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PollywoodJun 13, 2021

Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur dies of COVID-19

Track legend Milkha Singh's wife, Nirmal Kaur, on Sunday passed away at the age of 85. She had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year. "We are deeply saddened to inform you that Nirmal Milkha Singh passed away after a valiant battle against Covid-19 at 4 PM today," read a family statement. Nirmal Kaur was a former Director of Sports for Women in the Punjab Government and was also a former captain of the Indian women's national volleyball team. Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Sunday, also condoled the demise of Nirmala Milkha Singh. In a condolence message, the Sports
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PollywoodJun 12, 2021

Ranjit Bawa and Aditi Sharma are the new ‘Parahuna 2’

Punjabi singer-actor Ranjit Bawa took to his social media handle to share the poster of his upcoming film Parahuna 2. The movie stars Ranjit Bawa and Angrej fame actress, Aditi Sharma. The movie is the sequel to the 2018 released 'Parahuna' which starred singer-actor Kulwinder Billa and Wamiqa Gabbi. This is the first time Ranjit Bawa and Aditi Sharma will be seen sharing the screen space. Along with these two actors, Parahuna 2 also stars Gurpreet Ghuggi, Malkeet Rauni, Prabh Grewal, and Amanat. The movie has been written by Dheeraj Kedarnath Rattan, and the dialogues are by Chanchal Dabra.
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PollywoodJun 10, 2021

Wamiqa Gabbi to star in web series

Punjabi actor Wamiqa Gabbi is all set to make her OTT debut on Hotstar's special program Grahan. The online series will premiere on June 24. Wamiqa took to her social media account to share the motion picture of Grahan. Grahan is a series produced by JAR Pictures, which features Pawan Raj Malhotra, Anshumaan Pushkar of Jamtara fame, Sahidur Rahaman, Purva Parag and more. The series is directed by Ranjan Chandel.
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PollywoodJun 09, 2021

Amyra Dastur stars in a Punjabi music video…

Bollywood actor Amyra Dastur features in Zee Music’s Punjabi song, Pind that released on June 8. Pind is a romantic number picturised on Amyra, who essays the character of a simple Punjabi girl. Amyra shared her excitement about the project, “At a time like this, people could use some positivity to refresh themselves and what’s better than music for the soul. Pind is a heart-touching project for me and a really exciting one as well because I get to go absolutely de-glam and portray a rural Punjabi girl, which I haven’t done before.”
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PollywoodJun 09, 2021

Sir, oh sir… We love you!

Popular lyricist, director, and music producer Bunty Bains took to social media to make a special announcement. Bunty will soon be launching the late Raj Brar’s son, Josh. “I have been seeing Josh since last 2 years working really hard each day getting ready for the next chapter of his life. And now along with him, am entirely confident to say this - Brings me immense pleasure to introduce @joshbrar to all of you. Stay Tuned to see how he is going to revolutionise Punjabi Music Industry just like how his respected father saab and one of my favourites Raj Brar sir did,” wrote Bunty. The
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PollywoodJun 08, 2021

Pakistani singer Farhad Humayun passes away

The untimely demise of Pakistani musician Farhad Humayun has shocked everyone. He was 42 when he breathed his last. The news of Farhad's demise was announced on the official Facebook page of his band Overload. "The magnificent Farhad Humayun left us for the stars this morning. Stoic in the face of challenges, uncompromising in his values, generous to a fault, witty as hell! Fadi was far too ahead of his time, both in spirit and art," the post read. After hearing about Farhad's demise, singer Atif Aslam took to Twitter to pay his condolences. Actor and singer Ali Zafar described Farhad as a fig
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PollywoodJun 08, 2021

Jazzy B's Twitter account blocked on India's request

Microblogging platform Twitter has ‘withheld’ the accounts of Punjabi singer Jazzy B, hip-hop artist L-Fresh the Lion and two others in response to a legal demand in India. According to information on Lumen database, Twitter received a legal request from the Indian government on June 6 for actioning four accounts, including that of JazzyB. Requests received by Twitter for withholding content are published on Lumen database - an independent research project studying cease and desist letters concerning online content. Users checking Jazzy B's account are shown a message saying "account has
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PollywoodJun 07, 2021

