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PollywoodSep 08, 2021

Anticipatory bail plea of Gurdas Maan rejected

Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan on Tuesday was denied anticipatory bail in the case of objectionable remarks made during a religious fair at Dera Baba Murad Shah in Nakodar last month. Gurdas Maan had described Ladi Shah, who was the ruler of the dera, as descendant of third Sikh Guru Amar Das.Following his remarks, Sikh organisations, including the Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee, filed a case against him for hurting the religious sentiments of the community. Subsequently, Gurdas Maan had filed an anticipatory bail petition in the District and Sessions Court. During the hearing, advocates of Si
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PollywoodSep 07, 2021

'Punjab is in my blood': Diljit Dosanjh

'Punjab is in my blood', actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh said after a fan asked him why he was not seen in his place of birth, Punjab anymore. Replying to Diljit's tweet about his latest album 'MoonChild Era', the fan wrote, "Hun Punjab nahi nazr anda jithe janam hoya bhai jaan." To which Diljit replied, "Punjab Blood Ch aa Veere.. Lakhan Lok Kam Lai Punjab Ton Bahar Jande Ne..Eda Matlab eh nhi ke Punjab Sadey Andron Nikal Geya. Punjab Di Mitti da Baneya Sareer Punjab Kivey Shadh Dau. (Punjab is in my blood, brother. Lakhs of people step out of Punjab for work, which doesn't mean that Punjab is no
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PollywoodSep 05, 2021

Dev Kharoud and Jimmy Sheirgill starrer ‘Shareek 2’ to release on April 2022

Actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Dev Kharoud starrer Punjabi film, Shareek 2 now has a release date. The film will be hitting the theatres on April 29, 2022. The film got delayed because of the Covid-19 crisis. The cast and crew of the film shared the first motion picture of the film on their social handles. The film stars Jimmy Sheirgill and Dev Kharoud, along with Sharan Kaur as the female lead. Other actors who will be seen playing pivotal roles include Amar Noorie, Mukul Dev, Anita Meet, Yograj Singh, Aman Sutardhar, Mahavir Bhullar, and Sunita Dhir. The movie has been directed by Navaniat Sing
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PollywoodSep 04, 2021

Ammy Virk & Jaani apologize for hurting religious sentiments

Punjabi singer- actor Ammy Virk is embroiled in yet another controversy. Now, this one revolves around his Punjabi song 'Qubool A' from the upcoming Punjabi movie Sufna. The song’s lyrics are being accused of hurting religious sentiments of the Muslim community, and therefore both Ammy and lyricist of the track, Jaani have dropped an apology letter on their social media handles. The apology reads- “My sincere apologies for being niece and hurting the sentiments of many by the lyrics of my Qubool A (released in 2020) I had no intention to hurt religious sentiments and I wish I was aware of
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PollywoodSep 01, 2021

Gippy Grewal dons director’s hat once again!

After directing Ardaas and “ Ardaas Karaan’, singer-actor-producer Gippy Grewal is all set to entertain the audience with his next directorial, titled ‘Shava Ni Girdhari Lal’. The film directed by Gippy Grewal will be hitting the big screens on December 17, 2021.Shava Ni Girdhari Lal stars Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa, Himanshi Khurana, Karamjit Anmol, Prabh Grewal, Sara Gurpal, Surlie Gautam and more.
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PollywoodSep 01, 2021

Amrinder Gill's ‘Chal Mera Putt 3’ to release in October

Recently, the makers of Chal Mera Putt 2 took to social media to announce the release of Chal Mera Putt 3. The film hits the theatres on October 1. Written by Rakesh Dhawan, the movie has been directed by Janjot Singh. ‘Chal Mera Putt 3’ introduces Sajan Abbas, while the rest of the cast is almost the same, starring Amrinder Gill, Simi Chahal, Nasir Chinyoti, Zafri Khan, Ruby Anum and Harshdeep Gill.
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PollywoodAug 30, 2021

