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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Spreading awareness in Punjabi comic style!

Amidst the pandemic, all artists are trying their bit to spread awareness regarding Covid-19, whether it is about getting vaccinated or maintaining social distance and wearing masks. Many Punjabi singers and actors have also gone ahead and shared their photographs of getting their first jab of vaccination. Now, all the well-known comedian actors of the Punjabi entertainment industry including Jaswinder Bhalla, Binnu Dhillon, Karamjit Anmol, Naresh Kathooria and several others have come together in their own unique style to spread awareness. Taking to their respective social media handles, the
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PollywoodMay 20, 2021

Renowned theatre artiste Gurcharan Singh Channi succumbs to Covid

Covid claimed the life of NSD alumnus and theatre personality Gurcharan Singh Channi on Thursday morning. He had been on a ventilator for a while in Chandigarh. Director of Centre for Education & Voluntary Action (CEVA), Gurcharan Singh Channi was a Fulbright Scholar at Boston University College of Communication. He is the recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academi Award for community theatre. Right from his first play, 'Dafa 144', 'Zindagi Retire Nahi Hoti' to the latest 'Rocket ho ya Bomb, Pehno Condom', Channi's plays have been a theatre of the people, for the people and by the people. Chan
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

Karan Aujla says ‘BacDAfucUP’

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has finally announced the title of his upcoming music album, which is titled 'BacDAfucUP'. The debut album by Karan Aujla will release on the music label, Speed Records. The music will be produced by Truskool.The announcement comes 'exactly' one day after Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala released his first track from the album Moosetape. It is a known fact that these two singers do not see eye-to-eye, and it is being said that Karan Aujla released the name of the album only in retaliation to Sidhu's track! Nothing much has been revealed about the album yet, neither
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh gets his first dose of Covid vaccine

Popular Bollywood and Pollywood actor Diljit Dosanjh took to his social media story to share the news that he too has got his first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine. Diljit shared a glimpse of his record card which had his last name, Singh, alongside his date of birth, and the name of the first dose. Many Punjabi artists are getting vaccinated and spreading the word among their fans. Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit Dosanjh will be seen in Punjabi film ‘Jodi’, ‘Honsla Rakh’ and ‘Ranna Cha Dhanna’.
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PollywoodMay 17, 2021

‘Awasaan’ to be released on 4 different OTT platforms

Pollywood actor Kuljinder Singh Sidhu has announced that his already released film ‘Awasaan’ will now be released on 4 different OTT platforms i.e. Airtel extreme, Mx player, Hungama and Gemplex simultaneously from May 20 onwards. The movie is directed by Rajat Kumar Chaturvedi and stars Kuljinder Singh Sidhu, Arjun Chakraborty and Amruta Pore in the lead roles. Kuljinder Sidhu took to his social media account to share this news. He wrote, “I am happy to share that my Hindi movie Awasaan (Expire) is going to be released simultaneously on 4 different OTT platforms “. The movie revolv
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PollywoodMay 16, 2021

Jasmine Sandlas touched heartstrings with Royi Na

Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has recently come up with a new album titled, 'The Great Punjabi Experiment'. After releasing a few songs, Jasmine has now released a song titled, ‘Royi Na’. The song describes heartbreak, failure and grief that all and sundry have been through. Recently, the singer posted a small clip about the song and wrote, “Royi Na is out now. Today I set myself free from the pain I endured while I lived in Mohali. Sometimes I wish I could go back and change some things. But the truth is that it was necessary. I am thankful. I am free.” The lyrics of ‘Royi Na’ h
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PollywoodMay 16, 2021

Ranjha Vikram Singh celebrates a unique birthday

Punjabi actor and producer Ranjha Vikram Singh of 25 Kille fame has been helping out the less privileged ever since the pandemic struck us. And recently on his birthday, he did seva with the Gauri Shankar Seva Dal. Ranjha said that during these times of struggle, he can only count my blessings and the best way to keep getting is to keep giving. "I knew this NGO for a long time. They have done tremendous work over the years and especially during the pandemic. It was my good fortune that I got to do seva with them,” he said. The 'Fauji Calling' star adds that the situation today is really hea
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PollywoodMay 15, 2021

Is this Simi Chahal or Dimple Kapadia!

Pollywood actress Simi Chahal took the internet by storm when she shared the pictures from her new film Vanjaaran. She has managed to impress everyone with her gypsy look, which reminded fans of Dimple Kapadia's character in the 1993 film Rudaali.Dressed in a henna green choli and long skirt, Simi wore a maroon dupatta on her head and posed with chunky jewelry and a double nose pin. Simi shared the announcement of her film and wrote, "Vanjaaran ~ Shoot in 2022". The shoot of Vanjaaran is expected to start in 2022.
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PollywoodMay 13, 2021

Diljit Dosanjh sets major fitness goals in latest Instagram video

Punjabi singer actor Diljit Dosanjh shared his workout routine on his latest Instagram video. The actor has been motivating his fans to stay in shape during these challenging times. Diljit can be seen working out in a gym in this video wearing a black and grey gym rig. He can be seen doing back exercises. Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit Dosanjh recently wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming Punjabi movie ‘Honsla Rakh’ starring Shehnaaz Gill, Shinda Grewal, and Sonam Bajwa. The movie is slated to release on October 15.

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