Gurdas Maan is an Indian singer, songwriter and actor mainly associated with Punjabi language music and films. He gained national attention in 1980 with the song "Dil Da Mamla Hai". Since then, he had gone on to record over 34 albums and had written over 305 songs. In 2015 he performed on the song "Ki Banu Dunia Da" with Diljit Dosanjh in MTV Coke studio India that was aired in season 4 episode 5 on MTV India. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and the most influential Punjabi musicians of all time.
The IIFA Award for Best Actor recognizes leading male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The recipient is chosen by viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony.
Punjabi cinema, also known as Pollywood or Punjwood, is cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Punjabi-language widely spoken in the Indian state of Punjab. It is based in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Mohali.
Munde U.K. De, is a 2009 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film by writer-director Manmohan Singh. It stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Amrinder Gill, Neeru Bajwa, Rana Ranbir, and Gurpreet Ghuggi. The film was released in India 8 May 2009, and in Los Angeles, California, US, on 22 May 2009, among other territories. It has a running time of 149 minutes.
Taur Mittran Di is a 2012 Punjabi drama action comedy film starring Amrinder Gill, Rannvijay Singh, Surveen Chawla, Amita Pathak and Mukesh Rishi. The movie is directed by Navaniat Singh and produced by Eros Entertainment & Jimmy Sheirgill Productions. The movie was released on 11 May 2012. This is the first film in the Punjabi film industry where the youth power and love for hockey is shown. Japji Khera did a cameo role in this film.
Japji Khaira is an Australian actress and model. She won the 'Miss World Punjaban 2006' title held in Ludhiana, becoming the first non-Indian citizen to win it.
Rangeelay is a 2013 Punjabi movie directed by Navaniat Singh, featuring Jimmy Sheirgill and Neha Dhupia in the lead roles. The movie is produced by Jimmy Shergill in association with Eros International, and it marks Neha Dhupia's debut in Punjabi cinema. The movie was released on 16 May 2013. The film opened to average opening in India and poor opening overseas. Rangeelay was also a critical failure.
Bhaji in Problem is a 2013 Indian Punjabi-language comedy film directed by Smeep Kang, who had earlier directed films like Carry on Jatta and Lucky Di Unlucky Story, both of which featured Gippy Grewal in the lead role. Grewal also appears in this film, with an ensemble cast including Ragini Khanna, Gurpreet Ghuggi, B. N. Sharma, Karamjit Anmol, Japji Khaira, Khushboo Grewal and Misha Bajwa, amongst others. The film is produced by Ashvini Yardi. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who also appears in the film briefly as a lookalike of himself. The film also features actor Om Puri and cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Bhaji in Problem was released on 15 November 2013 on over 600 screens worldwide.
Ishq Brandy is a Punjabi comedy film directed by Amit Prasher, Starring Roshan Prince, Binnu Dhillon, Shobhita Rana, Alfaaz and Japji Khaira. The movie is produced under banner Future Cine Vision. The film's Music was given by Yo Yo Honey Singh and Sachh & Lyrics by Alfaaz. Ishq Brandy was released on 21 February 2014.
Jasdeep Singh Gill is an Indian singer, live performer and actor associated with Punjabi and Hindi language music and films. He debuted in Punjabi cinema with the 2014 film Mr & Mrs 420 and in Hindi cinema with the 2018 film Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi.
Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin is a Punjabi romantic comedy film starring Roshan Prince, Jassi Gill, Simran Kaur Mundi, Sunny Gill, Bharti Singh and Anshu (Preeto) Sawhney.
Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo is a 2014 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film starring Amrinder Gill and actress Amrit Maghera.
Simerjit Singh is an Indian film director and writer. He is best known for directing the Punjabi film Angrej.
Manje Bistre is a 2017 Indian Punjabi-language family drama romantic comedy film featuring Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles while Karamjit Anmol, Jaggi Singh, Sardar Sohi and Hobby Dhaliwal in supporting roles. The film is set up against the backdrop of traditional Punjabi wedding. The dialogues are penned by Rana Ranbir, and the story and screenplay is written by Gippy Grewal. It is directed by Baljit Singh Deo and was released on 14 April 2017.
Nisha Singh, known professionally as Nisha Bano, is an Indian actress and singer who works in the Punjabi entertainment industry. She started her Punjabi film career with Jatt Airways and her Hindi film debut with Amar Singh Chamkila.
Desi Routz is a Punjabi music composer duo consisting of Hardeep Singh Khangura and Jaspreet Singh. The duo Known predominantly for their compositions in Punjabi music. They have worked with artists such as Ranjit Bawa, Babbal Rai, Akhil, Jassi Gill, Nimrat Khaira, Sunanda Sharma, Kulwinder Billa, Mankirt Aulakh and Prabh Gill.
Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress, who is known for her work in the Punjabi film industry. Her most well-known works are the films Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, and Ni Main Sass Kuttni.
Kamaldeep Singh Dhaliwal, commonly known as Hobby Dhaliwal is an Indian film actor, singer, and politician. He is known for his works in Punjabi and Hindi films. Dhaliwal began his career by debut movie Burrraahh in 2012. The films Angrej (2015), Lahoriye (2017), Jora 10 Numbaria (2017), and Ardaas Karaan (2019) are among his best known works.
