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                <title>Shubh just dropped his brand-new EP, Chapter IV</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="citation-13">Shubh just dropped his brand-new EP, </span><strong><span class="citation-13">Chapter IV</span></strong><span class="citation-13"> (also stylized as Chapter 4), today, </span><strong><span class="citation-13">April 10, 2026</span></strong><span class="citation-13 citation-end-13"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Here are the details on the new release:</p>
<h3 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Tracklist</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="citation-12 citation-end-12">The EP is a compact project featuring four tracks, clocking in at around 11 minutes total:<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<p><strong>Ace</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Bounce</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Moves</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span class="citation-11 citation-end-11">Broken<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></strong></p>
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<p><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-04/shubh.jpg" alt="shubh" width="1200" height="800" />  <span class="citation-9 citation-end-9">It features a very polished, cinematic production style.<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<p><strong>Early Reception:</strong> Since it just dropped today, early reactions are mixed but leaning positive. <span class="citation-8">Many fans are praising the fresh production and noting that tracks like </span><strong><span class="citation-8">"Moves"</span></strong><span class="citation-8"> and </span><strong><span class="citation-8">"Bounce"</span></strong><span class="citation-8 citation-end-8"> are massive standouts that grow on you with every listen.<sup class="superscript"></sup></span> Some fans have mentioned</p></li></ul>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/shubh-just-dropped-his-brand-new-ep-chapter-iv/article-8866"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-04/shubh.jpg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="citation-13">Shubh just dropped his brand-new EP, </span><strong><span class="citation-13">Chapter IV</span></strong><span class="citation-13"> (also stylized as Chapter 4), today, </span><strong><span class="citation-13">April 10, 2026</span></strong><span class="citation-13 citation-end-13"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<h3 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Tracklist</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="citation-12 citation-end-12">The EP is a compact project featuring four tracks, clocking in at around 11 minutes total:<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<p><strong>Ace</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Bounce</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Moves</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span class="citation-11 citation-end-11">Broken<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></strong></p>
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<p><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-04/shubh.jpg" alt="shubh" width="1200" height="800"></img> <span class="citation-9 citation-end-9">It features a very polished, cinematic production style.<sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p>
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<p><strong>Early Reception:</strong> Since it just dropped today, early reactions are mixed but leaning positive. <span class="citation-8">Many fans are praising the fresh production and noting that tracks like </span><strong><span class="citation-8">"Moves"</span></strong><span class="citation-8"> and </span><strong><span class="citation-8">"Bounce"</span></strong><span class="citation-8 citation-end-8"> are massive standouts that grow on you with every listen.<sup class="superscript"></sup></span> Some fans have mentioned that "Ace" has a slightly different compositional vibe compared to his usual work, showing a bit of experimentation.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">As the opening track of <em>Chapter IV</em>, <strong>"Ace"</strong> sets a gritty, hard-hitting tone for the rest of the EP. Here is a breakdown of what the track brings to the table:</p>
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<p><strong>The Sound:</strong> "Ace" dives straight into a heavy <strong>gangsta trap</strong> aesthetic. It moves away from the pop-infused melodies of some of Shubh’s previous hits and focuses on a darker, bass-heavy production style.</p>
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<p><strong>Production:</strong> The track was produced by YUNG SAHIL, with additional production by Sickboi. The audio engineering is top-tier, featuring a crisp Dolby Atmos Mix and Master by Gurjit Thind.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The Vibe:</strong> It's an energetic flex track. While some early listeners have noted that the hook is a bit more experimental and perhaps less of an instant "earworm" compared to his older commercial hits, Shubh makes up for it with a relentless, sharp flow that rides the trap beat perfectly.</p>
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                <title>Punjabi Singer Sippy Gill Takes Responsibility to Complete Late Chamanpreet's Dream Home for His Family</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">On March 18, 2026, in Chandigarh, Chamanpreet Singh—a real estate businessman from New Chandigarh—was shot dead. While this incident plunged the businessman's family into distress, there was another individual whose dreams were shattered on that very day.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">That person was Naresh Kharar Wala, a close associate and social media influencer, as it was Chamanpreet who had been making arrangements to build his house and facilitate his move to Canada. Naresh has mentioned this fact in several interviews.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Now, Punjabi singer CP Gill has stepped forward to assist him in this matter. During a performance in Chandigarh, CP Gill announced from</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/punjabi-singer-sippy-gill-takes-responsibility-to-complete-late-chamanpreets/article-8831"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-04/image-(6).png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">On March 18, 2026, in Chandigarh, Chamanpreet Singh—a real estate businessman from New Chandigarh—was shot dead. While this incident plunged the businessman's family into distress, there was another individual whose dreams were shattered on that very day.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">That person was Naresh Kharar Wala, a close associate and social media influencer, as it was Chamanpreet who had been making arrangements to build his house and facilitate his move to Canada. Naresh has mentioned this fact in several interviews.