8.82°C Vancouver

Jul 14, 2020 9:51 PM - jasmine

Pooja Verma alleges groupism in Punjabi film industry

Share On

Punjabi actress Pooja Verma who starred in nearly five Punjabi films including, Baaz, Dakuan Da Munda and 22 G Tussi Ghaint Ho has alleged groupism in Punjabi movie Industry.

The death of Sushant Singh Rajput has given many celebrities courage to talk about malpractices prevalent in the industry, nepotism being the main. Following suit Pooja Verma too has openly spoken about groupism in Punjabi film industry. Pooja shared, "despite spending five years in this industry the remuneration that is offered to me is terribly sad." Pooja also went to talk about the unprofessionalism in the industry.

"I have had two producers cancel my role because I told them to speak to my manager for finalizing details as I was busy in a shoot. They have such inflated egos that they said, 'we don’t have time to speak to managers and we either talk directly to actors or we take someone else. Pooja went on to add that most Punjabi producers want to work with the same set of actresses again and again. There should be a fair chance given to everyone else too to prove themselves. Just because we have no godfather in the industry, doesn’t mean we should get pushed over like this."


Latest news

virat-kohlis-instagram-account-restored
BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account restored

With a staggering fan base of over 274 million followers on Instagram, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is among the most followed personalities online. So when his account suddenly vanished, the internet collectively lost its calm. Within minutes, panic set in. Fans began speculating whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or something more serious. Social media timelines were flooded with confusion, memes, and worried reactions as Kohli’s profile seemed to have gone completely off the grid. As always, fans did what they do best during a Virat-related “crisis”—they rush
alia-bhatt-steps-back-into-production-mode
BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Alia Bhatt Steps Back Into Production Mode

Alia Bhatt began her journey as a film producer in 2022 with Darlings. She later joined hands with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to co-produce Jigra, and now she’s returning with yet another project. This time, Alia is producing Prime Video’s upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy alongside her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Prime Video dropped an announcement video on Instagram for Don’t Be Shy. In the clip, Alia walks viewers through how she and Shaheen landed on the script and shares insights into their experience of producing the film together. The video shows the sisters finally choos
quiet-build-up-to-a-high-profile-premiere
BollywoodJan 30, 2026

Quiet Build-Up to a High-Profile Premiere

Melania Trump’s latest documentary traces the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, offering viewers an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait of the former First Lady during a politically significant period. Before its public release, the film received a closed-door screening at the White House on January 24. The private showing was attended by Donald Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron, and a carefully selected circle of notable invitees. The project is helmed by director Brett Ratner and produced by Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman, with Melania Trump
a-new-date-same-big-feelings
PollywoodJan 30, 2026

A New Date, Same Big Feelings

Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film with Diljit Dosanjh has taken a little longer to arrive, but the heart of the story remains unchanged. Originally planned for an April 2026 release, the makers have now locked June 12, 2026 as the new theatrical date. The yet-untitled film is described as a gentle, emotional tale of love and longing, bringing together an impressive cast including Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. With A.R. Rahman’s music and Irshad Kamil’s lyrics, the project reunites a creative team known for deeply personal and memorable cinema
nachattar-gill-breaks-silence-after-mockery-by-fellow-singers
PollywoodJan 30, 2026

Nachattar Gill breaks silence after mockery by fellow singers

Jasmine Singh A fresh controversy has shaken the Punjabi music industry after legendary Punjabi singer Nachattar Gill’s iconic song “Saadi Jaan Tey Bani” was allegedly mocked by fellow artists Master Saleem, Yuvraj Hans, and Roshan Prince. The incident sparked widespread backlash on social media, prompting Nachattar Gill to share an emotional yet powerful video statement, expressing deep pain and disappointment over the episode. Without naming anyone directly, Gill emphasized that artists must respect each other’s journeys and contributions, stating that true artistry is rooted in hu

Related News

No records found.