100-736: Diljit Dosanjh (born 6 January 1984) is an Indian singer, actor and film producer who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Dosanjh entered the Social 50 chart by Billboard in 2020. He has been featured in various music charts, including the Canadian Albums Chart , the UK Asian chart by Official Charts Company and the New Zealand Hot Singles . His films, including Jatt & Juliet 2 , Sajjan Singh Rangroot and Honsla Rakh are among
200-493: A National Award. The film Main Maa Punjab dee has been shown repeatedly on national television. The year ended on a positive note as Jaspal Bhatti 's Mahaul Theek Hai became an instant hit of Punjabi cinema. It was the first big hit since Jatt Jeona Morh (1991) and Badla Jatti Da (1992). Punjabi films were more successful in 1999. Mahaul Theek Hai , Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh with Gurdas Maan and Divya Dutta
300-460: A Punjabi diaspora movie based out of the United States, came out in 2006. Rustam-e-Hind and Mitti Wajan Mardi (with Harbhajan and Manmohan ) were released in 2007. A significant number of movies were produced in 2008: Hashar: A Love Story (introducing Gurleen Chopra ), Yaariyan , Mera Pind , Lakh pardesi hoye , Heaven on earth , and Sat sri akal . In 2009, Jag Jeodeye Deh Mele became
400-500: A bad influence on youth. There have been reactions in print to Singh, such as from Annie Zaidi , who wrote " An Open Letter to Honey Singh " in January 2013, and Sandipan Sharma, who wrote "Thanks for the crassness: An open letter to Honey Singh from a parent" in July 2014. In 2014, Singh and fellow rapper Raftaar were in dispute over whether Raftaar should receive credit for the lyrics of
500-545: A different dimension to his music. The composers Jaidev Kumar, Sukhpal Sukh, Sachin Ahuja , Pavneet Birgi, Jassi Bros Bhinda Aujla, and Tru Skool have all influenced him. His goal is to make a Punjabi song that becomes a worldwide hit like Korean single Gangnam Style . Dosanjh was ranked in The Times of India ' s Most Desirable Men at No. 9 in 2016, at No. 13 in 2017, at No. 20 in 2018, at No. 16 in 2019, at No. 14 in 2020. He
600-615: A director, started from the Punjabi film industry in Lahore, where he operated a film magazine called the Cine Herald . Likewise, Ramanand Sagar , later a director, was associated with the Evening News and Syed Attahullah Shah Hashmi worked for the film newspaper, Adakar . Bhati Gate is known to have produced some of most notable actors, writers and artists, but with tensions running swift towards
700-668: A group of social activists filed an online petition demanding cancellation of his New Year performance at a Gurgaon hotel. After the campaign, Singh's New Year concert was cancelled by the hotel. Singh denies writing these offensive lyrics. Singh's song "Party All Night" in Akshay Kumar 's film Boss was at the centre of a controversy. Producers of the movie had to submit a petition in Delhi High Court claiming that they had 'muted' an alleged vulgar word in Singh's song. The court heard
800-571: A guest appearance in the April 2013 Punjabi film Bikkar Bai Sentimental with his track "Main Fan Bhagat Singh Da". Inspired by the success of Jatt & Juliet , the producers of the film released a sequel to the film, titled Jatt & Juliet 2 , in June 2013. Dosanjh played the role of a cop in the film. The film had nine songs in the soundtrack, of which four were sung by Dosanjh. He gave vocals for
900-457: A hit, and Tera Mera Ki Rishta with Jimmy Shergill and Kulraj Randhawa was a hit. But the biggest earner of all the Punjabi films was Manmohan Singh's Munde U.K. De with Jimmy Shergill and Gurpreet Ghuggi . Munde U.K. De broke the record of Dil Apna Punjabi which was also directed by Manmohan Singh and became the biggest earner of all the Punjabi movies. Mehndi Wale Hath (2006), written and directed by Harinder Gill and with
1000-679: A hit. That same year, he was also part of "Kanta Laga," featuring Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar, and "Boom Boom," showcasing his ongoing presence in the music industry. In 2023, Singh released Kala Star , which broke multiple streaming records and was well-received by audiences. He continued to build on his success with tracks like Ka Kha Ga , Designer , and Casanova . Later in 2023, Singh released several tracks as part of his album Honey 3.0, including Naagan , Pankhudi (The Ride Song) , and Kuley Kuley .\ Most recently, in 2024, Singh launched his album "Glory," featuring 18 tracks, including Millionaire , Rap God , and "JATT MEHKMA." This album marked
1100-405: A huge success, with Singh adopting a more cinematic approach to his music. The song’s success was followed by other popular tracks such as Love Dose and Birthday Bash , which continued to top charts and dominate parties across the country. Despite facing health issues that forced him to take a break from his career, Singh continued to contribute to the music industry. During this period, he wrote
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#17328915684071200-787: A longtime friend. In November 2023, the couple were divorced after Talwar claimed she had suffered domestic violence. Singh denied the allegations, and Talwar withdrew them after the divorce was settled. After overcoming significant health challenges, Singh made a comeback in 2018 with the track Makhn , which re-established him as a prominent figure in the Indian music scene. The song was well-received, showcasing his ability to blend contemporary sounds with vibrant visuals. Following this, Singh released Urvashi later that same year, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani . In 2019, he collaborated with Malkit Singh on Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha - The YOYO Remake , demonstrating his versatility. The year 2020 marked