Babbal Rai’s ‘Maa’ to release on Mothers Day 2022

Punjabi film Maa starring Gippy Grewal, Babbal Rai, Aarushi Sharma and Divya Dutta finally gets a release date. The film will be released around Mothers Day 2022. Singer-actor Babbal Rai, who plays the role of a sportsman in the film, took to his social media handle to share the poster of the film with the new release date.Sharing the same he wrote - “On Mother’s Day 2022, bringing a special gift for all the mothers #Maa Worldwide Releasing On 6th May 2022.” Directed by Baljit Singh Deo, the movie is directed by Rana Ranbir. The film was earlier slated for May 8, 2020 release, however, o
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PollywoodAug 30, 2021

Neeru Bajwa’s ‘Snowman’ to release in November

Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa just turned 40 and on the occasion of her birthday, she took to her social media handle to share the first look poster of her upcoming movie ‘Snowman’. The movie will hit the theatres on November 5, 2021. Sharing the poster of the movie, Neeru Bajwa wrote - “I dedicate this film to my beautiful fans On my birthday my gift to you. Thohadi karke main karhi ah A special thank you to my team ! Thank you for everything#SnowMan Worldwide Releasing On 5th November 2021.” The movie directed by Rana Ranbir also stars Jazzy B, Rana Ranbir, and Arshi Khatkar.
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PollywoodAug 26, 2021

Ammy Virk lands in controversy for doing ‘Qismat 2’

Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk has landed in a controversy owing to his upcoming Punjabi movie Qismat 2. Reportedly, the statements made by the makers of ‘Qismat 2’ during the farmers’ protest didn’t go down well with the general public, and Ammy being a part of the movie is being trolled for this. People believe that Ammy is siding with the godi media and with Bollywood, and both these platforms haven’t been supportive of the ongoing kisan andolan. However, many of Ammy’s industry friends have stood up for the actor and mentioned that the movies that Ammy is being targeted for wer

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Jasmine Singh In an exciting development for Punjabi cinema, director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal’s upcoming film, Chaali Din, is already generating buzz for its unique blend of life lessons and spiritual exploration. Based on Dr. Gurpreet Dhugga's enlightening book, the film delves into how life should be lived, emphasizing the importance of finding one's guiding light. Dr. Dhugga, a physician turned author, shared his transformative experience during the creation of Chaali Din with Connect Cine. He expressed how writing the book not only changed his perspective but also illuminated the paths
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Comedian Pranit More Faces Backlash After Controversial Audience Comments

In a recent episode of Pranit More's stand-up show, a segment featuring an audience member's objectionable remarks about a woman has sparked significant outrage online. The incident, dubbed the "Rs 370 biryani" clip, showcased a male attendee recounting a date where he spent Rs 370 on biryani, only to express feelings of entitlement to intimacy afterward. The comedian's laughter during the segment further fueled criticism, as many felt the comments were inappropriate and disrespectful. As backlash intensified, Pranit issued an apology, stating that the audience member's views do not align
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Kangana Ranaut Reacts to ‘Peddi’ Controversy

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Peddi and its portrayal of women, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has shared her views on the debate. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has faced criticism for the depiction of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma, with viewers calling out repeated close-up shots, suggestive camera angles, and certain dialogues delivered by Ram Charan’s character. Following the backlash, Buchi Babu Sana apologised to audiences and announced changes to the disputed scenes. He clarified that objectifying women was never his intention and that he did not want v
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Gurpreet Ghuggi Discusses New Film "Chaali Din" and Son Sukhan's Rising Career

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PollywoodJun 05, 2026

Ammy Virk Reveals Major Bollywood Break During Surrey Visit

Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk recently visited Connect Media Network’s studio in Surrey, where he spoke candidly about the growing success of his latest Punjabi film Chardikala and shared exciting updates about his future projects. During the conversation, Ammy expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response the film has been receiving from audiences overseas, particularly in Canada. He described Chardikala as the kind of cinema that has the potential to bring fresh direction to the Punjabi film industry and inspire filmmakers to explore new storytelling approaches. The actor a