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Now, Punjabi singer CP Gill has stepped forward to assist him in this matter. During a performance in Chandigarh, CP Gill announced from the stage that he would do everything within his power to help Naresh—specifically, that he would ensure his house gets built. Following this announcement, Naresh’s face lit up with joy, and he expressed his gratitude to the singer.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">1. In fact, CP Gill had performed at Khalsa College, Chandigarh, just two days prior. In addition to being an influencer, Naresh Kharar Wala also works in the sound engineering field; consequently, he was present at the venue during the show. Midway through the performance, CP Gill suddenly called Naresh up to the stage and led the audience in a round of applause for him.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">2. Subsequently, CP Gill remarked, "Naresh here is like a brother to us. His luck has finally turned around; Waheguru has truly answered his prayers. I learned that the construction work on your house is still pending. Just let me know the details, and I will ensure that whatever is within my capacity to do, gets done."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He reiterated this promise from the stage twice. Following this, Naresh stepped down from the stage. Meanwhile, he shared a post on his Instagram account featuring the caption, "CP Gill *bhai* [brother] has a heart of gold," accompanied by a heart emoji. He also shared the video clip featuring CP Gill.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">**Naresh Kharar Wala’s Long-Standing Connection with CP Gill**<br />The bond between CP Gill and Naresh Kharar Wala dates back nearly 19 years—to the time when Sippy Gill first began his singing career. Sippy himself revealed this detail, stating that he started singing around 2007 or 2008. At that time, Naresh used to accompany him as part of the "Makhni Sound" crew. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and work came to a standstill, Naresh stayed with them in the village. Eventually, work resumed.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">CP Gill remarked that whenever God answers the prayers of a humble devotee, it is a moment that calls for celebration. Naresh had shared with him that his new house was currently under construction. He had put in a tremendous amount of hard work to achieve this. We should always strive to be compassionate. Incidentally, whenever they used to head out for a show in the past, Naresh would serve them green tea. He is now earning a good income and boasts a social media reach of 180 million; yet, even today, he still asked them if they would like some tea.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">**Chamanpreet Helped Build the House**</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Naresh resides in Kharar. His house was quite old. Some time ago, he decided to rebuild his home from scratch. During this period, Chamanpreet Singh extended a helping hand to him. He told Naresh, "Use the money you earn to ensure you eat and live well; I will take care of building your house." Subsequently, Chamanpreet oversaw the construction of his home. He was even present at the site when the foundation stone was laid. However, following Chamanpreet's untimely death, all of this came to a shattering halt. Nevertheless, while he was alive, Chamanpreet used to take him along and show him around everywhere they went.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">**A Tattoo of His Name on His Arm After His Death**</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Following the murder of Chamanpreet Kubbahedi, Naresh Kharar Wala was among the first to arrive at both the crime scene and the hospitals. He has since gotten a tattoo inked on his right arm that reads, "Chinni Kubbahedi." Furthermore, his Instagram feed features numerous photos of Chinni. He has expressed his grief by saying, "I have lost absolutely everything."</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Sidhu Moose Wala’s Ex-Manager's Father Arrested in ₹1 Crore Extortion Case</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">In connection with a ransom demand case in Ludhiana, the police have arrested the father of Shaganpreet Singh, the alleged former manager of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. According to the police, the involvement of both the father and the son has come to light in this matter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This case pertains to the Payal area of ​​Khanna, where a commission agent (Arhati) was recently subjected to a ransom demand of one crore rupees. The individual demanding the ransom threatened the victim while identifying himself as the gangster 'Donny Bal.' Upon receiving the complaint, the Khanna police registered a case and initiated</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/sidhu-moose-walas-ex-managers-father-arrested-in-%E2%82%B91-crore-extortion/article-8805"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-03/image-(1)7.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">In connection with a ransom demand case in Ludhiana, the police have arrested the father of Shaganpreet Singh, the alleged former manager of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. According to the police, the involvement of both the father and the son has come to light in this matter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This case pertains to the Payal area of ​​Khanna, where a commission agent (Arhati) was recently subjected to a ransom demand of one crore rupees. The individual demanding the ransom threatened the victim while identifying himself as the gangster 'Donny Bal.' Upon receiving the complaint, the Khanna police registered a case and initiated an investigation.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the ransom demand was orchestrated jointly by Shaganpreet Singh—who is currently based in Australia—and his father, Saudagar Singh Sarao, who resides in Punjab. Subsequently, the police arrested Saudagar Singh in Payal.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Meanwhile, Shaganpreet's mother, Daljit Kaur, lodged a complaint with the DGP of Chandigarh. She alleged that the Chandigarh and Punjab police had picked up her husband from their home and held him in illegal custody. She further claimed that he was assaulted during this period and that the police demanded a sum of 10 lakh rupees.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Daljit Kaur stated that her husband's life is in danger. She has demanded that the DGP ensure her husband's safe recovery and that an FIR be registered against the concerned police officials, followed by strict disciplinary action.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">**The Ransom Case in 3 Key Points...**</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">**Repeated Calls from a Foreign Number:** A commission agent registered a case at the Payal Police Station on March 25. The case was filed against the gangster 'Donny Bal.' The agent stated that he received calls on his mobile phone from the number +447441469808. He did not answer the calls, even after receiving them once or twice.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">**Voice Message Sent After Calls Went Unanswered:** The agent recounted that he subsequently received a voice message from the same number, which stated: "Shah Ji, listen to me; this is Donny Bal speaking. You can play the recording of my call for the SSP of Khanna or the CP (Commissioner of Police). I want one crore rupees. If you disconnect this call, be warned that I have the full address of your commission agency shop located in the Payal Grain Market." Accused States: "Keep Your Children Safe." According to the commission agent, the accused asserted, "I am not making a fake call; go ahead and play whatever recording you wish to play. If my 'associate' moves forward, things will go awry; if you attempt to flee, my man will take action." This voice message is approximately 29 seconds long. Subsequently, another message was received containing a threat: "Keep your children safe."</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">DSP Confirms: "Involvement with Doni Bal Established"<br />DSP Mohit Singla stated that a few days ago, within the Payal area, a ransom call was made to a local businessman on behalf of Balwinder Singh—alias Doni Bal—a resident of Beas, Amritsar. Upon receiving this information, an FIR was registered against the accused at the Payal Police Station.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the course of the investigation, it came to light that Shaganpreet Singh—a resident of Fatehgarh—was also involved in this incident alongside Doni Bal. Shaganpreet Singh currently resides in Australia, and his father, Saudagar Singh, is also implicated in the matter. Shaganpreet Singh's father, Saudagar, has been arrested in connection with this case.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Shaganpreet's Name Also Surfaces in Midddukhera Murder Case<br />Shaganpreet Singh's name had previously surfaced in the Vicky Midddukhera murder case, which took place prior to the assassination of Sidhu Moosewala. Sidhu Moosewala's murder occurred shortly after the Vicky Midddukhera case, with the blame for the latter being attributed to the Lawrence Gang. At the time of Sidhu Moosewala's assassination, Shaganpreet Singh was in Canada.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Oscars 2026 Ceremony Tomorrow: 'Sinners' Shatters 'Titanic' Record with 16 Nominations Amidst Historic Hollywood Excitement</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[The 98th Academy Awards happen tomorrow! 'Sinners' breaks the all-time nomination record, plus bizarre facts about missing Oscar trophies.]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/oscars-2026-ceremony-tomorrow-sinners-shatters-titanic-record-with-16/article-8756"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-03/aamir-khan-61-1_1773513707.jpg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">The glitz, the glamour, and the gold are returning to Los Angeles. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place tomorrow night at the iconic Dolby Theatre, and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. This year, the global cinematic spotlight is shining brighter than ever, thanks to a monumental milestone that has completely reshaped Hollywood’s history books. As stars prepare to walk the champagne-colored carpet, all eyes are on one film that has defied the odds and achieved the seemingly impossible.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-03/aamir-khan-61-1_1773513707.jpg" alt="aamir-khan-61-1_1773513707" width="1200" height="900"></img></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Ryan Coogler’s highly anticipated thriller <strong><em>Sinners</em></strong>, starring Michael B. Jordan, has done the unthinkable. Securing a staggering 16 Academy Award nominations, the film has officially shattered the all-time record for the most Oscar nods received by a single film. For decades, the magic ceiling in Hollywood was 14—a legendary record famously shared by <strong><em>All About Eve</em></strong> (1950), James Cameron's cinematic juggernaut <strong><em>Titanic</em></strong> (1997), and Damien Chazelle's modern musical<strong> <em>La La Land</em> </strong>(2016). <em>Sinners</em> has swept the categories, earning nominations not just in the "Big Five" (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay), but dominating the technical fields including Cinematography, Original Score, Sound, and Visual Effects.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Breaking a record held by <strong><em>Titanic</em> </strong>for nearly three decades is no small feat. Industry experts note that the 16 nominations for <strong><em>Sinners</em> </strong>represent a rare unifying moment for the Academy, where critical acclaim, technical mastery, and massive box-office success perfectly align. Tomorrow night will reveal whether the film can also break the record for the most <em>wins</em> in a single night—a record of 11 currently shared by <strong><em>Ben-Hur</em>, <em>Titanic</em></strong>, and <em><strong>The Lord of the Rings:</strong> <strong>The Return of the King</strong></em><strong>.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">As fans eagerly wait to see how many of those 16 nominations translate into actual golden statuettes, the eve of the Oscars always brings a wave of nostalgia and bizarre Hollywood history. The Academy Awards have been a staple of pop culture for nearly a century, and over those 98 years, some truly wild stories have emerged from behind the scenes.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">One of the most fascinating—and bizarre—tales of Oscar history involves Hollywood heavyweight Leonardo DiCaprio and a stolen trophy. While DiCaprio famously (and finally) won his long-awaited Best Actor Oscar for <em>The <strong>Revenant</strong></em><strong> </strong>in 2016, he once harbored another Oscar in his home, and it wasn't his. The trophy actually belonged to late screen legend Marlon Brando, who won Best Actor for his iconic performance in<strong> <em>On the Waterfront</em></strong> in 1954. Brando’s Oscar mysteriously went missing from his Hollywood estate decades ago, becoming a legendary lost artifact in cinematic history.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-03/sinner-oscars_um7n1ygdhr.jpg" alt="sinner-oscars_Um7n1ygDHr" width="992" height="558"></img></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Fast forward to the 2010s, and the missing statuette resurfaced in the hands of Malaysian financier Jho Low, who reportedly purchased it at an auction for a whopping $600,000. Low, who was a financier for the film <strong><em>The Wolf of Wall Street</em></strong>, subsequently gifted the historic trophy to DiCaprio as a 38th birthday present. However, when Low was later implicated in the massive international 1MDB embezzlement scandal, federal investigators began tracking down luxury assets bought with stolen funds. DiCaprio fully cooperated with the U.S. government and voluntarily surrendered the stolen Brando Oscar, along with other expensive gifts, to the authorities.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Beyond the tale of the stolen trophy, the Oscars are full of unique quirks. For instance, did you know that an Oscar trophy technically cannot be bought or sold on the open market? Since 1950, the Academy has enforced a strict rule: winners and their heirs may not sell their statuettes without first offering to sell them back to the Academy for exactly $1.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Tomorrow night, a new chapter of trivia, speeches, and legendary moments will be written. Whether <em>Sinners</em> takes home all 16 awards or faces shocking upsets, the 2026 Academy Awards are already guaranteed to go down in history. Tune in tomorrow to witness Hollywood's biggest night unfold.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While many veterans in the film industry eventually trade the grind for comfort, Bollywood’s beloved "Mr. Perfectionist" refuses to slow down. Celebrating his 61st birthday, Aamir Khan remains an absolute outlier. His dedication to the pure craft of filmmaking continues to outshine the glitz of stardom and the endless noise of modern distractions. His commitment is just as fierce today as it was when he first stepped in front of the camera.</span></p>
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<h5 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Where Time Stands Still: The Set as a Sanctuary</strong></span></h5>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In an industry governed by strict union shifts, overtime, and rigid schedules, Khan operates in a completely different time zone—one where the clock simply doesn't matter.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A Disregard for the Watch:</strong> Crew members and insiders reveal that once Khan steps on set, time ceases to exist. He is rarely seen checking the hour.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Chasing the Perfect Take:</strong> Whether a scene demands ten takes or an exhausting all-night shoot, his energy never dips until the director's exact vision is captured.</span></p>
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<h5 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Pagers Over Pixels: Protecting the Creative Headspace</strong></span></h5>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of his work ethic is his historical rebellion against modern communication. In a world hyper-connected by smartphones, Khan has always kept digital tethers at a deliberate arm's length.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Pager Phenomenon:</strong> Even as mobile phones exploded in popularity in the early 2000s, Khan famously stuck to a traditional pager for years.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A Shield Against Distraction:</strong> This wasn't a resistance to progress, but a calculated strategy to protect his creative headspace. By silencing the relentless pings of emails, social media, and notifications, he ensures nothing fractures his deep engagement with his characters.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-03/aamir-khan-didnt-like-his-acting-in-this-powerful-rang-de-basanti-scene-heres-why-01.jpg" alt="aamir-khan-didnt-like-his-acting-in-this-powerful-rang-de-basanti-scene-heres-why-01" width="1200" height="630"></img></span></p>
<h5 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A Masterclass in Meditative Focus</strong></span></h5>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As he turns 61, Aamir Khan’s ongoing journey is a living masterclass in professional dedication. He proves that enduring success in the chaotic entertainment industry requires more than just raw talent; it requires almost monastic discipline. By ignoring the ticking clock and resisting the glow of the smartphone screen, Khan preserves the rare, immersive artistry that has made him a global cinematic legend.</span></p>
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                <title>&quot;From the Ground to the Stars: The Incredible Journey of Nawazuddin Siddiqui – From a Watchman and Coriander Seller to Bollywood's 'Nawab'.&quot;</title>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It is often said about the magical city of Mumbai that thousands of dreams are dreamt here every day, but in reality, only a few ever come true. When it comes to Bollywood, there was a time when being a 'hero' meant having fair skin, a great physique, and six-pack abs. But the actor who completely shattered this definition is <span style="color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>Nawazuddin Siddiqui</strong>.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-03/nawazuddin-siddiqui-reunited-with-netflix-for-serious-men800-1559563869.jpg" alt="nawazuddin-siddiqui-reunited-with-netflix-for-serious-men800-1559563869" width="800" height="420"></img></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, Nawazuddin is one of the few actors in Bollywood who can carry an entire film to success solely on the weight of his name and powerful acting. However, his journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to this pinnacle of Bollywood wasn't a miracle. It is a story of blood, sweat, constant rejection, and a grueling 12-year struggle that would have broken any ordinary person.</span></p>
<h6 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>From Village Paths to the Struggle for Survival</strong></span></h6>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Born into a farming family in Budhana, a small village in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, Nawazuddin faced the realities of a large family and limited resources. After graduating in Science, he moved to Delhi in search of a job. This was a phase in his life where simply putting food on the table was the biggest challenge.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The jobs he took in Delhi were worlds apart from his dreams. To make ends meet, he sometimes sold coriander in a vegetable market and at other times worked in a toy factory. It didn't stop there; when in desperate need of money, he even took up a job as a watchman in a housing society. Nawazuddin himself recalls that as a watchman, he had to stand for hours on end. Sometimes, when he would sit down out of sheer exhaustion, his supervisor would scold him. A day eventually came when he was fired from this job because his body could no longer bear the intense fatigue.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">But it was also in Delhi that the acting bug bit him. He watched a play and decided that he wanted to become an actor. Following this, he enrolled in the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) and learned the finer nuances of acting.</span></p>
