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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh’s Hollywood debut

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set for his Hollywood debut as a part of the voice cast of an upcoming series titled, ‘Fables’.Many Hollywood superstars like Ricky Gervais and Natasha Lyonne are also going to be a part of the voice cast of the upcoming Hollywood series. Other notable names to be a part of the series are Jemaine Clement, JB Smoove, Roman Griffin Davis, Alexa Demie and Zach Woods.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Punjab’s nightingale Gurmeet Bawa no more

Renowned folk singer Gurmeet Bawa passed away at a private hospital on Sunday following a prolonged illness, sending her fans and the music industry into mourning.The 77-year old singer was popularly known as ‘mallika of hek’ and was among the few surviving legendary folk artistes. She had performed in 35 countries. Her longest ‘hek’ was recorded during a performance at Georgia. People fondly remember her for her renditions with folk instruments like chimta, tumbi and dholki. She was also the first female singer to perform on Doordarshan.People from music and art industries expressed s
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Karan Aujla announces his merchandise

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally unveiled the surprise he has planned for November 25, 2022. The singer is all set to launch his own clothing brand, Hukam Clothing. A designated website, Hukam Store has been set up wherein users can register their email addresses and start shopping. The users will be able to shop and buy their favourite wears when the brand is officially launched on 25 November.
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PollywoodNov 23, 2021

Gippy in an all new avatar

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal took to his social media to announce his prestigious project, Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi. The film, which releases in 2023 is directed, written and produced by Gippy Grewal. Gippy shared the first look poster of the film and wrote- 'Humble Motion Pictures proudly presents “Sheran Di Kaum Punjabi”Written, produced and directed by Gippy Grewal, releasing on Vaisakhi 2023.'
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PollywoodNov 19, 2021

Lucknow Court issues arrest warrant against Sapna Chaudhary

The Lucknow court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against dancer and actress Sapna Choudhary. Sapna is charged for canceling the concert and not repaying the money to the audience. The case was filed in Ashiana Police Station on October 14, 2018 for her apparent failure to turn up for a dance show at Smriti Upvan in Lucknow on October 13 that year from 3 pm to 10 pm.
PollywoodNov 17, 2021

Pukhraj Bhalla gets hitched

Recently, Punjabi actor Pukhraj Bhalla got engaged to his lady love Dishu Sidhu in an intimate ceremony. The two got engaged in the company of their family members and friends. The couple is set to tie the knot on November 19.
PollywoodNov 16, 2021

Roshan Prince to direct & star upcoming Punjabi film

Punjabi singer and actor Roshan Prince will soon be hitting the big screens with the upcoming film titled ‘Vadhayiyaan Bapu Tenu’. Roshan took to his social media handle to share the details about the film, which he will also be directing. This will be the first Punjabi feature film to be shot in Winnipeg, Canada and Punjab. Moreover, along with Roshan Prince, the film stars Gurpreet Ghuggi, Oshin Brar, Yograj Singh, Karamjit Anmol, Avy Randhawa, Harby Sangha and Malkret Rauni. Based on a comic storyline, the movie has been directed and written by Roshan Prince, while Sahil Garg, Sanjiv Ga
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PollywoodNov 09, 2021

Dilpreet Dhillon faces backlash

Recently, a video of Punjabi singer Dilpreet Dhillon making unwanted remarks on the ‘Mirasi’ community at a live show is going viral on social media. In the video, Dilpreet can be heard saying that he is not quite familiar with singing in the shows as he isn’t a Mirasi‘. “Eddan Live Ja Gauna Mainu Ghat Aunda Ae Thoda Ja, Kyonki Singer Thodi Ae. Mirasi Nhi Na Haiga, Jatt Ae”. This casteist remark by the artist has not gone down well with many who feel that people from the ‘Mirasis’ community are as human as anyone else!
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PollywoodNov 02, 2021

Amberdeep Singh & Nimrat Khaira to create ‘Teeja Punjab’

Punjabi film director, writer and actor Amberdeep Singh took to his social media account to announce his upcoming project titled, ‘Teeja Punjab’. Teeja Punjab is directed and written by Amberdeep Singh, and it stars Nimrat Khaira in the lead role. Amberdeep shared the same in his Instagram handle where we wrote- “Waheguru.. TEEJA PUNJAB.. releasing on 3rd December.. thanx to the whole team for their love support and hard work …”.The movie also has Karamjit Anmol, BN Sharma, Hardeep Gill, Nirmal Rishi, and others.

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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Jassie Gill on Unbreakable Friendships, Fatherhood, and His Undying Love for Cricket – A Heartfelt Reunion in Canada

Jasmine Singh It felt like a scene straight out of a Punjabi film two old friends reconnecting after nearly 8 to 9 years. The setting? Canada Super 60, a vibrant cricketing event where singer-actor Jassie Gill was performing. What started as a chance meeting quickly turned into a heartfelt reunion, filled with laughter, memories, and a candid conversation at BC Place, Vancouver. In a freewheeling interview, Jassie opened up about the constants in his life — friendships, family, and cricket. “It’s no secret that I’ve always loved cricket,” he shared. “Now, Babbal, Prabh, and I have
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PollywoodOct 15, 2025

Ed Sheeran Collaborates with Karan Aujla: A Musical Fusion

Jasmine Singh In an exciting turn of events, Ed Sheeran has announced his collaboration with Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, sharing a sneak peek on social media. Karan, affectionately known as the "Munda from Surrey," has made a significant mark in the Punjabi music scene and Bollywood, gaining recognition on an international scale. Originally from Punjab, Karan Aujla has built a loyal fan base, particularly among Punjabis in Canada, especially in Surrey and Brampton. His recent shift to Dubai hasn’t diminished his popularity; if anything, it has broadened his reach. Karan's unique style a
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BollywoodOct 15, 2025

Pankaj Dheer, Karna of iconic 'Mahabharat' serial, dies at 68

Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in B R Chopra's “Mahabharat” and king Shivdutt in fantasy drama “Chandrakanta”, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. “He passed away due to cancer this morning. He had been in and out of hospital in the past months,” producer and friend Ashoke Pandit told Dheer, who hailed from Punjab, started out as an actor in the 1980s, featuring in minor roles in many movies. His big break came in 1988 when he was cast as Karna in the small screen adaptation of Hindu epic “Mahabharata”. After that, his popularity pe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Surrey Mourns the Loss of Beloved Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jwanda: A Heartfelt Farewell

Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa