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Bollywood Gup-Shup

VISHAL BHARDWAJ DILJIT DOSANJH

Filmmaker “excited” to become Academy member Singer to star in Punjabi comedy ‘Ranna Ch Dhanna’

he critically acclaimed filmmaker unjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh
Vishal Bhardwaj shared his excite- is set to headline the upcoming
Tment on receiving the invitation PPunjabi entertainer ‘Ranna Ch
to become a member of the Acad- Dhanna’, bringing together the block-
emy Awards. The ‘Haider’ direc- buster team behind the hit film ‘Honsla
tor said that he feels “honoured” Rakh’ once again. The film is slated for
and “priveleged” to be the part of a worldwide theatrical release on June
the voting process of the future 25, 2027.
Academy Awards, representing The announcement was made by
the Indian cinema. film critic and trade analyst Taran
Vishal Bhardwaj said, “I am Adarsh, who shared the news on so-
deeply honored and excited to be cial media along with a poster fea-
invited to become a member of the turing Diljit Dosanjh. Sharing the
Academy. It is a privilege to be part update, Adarsh wrote: “BLOCK-
of the most prestigious platform for glob- BUSTER TEAM REUNITES... DILJIT
al cinema, and I look forward to participating in the DOSANJH TO HEADLINE PUNJABI FILM ‘RANNA
Academy Awards voting process.” Indian cinema has received CH DHANNA’ - RELEASE DATE LOCKED... The blockbuster
a major boost on the global stage as the Academy of Motion team behind #HonslaRakh reunites for the #Punjabi entertainer
Picture Arts and Sciences has invited a distinguished group of #RannaChDhanna.”
Indian film professionals to join its prestigious membership class He further revealed, “#DiljitDosanjh will head the cast of
of 2026, granting them voting rights for future Academy Awards. #RannaChDhanna, directed by Amarjit Singh Saron... The film is
set for a worldwide theatrical release on 25 June 2027.”

ALKA YAGNIK

Singer reassures fans after viral wheelchair appearance

eteran singer Alka Yagnik has reassured fans about
her health after a video of her in a wheelchair at the
VPadma Awards ceremony sparked concern online.
Addressing the speculation, the celebrated singer, in an Ins-
tagram post, clarified that she is recovering well and had only
requested wheelchair assistance due to fatigue after a long day
of engagements at the prestigious event. “I have seen the con-
cern surrounding a video from the ceremony and would like
to assure everyone that I am well and progressing positively
in my recovery. After a long and memorable day at the Padma
facilitation, I was simply fatigued and requested a wheelchair
while leaving,” Alka Yagnik wrote in her statement. Thanking
fans for their love, prayers and support, Yagnik urged everyone
not to worry, saying she is feeling much better.

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