<h6 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>The Move to Mumbai and the Pain of 1-2 Minute Roles</strong></span></h6>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In 1996, with dreams of becoming an actor in his eyes, Nawazuddin arrived in Mumbai. However, he wasn't welcomed by success, but by harsh rejections. He literally wore out his shoes doing the rounds of directors' and producers' offices. He was frequently rejected with comments like, <em>"You don't look like a hero,"</em> or <em>"You don't have the physique of an actor."</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To pay his rent and afford two square meals a day, Nawazuddin took whatever minor roles came his way:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>Sarfarosh (1999):</strong></span> His role in this film lasted only a few seconds, playing a police informer.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>Shool (1999):</strong></span> He appeared in a brief role as a waiter in a restaurant.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003):</strong></span> He played a pickpocket who gets beaten up in a 1-minute scene.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">These were roles where the audience wouldn't even properly remember his face. Often, his scenes were entirely edited out of the final film. This cycle didn't last for just 1 or 2 years, but a full <strong>12 years</strong>. There were many times he felt utterly broken and wanted to return to his village, but his inner stubbornness held him back.</span></p>
<h6 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>The Turning of the Tide: When 'Faizal' Took His Revenge</strong></span></h6>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After relentless efforts, he gained a little recognition with the 2010 film <em>Peepli Live</em>. But the biggest turning point in his career proved to be the 2012 film <strong>Gangs of Wasseypur</strong>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Director Anurag Kashyap recognized Nawazuddin's raw talent and cast him in the lead role of 'Faizal Khan'. <em>"Baap ka, dada ka, bhai ka, sabka badla lega re tera Faizal"</em> (Your Faizal will take revenge for everyone—father, grandfather, brother)—this single dialogue and his fierce yet deeply nuanced performance created a storm across India. The audience had found a 'hero' who looked exactly like them but created pure magic the moment he appeared on screen.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Later that same year, his role as 'Inspector Khan' in the film <em>Kahaani</em> proved beyond doubt that Nawazuddin was here to play a long innings in Bollywood.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/2026-03/nawazuddin-siddiqui1719665797_1773309635.jpg" alt="nawazuddin-siddiqui1719665797_1773309635" width="1200" height="800"></img></span></p>
<h6 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>The Present Era: Bollywood's Most Powerful Actor</strong></span></h6>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a time when Nawaz ran after directors begging for work; today, top directors line up with scripts just for a chance to work with him. Whether it's his phenomenal performance as Dashrath Manjhi in <em>Manjhi: The Mountain Man</em>, the brilliant comic timing of Pakistani reporter Chand Nawab in <em>Bajrangi Bhaijaan</em>, the chilling psychopath in <em>Raman Raghav 2.0</em>, or the iconic role of 'Ganesh Gaitonde' in the web series <em>Sacred Games</em> that made him a global star—Nawazuddin has proven himself time and time again.</span></p>
<h6 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(186,55,42);"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></h6>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Nawazuddin Siddiqui's story is not just an actor's success story; it is a testament to a human being's never-say-die spirit. The same feet that once stood for hours during a watchman's shift have today firmly planted themselves at the highest peaks of Bollywood. He has proven that if you have talent and are fiercely honest with your goals, neither your looks, your background, nor your poverty matters.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not merely a star; he has become an 'institution of acting' in himself.</span></p>
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                <title>&quot;Garry Sandhu &amp; Pranjal Dahiya Shoot New Punjabi Song 'VIP-VIP' in Ludhiana's Famous Golden Auto&quot;</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">The Golden Auto is making headlines in Ludhiana. Dugri resident Avtar Singh's Golden Auto is gaining popularity in the Punjabi music industry. Recently, Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu and Haryanvi model Pranjal Dahiya also rode in Avtar Singh's auto. They shot their VIP song in this Golden Auto.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This song by Garry Sandhu and Pranjal Dahiya is a hit with fans. Avtar Singh says that his Golden Auto became famous because of its inclusion in this song.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The lyrics of this song are "Bit ja meri gaadi mein, choti nahi badi mein." While expensive luxury cars are usually used in such</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/garry-sandhu-pranjal-dahiya-shoot-new-punjabi-song-vip-vip-in/article-8671"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-02/image-(1)8.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">The Golden Auto is making headlines in Ludhiana. Dugri resident Avtar Singh's Golden Auto is gaining popularity in the Punjabi music industry. Recently, Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu and Haryanvi model Pranjal Dahiya also rode in Avtar Singh's auto. They shot their VIP song in this Golden Auto.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This song by Garry Sandhu and Pranjal Dahiya is a hit with fans. Avtar Singh says that his Golden Auto became famous because of its inclusion in this song.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The lyrics of this song are "Bit ja meri gaadi mein, choti nahi badi mein." While expensive luxury cars are usually used in such songs, the director chose Avtar Singh's Golden Auto. Garry Sandhu and Pranjal Dahiya are seen riding in this auto throughout the song.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Who is Avtar Singh?<br />Avtar Singh's family consists of his wife and two sons. Avtar Singh has been driving an auto for quite some time. But he is not just known as a driver. He is associated with the Brahma Kumaris and has a keen interest in meditation. He also engages in social service in his spare time.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">How He Got the Shooting Offer<br />Avtar Singh explained that the song's team had reached his home. The team found his house by asking people around and expressed their desire to use his auto for the song. Initially, he refused because the auto was old and he felt it wouldn't be able to travel to Mohali. After being persuaded by his family, he left for Mohali at 4 p.m. The shooting continued overnight and he returned the next morning.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Story Behind the Golden Auto<br />Avtar Singh came up with the idea of ​​painting it golden during meditation. He explained that he read in Brahma Kumaris that the old world is passing away and the golden world is about to come. Inspired by this, he began painting the auto golden.</p>
