Haryanvi cinema

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Haryanvi Cinema
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No. of screens Approx 106 in Haryana state of India. [1]
Main distributorsUnknown
Produced feature films (2022) [2]
Total4 (Theatrical)
Gross box office (2023) [3]
TotalIndia: ₹0.00 crore (US$0.00 million)
National films India: 0 crore (US$0.00)

Haryanvi cinema, is the Haryanvi language film industry of the Indian state of Haryana. Also known as Harywood, it is dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Haryanvi language, which is widely spoken in the region. The term "Harywood" is a portmanteau of "Hary," referring to Haryana, and "Hollywood."

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History

The history of Haryanvi cinema can be traced back to its first film, Dharti , released in 1968, directed by Kidar Sharma. This marked the beginning of Haryanvi-language films, but due to the dominance of the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry, extensive production of Haryanvi films did not begin until the 1980s.

Chandrawal , released in 1984, was the first commercially successful Haryanvi film. [4] [5] The film was produced by Devi Shankar Prabhakar and starred Usha Sharma, Jagat Jakhar, Nasib Singh Kundu, and Daryav Singh Malik. Its financial success played a crucial role in the continued production of Haryanvi films, although none have matched its success since. [6]

Laado , released in 2000, was another significant film in Haryanvi cinema, featuring actor Ashutosh Rana and directed by Ashwini Chaudhary. It won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards, making it the first Haryanvi film to win a national award.

In 2014, Pagdi The Honour garnered two National Film Awards at the 62nd National Film Awards. [7] Baljinder Kaur received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film, [8] and the film was awarded Best Feature Film in Haryanvi.

In 2016, Satrangi won the 63rd National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi. The film, directed by Sundeep Sharma, also earned Yashpal Sharma the Best Actor Award at the Jharkhand International Film Festival (JIFF) in 2018. It was successful at the Haryana International Film Festival, winning six awards in 2017.

Notable Films and Awards

YearFilm TitleDirector/ProducerNotable Achievement
1968Dharti [9] Kidar SharmaFirst Haryanvi language movie
1982Bahurani [10] Arvind SwamiFirst commercially successful Haryanvi movie
1984Chandrawal [11] [12] Devi Shankar PrabhakarFirst commercial superhit Haryanvi movie
1984Chander Kiran [13] SS RawalWon Best Actress award for Pushpa Soni at the first Haryanvi Film Festival held in February 1986 at Hisar
2000Laado [14] Ashwini ChaudharyWon the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director
2014Pagdi The Honour [15] N/AWon National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi
2016Satrangi [16] Sundeep SharmaWon Best Feature Film in Haryanvi at the 63rd National Film Awards; received six awards at the Haryana International Film Festival

Overall, the financial success of films like Chandrawal paved the way for the Haryanvi film industry, leading to the production of numerous films, although only a fraction of them have achieved profitability in the box office, with only about one out of twelve films being successful. [17]

Festivals

NameEst.CityTypeDetailsWebsite
Haryana International Film Festival2016 Hisar InternationalAnnual showcase of Haryanvi filmsHIFF [18]

Film Artists

NameOriginNotable WorksContributions
Usha Sharma HaryanaGulaabo, Pagdi The HonourImpactful roles in Haryanvi cinema; promotes women's representation.
Arun Bali PunjabChandrawal, DhartiVeteran actor known for versatility in regional cinema.
Gurdaas Maan PunjabSatrangi, Kurbani Ek JunoonCelebrated singer and actor; significant figure in Punjabi and Haryanvi music.
Jagat Jakhar HaryanaMuthbhed - A Planned Encounter, YaariNoted for performances resonating with local audiences.
Jaideep Ahlawat HaryanaTera Mera Vaada, Pagdi The HonourRecognized for strong, character-driven performances.
Rajendra Gupta HaryanaChora Haryane Ka, Phool BadanEsteemed actor with diverse body of work in Indian cinema.
Satish Kaushik HaryanaYaari, Beera SheraVersatile actor and director; contributions to comedy and drama.
Sri Vallabh Vyas RajasthanChand Chakori, Chora Jat KaRenowned for compelling performances in supporting roles.
Uttar Kumar HaryanaMahari Dharti Mahari Maa, LambardaarRecognized for work in Haryanvi films and cultural contributions.

