‘CID’ fame actor Dinesh Phadnis dies at 57

Jasmine Singh Toronto — The magic of cinema came alive once again in Toronto as filmmakers, actors, industry professionals and movie lovers from around the world gathered for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. Among those capturing the excitement, conversations and cinematic moments was Connect Media Network, with hosts and filmmakers Jasmin Singh and Mandeep Singh bringing audiences closer to the people and stories behind some of the festival’s most talked-about films. TIFF is one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, transforming Toronto each year into a meet

Saudagar Singh, father of Sidhu Moosewala’s former manager Shaganpreet Singh, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the firing at Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu’s home. The 65-year-old was arrested from Khanna on Friday and is the 10th person arrested in the case. Police had earlier arrested nine people, including two alleged shooters, and recovered weapons, including two Zigana pistols.

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a video encouraging his fans to stay away from unnecessary stress and not worry about other people’s opinions. He urged his followers to enjoy life and focus on their own happiness. In the video, Diljit is seen sitting outdoors with a cup of tea as he tells fans, “Don’t take stress. Don’t worry. Remove stress from your life. No one’s opinion matters to you.”

Punjabi singer Kaka has made his Bollywood playback singing debut with the release of ‘Bhootni Ka’, a track from the upcoming film ‘Udata Teer’, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. The song marks the beginning of the film’s music rollout following the release of its trailer. The track has been composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Kaka has lent his vocals to the song alongside Twinkle Agarwal and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The release marks Kaka’s first credited Bollywood film song. Sachin-Jigar said creating the track involved balancing the s

Renowned actor Mushtaq Khan has passed away. Known for his performances in films including Welcome, Gadar, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Mushtaq Khan had won the hearts of audiences with his acting. Mushtaq Khan had been undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for the past 15 days. He had been battling cancer, which was diagnosed around five years ago. The disease reportedly returned recently, following which his health continued to deteriorate.