1300-768: A major cultural impact on Punjabi Sikhs at home and abroad, and is credited with the revival of the Punjabi film industry in India. People stood in kilometre-long lines to buy a ticket for the film. After the success of Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai , films were released in huge numbers. Hindi actors of Punjabi descent became interested in Punjabi films. Kankan De Ohle ( Dharmendra , Asha Parekh and Ravindra Kapoor) and Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar ( Dara Singh , Balraj Sahni , Ram Mohan and Asha Sachdev) were released in 1970. 1971 saw no major releases. In 1972, Dara Singh starred with Prithviraj Kapoor in Mele Mitran De . Man Jeete Jag Jeet ,
1400-564: A number of whom have found greater financial benefits in careers in larger film producing industries. Film operations started in the 1920s in Lahore , the provincial capital of British Punjab . The first silent film, Daughters of Today , was released in 1924 in Lahore; the city had nine operational cinema houses. Movies shown at these cinemas were mostly produced in Bombay and Calcutta , and seldom from Hollywood and London . Daughters of Today
1500-535: A part of the album International Villager . He next sang for the soundtrack of the Bollywood film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya , released in January 2012, in a single called "Pee Pa Pee Pa" that also featured Priya Panchal. He also acted in that music video in the film. His subsequent single "Bodyguard", glorified the fall of Libyan revolutionary and politician, Muammar Gaddafi , where Dosanjh sang about his lifestyle, capture and death. His subsequent single "Miss Lonely",
1600-405: A petition filed by lawyer Sanjay Bhatnagar seeking a stay on the film, contending that without the censor board's approval, the song could not be released with such a vulgar word. The petitioner had sought a stay on the release of the film until either the word or the song was deleted from the film. His work has been criticised as being vulgar , misogynist , promoting violence against women and
1700-567: A recording artist and a Bhangra music producer. His first claim to fame came when he received the ETC award for Best Sound for his song, Glassi in 2006. Singh, known for his fusion of Punjabi and Hindi music, prefers to sing in his native languages rather than in English . He made his mark on the music scene with the release of his Punjabi album International Villager on 11 November 2011. The album's hit track "Gabru," featuring J-Star, quickly climbed to
1800-1002: A religious film starring Sunil Dutt , Radha Saluja and Ranjeet , was a major release of 1973. In 1974, Do Sher ( Dharmendra and Rajendra Kumar ), Bhagat Dhanna Jatt ( Dara Singh and Feroz Khan ), Sacha Mera Roop Hai ( Manmohan Krishan ) and Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (Shaminder Singh and Radha Saluja) were released. The most successful was Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam , due to the wide appeal of its religious historical setting and appearances by Bollywood actors including Sunil Dutt , Rajendra Kumar , Dharmendra , Johnny Walker , Ranjeet and Dara Singh . Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975) starred Dharmendra and introduced his cousin Veerendra . Many films were released in 1976: Daaj , Giddha , Main Papi Tum Bakhshanhaar , Papi Tarey Anek , Santo Banto , Sardar-E-Azam , Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun , Taakra , and Yamla Jatt . Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun
1900-408: A significant milestone in his career and received widespread acclaim, with multiple songs trending on music streaming platforms. Gill Macchari In the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case , the lyrics to some of his songs, which depict violence against women and rape positively, have caused controversy. A first information report (FIR) was lodged against Singh for his offensive lyrics, and
2000-445: A significant milestone with the release of "Loca," featuring Simar Kaur, and "Moscow Mashuka," featuring Neha Kakkar, both of which garnered substantial popularity. He also featured in "Billo Tu Agg Ae," a track by Singsta, and "Jingle Bell," expanding his musical repertoire. Continuing his momentum, Singh released First Kiss in 2021, featuring Ipsitaa Khullar, followed by Saiyaan Ji , a collaboration with Neha Kakkar , which became
2100-635: A song in the film Mastan . This was the largest amount paid to a song artist in Bollywood to date, making Singh one of the highest-paid musical artists in Bollywood. In February 2015 he released the songs "Birthday Bash", followed by songs in films including Gabbar is Back and Bhaag Johnny . Mumbai Saga 's first song "Shor Machega", was released on 28 February 2021. It was composed by Singh, with lyrics and vocals by Singh and Hommie Dilliwala. Singh made his acting debut with Baljit Singh Deo 's Punjabi film Mirza - The Untold Story (2012), performing
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#17328915684072200-462: A studio and a production company under the name United Players Corporation, in 1928. Set up at Ravi Road (now Timber Market), the duo hired actors to work with them on their projects. Shooting was mainly done in daylight and limited their productivity, but the area they encompassed was enriched with locations, including important landmarks. The duo modeled their work on American and English films with influences not just prevalent in actors' attires but
2300-461: Is a former employee of Punjab Roadways and his mother, Sukhwinder Kaur, is a homemaker. He has two siblings, one elder sister and one younger brother. Diljit released his first album Ishq Da Uda Ada in 2003 with Finetone Cassettes, a division of T-Series . Rajinder Singh of Finetone, who helped Dosanjh make a debut in the Punjabi music industry, suggested to him to spell his first name as Diljit instead of Daljit. Dosanjh's popularity soared with
2400-409: Is exceptional. As a singer, he is of course in his element here -- confident and engrossed. But he carries Chamkila's fame with the confused smile of someone who can't quite believe what is happening." Dosanjh performed two songs, "Born to Shine" and "GOAT" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in June 2024. He sang the promotional song "Bhairava Anthem" where he shared screen with Prabhas for
2500-610: The PTC Award for Best Actor five times. He has also appeared as a judge in three seasons of the reality show Rising Star . In 2020, Dosanjh charted on the Social 50 chart by Billboard with the release of his 11th album, G.O.A.T. . In 2024, Diljit started global concert tour named as Dil Luminati . Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984 to a Jat Sikh family in the village of Dosanjh Kalan in Phillaur tehsil , Jalandhar district , Punjab , India. His father, Balbir Singh,
2600-484: The Telugu sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD (2024). He played the lead role of an insecure lover alongside Neeru Bajwa in the Punjabi language comedy Jatt & Juliet 3 directed by Jagdeep Sidhu . Like its predecessors, it received positive reviews and became a major success in Punjabi cinema. It emerged as the 2nd highest grossing Punjabi film of all time . Dosanjh will reunite with director Anurag Singh for Border 2 ,
2700-409: The highest grossing Punjabi films in history. Hailing from Dosanjh Kalan , Jalandhar , Dosanjh began his career in 2002 and gained recognition in Punjabi music with his albums Smile (2005) and Chocolate (2008), followed by The Next Level (2009) with Yo Yo Honey Singh . He had a cameo in the Punjabi movie Mel Karade Rabba in 2010 and began to pursue acting, debuting as a leading actor in
2800-458: The 1928 production of Daughters of Today , the earliest feature film produced in the region in Lahore . The first sound film , Heer Ranjha , using the sound-on-disc technology, was released in 1932. Since then, many films have been produced in Punjabi cinema, a number of which have received international recognition. Many actors and filmmakers started their careers in Punjabi films, a number of whom have acquired international reputations, and
2900-562: The BBC Asian Download Charts in May 2011, serving as a promotional track for Dosanjh's film Lion of Punjab . By 2012, Singh had set a record for the highest fee ever paid to an artist for a Bollywood song, reportedly receiving ₹ 7 million rupees (US$ 84,000) for tracks in the movies Cocktail and Mastan . His popularity surged on YouTube with two of his videos— "Brown Rang" and "High Heels" (a collaboration with Jaz Dhami )—ranking among
3000-637: The Bombay industry, including actors such as K.L. Saigal , Prithviraj Kapoor , Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand and singers such as Mohammed Rafi , Noorjahan and Shamshad Begum . In 1948, Roop K. Shorey directed the first Punjabi film following the partition of Punjab. Other notable films of the late 1940s included Lachhi (1949), Mundri (1949) and Pheray (1949). Attempts were made to keep Punjabi cinema alive in this period. Filmmakers made films like Posti , Do Lachhian and Bhangra with some success but were not able to revive Punjabi cinema. Songs from
3100-544: The Punjabi action film Zorawar , directed by Vinnil Markan, which was marketed as one of the most expensive Punjabi films to date. The film was critically acclaimed. Singh comes from a Sikh family and has two siblings. He was influenced by various musical genres, including hip-hop, Punjabi folk , and Indian classical music , which shaped his unique style. His early career included producing music for Bollywood films and independent albums, which gained him significant popularity. On 23 January 2011, Singh married Shalini Talwar,
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3200-544: The Punjabi movie The Lion of Punjab in 2011. He made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the crime thriller Udta Punjab , for which he earned the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut , in addition to a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor . This was followed by Good Newwz (2019), for which he received his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. As of 2020, he has won
3300-400: The bar of Punjabi films and take Punjabi cinema to next level. In September 2011, Yaara o Dildaara was released, directed by Ksshitij Chaudhary and starring Harbhajan Mann , Jonita Doda, Tulip Joshi , Kabir Bedi , and Gurpreet Ghuggi. In October, Yaar Annmulle introducing Yuvraj Hans and Harish Verma was released. This film was a box office hit. This year was the considered as
3400-438: The box office, but were not major successes. Preeti Sapru's Mehndi Shagnan Di , starring Malkit Singh, Hansraj Hans, Preeti Sapru, and Yograj Singh, lost money. Kudi Canada Di starring Yograj Singh also did poorly. Kachehri (1994) starred Gurdas Mann, Yograj Singh, and others. The film was praised by critics, was a commercial success, and won a national award. A second release was Tabahi , starring newcomer Vishal Singh ; it
3500-548: The box office. Zaildaar (Yograj Singh), Nain Preeto De (Yograj Singh), and Sir Dhad Di Baazi did well. Gurdas Mann's Baghawat did not. Jakhmi Jagirdar and Mera Punjab amongst others also did poorly that year. Punjabi cinema began to decline in 1996. Only the film Sukha (starring Vishal Singh) did well at the box office. Deson Pardeson , Dhee Jatt Di (Upasana Singh, Gurkirtan, and Shivinder Mahal), Vichoda (Yograj Singh), Gawahi Jatt Di , and Jorawar all did poorly at
3600-754: The box office. Dara Singh's Vindoo and Farha's Rabb Diyan Rakhan also fared poorly. Films of 1997 ( Mela , Truck Driver , Sardari , Preetan De Pehredaar , and Pachtaawa ) all failed to make a profit. Even Guggu Gill's films were not successful. Train to Pakistan was filmed in a mixture of Hindi and Punjabi, and was later dubbed into Punjabi for film festivals. In 1998, Purja Purja Kat Mare with Guggu Gill, Laali with Dara Singh, Ravinder Maan, and Vishal, and Dildaara with Kalbhooshan Kharbanda and Tanuja did not make money. Even big budget films like Guru Gobind Singh did poorly. The critically acclaimed film Main Maa Punjab Dee (directed by Balwant Dullat) won
3700-501: The crime drama Udta Punjab (2016), his first Hindi film . With a worldwide collection of ₹ 996.7 million, the film proved to be a commercial success. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey , the film deals with the subject of substance abuse in the Indian province of Punjab . Co-starring alongside Kareena Kapoor , Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt , Udta Punjab generated controversy when the Central Board of Film Certification deemed that
3800-420: The critically acclaimed Marhi Da Deeva . The film starred Raj Babbar , Pankaj Kapur , Kanwaljit Singh , Parikshit Sahni , and Deepti Naval . In 1990 Qurbani Jatt Di was released, starring Guggu Gill , Yograj Singh , Gurdas Mann , Dharmendra , Raj Babbar and Priti Sapru . The film was directed by Preeti Sapru herself, and did well at the box office. A second important release was Dushmani Di Agg ,
3900-471: The film Ek Noor starring Harshdeep Kaur and Yami Gautam was released. Chhevan Dariya (The Sixth River) , directed by Ish Amitoj Kaur , was released in September 2011. Kaur was the first Punjabi woman to have directed, produced, and written a Punjabi film. The film starred Gulshan Grover , Neena Gupta , Manpreet Singh, Lakhwinder Wadali, Christa Cannon and Rana Ranbir. At the end of the year Chak Jawana
4000-473: The film Yaari Jatt Di . This was the first Punjabi film to have more than half its footage shot in the United Kingdom. Mamla Garbar Hai was a hit for actor Gurdas Mann. The film's songs were especially loved. Two hit films of 1985 were Mohammad Sadiq's Guddo and Veerendra's Vairi , Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da was also in 1985, it is religious film that established Gurdas Mann as a star.. Long Da Lishkara
4100-528: The film represented Punjab in a negative light and demanded extensive censorship before its theatrical release. The Bombay High Court later cleared the film for exhibition with one scene cut. Dosanjh also sang the song "Ik Kudi" for the film. In a highly positive review, The Hindu said that Dosanjh was "successful" in delivering a "highly hitting performance". As of September 2016, Dosanjh has completed work on his second Bollywood production Phillauri , alongside Anushka Sharma and Suraj Sharma . The film
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4200-483: The film was by Hansraj Behl with lyrics by Verma Malik . Songs sung by Shamshad and Rafi like "Batti balkay banere utte rakhdi han, rah bhul na jave chann mera" and "Chitte dand hasnon nayion rehnde" were widespread hits. Johnny Walker (1957) was a hit. The big-budget romantic Punjabi film by director Padam Prakash Maheshwary, Satluj De Kande , was released in 1964. This film starred Balraj Sahni , Nishi, Wasti, and Mirza Musharraf, with music by Hansraj Behl . This
4300-399: The films would run for months and years on the radio resulting in a long-term audience for the films. Post-partition, the trend of comedies continued. One of the hit comedies was Mulkh Raj Bhakhri's Bhangra (1958), starring Sundar and Nishi. It was remade by director Mohan Bhakhri as Jatti in 1980 with Mehar Mittal and Aparna Chowdhry, and it was again a commercial success. The music from
4400-459: The first Indian Punjabi artist to do so. In 2024, Dosanjh played Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila opposite Parineeti Chopra in Imtiaz Ali film Amar Singh Chamkila , that released on Netflix . In her review for The Week , Suparna Sharma was appreciative of Dosanjh's portrayal and noted, "Diljit's eyes are lively pools of expression and the range of things he can convey just with his eyes
4500-589: The first Indian artist to have his three albums on Billboard Charts . In 2021, he made it to the Sikh 100 list. In 2021, he released his debut film as producer Honsla Rakh starring Sonam Bajwa , Shehnaaz Gill , Shinda Grewal alongside him. The film made 5.05 crore on its opening day making it the highest grossing Punjabi film on openings day. He signed with Warner Music in March 2022. In April 2023, Dosanjh performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival , making him
4600-423: The golden year of Punjabi cinema and industry reached many milestones in this year by having all India impact. There was the release of Hollywood -style film Mirza – The Untold Story the most costly film ( ₹ 90 million (US$ 1.1 million)) in the history of Punjabi cinema in April starring Gippy Grewal and Yo Yo Honey Singh . In June the film Jatt & Juliet was greatest blockbuster and till now holds
4700-455: The hit track Dheere Dheere in 2015, a recreation of the iconic song from the movie Aashiqui . The track featured Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor in the music video and went on to become a massive hit, breaking numerous records on YouTube. It was the first Indian song to exceed 200 million views on YouTube alone. His debut song in Bollywood films was " Shakal Pe Mat Ja ", featuring Gagan Sidhu. Singh charged Rs. 7 million for
4800-623: The incredibly popular "Kharku" which won the "Best Bhangra Song of the Year" award at both the Brit Asia TV Music Awards , and the PTC Punjabi Music Awards . In January 2013, Dosanjh's third Punjabi film Saadi Love Story hit the big screens. The film, that also starred Amrinder Gill and Surveen Chawla , flopped at the box office. Dosanjh sang for two songs in the film's soundtrack, which was composed by Jaidev Kumar . Dosanjh made
4900-510: The independence of Pakistan and India in 1947, most of the actors traveled into areas that are now a part of modern India. The industry left in Lahore would later be termed as Lollywood , a portmanteau of Lahore and Hollywood. In 1947, the British province of Punjab was partitioned between India and Pakistan. West Punjab became part of Pakistan and East Punjab became part of India. This compelled Punjabi film actors, filmmakers and musicians to work in
5000-571: The industry. Jawani Zindabad , written and directed by Harinder Gill and starring the famous Punjabi singer Raj Barar, Pooja Kanwal, Guggu Gill, and Gurkirtan, was released in March 2010. It became a big hit in Canada. Channa Sachi Muchi , written and directed by Harinder Gill and starring Miss Pooja and Goldie Somal, was released in August 2010. Also released in 2010 was Sukhmani (Hope for Life) , starring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla & Divya Dutta. In 2011,
5100-464: The last film of Veerendra. It also starred Gurdas Mann and Priti Sapru, and was successful at the box office. In 1991 the major film Anakh Jattan Di starred Daljeet Kaur and Guggu Gill . It was the first movie where the audience really accepted ex-villain Guggu Gill as a hero. The film was followed by films like Jor Jatt Da , which managed to recover its cost. Badla Jatti Da was the major success of
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#17328915684075200-948: The late 1980s and early 1990s during a period of extreme turmoil in Punjab was the second blockbuster of the year 2013 only after Jatt & Juliet 2 . Bhaji in Problem starring Gippy Grewal was another blockbuster of the year produced by Akshay Kumar and also having his extended appearance along with cricketer Harbhajan Singh . Other hit films were Jimmy Shergill 's Saadi Love Story starring Diljit Dosanjh , Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad starring Roshan Prince and Japji Khaira , Jatts in Golmaal starring Arya Babbar and Samiksha , Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 starring Yo Yo Honey Singh and superstar Gippy Grewal 's Lucky Di Unlucky Story and action flick Singh vs Kaur . A religious film, Pagri Singh Da Taaj ,
5300-465: The main lead hero and Mehar Mittal played the comedian's role; the film became a golden jubilee hit at the box office. Til Til Dalekha was the second Punjabi movie of Rajesh Khanna and his first film as the lead hero in Punjabi films. It won the Punjab State Government award for best story writer and second best feature film of 1979. The first Punjabi mystery film, Vangaar (The Challenge) ,
5400-463: The movie titles and expressed a desire to seek all means necessary to make a sound film of their own. Actors who worked for the studio included Hiralal, Gul Hamid , Nazir , Pran Sikhand , Kaushalya Devi, Gulzaar, Mumtaaz and Ahmed Deen. Husn Ka Daku , also known as Mysterious Eagle , Kardar's directorial début would firmly add him into the directors guild. Produced by Hakim Ram Prasad, the 1932 released Heer Ranjha , originally titled Hoor Punjab ,
5500-449: The new-star cast of Goldie Somal, Gavie Chahal, and Prableen, was a hit film in east Punjab territory. In 2010, 16 movies were released. Mel Karade Rabba starring Jimmy Shergill , Gippy Grewal later broke all records and grossed 110 million net, becoming the highest-grossing Punjabi film ever. Babbu Maan ' s Ekam – Son of Soil was released in April and was a smash hit. It brought British-punjabi actress Mandy Takhar to
5600-468: The next level. Superstars Gippy Grewal , Neeru Bajwa , Diljit Dosanjh and Surveen Chawla stole the hearts of audiences by their successful films this year. Jatt & Juliet 2 broke the records of its prequel Jatt & Juliet . Jatt & Juliet 2 was also released in Pakistani Punjab in over 15 screens and was greatly liked by Pakistani audiences. Sadda Haq , a true story based in
5700-501: The official Asian Download Chart in the US published by the BBC . In July 2011, his second Punjabi film Jihne Mera Dil Luteya was released. The film, also featuring Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa , did well. Dosanjh gave vocals to six of the twelve tracks in the film's soundtrack. In November the same year, Diljit announced that he would not release his controversial album Urban Pendu , that included
5800-470: The production of too many comedy movies. Binnu Dhillon , Gurpreet Ghuggi , Jaswinder Bhalla , Rana Ranbir , Karamjit Anmol and B.N. Sharma established themselves as greatest comedians of Punjabi industry. In August 2012, the first ever Punjabi International Film Academy Awards were organised in Toronto, Canada. This was a tremendous success, attended by a host of Punjabi stars. With renewed interest from
5900-466: The public, Punjabi cinema has seen a revival with more releases every year featuring bigger budgets, homegrown stars, and Bollywood actors of Punjabi descent taking part. Also there are film festivals like Punjabi Film Festival , Amritsar , Ma Boli International Punjabi Film Festival, Vancouver and Punjabi International Film Festival, Toronto held annually. 2013 carried the Golden phase of Punjabi movies to
6000-636: The release of his third album, Smile , produced by Sukhpal Sukh, which included the tracks "Nachh Diyan Alran Kuwariyan" and "Paggan Pochviyan Wale." The album was released by Finetone Cassettes in 2005. His next album Ishq Ho Gaya was released in 2006 by Finetone Cassettes. His fifth album, titled Chocolate , came out in 2008. In 2009, Dosanjh released four different singles – " Bhagat Singh ," "No Tension," "Power of Duets" and "Dance with Me." Next year, Dosanjh released his sixth album called The Next Level with eight tracks. Dosanjh gave his next song in 2010 for Mel Karade Rabba : Original Soundtrack. The track
6100-483: The role of Deesha, a mad gangster. Despite only being a cameo appearance, the role went on to win Singh the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Male Debut. The following year, Singh appeared in another Punjabi film, this time a comedy by Amit Prasher , Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 , as Rolly, a childish and spoilt brat, alongside Amrinder Gill . This was Singh's first main role in a film. In 2016, Singh starred in
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#17328915684076200-431: The same name by Johnny Walker; it featured a special appearance by Amitabh Bachchan and Mehar Mittal played the main lead. 1979 was a big year: Guru Manio Granth , Jatt Punjabi , Kunwara Mama , Sukhi Pariwar , and Til Til Dalekha were released. The religious film Guru Manio Granth was an instant hit. Jatt Punjabi had a big cast and a special appearance by Manoj Kumar . Til Til Da Lekha starred Rajesh Khanna as
