7.53°C Vancouver

Entertainment

punjabs-nightingale-gurmeet-bawa-no-more
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
karan-aujla-announces-his-merchandise
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.
gippy-in-an-all-new-avatar-2
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.'
lucknow-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-sapna-chaudhary
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
dilpreet-dhillon-faces-backlash
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!
amberdeep-singh-nimrat-khaira-to-create-teeja-punjab
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.
b-praak-honoured-with-the-uae-golden-visa
PollywoodNov 01, 2021

B Praak Honoured With The UAE Golden Visa

Punjabi music director-singer B Praak has been honoured by the Dubai Film and TV Commission with the UAE Golden Visa. This makes B Praak one of the first Punjabi singers to receive the Golden Visa.Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela was the most recent recipient of the Golden Visa. There are only a few Indians who have ever been awarded the Golden Visa by UAE like Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Neha Kakkar and Boney Kapoor. B Praak shared the pictures of him with the Golden Visa on his Instagram and thanked the Dubai Film and TV Commission.

Just In

diljit-dosanjhs-delhi-concert-gets-security-clearance-show-on-october-30
PollywoodOct 23, 2026

Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Concert Gets Security Clearance, Show on October 30

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi has received security clearance from Delhi Police. The concert is scheduled for October 30. Officials said the approval was granted on Friday after a meeting to discuss security arrangements, traffic management and crowd control. The clearance had initially been withheld due to security concerns. The Delhi concert will mark the beginning of Diljit’s Aura India Tour, which will also cover cities including Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow. Ticket prices have been capped at ₹18,000, with several oth
security-increased-for-tiger-shroff-bodyguards-deployed
BollywoodOct 22, 2026

Security Increased for Tiger Shroff, Bodyguards Deployed

Mumbai Police have increased security for Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff following a firing incident targeting his car in Mumbai on October 18. The incident took place shortly after the actor left the Juhu area after playing football. Tiger escaped unharmed, while his driver and another person sustained injuries. Following the incident, security was also tightened outside the actor’s residence. The Mumbai Police Security Branch has deployed bodyguards to protect Tiger Shroff. In addition, a police officer and other personnel from the local police station have been assigned to his security.
neeru-bajwa-halts-thappi-screenings-amid-protests-over-parvinder-jhottas-killing
PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Neeru Bajwa Halts ‘Thappi’ Screenings Amid Protests Over Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has announced that screenings of her film Thappi will be suspended amid ongoing protests over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a message posted in Punjabi on Facebook, Bajwa said the film, which was released worldwide on October 16, would no longer be screened in theatres starting Monday. “Whatever we are today is because of Punjab and Punjabiat. The purpose of making Thappi was also to bring life back to Punjab’s fields. Cinema is for the people and can never be bigger than them,” she wrote.
20-teams-nab-three-suspects-in-15-hours-over-tiger-shroff-firing-incident
BollywoodOct 19, 2026

20 Teams Nab Three Suspects in 15 Hours Over Tiger Shroff Firing Incident

All three suspects arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car are adults, Mumbai Police said on Monday. According to police, two assailants fired five to six rounds at the actor’s car. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators are questioning the suspects to determine the reason. Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roshan said one of the accused is 18 years old, while the other two are 22. Two suspects are from Haryana and one is from Bihar. The three accused were arrested in Rajasthan and are being brought to Mumbai. Police have
sidhu-moosewalas-hologram-tour-postponed-following-parvinder-jhottas-killing
PollywoodOct 19, 2026

Sidhu Moosewala’s Hologram Tour Postponed Following Parvinder Jhotta’s Killing

Balkaur Singh, father of late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu Moosewala, has decided to postpone the remaining shows of his son’s “Signed to God” hologram tour in Canada and the United States following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotta in Mansa, Punjab. In a social media post, Balkaur Singh said the decision was taken in view of the tense situation in Punjab and the ongoing protests against Jhotta’s killing. Emphasizing his priorities, he said, “Punjab comes first for us.” He added that his constituency, Mansa, and the entire state of Punjab remain his t