Lehmber Hussainpuri reconciles with wife

Punjabi singer Lehmber Hussainpuri has reconciled with his wife and kids. On Monday, Lehmber and his wife appeared in the women's commission in Mohali during which both the parties reached a consensus and agreed to settle their differences. The counselling session is said to have gone on for two hours after which the family dedcided to stick together. Both, Lember and his wife exchanged garlands inside the women's commission office. It has been reported that Lehmber's sister- in- laws aren't too pleased with this decision. They want their sister (Lember's wife) to pursue a case against him. H
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PollywoodJun 06, 2021

Amrit Maan’s new song stars Neeru Bajwa

Punjabi singer singer Amrit Maan is coming up with a single track from his upcoming album on June 8. The track features popular Punjabi film actress Neeru Bajwa. After releasing the first look and new posters of the song ‘All Bamb’, Amrit Maan has released the teaser, which comes across as an extravagant affair. Along with the teaser, Amrit Maan wrote, “ALL BAMB Teaser out now poora song 8 june nu”. Noted Punjabi singer Gurlez Akhtar has lent her vocal for the song along with Amrit Maan who has written the lyrics of the track. Ikwinder Singh has composed the music of the song, and the

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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

When Fame Meets Responsibility: Khan Saab’s Surrey Visit Sheds Light on Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Jasmine Singh As devastating floods continue to affect countless lives in Punjab, the global Punjabi community has risen to the occasion with solidarity, support, and compassion. From local residents to international organizations, help has been pouring in from across the world. Among those stepping forward are not only charitable groups but also public figures who are using their platforms to raise awareness and gather aid. This week, celebrated Punjabi and Sufi singer Khan Saab paid a heartfelt visit to Connect Media Network’s office in Surrey, where he engaged in a candid conversation wi
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PollywoodSep 15, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh Takes Punjabi to Global Heights with Aryan Khan Collab: A Moment of Pride for Every Punjabi!

The recently released song ‘Tenu Ki Pata’ from the upcoming project ‘The Ba**ds of Bollywood’* has created a wave of excitement, not just for its music but for what it represents. This track marks a surprising yet powerful collaboration between Diljit Dosanjh, one of Punjab’s most loved and globally recognized artists, and Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and it’s nothing short of iconic. For years, Punjabi culture in Bollywood was limited to background songs or comic characters. But now, Punjabi and Punjabiyat are taking centre stage, not just as representation
BollywoodSep 15, 2025

Aabeer Gulaal Sparks Hope for Art Beyond Borders: Why Cinema Should Rise Above Politics

Earlier this year, excitement buzzed across the subcontinent with the announcement that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan would return to Bollywood in the romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal (initially titled Abir Gulaal). Starring opposite Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, the film was set to mark Fawad’s long awaited comeback to Indian cinema after nearly a decade a return that many hoped would also signal a return to artistic collaboration between India and Pakistan. Fawad’s Bollywood career came to a halt following the 2016 Uri terror attack, after which a ban on Pakistani artists in India was impose
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Something Has Shifted: Bollywood Steps Up for a Flooded Punjab

Jasmine Singh Bollywood has often embraced Punjab for its vibrant music, colorful culture, and high-energy presence usually in the form of chart-topping songs or scenic locations used to promote films. But rarely has the industry paused to engage with the real Punjab, its struggles, its people, its pain. That’s why what we’re seeing now feels so different. The recent floods in Punjab that have ravaged large parts of the state seem to have struck a deeper chord, prompting a kind of response we don’t often witness from the Hindi film industry. It could be the sheer scale of destruction
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BollywoodSep 10, 2025

Diljit Dosanjh, Zomato, and the Punjabi Diaspora Unite for Punjab Flood Relief

Jasmine Singh In a heartfelt blend of stardom and social responsibility, global music sensation Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Zomato and his own Saanjh Foundation to support flood relief efforts in Punjab during his ongoing Aura world tour. While Diljit performs on stage across Australia, his heart and his team are deeply rooted in the flood-hit villages of Punjab. Zomato, known for its quirky marketing campaigns, has come forward not just to work with Diljit's Saanjh foundation for flood relief. Back home, the Punjabi diaspora isn’t far behind. Communities from Canada’s Surrey (o