Gurpreet Singh Palheri

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Gurpreet Singh Palheri
Born
Palheri, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Writer, Line Producer, Director
Years active2004–present
Known forGyani ji
Notable workSajjan Singh Rangroot, Nikka Zaildar 3 , Sarpanchi
Website www.GurpreetSinghPalheri.com

Gurpreet Singh Palheri (born in Palheri village, Punjab) is an Indian writer, line producer, and director [1] known for his work in Bollywood and the Punjabi film industry. He has made significant contributions as a writer and line producer and recently made his directorial debut with the web series Sarpanchi .

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Early life and education

Gurpreet Singh Palheri was born to a dairy farmer in Palheri village near Chandigarh, Punjab. [2] He initially pursued a career in the merchant navy and obtained a diploma in welding. However, his career took a turn towards the film industry after meeting film producer Darshan Aulakh. Aulakh was scouting locations in Punjab for the film Veer-Zaara (2004) [3] and sought Gurpreet's help in finding a suitable plot of land and convincing villagers to participate in the film. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Gurpreet's long-standing association with the film industry.

Career

Line producer

Films as Line Producer
FilmYearRole
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2011Line Producer
Son of Sardaar [4] 2012Line Producer
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 2013Line Producer
Jatt James Bond 2014Line Producer
Punjab 1984 2014Line Producer
Ghayal Once Again 2016Line Producer
Ardaas 2016Line Producer
Ambarsariya 2016Line Producer
Manje Bistre 2017Line Producer
Super Singh 2017Line Producer

Writer

Films as Writer
FilmYearRole
Dhan Guru Nanak2016Writer (Music Video)
Saab Bahadar2017Writer
Sajjan Singh Rangroot 2018Writer [5]
Aar Nanak Paar Nanak2018Writer
Nikka Zaildar 3 2019Writer

Recent projects

Recent Projects
ProjectYearRole
Jodi 2023Project Supervisor
Shukar Dattea2016Associate Director
Maurh 2023Special Thanks
Laung Laachi 2018Special Thanks
Gadar 2 2023Team Member of Sunny Deol
Bambukat 2016Project Design

Director

Gurpreet Singh Palheri made his directorial debut with the web series Sarpanchi, set to premiere on Chaupal from August 15th. The series delves into the vibrant and tumultuous political landscape of Punjab's villages. It follows the journey of Bant, a young man played by Jass Bajwa, who navigates the complexities of Sarpanchi elections. Sarpanchi offers an unflinching look at the political dynamics and challenges of rural communities. The series has been shot in villages Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, and other areas near Bassi Pathana in Punjab.

Cast

Production

Sarpanchi has been filmed in several villages including Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, as well as areas near Bassi Pathana, Punjab.

Personal life

Gurpreet Singh is better known by his nickname "Gyaniji". He started his own company, Kisan Productions, in 2009. He has been associated with Diljit Dosanjh for several years and has made notable contributions to the Punjabi film industry. [3]

Notable works

Films

Web series

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