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PollywoodJan 29, 2024

Main Mecca tey Azan deyna chaunda han: Khaan Saab

How often do you find yourself in the company of a Punjabi artist who can be spiritual, entertaining, and engaging at the same time. On Connect Cine this time, we sat down to for a tete-a-tete with Punjabi singer Khaan Saab who spoke candidly about his spirituality, religion, his undying love for Late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his unhinged fun time with Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu. Khaan Saab has garnered fans across the globe because of his mellifluous voice, “People of Pakistan have shown me considerable acceptance," shares the singer who is deeply influenced by the legendary Nusra
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PollywoodJan 29, 2024

Padma award for Nirmal Rishi

Veteran actress Nirmal Rishi have been conferred Padma Shri award 2024 for her exemplary work and lifetime dedication to Punjabi cinema. With a remarkable career extending over six decades in both theatre and film, the legendary Nirmal Rishi, an iconic figure of Punjabi cinema, is honored to share this award with Pran Sabharwal, a notable theatre actor hailing from Patiala. Renowned for her captivating performances on stage, Nirmal Rishi embarked on her artistic journey under the guidance of Harpal and Neena Tiwana, esteemed figures in Punjab's theatrical scene. Nirmal Rishi has also dedica
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PollywoodJan 26, 2024

Return of Parmish Verma

It appears that Punjabi singer-actor Parmish Verma is all set to recreate the success of his film Dil Diyan Gallan. Recently, Parmish took to his Instagram account to unveil the first look poster of his upcoming movie titled Tabaah, starring alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. Interestingly, the film is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2024, coinciding exactly with the release date of Dil Diyan Gallan, which also starred Wamiqa Gabbi. Directed by Parmish Verma and scripted by Gurjind Mann, the film highlights Parmish's remarkable transformation for his role. Alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, Parmish will be seen shar
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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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PollywoodFeb 25, 2026

When English Goes Wrong: A Riotous Reunion After a Decade

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BollywoodFeb 24, 2026

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