Kabhie Kabhie is a 1976 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written by Pamela Chopra and directed and produced by Yash Chopra under the production banner of Yash Raj Films. The film was released on 27 February 1976 and stars an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee Gulzar, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. This was Yash Chopra's second directorial film with Shashi Kapoor and Bachchan in the lead roles after Deewaar (1975), and was particularly noted for its soundtrack compositions by Khayyam. The film received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with high praise directed towards its story, screenplay, direction, dialogues, soundtrack, and performances of the ensemble cast, and is regarded as a cult film over the years. Rehman, Shashi Kapoor, Bachchan and Raakhee went on to star together in Chopra's next release, Trishul, after two years.
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.
Mirza: The Untold Story is a 2012 Indian Punjabi-language action romance film written and directed by Baljit Singh Deo. It stars Gippy Grewal and Mandy Takhar in the lead roles, with music rapper Honey Singh in his first commercial venture, as a dunce gangster. Produced by Inda Raikoti and Aman Khatkar, the movie had a historic opening across Punjab. The movie was released on 6 April 2012.
Yaaran Naal Baharan is a 2005 Indian Punjabi-language feature film directed by Manmohan Singh. It stars Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead role with Juhi Babbar. A spiritual sequel, Yaraan Naal Baharaan 2, followed in 2012, directed by Samit Brar it starred Vikramjeet Virk and Rishita Monga in the lead roles.
Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 is a Punjabi comedy film directed by Amit Prasher. The film features Amrinder Gill and Yo Yo Honey Singh in the lead roles as two spoiled rich brothers, alongside Mandy Takhar. The film released on 25 January 2013, and did good business at the box office, completing verdict of "semi-hit".
Surinder SinghMann, better known as Sharry Mann, is an Indian singer, songwriter, and actor associated with Punjabi language music and films.
Ek Veer Ki Ardaas... Veera is an Indian television soap opera that aired on StarPlus and streams on Hotstar, produced under Yash Patnik's Beyond Dream Production. The series premiered on 29 October 2012 and ended on 8 August 2015. It initially starred child actors Harshita Ojha and Bhavesh Balchandani and after a 15-year leap, the series starred Digangana Suryavanshi, Shivin Narang, Vishal Vashishtha, and Farnaz Shetty.
Neetu Singh is a model and Punjabi actress. She won Miss PTC Punjabi in 2008 and soon after was in the music video "Call Jalandhar Ton" by Harbhajan Maan. Her first film appearance was in 2012 in Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyaar with Gulzar Inder Chahal. She also appeared in Saadi Love Story, released in January 2013, the Bollywood heist film, Special 26, released in February 2013, Ji Karda (2014) and Sardar Saab (2017).
Wamiqa Gabbi is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Punjabi and Hindi films and series. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the Hindi film Jab We Met (2007). She had success as a leading lady in Punjabi films such as Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), Ishq Brandy (2014),Godha (2017), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017), Parahuna (2018), and Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019). Gabbi has since starred in the Hindi series Modern Love: Mumbai (2022), Jubilee (2023), and Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley (2023), and film Khufiya (2023).
Rabb Da Radio is a 2017 Indian Punjabi-language film directed by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal and Harry Bhatti, and written by Jass Grewal. It stars Tarsem Jassar, Mandy Takhar and Simi Chahal. The film was produced by Manpreet Johal and Vehli Janta Films, distributed by White Hill Studios. It marked the debut of Tarsem Jassar.
Rabb Da Radio 2 is a 2019 Indian-Punjabi Family-Drama film directed by Sharan Art, produced by Manpreet Johal & Ashu Munish Sahni and distributed by Omjee Star. It is a direct sequel to Rabb Da Radio (2017). The film stars Tarsem Jassar and Simi Chahal in lead roles. In the film, a newly married man returns home and is saddened to learn his extended family has fractured. The film also stars B.N. Sharma, Nirmal Rishi, Jagjeet Sandhu, and Tania in supporting roles. The film won the 67th National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.
Sukh Sanghera is an Indo-Canadian film and music video director associated with Punjabi-language films and music. He has directed over 300 Punjabi music videos. He has been nominated for various awards at PTC Punjabi Music Awards, winning one for his music video Diary sung by Amrinder Gill. In 2019, he directed Laiye Je Yaarian, for which he received PTC nomination for Best Debut Director.
Jobanpreet Singh, better known as Joban, is an Indian Actor, Writer and Producer. He is best known for playing the role of Karam Singh in Saak and Shinda in Jahankilla.
Tarnvir Singh Jagpal is an Indian film director. He is known for his work in Punjabi Cinema. He made his directing debut with the movie Rabb Da Radio, for which he received a Filmfare Best Film (critics) Award.
