Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, the voice behind Vicky Kaushal’s hit track Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz, is gearing up to launch his India tour, It Was All A Dream Tour, starting in Chandigarh on December 7. Ahead of the show, a complaint has been filed against him by professor Panditrao Dharnevar, alleging that Karan’s music promotes harmful content, including the glorification of alcohol, drugs, and violence.

the professor has requested Karan o refrain from performing tracks like Chitta Kurta, Few Days, Adhia, Bandook, Alcohol 2, and Gangsta during his concer. He stated that these songs could have a negative impact on listeners.

Panditrao Dharnevar has also warned that he will file a defamation lawsuit against the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Chandigarh if Aujla performs these songs at his concert. He said that they would be held accountable for allowing the concert to take place.

Karan Aujla is yet to react to the complaint.

Earlier, Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently on his Dil-Luminate Tour, was served a notice by the Telangana government and prohibited from performing songs that referenced alcohol.

The singer, however, tweaked his songs ‘5 tara theke’ to ‘5 tara hotel’, and ‘daaru ‘ch lemonade’ to ‘Coke ‘ch lemonade, but took a dig at the situation, stating that he would stop singing alcohol-themed songs if all the ‘thekas’ (liquor shops) in the country were shut down.

Further, taking a jibe at fellow artists, particularly Bollywood actors who endorse alcohol brands, Dosanjh remarked, “Let’s start a movement—if all states ban liquor consumption completely, I will never sing a song about alcohol again in my entire life. Is this possible?”

Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun was moved to tears on Monday at a pre-release event of his upcoming film, Pushpa 2, in Hyderabad, after director Sukumar showered him with love and respect. The actor was seen smiling through his tears during the director’s emotional speech, in which he thanked Allu Arjun for trusting his vision.

A grand event was held in Hyderabad on Monday just days before Pushpa 2 finally hits theatres across India. At the event, Sukumar stated that Pushpa 1 and Pushpa 2 were only possible because of the love he has for ‘Bunny’ and the trust that the actor placed in him. “For even the smallest expression, Bunny puts in incredible efforts — whether it’s moving an eyelid or delivering a perfect voice modulation. That level of commitment inspires any filmmaker,” Sukumar said.

The director also revealed that when he approached Allu Arjun for Pushpa, he did not even have the full script ready, but the actor trusted in his process. “Bunny’s energy drives me to create. Pushpa has set a new benchmark, and everyone involved had to rise to that level,” he gushed.

Apologising to Allu Arjun for blocking him for three years for Pushpa 2, Sukumar joked, “I can’t trouble him with Pushpa-3 anytime soon.”

An emotional Allu Arjun was seen wiping his tears and laughing as Sukumar ended his speech.

Pushpa 2 is all set to hit the silver screens on December 5 across India, and the unprecedented hype and anticipation for the film has already started reflecting in the advance booking numbers. So far, the film has earned Rs 50 crore in advance bookings alone, and it is now poised to be one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Pushpa 2 also stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as the antagonist. Besides, Sreeleela will be seen performing a special dance number with Allu Arjun, titled Kissik.

Television actor Akshay Kharodia, known for his role as Dev Panday in the serial Pandya Store, has announced his separation from his wife, Divya Punetha, after three years of marriage. The couple also has a daughter named Ruhi and shared that they will continue to co-parent her with “love” and “respect.”

On Saturday, November 30, Akshay took to Instagram to announce his separation, sharing several photos from his wedding and moments with his wife and daughter. He wrote, “Hello everyone, With a heavy heart, I want to share a deeply personal update. After much thought and countless emotional conversations, Divya and I have decided to part ways. This has been an incredibly difficult decision for both of us. Divya has been an irreplaceable part of my life, and the love, laughter, and memories we’ve shared will always remain precious to me. Together, we were blessed with the greatest gift—our daughter, Ruhi—who will always be the center of our world.”

He added, “As we take this step, our commitment to Ruhi remains unwavering. She will always have the love, care, and support of both her parents, and we will continue to co-parent with love and respect for her well-being. This is not an easy moment for our family, and we ask for your understanding, kindness, and privacy as we navigate this challenging time. Please remember us not for this moment of separation, but for the love and joy we once shared.”

“Thank you for standing by us with your support and compassion,” Akshay concluded.

Akshay and his longtime girlfriend Divya tied the knot on June 19, 2021 in Dehradun.

On the work front, Akshay is currently seen in the serial, Suhaagan.