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28 Sep

Samay Raina Says Next Season of The Latent Could Go Completely Sponsor-Free

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Comedian and content creator Samay Raina has explained why he is encouraging viewers to join the members-only subscription for his content, saying direct audience support could allow him to produce future seasons without relying on sponsors or outside stakeholders. While addressing the issue of piracy, Raina acknowledged that there is little that creators can do to completely prevent their content from being circulated illegally online. Instead, he appealed to viewers who enjoy his work to support the show through paid memberships. “Jokes apart, in today's age and time there is no stopping piracy. But if you can…

27 Sep

Rise and Fall Season 2: Siwet Tomar Evicted After Heated Clash With Shehzad Poonawala

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Rise and Fall Season 2 has reportedly witnessed a major twist, with Siwet Tomar being eliminated from the show following a heated confrontation with fellow contestant Shehzad Poonawala. According to the information available ahead of the episode’s streaming, tensions between the two contestants escalated after Siwet allegedly accused Shehzad of using religion as an issue to divide people and gain support before entering the reality show. The disagreement reportedly turned into a major argument inside the house. The confrontation then intensified, with Siwet allegedly getting physically aggressive towards Shehzad. Following the incident, Siwet is said to have…

16 Sep

Veteran Actor Anant Nag Conferred With Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, PunjabAnant Nag, Dadasaheb Phalke, Film industry, Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, National Awards

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Veteran actor Anant Nag has been chosen to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 in recognition of his monumental contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Wednesday. The honour, recommended by the Central Government's Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, marks the pinnacle of recognition for an illustrious cinematic career spanning more than five decades. The award will be officially presented to the veteran performer during the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony scheduled to take place on September 22 at Kevadia in Gujarat. Born…

13 Sep

Diljit Dosanjh Turns Wembley Into a Punjabi Celebration, Makes History in London

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London (Rajeev Sharma): The iconic Wembley Stadium witnessed a distinctly Punjabi spectacle on Saturday as Diljit Dosanjh performed before a packed audience of nearly 90,000, marking a major milestone for Punjabi music on the international stage. The singer brought his Aura World Tour to London on September 12 and became the first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley Stadium, according to the venue. For an artist whose music has travelled far beyond Punjab, the performance represented another significant step in his international journey. The night also placed Punjabi music alongside the work of some of the biggest names who have previously…

09 Sep

Punjabi Artist Ammy Virk Unharmed as Family Dismisses Post-Concert Ambush Reports

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, PunjabAbbotsford, Ammy Virk, Canada concert, Kuljit Singh, police inquiry, Punjabi music, shooting rebuttal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Relatives of acclaimed Punjabi singer Ammy Virk have strongly countered allegations that the performer was caught in a targeted gunfire attack following his live stage appearance in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Addressing journalists, the singer’s father, Kuljit Singh, flatly disputed circulating media narratives, clarifying that neither his son nor the conveyance transporting him sustained any damage from gunfire. Speculation mounted swiftly across digital platforms suggesting that Virk’s motorcade had been singled out by armed assailants after his performance concluded at the local venue. A family member accompanying the vocalist throughout the tour reiterated that the travelling party faced…

07 Sep

‘Hanuman Ansh’ Box Office: Rs 2 Crore Film Roars Past Rs 120 Crore, Defies Star-Power Formula

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): In an industry where big stars and massive production budgets often dominate the box-office conversation, Hanuman Ansh has scripted an extraordinary success story by relying on little more than its content and strong audience word of mouth. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and featuring Shobhinaw Satyaa and Chandan Anand in leading roles, the Hindi film was reportedly made for around ₹2 crore. Its opening, however, gave little indication of what was to follow. The film earned only about ₹10 lakh on its first day after arriving in theatres on August 7. Even after two weeks, the film had…

07 Sep

Gippy Grewal, Shehnaaz Gill Take ‘Singh vs Kaur 2’ Promotions to Wagah Border

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The promotional campaign for Singh vs Kaur 2 reached the iconic Wagah Border as Gippy Grewal, Shehnaaz Gill and other members of the Punjabi film’s team made a special appearance at the landmark ahead of its theatrical release. The visit comes just days before the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 11, 2026. With anticipation building among Punjabi cinema fans, the cast has been making appearances at prominent locations as part of the pre-release promotions. The Wagah Border visit gave the film team a chance to experience the atmosphere surrounding the famous border ceremony…

02 Sep

Sonu Sood Reaches Flood-Affected Trishuli Bazar With Relief Support

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has travelled to Trishuli Bazar to meet communities affected by the recent flash floods and extend relief assistance to families facing the aftermath of the disaster. Sood arrived in Kathmandu yesterday with relief materials intended for people affected by the flooding. From the capital, he travelled to one of the areas that has suffered significant impact from the sudden rise in floodwaters. His visit to Trishuli Bazar brought him closer to residents dealing with the disruption and losses caused by the floods. The actor’s decision to visit the affected area personally has also…

25 Aug

‘Don’t Question My Journey’: Himanshi Khurana Responds After Asim Riaz’s ‘Fame Digger’ Remark

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The war of words between Himanshi Khurana and her former partner Asim Riaz appears to be getting sharper, with Himanshi issuing a detailed response after Asim’s recent “fame digger” remark. The controversy began after Himanshi spoke about her past relationship during a podcast with Paras Chhabra. During the conversation, she discussed her spiritual journey and alleged that she had faced pressure to change her religion while she was in the relationship. Asim later rejected the allegation, stating that he had never forced her to change her faith. Soon after, Asim shared a cryptic message on social media…

30 Jul

Ramayana Trailer Out: Nitesh Tiwari’s Mythological Spectacle Unveils Star-Studded First Look

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainmentA R Rahman, Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana trailer, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The cinematic world reached a major milestone as the official trailer for director Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological epic, Ramayana, was officially released. Produced by Namit Malhotra, the four-minute preview was launched precisely at 4:15 AM IST during the auspicious Brahma Muhurat, offering global audiences a grand glimpse into one of the most ambitious Indian film productions to date. The trailer stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and KGF actor Yash delivering a powerful presence as Ravana, all framed against a dramatic musical score composed jointly by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. The…