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PollywoodJul 30, 2020

Field day for Diljit’s G.O.A.T

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s much-talked about album G.O.A.T seems to have broken all records on YouTube. The song started trending worldwide within hours of its release. Diljit shared a poster of the track along with the mention of the countries where the track is trending. Apparently, G.O.A.T is ruling the roost in India, Canada, UAE along other regions. Diljit shared an overwhelming post on social media "G.O.A.T. Video is Trending worldwide World Chart Te Apan 3rd Number te an .. Punjabi song di video world chart te aa tudai support kar hee aa eh sab Khich deo kam Nu". After the first tr
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PollywoodJul 30, 2020

Gippy Grewal issues warning!

Punjabi film industry has resumed shooting after the lockdown amid Covid. As per sources, actor-singer Gippy Grewal is all set to start shooting for his next film, Warning from July 30. Gippy’s Production house has divulged some details about the upcoming shoot, which will happen in Morinda, Punjab. Initially, Gippy had decided to make a web series on the subject, but now he has converted it into a full-length feature film. Interestingly, the first two episodes of Warning, as web-series, have received a good response from the audiences. Earlier during this week, Gippy Grewal along with few o
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PollywoodJul 28, 2020

Neeru stands up for a social cause

Punjabi actress, producer and director Neeru Bajwa is trying to raise donations for Aryan, a kid in Canada who is diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The actress has asked her fans to donate generously. While doing so she has also tagged many celebrities from the Punjabi entertainment industry. She recently shared a video on the same and captioned the post with a request "Please Help @aryansfight.sma!!! He doesn't have time! We need to do this. apologies if I have missed anyone ... pls share". Neeru Bajwa was last seen in Jagdeep Sidhu's Shadaa opposite Diljit Dosanjh. Her upc
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PollywoodJul 24, 2020

Punjabi film releases of 2020 or 2021?

While on one hand, the release date of a good number of Punjabi films is being pushed forward owing to covid-19, on the other hand, a section of producers, directors and actors seem to be in a rush to announce their upcoming projects. Here is a look at some of the Punjabi films, which might see the light of the day this year or probably in 2021! Singer-actor Kulwinder Billa shared the first-look poster of his upcoming film Golle Di Beggi, which is expected to go to theatres in 2021. The film also stars Sweetaj Brar in the lead role, opposite Kulwinder Billa. Next up is Ammy Virk’s period dr
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PollywoodJul 22, 2020

Ready for Qismat 2

After the super success of Qismat, the team has announced a sequel of the film- Qismat 2, which will be releasing on April 2, 2021. Qismat 2 will star Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta and Tania Singh and it will be directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. The shooting of the film will be going on the floors in October. The music of Qismat 2 will be given by hit music director and lyricist jodi of B Praak and Jaani.
PollywoodJul 16, 2020

Sidhu Moose Wala is the new Sanju!

Popular and controversial Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala took to social Media to share the first look sport of his upcoming single, Sanju. The song is based on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s involvement in the 1993 Mumbai Blast case. He captioned it- SANJU WILL BE OUT ON 4 pm ON MY OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL SIDHU MOOSE WALA. The music of Sanju is composed by Sidhu Moose Wala and the video is directed by Tru Makers. The first look poster of Sanju is already grabbing eyeballs with his fans wondering what the lyrics would be like. Sidhu’s popularity has already reached Bollywood with stars li
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PollywoodJul 15, 2020

Angrej goes to Australia

The news regarding reopening of cinema halls in Australia has come as good news for Punjabi film industry. Actress Sargun Mehta took to her social media handle to announce that her film Angrej opposite Amrinder Gill is all set to show again in theatres in Australia from July 16. She posted a poster of the film with the caption- ‘In theatres again in Australia. Stay safe'. With the National Association Of Cinema Operators (NACO) saying that it acknowledges that studios will not release new titles until the majority of cinemas are opened around the world", returning to older films apparently s
PollywoodJul 14, 2020

Pooja Verma alleges groupism in Punjabi film industry

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
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PollywoodJul 14, 2020

Ammy’s next film is with Sargun, yet again!

Actor Ammy Virk recently took to social media to reveal the name of his upcoming project, titled Saukan Saunkne. In this film, Ammy will share screen space with Sargun Mehta and Nimrat Khaira. The story of the film is written by Amberdeep Singh and will be directed by Amarjeet Singh Saraon. Releasing in 2021 the film is being made under the banners of Amberdeep Productions, Dreamiyata Pvt Ltd, Naad Films and JRN films.

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