6300-620: The second part of Dosanjh's last name, which loosely translated means "amity". He launched this organisation on his birthday in 2013. Punjabi cinema 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 . The cinema of Punjab has its beginnings with
6400-455: The sequel to Border (1997). It has been confirmed that he will appear in the sequel No Entry 2 of 2005 film No Entry . Continually experimenting with new musical ideas and images, Dosanjh's musical and performance style is the subject of analysis and scrutiny from critics. Dosanjh grew up learning music from Gobinder Singh Alampuri and Kartar Singh, and his initial work reflected their style. His later collaboration with Honey Singh lent
6500-430: The single "15 Saal". That single, featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh, talked about the promiscuous behaviour of underage girls and their indulgence in alcohol, drugs and tattoos. He wrote on his Facebook page: "It was not my intention to hurt anyone's sentiments. I apologize to my fans who were waiting for this song." Dosanjh continued his collaboration with Honey Singh in 2012 and released a single titled "Goliyan" that formed
6600-455: The song. I'm glad to live up to the expectations of all, and with their faith in me." Diljit shot for his next Punjabi film Disco Singh , which was released on 11 April 2014. The film, directed and written by Anurag Singh , also features Surveen Chawla and is shot in Delhi NCR . In 2014, he worked for the film Punjab 1984 , which is set in the backdrop of 1984–86 Punjab insurgency . The film
6700-491: The title of best ever film of Punjabi cinema. This film established Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa as superstars of Punjabi film industry. Himesh Reshammiya has purchased the remake rights of the movie for ₹ 35 million (US$ 420,000). In July 2012 out and out comedy film Carry On Jatta starring Gippy Grewal was also blockbuster only after Jatt & Juliet commercially. First time in punjabi cinema sequel of sperhit film Yaaran Naal Baharan , film Yaraan Naal Baharaan 2
6800-507: The top of the Asian music charts, including the official BBC Asian charts. During the early 2010s, Singh became popular in the Indian music industry, performing at numerous college festivals such as Ansal Institute of Technology and Ramjas College in Delhi . His collaborations with prominent artists, like Diljit Dosanjh , further cemented his position. Their song "Lak 28 Kudi Da" reached number one on
6900-612: The top trending videos that year. Following the success of "Brown Rang," Singh released "Angreji Beat" in collaboration with Gippy Grewal . This track further solidified his presence in the music industry, becoming a party anthem across India. In 2013, Singh dropped another chartbuster, "Blue Eyes." The song, known for its sleek production and catchy hook, became an instant hit, showcasing his versatility in blending Hindi and English lyrics with an international sound. In 2014, Singh released Desi Kalakaar , featuring Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha . The song and its accompanying music video were
7000-519: The track "Main Taan Aidaan Hi Nachna" from the soundtrack of the Bollywood film Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 , which was released in June 2013. In August 2013, Dosanjh's music video "Proper Patola" was released on Vevo , making it the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo. The single, composed by Badshah, received over one million hits on YouTube just within a fortnight of its release. Dosanjh said: "I extend my thanks to all who have liked watching
7100-750: The underground music scene until the release of his debut studio album, International Villager. Honey Singh was born on 15 March 1983 to a Sikh family in Hoshiarpur , Punjab . He studied at the Guru Nanak Public School in New Delhi. Given his interest in music, Singh traveled to the United Kingdom to study at the Trinity College Of Music . After graduating, he moved to Delhi in pursuit of better career opportunities. He began his career as
7200-532: The year when the industry moves away from the "typical NRI-centered" storylines and towards more meaningful and creative storylines with movies like The Lion of Punjab starring Diljit Dosanjh and Dharti starring Rannvijay Singh . Jihne Mera Dil Luteya is a 2011 Punjabi film directed by Mandeep Kumar with story and screenplay by Dheeraj Rattan, produced by Batra Showbiz Pvt. Ltd. and starring Gippy Grewal , Diljit Dosanjh , Neeru Bajwa , and Jaswinder Bhalla . It grossed 125 million. These films raise
7300-476: The year. It starred Guggu Gill , Yograj Singh in a villain role, and Aman Noorie. Udeekan Saun Diyan garnered critical acclaim, but was not a commercial success. Sounh Menoo Punjab Di , starring Satish Kaul, Rama Vij, Mehar Mittal, and Pal Randhawa was also one of the releases of 1991. The film was directed by Sukhdev Ahluwalia , one of the most successful directors of Punjwood, and had music by Surinder Kohli. Vaisakhi , starring Deep Dhillon and Sunita Dheer,
7400-506: Was a brainchild of G.K. Mehta, a former officer with the North-Western Railways who, much like H. S. Bhatavdekar , had imported a camera into the country. Mehta continued to produce newsreel coverage for companies abroad and delved into further film projects but his dedication gave way when he promptly left the film industry for more profitable ventures. But it was to be later in 1929–1930, when Abdur Rashid Kardar 's Husn Ka Daku
7500-601: Was a critical and commercial success. Muqqadar , Tera Mera Pyar , Nadiyon Vichde Neer , Door Nahin Nankana , and Ishq Nachave Gali Gali (Randeep Virender, Manjeet Kullar, Deepak Saraf, Neeru Singh, and Surinder Sharma) all did poorly at the box office. Rajniti , which was also made in Hindi, failed to make money. Raj Babbar 's Shaheed Udham Singh did well towards the end of the year. There were only two major hits that year, Shaheed e Mohabbat and Shaheed Udham Singh . In 2000 there
