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Jalandhar: More Punjabi singers and artistes joined relief efforts and spoke up for flood-hit Punjab. A day after actor Sanjay Dutt became the first big Indian film personality to speak up about the plight of Punjab, Sonu Sood too announced active help.Dutt's post on X also invited appreciation online, with several people recalling his father, late Sunil Dutt's empathy and concern for Punjab. Sood, who hails from Moga, posted on his social media accounts, announcing help for victims to get them back on their feet. "Punjab is my soul. Even if it takes everything, I will not back down. We are Punjabis -- and we do not give up," he posted. In a separate post, he added, "We, as individuals and the govt, must ensure every family gets their cattle back. It's not just about compensation -- it's about restoring dignity and survival."Singer Mika Singh also appealed to the people to gear up for providing relief to flood victims, stating that his NGO had already started working for the purpose.Singer and actor Ammy Virk announced he will adopt 200 houses for flood relief. Diljit Dosanjh's Saanjh Foundation announced plans to adopt 10 of the worst-affected villages in collaboration with other NGOs and the district administrations of Amritsar and Gurdaspur.
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Despite an uncertain and challenging global economic backdrop, the Indian economy remains a key driver of global growth -- underpinned by sound macroeconomic fundamentals and prudent macroeconomic policies, RBI said in its latest Financial Stability Report. Elevated economic and trade policy uncertainties are testing the resilience of the global economy and the financial system. Also Read | 'I Stand Firmly With Diljit': Actor Naseeruddin Shah Comes Out in Support of Punjabi Singer-Actor Diljit Dosanjh Amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' Controversy. "Financial markets rema ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ST children thereby enabling them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Punjabi actor Sonam Bajwa, who made her Hindi debut this year, has completed shooting for her next film "Baaghi 4". The upcoming film is the fourth installment of the "Baaghi" franchise and also stars Tiger Shroff, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sanjay Dutt. Directed by A Harsha, known for "Bhajarangi" and "Vajrakaya", the film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 5. The 35-year-old actor shared the news with a post on her Instagram handle on Friday evening, which featured her holding the clapperboard. "And just like that, it's a wrap. My second Hindi film, a journe ...Read More >
Punjab is facing one of its worst flood crises in recent times. Farmland has been submerged, homes destroyed, and thousands of families displaced. With roads, power lines, and other basic facilities badly hit, the state is struggling to protect both people and animals. Amid this devastation, several Bollywood celebrities have stepped forward to extend support and prayers. Actor Sonu Sood, who hails from Punjab, shared a heartfelt video on X, highlighting the ground situation in Ferozepur, Tarn T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh has been constantly expanding his horizons. He recently joined forces with Sandalwood sensation Rishabh Shetty for his much-awaited prequel "Kantara: Chapter 1". Diljit and Rishabh shared a joint post where the two were seen greeting each other with affection before moving on to a fruitful musical session. These two also indulged in a fun chat after wrapping up their work for the day. The project marks Diljit's primary association with Rishabh. The 'Jatt & Juliet' actor has recorded a special song for "Kantara: Chapter 1". The ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The much-anticipated 'Baaghi 4', produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has just added a new star to its roster, with Punjabi sensation Sonam Bajwa joining the cast alongside Tiger Shroff. Set to go on floors soon in Mumbai, 'Baaghi 4' promises to deliver high-octane action sequences, with a storyline that combines intense thrills with romance. Sonam Bajwa will be playing the female lead opposite Tiger Shroff, marking her second collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala after she makes her Bollywood debut in 'Housefull 5'. In an Instagram post, Tiger Shroff welcomed Sonam to the team, expressing h ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27: Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has landed in legal trouble for lending his support to Diljit Dosanjh and his decision to work with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in "Sardaar Ji 3". A complaint has been filed against him in the Parliament Street police station, Delhi regarding the statement made by him in support of Pakistani artists. According to the complaint, releasing "Sardaar Ji 3" starring a Pakistani actress in the backdrop of the horrific Pahalgam attack is against the national sentiment. It further noted that Jassi's statement is going viral on social media, enraging the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) "Housefull 5", starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar and Jacqueline Fernandez among others, has crossed Rs 300 crore with its worldwide box office collection. Produced under Sajid Nadiadwala's production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film has been directed by Tarun Mansukhani of "Dostana" fame. It released in theatres worldwide on June 6 in two parts "Housefull 5A" and "Housefull 5B". While both versions have the same beginnings, the last 20 minutes of climax differ. The total domestic box office collection of the film has crossed Rs 200 crore with world ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on Tuesday came under attack from a BJP MLA in Maharashtra for defending Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh over collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir in his movie Sardaar Ji 3. Shah had shared his views in a Facebook post on Monday, which he later deleted. Talking to reporters in Vidhan Bhawan premises in south Mumbai, BJP MLA Ram Kadam termed Shah's remarks anti-Hindu and sought a public apology from the veteran actor. Shah had hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus, Kadam said. "Why is Naseeruddin Shah equating Kailasa with P ...