Author: Karishma Sharma
Legendary Popular Punjabi actor-comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away at the age of 65. He took his last breath this morning, on Friday morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. The funeral will be held on August 23 at 12 noon at the Balongi cremation ground in Mohali. A large number of fans and artists are expected to gather to pay their last respects. According to media reports, he had been unwell for the past few months. News of his death has left the Punjabi film industry and his fans in deep shock. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and several other Punjabi artists…
“Writing started as a vent, but I realised I had stories worth telling.” When we sat down to talk to Gurwinder Lotay, the debut author of Ishq De Satt Mukaam, we expected a classic love story. What we got instead was a heartfelt conversation about literature, films, writing out of frustration, and how sometimes, stories find you. The author of Ishq De Satt Mukaam shares the inspiration behind the novel, the winding road to publication, and why writing in Punjabi is an act of love more than livelihood. 1. Tell us about your book, Ishq De Satt Mukaam. Was it…
From conquering the corporate world to composing Grammy-winning albums steeped in Indian classical tradition and global harmony, Chandrika Tandon’s life is a testament to transformation. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about the tearful epiphany that led her from Wall Street to world stages, the healing power of Vedic music, and the joy of serving others through song. “I cried the whole flight home and didn’t know why. That’s when I realized—I needed music to be happy.” At the pinnacle of her business career—managing multi-million dollar deals and flying between continents—Chandrika Tandon had a moment that changed everything. “It…
From grassroots activism to state leadership, Punjab’s fearless daughter is rewriting what it means to be in power. By Gurleen Kaur She didn’t plan to be here. In fact, Raj Lali Gill and her husband had returned from abroad simply to wind up their property affairs. But fate had a bigger plan—and a poster. A walk past a signboard of the Aam Aadmi Party led to a conversation. That conversation led to a meeting. And that meeting led to a movement. “I volunteered, and that was the day my journey started,” she recalls, her voice unwavering. Today, as the Chairperson…
Shehnaaz Gill has been hospitalised due to health issues, but the actress didn’t reveal the exact reason. TV actor and Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra recently visited the ailing actress to check on her condition and assured her fans that she is doing fine. He asked his followers and Shehnaaz’s fans to pray for her speedy recovery. On Monday, Karan took to his Instagram Stories and shared a video that shows Shehnaaz lying on a hospital bed with IV drips attached to her hand. The moment he turns the camera towards her, she hides her face. In the video, he…
Punjabi singer Harbhajan Mann had a narrow escape after his car met with an accident at the Pipli flyover in Kurukshetra early Monday morning. As per information, Mann was on his way from Delhi to Mohali when his car collided with a stray animal and overturned. However, he reportedly escaped the accident without any major injuries. Around 4 am, as the vehicle crossed the flyover, the driver spotted a stray cow sitting on the National Highway. He applied sudden brakes, but the car hit the cow and overturned. The passers-by and police helped the singer and other occupants — his…
Renowned actress, filmmaker, and politician serving as a Member of Parliament, Kangana Ranaut, has received a major setback from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court has refused to cancel a defamation case filed against her in 2021 by Mahinder Kaur from Bathinda. For those who may not know, Kangana had shared a photo of an elderly woman during the farmers’ protest, saying that such women were paid to join the protest. Moreover, due to the statement given by Kangana Ranaut, legal complaints were filed against her in many places, like in the courts of Bulandshahr and Agra, farmers…
The winners of prestigious National Film Awards were recently announced. This time the celebration has to be even more special as Punjabi film starring Sonam Bajwa, Tania, Gitaj Bindrakhia and Gurjaaz, Godday Godday Chaa has won the National Award for Best Punjabi Film. Released in 2023, the film was directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and written by Jagdeep Sidhu. In an official statement shared, Sonam Bajwa said, “Winning the National Award for Best Punjabi Film for Godday Godday Chaa is a truly humbling and special feeling! The film received so much love at the box office, and now, to be…
The University of Mumbai will start a full-fledged Department of Punjabi at its Kalina Campus. The announcement was made by Ravindra. Kulkarni, vice-chancellor of the University, in a communication to the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy. The syllabus for this course has been prepared by a team of scholars in active consultation with the Guru Gobind Singh Chair, which is operational at the university. The proposed Punjabi department will serve as a centre for excellence in the promotion of the Gurmukhi script, the language, and deeper academic engagement with Sikh literature, history, and traditions. The university said that the project…
Popular Punjabi actress Payal Rajput’s father, Vimal Kumar Rajput, has passed away. He took his last breath on July 28, 2025, at the age of 68 after battling cancer. The unfortunate news of her father’s demise was shared by the actress on her social media handle with an emotional note. She wrote, Actress Payal Rajput’s father, Vimal Kumar Rajput (68), passed away on the evening of July 28 in Hyderabad due to age-related health issues. The final rites will be performed today in New Delhi. Payal shared an emotional message via Instagram: “Though you’re no longer by my side, your…