7600-407: Was a highlight because of the cameo appearance by Rekha . Sat Sri Akal was another hit film. It starred Sunil Dutt , Shatrughan Sinha , and Premnath . In 1978 Udeekan , Dhyani Bhagat , Jai Mata Sheranwali , and Jindri Yar Di were released. The drama Udeekan was a hit. Walayati Babu , the first ever remake in Punjabi cinema, was released in 1978. The film was remade from the Punjabi film of
7700-426: Was also released. The Hollywood blockbuster A Good Day to Die Hard dubbed in Punjabi with superstar Gippy Grewal 's voice was released in Punjab. Yo Yo Honey Singh Hirdesh "Honey" Singh (born 15 March 1983), known professionally as Yo Yo Honey Singh , is a singer, music producer and actor . He commenced his career as a hip-hop music producer in 2003, working as a session and recording artist within
7800-661: Was appointed the brand ambassador of Season 4 of the Star Sports Pro Kabbadi along with Rana Daggubati and Puneeth Rajkumar. He sang and performed the Pro Kabbadi League theme song "Asli Panga", produced by Yo Yo Honey Singh . Dosanjh started an NGO called Saanjh Foundation focusing on underprivileged children and seniors, contributing to orphanages and old age homes. It also endeavours youth empowerment with issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring, and career development. It takes its name from
7900-419: Was composed by JSL Singh. In March 2012, he released his first religious album titled Sikh . The album featured eight singles and talked about the principles and philosophy of Sikh religion . Dosanjh played a lead role in June 2012 film Jatt & Juliet , which became one of the biggest hits in the Punjabi film industry. The award-winning film, directed by Anurag Singh, also featured actress Neeru Bajwa and
8000-564: Was just a single release: Dard Pardesan De , starring Avinash Wadhawan , Upasana Singh , Paramveer, and Deepshikha , which fared poorly in Punjab, but did very well overseas. Sikandra and Jagira were released in 2001. Avinash Wadhawan and Ayesha Jhulka starred in Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas , which was released to the overseas market but not in Punjab. In 2002 Jee Ayan Nu was released, featuring singer-turned-actor Harbhajan Mann and directed by Manmohan Singh . The movie
8100-509: Was lip-synced by the actor Jimmy Shergill and was included in the feature film of the same name during the opening credits. 2011 saw Dosanjh's entry into mainstream Punjabi films . His debut film in the lead role The Lion of Punjab , was released in February 2011. Though the film flopped at the box office, his track " Lak 28 Kudi Da ", from the films's soundtrack, was a major success. The track, featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh , reached number 1 on
8200-806: Was made on a big budget for Punjwood – 9 million, as compared to the more typical 20–25 million. It was very successful. This was a turning point in the revival of Punjabi cinema. Badla came out in 2003. Asa Nu Maan Watna Da was released in 2004, again with actor Harbhajan Mann and director Manmohan Singh . Jija Ji , Des Hoyaa Pardes , Main Tu Assi Tussi , Yaaran Naal Baharan , and Nalaik were released in 2005. Dil Apna Punjabi (again pairing Harbhajan and director Manmohan ), Ek Jind Ek Jaan (introducing Prabhleen Sandhu ), Mannat (directed and written by Gurbir Singh Grewal, having Jimmy Sheirgill and introducing Kulraj Randhawa ), and Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris came out in 2006. Kambdi Kalai ,
8300-705: Was produced in Calcutta and released in Lahore and introduced young Noor Jahan as an actor and a playback singer. Due to the success of this film, interest in Punjabi films started to escalate; therefore, in 1938, with the assistance of Madan Mohan Mehra, K.D. Mehra released his second Punjabi sound film, Heer Sial . Studios started to open and many actors, filmmakers and technicians shifted from Bombay and Calcutta to Lahore. Prominent names included Shanta Apte , Motilal , Chandra Mohan , Hiralal, Noor Jehan, Mumtaz Shanti , Wali, Syed Attahullah Shah Hashmi, Krishna Kumar, and Shanker Hussain. Baldev Raj Chopra , later known as
8400-616: Was ranked in the Chandigarh Times ' Most Desirable Men at No. 2 in 2018, at No. 1 in 2019, at No. 2 in 2020. In August 2020, he became the first Punjabi artist to get featured at the Times Square in New York City . In August 2015, Coca-Cola . signed Diljit Dosanjh as Brand Endorser for Punjab, India . Flipkart , India 's leading e-commerce company chose Diljit Dosanjh for its Flipkart Connect campaign for Punjab . Diljit
8500-442: Was released but it failed to become a hit. Chann Pardesi , the first Punjabi film to win the national award, was released in 1980, and was the biggest hit of that year. It starred Raj Babbar , Rama Vij, Amrish Puri , Om Puri , and Kulbhushan Kharbanda . Fauji Chacha had veteran Bollywood actor Sanjeev Kumar in the lead. A remake of Mulkh Raj Bhakhri's 1958 film Bhangra came out in 1980 from director Mohan Bhakhri. The film
8600-533: Was released in 1991 to critical acclaim, but did not succeed commercially. Jatt Jeona Morh was a major hit that year, and made Guggu Gill a superstar. Also released was Yograj Singh 's Jagga Daku (1991 film) , which did moderately well. Dil Da Mamla , starring Guggu Gill and Amar Noori, did poorly at the box office. 1993 had films like Jatt Sucha Singh Soorma (with Yograj Singh and Neena Sidhu), Mirza Sahiban (starring Guggu Gill), Lalkara Jatt Da , and Saali Adhi Gharwali . These films managed to do adequately at
8700-589: Was released on 15 August 2015 and was broadcast on 16 August 2015 on MTV India . Diljit's second film from 2015 Mukhtiar Chadha was appreciated for his unique role in it. In 2015, the Most Sensational Celebrities (MSC) study among most famous people in Pollywood , the riskiest personalities on the web, Diljit Dosanjh was found number one from number five in 2014 thus leaving behind Mika Singh , Gippy Grewal and Harbhajan Mann . Dosanjh next starred in
