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Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajniesh Duggal has come out in support of Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy surrounding "Sardaar Ji 3." Speaking about the backlash the singer-actor has been facing, Duggal said he doesn't believe Diljit ever meant to hurt anyone's sentiments, adding that his intentions were likely misunderstood. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the actor said he has always been a fan of Diljit's work. The Wajah Tum Ho actor also mentioned that he's happy to see the 'Udta Punjab' actor returning to "Border 2." He also pointed out that artists don't always have control over everything related to their work and expressed hope that the situation would soon be resolved. Rajniesh Duggal shared, "Diljit Dosanjh is phenomenal -- I'm a fan! He's fantastic, and I don't believe he ever intended to hurt sentiments. I'm glad he's back in Border 2. Sometimes things are not in an artist's control. I'm hopeful that everything will settle, and we'll see him shine on screen once again." In the recent development, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has temporarily lifted its non-cooperation directive against Diljit Dosanjh. While the ban continues for his other projects, an exception has been made allowing him to work on "Border 2." FWICE President BN Tiwari shared that the decision came after producer Bhushan Kumar personally requested the federation to let Diljit resume shooting for the upcoming war drama. Tiwari told IANS, "If considering a request is pressure, then it can be called that. We have good relations with T-Series. We visited them four times and warned them that they could not continue with the shoot, but they kept on asking us for a chance. They were unable to find a different combination of artists for their film. When they showed their incapability, it was our duty to come up with a solution as it was our country's money at stake." The FWICE president further revealed that the filmmakers had requested the federation to allow Diljit to remain part of the film, as most of the shoot was already done. Replacing him at this stage would have made it challenging to recreate the same actor combination for the war drama.
Baby John is releasing on 25th December 2024. Reportedly, Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in the film. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh have set the internet on fire with their song "Nain Matakka" from the upcoming film Baby John. To add to the excitement, today, the actor shared a set of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos featuring Keerthy Suresh and Diljit Dosanjh. In no time, it went viral, and fans also reacted to it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared photos to see how they have prepared for the song. "#nainmatakka crazy energy on this set. Are u doing the na ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has heaped praise on actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who worked alongside him in the series "Citadel: Honey Bunny", and said that she is the "best co-star ever". Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a sequence of pictures from the success party. The photographs featured the actress along with Varun, the creators Raj and DK and the entire crew of the show. "A beautiful evening spent with the loveliest people, my heart overflowing with gratitude. #CitadelHoneyBunny," she wrote as the caption. Varun took to the comment section and praised Samantha: "Th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan Monday celebrated 25 years in the Hindi film industry, taking to social media to share heartfelt memories from her debut film Refugee. The actress took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting cherished moments from her debut film "Refugee." Taking to Instagram, Bebo posted a couple of her throwback photos from the movie and captioned it simply, "25 years and forever to go ..." The post featured a mix of solo pictures of Kareena and photos alongside her 'Refugee' co-star Abhishek Bachchan. The Udta Punjab actress also tagged director JP Dutta, Abhishek, Jackie ...Read More >
Mumbai: Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his film Sardaar Ji 3, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has chosen to maintain his calm and composure. As debates rage online, the artist continues to keep a dignified silence, showing no visible signs of stress or distraction. Diljit recently took to Instagram to share a set of photos that reflect his unbothered attitude. The 'Udta Punjab' actor was seen posing confidently in his private jet, dressed in a classic white kurta-pyjama, proudly flaunting his signature mustache. Alongside the stylish images, he wrote, "SARDAAR JI 3 Smashing Records O ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh will continue to be a part of the upcoming war drama 'Border 2', despite the uproar surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which had earlier imposed a non-cooperation order on Diljit, has now temporarily revoked the restriction, but only for this specific project. BN Tiwari, President of FWICE, confirmed the development to India Today, stating that producer Bhushan Kumar personally appealed to the federation to allow Dosanjh to continue shooting for 'Border 2'. "Yes, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) There is big debate going on now days about the vivid cosmetic treatments taken by the actress to achieve that perfect look and their repercussions after the sudden demise of actress Shefali Jariwala. Actress Manushi Chhillar, who will next be seen in "Maalik" opposite Rajkummar Rao has now shared her take on the matter. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Manushi revealed that contrary to popular opinion, getting cosmetic treatment is not a new phenomenon, it is just that we have access to better technology now. Speaking to IANS, Manushi said, "I come from a med ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Rapper Badshah is facing heat from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his upcoming concert in Dallas, Texas. The FWICE has written a letter to Badshah seeking clarification on his association with 3Sixty Shows, a Pakistani company sponsoring his 'Badshah UnFinished Tour' at the Curtis Culwell Centre on September 19, 2025. FWICE said that Badshah's collaboration with a Pakistani company goes against national sentiment and directives issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. The letter hig ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Women are equally vulnerable when it comes to end-stage organ failure due to illness, and it is import ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television and Bollywood actress Madalsa Sharma recently took to her social media account to express gratitude for being an important part of the recently released movie "The Bengal Files" Sharing a picture with the director and producer of the movie Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi, Madalsa wrote, "It was an absolute honour and privilege to be a part of this amazing film and to be directed by the master craftsman @vivekagnihotri ji and all my love and respects to the tremendous powerhouse of an actor @pallavijoshiofficial mam. Hope you all are enjoying the fi ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) Bollywood star Sunny Deol has completed shooting for his upcoming film "Border 2". Directed by Anurag Singh, the project is a follow-up to the 1997 blockbuster film "Border", which featured Deol