Binnu Dhillon

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Binnu Dhillon
Binnu dhillon grace the trailer launch of Carry On Jatta 3 (Cropped).jpg
Dhillon at the media meet of Carry On Jatta 3
Born (1975-08-29) 29 August 1975 (age 48) [1]
Alma mater Punjabi University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stand-up comedian
  • film producer
  • television presenter
Years active1996–present
OrganizationBinnu Dhillon Production
Known forComedy
Children2

Binnu Dhillon (born 29 August 1975) is an Indian actor who is known for his roles in Punjabi cinema and Hindi films . [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Dhillon was born on 29 August 1975 in Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab, where he did his schooling from Guru Teg Bahadur Public School. He did his post-graduate degree in theatre and television from Punjabi University, Patiala. [5] [6]

Career

Binnu Dhillon began his career as a Bhangra performer and had an opportunity to perform at the Indian Festivals in Germany and the UK, he appeared in television and serials before he entered the acting field. He continued to act in plays during his time in university such as a student and as part of the theatre and television department's repertory too.

He made his debut on television with the serial Paddu, written and directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal in 1998 [6] and went on to work in popular television serials Sarhad, Lori, Gaoundi Dharti, Sirnaave, Man Jeetey Jag Jeet, Channo Chan Vargi, Professor Money Plant, Jugnu Hazir Hai, Jugnu Mast Mast, Padam Paria, Kankaal, Aaste and Pagdandian. He continued to perform in telefilms like Khara Dudh and Khich Ghuggi Khich.

He also played small roles in commercially successful Hindi films like Shaheed-E-Azam and Dev D .

In 2010, he directed a play Naughty Baba in Town that was performed in both US and Canada. Binnu is now one of the most known comedian of Punjabi movies. [7] [ better source needed ]

Binnu Dhillon rose on the Punjabi comedy scene with films like Carry On Jatta , Sirphire , Raula Pai Gaya , Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 , Lucky Di Unlucky Story , Rangeelay and Vekh Baraatan Challiyan .

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2002 Shaheed-E-Azam Hindi language film
2005Nalaik
2007 Mitti Wajaan Maardi
Kaun Kise Da BeliJeona
2009 Dev.D Dwij Dhillon Hindi language Film
Tera Mera Ki Rishta Shingara
Munde U.K. De Jaile Brar
Lagda Ishq HogayaSarjeet Naggar
Love U Bobby
2010 Ekam - Son of Soil Bhagat
Akh LabdiHarjit
Mel Karade Rabba Taari
Chhevan DariyaRanjit
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Karanveer
2012 Mirza – The Untold Story Diler Singh
Taur Mittran Di Dulla
Kabaddi Once Again Kirpal 'Clutch' Singh
Carry On Jatta Goldy Dhillon
Sirphire Happy Singh
Yaar Pardesi Tarsem Singh
Raula Pai Gaya Sunny
Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan Raunak
Munde Patiala De Mama Ji
2013 Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 Sher Singh
Singh vs Kaur Taari
Lucky Di Unlucky Story Dimpi
Rangeelay Titli
Jatts in Golmaal Titoo
Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya Chamkila
Best of Luck Happy
Naughty Jatts Laali
Punjab Bolda
Jatt AirwaysInspector Hukum Singh
Viyah 70 KmLakha
2014 Ishq Brandy PritamAs a Lead
Mr & Mrs 420 Deputy / Neeru / JapjiAs a Lead
Oh My PyoBinnuAs a Lead
Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Mann Sahib
2015What the Jatt!!Daljeet
Angrej Aslam
Munde Kamaal De Tinku
Dildariyaan Bus Conductor
2016 Channo Kamli Yaar Di TaajiAs a Lead
Love Punjab Naseem
Ambarsariya SHO Hakam Singh
Vaisakhi List Minister
Dulla Bhatti Wala Dara
Bambukat Resham Singh
2017 Vekh Baraatan Challiyan Jaggi WaraichAs Lead
Bailaras Jagga• As a Lead

• Co-producer also

2018 Carry On Jatta 2 Goldy Dhillon
Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan Pargat• As a Lead

• Co-producer also

Mar Gaye Oye Loko Gill Bai
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se Billa
2019 Kala Shah Kala Lovely ‘Naag•As a Lead
Naukar Vahuti Da Shivinder / Satnam Singh•Double role

•As a Lead

Band VaajeInderAs a Lead
Jhalle •As a Lead

•Producer also [8] As a Lead Actor

2021Jinne Jamme Saare NikammeBarinder Singh
Fuffad JiArjan Singh
2023 Gol Gappe Jaggi
Carry on Jatta 3 Goldy Dhillon
Jatt Johnny SinsJasjit Singh (J.S)Adult Feature Film
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi

Barinder Singh "Bhola"

[9]
Maujaan Hi MaujaanTBA
TBAWelcome Bhua JiAs a Lead
Jeonde Raho Bhoot JiAs a Lead
Maan Vs KhanAs a Lead
Dilaa MereyaAs a Lead
Jatt Pardesi

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