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                <title>&quot;Tragedy &amp; Welfare in TN: Death at TVK Chief Vijay's Rally Due to Heatstroke; CM Stalin Transfers ₹5000 to 1.31 Crore Women&quot;</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">A 37-year-old man died of heatstroke at a rally organized by Tamil Nadu's Chief of Tamil Nadu, TVK, Vijay Vijay, in Salem. Police said Suraj, a resident of Maharashtra, collapsed after complaining of chest pains during the rally.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Suraj died on the way to the hospital in an unconscious state. He had been living in Salem for several years. Police said Suraj had recently undergone angioplasty. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On September 27 last year, a stampede broke out during actor Vijay Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The crowd suddenly went out of</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/tragedy-welfare-in-tn-death-at-tvk-chief-vijays-rally/article-8639"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-02/image-(6).png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">A 37-year-old man died of heatstroke at a rally organized by Tamil Nadu's Chief of Tamil Nadu, TVK, Vijay Vijay, in Salem. Police said Suraj, a resident of Maharashtra, collapsed after complaining of chest pains during the rally.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Suraj died on the way to the hospital in an unconscious state. He had been living in Salem for several years. Police said Suraj had recently undergone angioplasty. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On September 27 last year, a stampede broke out during actor Vijay Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The crowd suddenly went out of control, resulting in the deaths of 41 people and injuries to several others.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Friday that his government had deposited ₹5,000 into the bank accounts of 13.1 million women in the state under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Promised ₹2,000 per month if returned to power</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Stalin said that ₹3,000 has already been disbursed for the February, March, and April installments. Additionally, ₹2,000 has been provided as a summer special package. This means that each beneficiary woman has received a total of ₹5,000.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The CM promised that if his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), returns to power, the monthly assistance of ₹1,000 for women will be increased to ₹2,000.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He said that some people wanted to withhold funds from this scheme, citing the elections, but his government had already sent the money so that women would not face any problems.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan described Stalin's move as motivated by election fear and fever. Soundararajan said that the state government was unnecessarily blaming the central government.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Tamil Nadu Assembly has a total of 234 seats, and elections are expected to be held in the first six months of this year. Stalin's party last won a majority in 2021.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">AIADMK promises ₹2,000 pension</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Ahead of the elections, the opposition AIADMK has promised to increase the pension for the elderly, widows, disabled, and transgender people from ₹1,200 to ₹2,000. It also promises to waive students' education loans, provide three free gas cylinders a year to ration card holders, and provide interest-free loans to women.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Financial assistance to women in other states -</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">West Bengal: The Lakshmi Bhandaar scheme was launched in 2021. Under this scheme, women received ₹500 per month. However, this amount has now been increased to ₹1,500 ahead of the assembly elections.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Madhya Pradesh: The Ladli Behna Yojana was launched before the 2023 assembly elections. Under this scheme, women received ₹1,000 per month. This amount has now been increased to ₹1,500.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Himachal Pradesh: The Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched in 2023. Under this scheme, ₹1,500 is transferred to women's accounts every month.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Jharkhand: The Chief Minister Mainiyan Samman Yojana was launched in the state in August 2024. Under this scheme, women were given ₹1,000 per month. Before the 2024 assembly elections, Chief Minister Hemant Soren increased the amount to ₹2,500.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Kerala: The Stree Suraksha Yojana was launched on December 22, 2025. Under this scheme, women and transwomen will receive ₹1,000 per month. The scheme was implemented by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government ahead of the assembly elections.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Amitabh Bachchan’s Gujarat Land Value Skyrockets 30x: Bought for ₹7 Crore, Now Estimated at ₹210 Crore.</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">It is being claimed that the price of Amitabh's land bought 15 years ago in Shahpur, Gandhinagar in Gujarat has increased 30 times. At the time of Aaradhya's birth in 2011, Amitabh bought about 5.72 acres (14 bighas) of land for 7 crore rupees.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A local Dinesh Thakor claimed that land is now being sold for Rs 15 crore per bigha. In this way, the price of Amitabh's land can be 203 crore rupees. However, no official statement has come from the Registrar's Office regarding this.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On the ground, Amitabh's son Abhishek Bachchan has struck a deal with Mumbai's Lotus</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchans-gujarat-land-value-skyrockets-30x-bought-for-%E2%82%B97/article-8531"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-01/g-sthlrbcaaiufe.