alongside Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff and Akshaye Khanna. The war epic was helmed by J P Dutta. The 67-year-old actor announced the news on his Instagram handle with a video post on Friday. "Mission Accomplished! Fauji, signing off! My Shoot wrapped for #Border2. Jai Hind," he wrote in the caption. The post featured him in a soldier's uniform. "Border 2" also stars Varun Dh ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Producer Nidhi Dutta, who is currently busy with her production 'Border 2', has embraced parenthood. Nidhi and her husband Binoy Gandhi have welcomed a baby girl, whom they have named Sitara Dutta Gandhi. For Nidhi, the experience of becoming a mother has been both transformative and deeply grounding. The days leading up to Sitara's birth were filled with anticipation, and her arrival has brought with it an overwhelming sense of love and peace. As they begin this new journey as parents. Meanwhile, the work on 'Border 2' has been going on in full-swing. Earlier, this week, Bol ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], July 20 (ANI): Following incessant heavy rainfall for two consecutive days, the Anasagar Chaupati area in Ajmer was waterlogged on Sunday morning. As the lake overflowed, the residential areas bore the brunt. Traffic movement on the route has been halted; only large vehicles are permitted to move here, while small vehicles and two-wheelers are not being allowed. Earlier, the Ana Sagar lake in Rajasthan Ajmer overflowed on Saturday morning, following incessant rain, which caused waterlogging. Due to this, the road connecting Bajrang Garh to the market has been clos ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
Chennai, October 16: Director Vetrimaaran's much-awaited Tamil film 'Arasan', featuring actor Simbu in the lead, has been titled 'Saamrajyam' in Telugu, its makers announced on Thursday. Taking to his timeline, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, who is producing the film, wrote, " NTR for STR. The empire rises beyond borders! The much-awaited #Arasan now roars in Telugu as #Saamrajyam - a kingdom of power, pride, and pure mass! The Man of Masses @tarak9999 will unveil the Telugu promo on 17th Oct, Friday at 10:07 AM #NTRforSTR." It may be recalled that actor Simbu has urged his fans to watch the prom ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh loves to entertain the fans with his Instagram videos, enhanced with this Hinglish commentary. The latest clip features Diljit starting with a healthy drink. The 'Jatt & Juliet' actor added turmeric to a plate full of neem leaves and blended it, along with some water. However, the taste was expectedly bitter. Later on, Diljit enjoyed Dalia with some pomegranate and sunflower seeds. The video also showed a variety of fruits and some Poha on the table. After taking the first bite of the Dalia, he said, "Maza hi aa gaya". ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna says her parents called her latest horror comedy film "Thamma" by far the best film of hers that they've watched and that her younger sister thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes her genuinely feel at peace. Talking about the reaction of her parents and sister on watching "Thamma", Rashmika told IANS: "Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they've watched. So that is their reaction." She added: "And my sister, she is extremely happy. She has a gazillion questions, which I think I should get her in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah to immediately withdraw permission granted for the shooting of the film "Border 2' at the National Defence Academy (NDA) premises in Pune amid the ongoing controversy surrounding singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh. The singer-actor is facing a massive backlash for collaborating with a Pakistani artist, Hania Aamir, in his upcoming movie 'Sardaar Ji 3,' against the backdrop of continuing tensions between India and Pakistan. Diljit Dosanjh is currently working on ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9: Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh who is currently busy shooting for "Border 2", keeps on treating the netizens with fun glimpses from the set of the sequel. Dropping another BTS video from the shoot of his next on his IG, he wrote, "Just Another Day Brother". The clip opens with Diljit giving a take for the war drama, when it starts to rain heavily. We can hear him saying, "Tension mat lo hum maze karenge(Don't worry, we will enjoy)." Next, we see Diljit chilling with co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ahaan Shetty and director Anurag Singh. "Ye Border ke director sahab shooting ...Read More >
On his 43rd birthday, Ranbir Kapoor gave fans something extra. The actor went live on Instagram through his brand ARKS's account and ended up chatting about films, music, and of course, his personal favorites. What caught everyone's attention was Ranbir Kapoor praising Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a Malayalam hit that's been buzzing for weeks now. "I recently saw the film. It was just excellent. I like the music of Lokah," Ranbir Kapoor said, adding that songs like Sahiba and Barbaad from Saiyaara ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Powerstar Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited film Hari Hara Veera Mallu has been delayed once again. The team earlier planned to release it on June 12, but due to pending VFX work, the release is now pushed back. A new date will be shared soon, but promotions are still going strong. Directed by AM Jyothi Krishna and Krish Jagarlamudi, this movie has been on the sets for nearly five years! It's a period action drama set in the 1600s, with Pawan Kalyan playing a brave hero who fights against foreign invaders. The film is being made on a huge budget of Rs. 250 crore. Thanks to producer AM R ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit condemned the support of Nasseruddin Shah for Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir for 'Sardaar Ji 3'. Against the massive backlash to Dijit Dosanjh from celebrities, social media and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), Naseeruddin Shah defended the singer, saying that the singer wasn't responsible for the film's casting, and expressed his disapproval of restricting personal interactions between India and Pakistan. While speak ...Read More >
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], July 1 (ANI): Congress leader Pargat Singh on Tuesday supported actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against him for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3' following the tensions between Indian and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack in April. While talking to ANI, Pargat Singh lauded Dosanjh for highlighting Punjab on the global platforms, including the singer's performance at Coachella, showcasing Punjab culture at Cannes 2025 and other international events of the actor. 'I support Diljit Dosanjh. He made Punjab f ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh has been grabbing attention following Pakistani actress Hania Aamir's casting in Sardaar Ji 3. Though the film has not been released in India, but still celebs have criticised the singer cum actor. Rumours were going on that he had been removed from Border 2. Looks like Diljit Dosanjh has put all speculation to rest. He shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the sets of Border 2, hinting that he's very much part of the much-anticipated war drama. Taking to his Instagram handl ...Read More >