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 >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, Punjabi actress Tania's father, Dr. Anil Jit Singh Kamboj, was shot by two unidentified assailants at his clinic in Moga, Punjab, on Friday, July 4. The doctor sustained two gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at a private hospital. According to eyewitness account to Punjab Mania, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and posed as patients before opening fire at close range while Dr. Kamboj was attending to patients. The Times of India reported, M ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark event celebrating the vision and philosophy of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Punjabi edition of the book Kejriwal Model was officially launched today in Mohali. The event was graced by AAP National Convenor and Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and former Delhi Deputy CM & AAP Punjab In-Charge Manish Sisodia, a release said on Tuesday. According to the release, the book has been authored by AAP leader Jasmine Shah and published by Unistar Books. Present at the event were publishers Harish Jain and Rohit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 12 (ANI): Singer Diljit Dosanjh has been issued an advisory by the Chairperson of Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights ahead of his December 14 concert in the city as part of his 'Dil-Luminati' India tour. The Chandigarh Commission for Protection says that children should not be exposed to sound levels above 120 decibels, as recommended by the World Health Organisation. The commission recommends avoiding songs that promote alcohol, drugs, and violence, such as "Le Patiala Pig", "5 Tara", and "Case", even if the lyrics are modified. Additi ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi singer and actor Guru Randhawa recently found himself at the centre of online criticism after he appeared to take an indirect dig at Diljit Dosanjh amid the controversy surrounding the film "Sardaar Ji 3." Randhawa faced backlash from Diljit Dosanjh's fans over his cryptic posts, which were seen as subtle digs at the singer-actor, indirectly referring to the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the upcoming film. Taking to his X handle, the High Rated Gabru singer, on Thursday, tweeted, "Lakh pardesi hoyieee Apna desh nhi bhandi daa Jehre mulk ...Read More >
Mumbai/Chennai, Jul 14 (PTI) Stunt artists including veterans Sham Kaushal, Ram Shetty and Aejaz Gulab and others on Monday mourned the death of popular stuntman S M Raju during the shooting of an action scene for director Pa Ranjith's film "Vettuvam".0 The 52-year-old stuntman, whose real name was Mohan Raj, was driving an SUV in a high-octane stunt scene for the film in Nagapattinam on July 13 when he suddenly collapsed. His colleagues pulled him out of the vehicle and rushed him to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Also Read | Diljit Dosanjh Makes First Public Appearance Afte ...Read More >
On July 9, Tiger Shroff shared a series of pictures from the set, holding Baaghi 4's clapboard. Sonam Bajwa is all set to bring her glam and groove to Bollywood's action-packed franchise Baaghi 4. As per reports, the actress will be seen performing a high-octane dance number in the upcoming Tiger Shroff starrer. Recently, Tiger Shroff has apologised to his fans for the delay in the Baaghi 4 trailer launch. Recently, the actress shared that BTS of shooting for a grand dance number on her Instagr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah on Monday defended Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash over Pakistani actor Hania Aamir's role in "Sardaar Ji 3", saying casting is not the actor-musician's responsibility. The row began last week after Dosanjh shared the trailer of "Sardaar Ji 3", which made its debut in overseas territories on June 27 and skipped release in India. Many social media users have called for a ban on Dosanjh, while trade unions like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) have critici ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) As actor Khushbu Sundar puts it, with the passing away of legendary actor B Saroja Devi, an era of golden cinema comes to an end. The actress known for her doe-eyed beauty and endearing screen presence made her debut when she was only 17 years old, as a co-star of Honnappa Bhagavathar, one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955). Bengaluru-born Saroja Devi would eventually be crowned the first female super star of Kannada cinema. Soon after her death, another film legend from Bengaluru who made it big in Tamil Nadu, Superstar Rajnikanth, took ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed condolences on demise of legendary actress B Saroja Devi. Recalling her contributions to the Kannada film industry, Bommai said that she was a superstar in her heydays and was a great asset to the state and the film industry. She was a superstar in her heydays. She started her career in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. She acted with all the superstars of those days... She has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan... She was very lively even in her last days. She was a great asset to Karnataka an ...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: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has only good things to say about superstar Shah Rukh Khan son Aryan. Diljit, who had earlier sung the Banda song in Shah Rukh film Banda, has now collaborated with Khan Jr on the Tenu Ki Pata track from his upcoming directorial The Ba***ds of Bollywood. On Friday, Shah Rukh shared a BTS video from the making of Tenu Ki Pata. In the clip, Diljit and Aryan could be seen laughing and having a fun conversation as they record the song. A heartfelt thanks and big jhappi to Diljit paaji....you are too kind and s ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh is set to perform in Chandigarh on December 14 as part of his "Dil-Luminati" India Tour. Diljit Dosanjh will perform in Chandigarh on December 14 (File photo) The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has advised singer Diljit Dosanjh to refrain from singing some of his hit songs, including 'Patiala Peg', at his upcoming concert in the city as they "promote" alcohol, drugs and violence and "affect" children. The 40-year-old is set to perform in Chandigarh on Decemb ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 21 (VOICE) Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh's fates are intertwined through their films "Emergency" and 'Panjab 95" due to the chatter around both the movies. On Tuesday morning, Diljit took to Instagram, where he posted a note apologising that his film "Panjab 95", has once again faced a hiccup in its release in India. "We are very sorry and it pains us to inform you that the movie Panjab 95 will not release on 7th Feb due to circumstances beyond our control," he wrote. The movie, which is based on the life of prominent Sikh human rights act ...Read More >
New Delhi: The controversy surrounding 'Sardaar Ji 3' continues to escalate as sharp-eyed social media users noticed that Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has seemingly distanced herself from the project. The actress has reportedly unfollowed her co-stars Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir on Instagram. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Hania Aamir, and Neeru Bajwa, is set to release overseas on June 27. But its timing and cast have triggered outrage online, with backlash centring on the inclusion of a Pakistani actor in an Indian film soon after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that ...Read More >
New Delhi: Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar and Jacqueline Fernandez among others, has crossed Rs 300 crore at its worldwide box office. Produced under Sajid Nadiadwala's production banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film has been directed by Tarun Mansukhani of Dostana fame. It released in theatres worldwide June 6 in two parts Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While both versions have the same beginnings, the last 20 minutes of the climax differ. The total domestic box office collection of the film has crossed Rs 200 crore, with the worldwide gross box office coll ...Read More >