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">It is being claimed that the price of Amitabh's land bought 15 years ago in Shahpur, Gandhinagar in Gujarat has increased 30 times. At the time of Aaradhya's birth in 2011, Amitabh bought about 5.72 acres (14 bighas) of land for 7 crore rupees.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A local Dinesh Thakor claimed that land is now being sold for Rs 15 crore per bigha. In this way, the price of Amitabh's land can be 203 crore rupees. However, no official statement has come from the Registrar's Office regarding this.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">On the ground, Amitabh's son Abhishek Bachchan has struck a deal with Mumbai's Lotus Developers for commercial and residential projects. According to this agreement, the developer company will do the design and construction work. However, the land will belong to the Bachchan family. After the work on the project starts, it will take 4 years to complete.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This land was not directly bought by Amitabh Bachchan himself. Rajesh Rishikesh Yadav, MD of ABCL Company, as Power of Attorney (legal representative) made the deal on his behalf. In the year 2011, this land was purchased from Veerambhai Rudabhai Gamara of Chandlodia. Now the land agreement (agreement/deed) is directly registered in the name of Amitabh Bachchan.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">ABCL Company was founded in 1995 by Amitabh Bachchan. Later it fell into losses. The company was relaunched as 'AB Corp' after changing from ABCL. AB Corp now works on projects related to film production and entertainment.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Our town is going to become the number one town in India. Regarding this project, HK Patel, who lives in Shahpur town, said in a conversation with Divya Bhaskar that Amitabh Bachchan has bought land in Narendra Modi's dream project Gift City, Shahpur, in which he is going to build nice flats. This will definitely lead to development. Other companies are also investing here. Our town is going to become the number one town in India.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the construction of Gift City, our village has developed. Prajapati Rajinikanth Rameshbhai, a resident of Shahpur village, said that I am a farmer and after the construction of Gift City, our town has developed. People working in Gift City also live here on rent, which has also increased the income. No house is vacant in our town and the development of the village will continue in the future.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">On the evening of January 5, Reliance organized a 'United in Triumph' event in Mumbai, which was attended by big names from Bollywood and sports. Amitabh Bachchan attended the event. At the same time, Hardik Pandya became a part of the event with his girlfriend Mahika Sharma. A video of the event is going viral, in which Hardik is seen introducing his model girlfriend to Big B.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>&quot;Only a complete Sikh is authorized to perform kirtan&quot; - Akal Takht's strong stance on Jassi's kirtan case</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">A recent performance of Shabad Gurbani and Kirtan by renowned Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi at a religious ceremony has sparked controversy. Responding to this, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, stated that according to Sikh tradition and customs, only a devout Sikh can perform Kirtan.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Jathedar clarified that the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) clearly states that only a Sikh, and not a lapsed Sikh, can perform Kirtan in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. This means that the right to perform Kirtan and its practice should only be held</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/only-a-complete-sikh-is-authorized-to-perform-kirtan/article-8478"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-12/image1.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">A recent performance of Shabad Gurbani and Kirtan by renowned Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi at a religious ceremony has sparked controversy. Responding to this, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, stated that according to Sikh tradition and customs, only a devout Sikh can perform Kirtan.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Jathedar clarified that the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) clearly states that only a Sikh, and not a lapsed Sikh, can perform Kirtan in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. This means that the right to perform Kirtan and its practice should only be held by a person who is a true Sikh and adheres to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Adherence to Tradition Essential in Religious Events</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He further added that adherence to traditions is extremely important in religious events, and any violation will be considered against the tenets of Sikhism.  After this post went viral on social media, it elicited various reactions from viewers and fans.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also : <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/national/akash-next-generation-missile-defense-system-successfully-tested-it-can/article-8468">Akash Next Generation missile defense system successfully tested: It can destroy targets up to 80 km away.</a></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reactions on Social Media</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Some people praised Jassi's efforts, calling it an act that promotes religious sentiments and cultural music. However, some religious scholars and Jathedars emphasized the importance of adhering to the traditional rights and decorum of Kirtan.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Threat to Punjabi singer Amar Noori: Police provided security, 3 accused in custody</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjabi singer and actress Amar Noori received a threatening call. The caller, identifying himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh, threatened Amar Noori. The accused said that her son, who works in music and singing, should stop singing, or face dire consequences.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">DSP Mohit Singla stated that three people have been rounded up in connection with the case. All of them are being interrogated to determine the real culprits behind the threat. The singer's security has also been increased.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The threat warned Amar Noori's son of serious consequences if he did not stop his music and singing career.