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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Parineeti Chopra's rendition of Amrinder Gill's ' Dildarian' starts a new trend

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra’s love for singing is no secret. Recently, the actress shared heartfelt song renditions of 'Tu Jhoom', 'Rahen Na Rahen' and 'Dildarian'. This ignited a new trend with fans creating their versions of these renditions resulting in her videos going viral all over the web. On her latest video, a user commented, "I forgot my name listening to this." Another user commented, "Respect button for parineeti." Even Hrithik Roshan commented on her rendition of Amrinder Gill's 'Dildarian'. On the work front, Parineeti will soon be seen in Chamkila directed by Imtiaz
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95', based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback. The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’ nor has anyone from the film commented on the same.
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PollywoodAug 25, 2023

Jee Ve Sohneya Jee gets a new release date

The makers of Simi Chahal and Imram Abbas starrer Punjabi film ‘Jee Vi Sohneya Jee’ have officially announced the release date of the film. The emotional, entertaining family drama will now hit the theatres on February 16, 2024. Punjabi actress Simi Chahal took to her social media handle to make this announcement. Simi will also be seen in Tarsem Jassar and Gurpreet Ghuggi starrer Mastaney.
PollywoodJan 03, 2023

Himanshi Khurana hospitalised in Romania

Reality show 'Bigg Boss 13' fame Himanshi Khurana has been hospitalised in Romania after suffering a nosebleed and developing a high fever. The actress was shooting for her upcoming Punjabi film 'Fatto De Yaar Bade Ne'. Himanshi, who is known for her films such as 'Jeet Jaangey Jahaan', 'Sadda Haq', 'Leather Life', 'Afsar' and many more, was shooting for a sequence in the film in which she had to shoot under the rain in extremely cold weather. She was shooting at minus 7 degrees celsius due to which the actress developed a high fever and then bleeding from her nose started. Despite her sicknes
PollywoodDec 20, 2022

Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal's 31-hour long questioning by Income Tax officials ends

Over 31 hours of long questioning of Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal by the Income Tax department team at his house in Mohali ended at around 5 pm on Tuesday. The officials have seized several documents but have not shared any information with media.The Income Tax Department teams, accompanied by CRPF personnel, had carried out simultaneous search operations at the houses and offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa.According to sources, Income Tax officials from Ludhiana led the operation to verify the alleged theft of tax by the singers based on numerous complaints. The operatio
PollywoodDec 19, 2022

Income Tax search operation at houses, offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa

Income Tax teams accompanied by CRPF guards carried out simultaneous search operations at the houses and offices of Punjabi singers Kanwar Grewal and Ranjit Bawa on Monday.Sources said Income Tax officials from Ludhiana led the operation to verify the alleged theft of tax by the singers based on complaints. The operation specifically wanted to tally the actual earnings of the singers with the wealth disclosed by them.Grewal’s song ‘Rihai’ was banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The song talked about releasing Sikh prisoners who had been languishing in jails for several years. I
PollywoodDec 12, 2022

Release of Sidhu Moosewala's song 'Jandi Vaar' stayed till Dec 16

The Mansa court has stayed the release of Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Jandi Vaar’ till December 16. Earlier too, the court had stopped release of some songs of Moosewala following objections from his family. These were released only after the permission of the family.Salim Merchant Company was to release the song ‘Jandi Vaar’ in coming days. Claiming rights to the song, Charan Kaur, mother of Moosewala, had filed a petition urging the court to direct the company, music producer and directors not to release the song without her consent.After the petition was filed some days ago, the court
PollywoodDec 08, 2022

Mansa police summon three Punjabi singers

The Mansa police have summoned Punjabi singers Babbu Maan, Mankirt Aulakh, Dilpreet Dhillon and Vicky Middukheda’s brother Ajay Pal Middukhera in connection with the murder of Sidhu Moosewala.Mansa SSP Nanak Singh said Punjabi singers had been summoned and they would be interrogated. He said due to security reasons, their date of summoning cannot be disclosed. While Babbu Maan had allegedly got involved in online spats with Moosewala numerous times, Mankirat Aulakh had faced heat on social media after death of Moosewala.The development comes nearly a month after Moosewala’s father Balkaur
PollywoodDec 07, 2022

Nargis Fakhri and Guru Randhawa team up for the first time

Rockstar fame Nargis Fakhri is all set to charm us in the upcoming music video, Fayaah Fayaah, alongside singer Guru Randhawa. The music video is shot in Bulgaria. The peppy track Fayaah Fayaah is from Guru Randhawa's recent album Man of the Moon, which is ruling the charts. The vocals, music and lyrics given by Guru himself and the music video is directed by Rupan Bal.

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PollywoodMar 04, 2026

A Father’s Fear Across Borders: Ammy Virk’s Plea for Peace

Punjabi music and film personality Ammy Virk has opened up about the anguish he is enduring as rising unrest in the Middle East has left his wife and young daughter stuck in the United Arab Emirates. The actor-singer recently shared a heartfelt message describing the emotional weight he has been carrying since tensions flared following the Israel–US strikes on Iran. With his six-year-old child far from home, Virk admitted that maintaining composure has been nearly impossible. He revealed that every news alert feels deeply personal. As a public figure, he may appear resilient, but he emphasiz
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PollywoodMar 04, 2026

Singer Parmish Verma’s Team and Local Businessman Targeted

Authorities in Ludhiana have begun a detailed investigation after two separate extortion incidents surfaced in Ludhiana , sending shockwaves through the business and entertainment circles. In one complaint, Harvinder Singh Hardy, who manages Punjabi singer Parmish Verma, reported receiving threatening calls demanding an enormous ransom. According to police records, the caller allegedly sought ₹10 crore and claimed links to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A case has been filed against unknown individuals at the Sarabha Nagar police station. Hardy, a resident of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar,
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BollywoodMar 04, 2026

Sonal Chauhan Set to Return Home After Travel Disruptions Leave Her Stuck in Dubai

Bollywood actor Sonal Chauhan is finally heading back to India after being unable to leave Dubai for days due to major flight suspensions triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The star, widely recognised for her breakthrough performance in Jannat, updated fans through Instagram, sharing short clips of herself en route to the airport. In the background of her post, she played “Coming Home” by Skylar Grey- a subtle but heartfelt hint that her return journey was underway. Before this positive development, Chauhan had publicly sought assistance as uncertainty loomed. She addr
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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Maheep Singh’s Maple Leaf Mission: Comedy, Calling & “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” in Canada

Stand-up comedian Maheep Singh is all set to bring his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered humor to Canada for the very first time - and he’s doing it with curiosity, courage, and a punchline. In an exclusive chat with Connect Cine, Maheep opened up about his much-awaited Canada tour, cheekily titled “Mummy Kaisi Hai?” What makes this trip special isn’t just the tour - it’s the fact that this will be his first-ever visit to the country that has become a second home for so many Punjabis. When asked the inevitable question - “Which Punjabi doesn’t have a friend in Canada?” - Maheep bu
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BollywoodFeb 27, 2026

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict on Release of The Kerala Story 2

A division bench of the Kerala High Court set aside its decision for later on the appeal filed by the producer of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. The appeal challenges a single judge’s interim directive that temporarily halted the film’s theatrical release. The movie had been slated to premiere on February 27. The bench reviewed whether the single judge was justified in suspending the release for 15 days even though the film had already secured certification. During arguments, the judges noted that the objections raised against the certification resembled a public interest litigation an