8800-577: Was released on 23 March 2017. It grossed over ₹5 million in its box-office. In 2018, a film based on World War I , titled Sajjan Singh Rangroot was released in which Dosanjh played the titular character. He is the first turbaned Sikh to be honoured with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds . In 2019, he acted in Good Newwz , alongside Akshay Kumar , Kareena Kapoor and Kiara Advani . In 2020, he appeared in social satire Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Fatima Sana Shaikh . The film
8900-454: Was released on 27 June 2014 and is directed by Anurag Singh. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi. Diljit is only the first south Asian artist who visited the US headquarters of Google , Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram on the same day. In 2015, he sang in a duet song in Coke Studio @ MTV Season 4, Ki Banu Duniya Da , with the singer Gurdas Maan which
9000-482: Was released theatrically on 13 November 2020. In the same year, Dosanjh sang a spiritual song - "Paigambar". In 2020, Dosanjh entered Social 50 chart by Billboard, following the release of his 11th album G.O.A.T. The album later rose to the top of Billboard ' s Top Triller Global chart. In 2021, Dosanjh released his twelfth album "Moonchild Era", which was penned by Raj Ranjodh and Arjan Dhillon . Album charted at #32 on Billboard Canadian Albums Chart making him
9100-659: Was released, directed by Simerjit Singh and starring Gurdas Maan , Jonita Doda in the Lead Roles . In February 2011, the PTC Punjabi channel organised the first ever PTC Punjabi Film Awards at Panchkula. It was a tremendous boost to the industry and was attended by the likes of Om Puri , Prem Chopra , Gurdas Maan , Guddu Dhanoa, Preeti Sapru , Raza Murad , Satish Kaul , Manmohan Singh , Amrinder Gill , Gippy Grewal , Jasbir Jassi , Puneet Issar , Rakesh Bedi , Rama Vij , Sudhanshu Pandey, and Akriti Kakkar. 2011 looks to be
9200-445: Was released, that the film industry had established in essence in Lahore's Bhati Gate locality. Kardar, a professional calligraphist , was accompanied by his fellow-artist and friend Muhammad Ismail, who would make the posters for his films. Although Kardar had worked with G.K. Mehta on The Daughters of Today , he felt he needed to continue working and stay active in the industry. Alongside Ismail, he sold all his belongings to set up
9300-449: Was released. In September, Ajj De Ranjhe starring Deep Dhillon and Kul Sidhu was released. It was directed by Man ji . In October 2012, Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan , directed by Gurbir Grewal, was released. The film featured eight songs, which were composed by debut music director Dilpreet Bhatia . The film's music was a contemporary fusion of western classical and Punjabi folk music . This year many new Production houses started
9400-522: Was shot in Punjab and Mumbai in India and Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada. Dosanjh Diljit won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actor for the film. He gave vocals to five of the seven songs in the soundtrack of the film. The same year in November, he released his eighth album, called Back 2 Basics , with nine tracks and the music composed by Tru Skool . The duo worked together to produce
9500-476: Was the big hit of 1986, starring Raj Babbar , Gurdas Mann , Om Puri , and Nina Deol. In 1987 Veerendra starred in Patola and Jor Jatt Da . Punjab was shaken with the assassination of Veerendra by gunshot during the filming of Jatt Tey Zameen . The death opened the door for supporting actors including Guggu Gill and Yograj Singh to take leading roles. 1988 had Patola as one of the major release. In 1989 came
9600-487: Was the biggest hit and starred Dara Singh in the main lead; Rajesh Khanna made a special appearance as the Qawal. The film ran into conflict with the Sikh political parties as the film had Fauj-i-Khas soldiers wearing fake beards. The year 1977 was not a major one for the Punjabi film industry. Jai Mata Di , Saal Solvan Chadya , Sat Sri Akal , and Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha were released, amongst others. Saal Solvan Chadya
9700-456: Was the blockbuster hit of the year. Guggu Gill's Vairi did quite well at the box office, but Jigra Jatt Da , with Yograj Singh as the villain, did poorly at the box office. Kimi Verma starred in Naseebo and Qahar in 1995 to critical acclaim, but not commercial success. Naseebo managed to recover its costs. Pratigya , starring Guggu Gill, Gurdas Maan, Preeti Sapru, and Dara Singh, did well at
9800-399: Was the first Punjabi sound film ever made. Hakim provided the studio with the equipment necessary to direct the sound film, marked as the last directed by Kardar in Lahore, starring M. Ismail while launching the careers of Rafiq Ghaznavi, Nazeer and Anwari. Produced by Indira Movie Tone, Krishna Dev Mehra released his directorial début, Pind Di Kudi , in 1935. The sound film, Pind Di Kudi
9900-449: Was the only Punjabi film starring Balraj Sahni. It was a major hit and earned a National Film Award . Satluj de Kande was telecasted three times on the public TV channel Doordarshan in India. In 1969 the religious film Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai starring Prithviraj Kapoor , I. S. Johar , Vimmi, Som Dutt, Nishi, Suresh, and David Abraham was released. The film was the first really major successful Punjabi film in post-independent India, with
10000-456: Was titled Jatti , and starred Sundar, Nishi, Mehar Mittal, and Aparna Chowdhry. As with the original, the remake was a tremendous success. 1981 had only one hit: Balbiro Bhabhi . This film had Veerendra in the lead role. Two major releases of 1982 were Jatt Da Gandasa and Sarpanch . Sarpanch starred Veerendra. In 1983, many movies were released, with Putt Jattan De being the biggest commercially. Veerendra had another hit in 1984 with
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