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PollywoodNov 14, 2022

Punjab bans songs glorifying guns

The Punjab Government today banned the public display of firearms, including on social media, and songs promoting gun culture, as it tightened regulations after facing flak over the law and order situation.It directed a review of arms licences within the next three months, with no new licence to be issued during the period, and surprise checks. The order came in the wake of recent incidents of shootouts in the state, which gave fodder to the Opposition to hit out at the AAP government.A complete ban should be imposed on carrying and displaying weapons at public gatherings, weddings etc., the o
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PollywoodNov 07, 2022

NIA questioning several famous Punjabi singers

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has so far questioned a number of famous Punjabi singers as part of its probe into their relationship with notorious gangsters, who have their links with terrorist organisations. Even as the NIA officially remained tightlipped over the development, sources said, singers Mankirt Aulakh, Dilpreet Dhillon, B Praak, Afsana Khan, Jenny Johal were called in for questioning at different times in past one-and-a-half week and a few others were also in line to be asked to come over to the agency’s headquarters here for the purpose. The sources said, various art
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PollywoodNov 07, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala's new song likely to be released tomorrow; Punjabi singer's 'SYL' released after his death was banned on YouTube

A new song of Sidhu Moosewala is likely to release on Tuesday. This would be his second song that would be released after the Punjabi singer’s killing. After his death, Sidhu Moosewala’s song "SYL" was released. It amassed 25 million views on Youtube in just two days. This song later made it to the Billboard record list. However, the song was removed from YouTube following legal issues by the government of India. Moosewala was murdered at his village in Mansa on May 29. He started writing song in 2016. He began with "License" and as a singer he started his journey in 2017 with a duet song
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PollywoodNov 02, 2022

Punjabi singer AP Dhillon hospitalized

Indo-Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon has been hospitalised after suffering an injury during his US tour. Dhillon, who is known for songs like Summer High, Insane and Ma Belle among others, took to Instagram to inform fans about the same. He had embarked on his month-long North American ‘Out Of This World’ tour on October 8, which was supposed to end on November 4. However, due to his injury, the concerts in the US have been postponed. Following the injury, Dhillon apologised to his fans, who were to attend his concerts in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the first week of Novembe
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PollywoodNov 01, 2022

NIA grills Afsana Khan for 5 hours in Sidhu Moosewala murder case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday grilled Punjabi singer Afsana Khan in relation with late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder case. Hours later, Afsana went live on her Instagram to clarify her stance over being questioned by the agency for five hours. In her live address, Afsana called Sidhu Moosewala her brother and said that he’ll remain in her heart forever. She said the agency questioned her about how she came in touch with the late singer. She was also questioned about Moosewala’s nature and their songs together. Afsana denied claims of being questioned by t
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PollywoodOct 12, 2022

Is rapper Badshah dating Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi?

Bollywood rapper Badshah is reportedly dating Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi.According to a report in Pinkvilla, Badshah has been dating Chandigarh-based Isha for over a year now.Badshah recently appeared in the latest season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives.A source close to Badshah told the portal, “It’s been a year that rapper is seeing a Punjabi actress. Badshah met Isha Rikhi at a party of their common friend. Badshah and Isha have already told about their relationship to their respective families. And everyone is happy about it."
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PollywoodOct 11, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala's parents: Jenny Johal shared our pain in her song 'Letter to CM'

Punjabi singer Jenny Johal’s new song ‘Letter to CM’ has created a stir, but Sidhu Moosewala’s parents have come out in her support saying Jenny has just spoken the truth in her song and demanded justice for their son.Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh said Jenny has only shared our pain, but she is being threatened. He said if case was registered against her, he would also go to jail with Jenny.Balkaur Singh and Moosewala’s mother Charan Kaur raised questions on the government functioning while addressing the fans, who came to share their grief at their house in Musa village.He said
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PollywoodOct 03, 2022

Sidhu Moosewala's YouTube account awarded diamond play button

Slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s YouTube account has been awarded diamond play button after the handle surpassed 1 crore subscribers.Sidhu has become the first Punjabi singer to accomplish the feat.Late singer’s parents— Balkaur Singh Sidhu and Charan Kaur— collected the prestigious accolade on his behalf.Sidhu Moosewala's YouTube account currently has around 17 million subscribers. His channel has highest number of subscribers in Punjabi industry.Sidhu, who created a niche for himself with his unique rapping style, was known for hit tracks like ‘295’, ‘So High’, 'Legend'
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PollywoodOct 03, 2022

Punjabi singer Alfaaz still serious

Singer-rapper Honey Singh through an Instagram post shared that Punjabi actor-singer Alfaaz was still serious in the ICU of a private hospital.The singer was injured after being ‘attacked’ at an eatery in Mohali recently.Police booked Raipur Rani resident Vicky for hitting Alfaaz with a pick-up Tempo after an altercation broke out between the singer, the eatery owner and the suspect over money matters on Landran-Banur Road in Mohali.Sources said the Chandigarh-born singer was coming out of the Pal Dhaba after having dinner with his three friends on Sunday night when there was an argument b

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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account restored

With a staggering fan base of over 274 million followers on Instagram, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is among the most followed personalities online. So when his account suddenly vanished, the internet collectively lost its calm. Within minutes, panic set in. Fans began speculating whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or something more serious. Social media timelines were flooded with confusion, memes, and worried reactions as Kohli’s profile seemed to have gone completely off the grid. As always, fans did what they do best during a Virat-related “crisis”—they rush
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Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
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BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

A New Date, Same Big Feelings

Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film with Diljit Dosanjh has taken a little longer to arrive, but the heart of the story remains unchanged. Originally planned for an April 2026 release, the makers have now locked June 12, 2026 as the new theatrical date. The yet-untitled film is described as a gentle, emotional tale of love and longing, bringing together an impressive cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With A.R. Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, the project reunites a creative team known for deeply personal and memorable cinema
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PollywoodJan 30, 2026

Nachattar Gill breaks silence after mockery by fellow singers

Jasmine Singh A fresh controversy has shaken the Punjabi music industry after legendary Punjabi singer Nachattar Gill’s iconic song “Saadi Jaan Tey Bani” was allegedly mocked by fellow artists Master Saleem, Yuvraj Hans, and Roshan Prince. The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting Nachattar Gill to share an emotional yet powerful video statement, expressing deep pain and disappointment over the episode. Without naming anyone directly, Gill emphasized that artists must respect each other’s journeys and contributions, stating that true artistry is rooted in hu