Directors

NameFromNotable Works
Rajeev Bhatia N/AMuthbhed - A Planned Encounter, Tera Mera Vaada
Sundeep SharmaN/ASatrangi, Kurbani Ek Junoon
Surinder Walia [19] N/ALondon Ki Chhori
Robin Sharaya [20] [21] Chhatehra Unkahi, Weg
Aman Punia [22] Bichpari Chulha Nyond

Cinematographers

NameFromNotable Works
Neeraj Jangra [23] Rohtak Mewat, Dhara Ka Tame
Abhishek Saini [24] Bahadurgarh Chhaya, [25] Beyond the Wool [26]

Editors

NameFromNotable Works
Sahil Sharaya [27] Chhatehra Gehu
Hitesh Dua [28] Rohtak Unkahi

List of Haryanvi Language Films

YearFilm TitleDirector/ProducerNotable Achievement
1968Dharti [29] Kidar SharmaFirst Haryanvi film
1982Bahurani [30] N/AN/A
1984Chandrawal [31] N/AMost successful Haryanvi film
1984Chander Kiran [32] SS Rawal N/A
1985Laado Basanti [33] Devi Shanker Prabhaker [34] N/A
1986Phool Badan [35] Devi Shanker Prabhaker N/A
1986Mahari Dharti Mahari MaaArvind SwamiN/A
1987Jhanakdar Kangana [36] B S RaoN/A
1987Phaagan Aaya Re [37] N/AN/A
N/ABaireeN/AN/A
N/ABataeuN/AN/A
1973Beera Shera [38] Pardeep NayarN/A
N/AChabileeN/AN/A
N/AChail GabharuN/AN/A
N/AChail Gaelyan JaangiN/AN/A
N/AChand ChakoriN/AN/A
N/AChandroN/AN/A
N/AChora Haryane KaN/AN/A
N/AChora Jat KaN/AN/A
N/AGulaaboN/AN/A
1991JataniDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
N/AKe Supney Ka JikarN/AN/A
N/ALambardaarN/AN/A
N/AMahara Pihar SansaraN/AN/A
N/AMuklavaN/AN/A
N/APanghatN/AN/A
N/APhool BadanDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
N/APiyaN/AN/A
N/APremi RamphalN/AN/A
N/AYaari [39] N/AN/A
2004Dhakad Chhora [40] Dinesh ChaudharyN/A
N/AMuthbhed - A Planned Encounter [41] N/AN/A
2012Chandrawal-2 [42] Nishant PrabhakarN/A
2012Tera Mera Vaada [43] Bhaal Singh BalharaN/A
N/AModern Girl Desi ChhoraN/AN/A
N/AMaati Kare PukarN/AN/A
N/ALondon Ki ChhoriN/AN/A
2014Kunba [44] Yash ChouhanN/A
2014Tere Te Pyar Hoya [45] N/AN/A
2014Pagdi The Honour [46] Rajeev Bhatia [47] National Award-winning film
2016Satrangi [48] Sundeep Sharma Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 63rd National Film Awards
2017 Unkahi [49] [50] Robin Sharaya [51] [52] Nominated at Mumbai International Film Festival 2020 [53] (Student's Film), Jagran Film Festival 2018 (Best Indian Short Film, "Short is Sweet" section), and Dehradun International Film Festival 2018 (Best Short Film). At Cut.In Students' National Film Festival 2019, won Golden Excellence for Best Editing (Hitesh Dua) and was nominated for Best Cinematography (Akshit Gandhi) and Best Short Film.
2019 Weg [54] [55] Robin Sharaya WEG is the first Haryanvi superhero film by Robin Sharaya, set during the British colonial era. It introduces Weg, a young boy born with super speed. Produced by State Institute of Film and Television
2022 Dada Lakhmi [56] Yashpal Sharma Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 68rd National Film Awards

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