at Coachella 2023, now it is Vancouver-based AP Dillon’s chance to take the Caloifornia festival’s stage by storm. Coachella recently released their lineup for 2024. The music festival returns from April 12-21 with Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, AP Dhillon, Nav, India-based Def Jam artist Sid Sriram to name a few. Both AP Dhillon and Nav known to blend Punjabi lyrics with trap and hip-hop beats will be playing this year’s festival, which takes place on the weekends of April 12-14 and Ap
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PollywoodJan 19, 2024

Chudail takes on Gippy

Punjabi singer actor Gippy Grewal is doing well. While his fans are waiting to see him in the action-thriller Warning 2, Gippy Grewal surprised everyone by releasing the first look poster of his upcoming film, Jatt Nu Chudail Takri releasing on March 15, 2024. It is being said that Jatt Nu Chudail Takri is a multi-actress film with interesting concept and equally catchy storyline. The film is written by Amberdeep Singh of Love Punjab and Jodi fame, and it boasts of a battery of actors from Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Roopi Gill, Amrit Amby, Nirmal Rishi, BN Sharma and Deedar Gill. Gippy rele
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PollywoodJan 17, 2024

Gippy is on a spiritual roll

Gippy Grewal is back in Chandigarh from Canada for yet another movie shoot, and this one is the much-awaited third instalment of Punjabi film Ardaas. The threquel of the film titled Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di is currently one of the most prestigious spiritual films to be made in Punjabi cinema. Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di is directed and written by Gippy Grewal and it plans to retain the stellar cast of Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Malkeet Rauni, Prince Kanwaljit with an addition of popular television actor, Jasmin Bhasin. The third instalment also guarantees an enigmatic and blissful ride.
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PollywoodJan 17, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan is a fan of Punjabi movie Warning: Prince Kanwaljit Singh

The trailer of the much-awaited Punjabi thriller Warning 2 has already struck a chord with the audiences, but it is the famous one-liner, “Veere Pamma Bolda,” that has caught everyone’s attention. So, Connect Cine decided to invite Pamma aka Prince Kanwaljit for a one-on-one candid chat. In a freewheeling fun conversation with our host Jasmine Singh, Prince Kanwaljit spoke at length about his upcoming film Warning 2, Gippy's role in his life and career, Punjabi film actors opening production houses and more. Prince Kanwaljit who is known to pick out of the box roles, was accompanied b
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PollywoodJan 16, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Jassa Dhillon on casteism in Punjabi music industry

Punjabi singer Jassa Dhillon who is known for his songs Raule, Talja Talja had a candid conversation about caseteism in Punjabi music industry. Talking to Connect Cine, Jassa Dhillon was quick to add that he does not believe in giving interviews, but he has a strong fondness for Connect FM Canada because it was at this media house that he gave his very first interview which went viral on YouTube. “My fans know a lot about me, and I do not know what more to tell them,”said Jassa Dhillon talking about how he would rather let his music talk instead of sharing mundane details about his life
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PollywoodJan 11, 2024

Click with Sonam!

Punjabi film actor Sonam Bajwa is a head turner. Whether it is about her bold and beautiful pictures on social or her acting skills, Sonam has made both Bollywood and Pollywood industry take note of her. Now, it looks like she has kickstarted 2024 on an enterprising note. News has it that the actor is the brand ambassador for a popular mobile brand in India, Vivo India. Although Sonam has not gone on record to validate this news, she has certainly shared a post on her social media account where she has spoken at length about Vivo X 100 series and how it is a unique experience taking pictures
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PollywoodJan 10, 2024

Yograj Singh talks about his ex-wife on Connect Cine!

By Jasmine Singh / Connect Newsroom – Exclusive Punjabi actor and cricket coach Yograj Singh, known for his outspoken views, shared heartfelt reflections on family and relationships during an exclusive interview with Connect Cine. Speaking about his ex-wife Shabnam Singh, Yograj emphasized respect. “I have never spoken a bad word about her. We shared a beautiful relationship till it lasted. I was not deserving enough, which is why we are no longer together. However, she is the mother of my two most precious gifts, Yuvraj and Zorawar Singh.” He also addressed his bond with Bollywood actor

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