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">What the threat call</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/threat-to-punjabi-singer-amar-noori-police-provided-security-3/article-8458"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-12/image-(6)3.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Punjabi singer and actress Amar Noori received a threatening call. The caller, identifying himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh, threatened Amar Noori. The accused said that her son, who works in music and singing, should stop singing, or face dire consequences.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">DSP Mohit Singla stated that three people have been rounded up in connection with the case. All of them are being interrogated to determine the real culprits behind the threat. The singer's security has also been increased.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The threat warned Amar Noori's son of serious consequences if he did not stop his music and singing career.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">What the threat call said...</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Threat to Amar Noori via WhatsApp call: According to information, an unknown person threatened Amar Noori via a WhatsApp call on December 20th. Noori's family was terrified after receiving the threat.<br />The accused said, "Make your son stop singing": The caller identified himself as Inspector Gurmeet Singh. He threatened Amar Noori, saying that if her son, who is active in the music field, does not stop his work, he and his family will face dire consequences.<br />Family scared, filed a police complaint: After receiving the threatening call, Amar Noori and her family were very frightened. They contacted the police a day later and filed a written complaint. In the complaint, they mentioned the details of the call, the language used by the caller, and the seriousness of the threat.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">DSP says, "Accused will be caught soon"</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In this regard, DSP Mohit Singla said that the matter is being investigated seriously and the accused will be arrested soon. The police are also investigating all the facts and technical evidence related to the call.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Considering the seriousness of the matter, the police have also provided security to Amar Noori. Police surveillance is being maintained at her house and surrounding areas to prevent any untoward incident. The wife of famous Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Amar Noorie married the renowned Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander on January 30, 1993. Sardool Sikander passed away in 2021. They have two sons, Sarang Sikander and Alaap Sikander, both of whom are also associated with the Punjabi music industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Famous Punjabi singer joins MP Amritpal Singh's party</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Folk singer Jaskaran Singh Riyar has sparked a new debate in Punjab politics by joining the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) party of Khalistani-sympathizing MP Amritpal Singh. On this occasion, Amritpal Singh's father, Tarsem Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, warmly welcomed him. This joining, in the presence of party leaders and supporters, is considered politically significant.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the event, Tarsem Singh also raised the issue of Amritpal Singh not being allowed to speak in the parliamentary session. He stated that preventing Amritpal Singh from expressing his views and discussing issues related to his constituency in the session is against</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/famous-punjabi-singer-joins-mp-amritpal-singhs-party/article-8456"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-12/image-(4)2.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Folk singer Jaskaran Singh Riyar has sparked a new debate in Punjab politics by joining the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) party of Khalistani-sympathizing MP Amritpal Singh. On this occasion, Amritpal Singh's father, Tarsem Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, warmly welcomed him. This joining, in the presence of party leaders and supporters, is considered politically significant.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the event, Tarsem Singh also raised the issue of Amritpal Singh not being allowed to speak in the parliamentary session. He stated that preventing Amritpal Singh from expressing his views and discussing issues related to his constituency in the session is against the spirit of democracy. According to him, this is tantamount to suppressing the voice of the people, as millions of voters in Khadoor Sahib elected Amritpal Singh to Parliament with a massive majority.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Injustice to the Sikh community, anger over Amritpal's rights being curtailed</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He also said that the Sikh community has faced injustice in the past, and now Amritpal Singh is being treated similarly. The people of the region expect their MP to raise development-related issues in Parliament, but he is being denied that right.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Amritpal's appearance via video conferencing during lawyers' strike</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Due to the lawyers' strike, Amritpal Singh's appearance was conducted via video conferencing. It was also clarified regarding a picture circulating on social media that the image was indeed of Amritpal Singh.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">It was stated that Amritpal Singh wanted to speak on serious issues such as floods, drug abuse, and the law and order situation in Punjab during the parliamentary session and raise questions related to Khadoor Sahib, but he was not allowed to do so. Party leaders expressed strong resentment over this and said that it is a step that undermines democratic values. They also alleged that institutions are working under government pressure.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Jaskaran has released more than 12 songs</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Jaskaran is a popular and sensitive singer in the Punjabi music industry, known for his soulful voice. He has made a special place for himself among the youth in a short period. Jaskaran's songs are mostly based on themes of true love, heartbreak, and life experiences. Songs like "Digde Athru" and "Folklore" brought him immense popularity and went viral on social media. To date, Jaskaran has released more than 12 songs, all of which have been well-received by his audience.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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