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- Kirandeep Rayat was born on 20 June 1982.
- Arjan Bajwa (born 3 September 1979), is an Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood and Telugu cinema. Arjan initially started off with Telugu films, breaking the usual norm of being the first North Indian actor to have played leading roles in 8 films of which 5 were successful. He then made his debut in Bollywood with Director Mani Ratnam's critically acclaimed film, Guru (2007 film), playing the antagonist opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, he received raving reviews for his performance. Subsequently he played the male lead in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion (2008 film) with Priyanka Chopra. The film was a blockbuster and earned immense critical acclaim and he won the Stardust award for Breakthrough Performance while 'Fashion' won several awards such as Filmfare, IIFA, Star Screen and Stardust Awards along with the two National Awards. Arjan also starred in super hit Telugu movie King (2008 film) along with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Trisha. He then appeared in another Telugu blockbuster Arundhati starring Anushka Shetty and Sonu Sood, which became the highest grossing Telugu film at its time.
After getting critical acclaim for his intense roles Arjan Bajwa tried his hand at comedy in Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar where he was paired with Sonakshi Sinha. He also acted in Crook (2010) with Emraan Hashmi and Bobby Jasoos(2014) with Vidya Balan, to name a few. He will next be seen in a prominent role in the upcoming film Rustom starring Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'Cruz.The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 12 August 2016.
In addition to acting he has also hosted the Filmfare Awards(South) in the year 2007, The International Film Festival of India Goa Closing Ceremony in the year 2010 and 2014 Kabaddi World Cup Opening Ceremony in Jalandher. Recently Arjan hosted the PTC Punjabi Film Awards which was held on 14th April 2016.
Before entering films Arjan was a successful model having walked the ramp for several big fashion designers. His breakthrough on television started off with several commercials for brands like Lux, Veet, Fiat Palio, Godrej AC etc. These advertisements featured him alongside with some of the most prominent actresses of Bollywood such as Aishwariya Rai, Katrina Kaif and Preity Zinta. - Actor
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Inderjit Nikku is known for 25 Kille (2016), Deyo Wadhaiyan Sada Vi Vyah Hogeya (2018) and Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya (2013).- Actor
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Yograj Singh was born on 25 March 1958 in Chandigarh, Punjab, India. He is an actor and director, known for Jatt Punjab Daa (1992), Vichhora (1994) and Yaar Maar (1997).- Actor
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Ravinder Grewal is known for Aiven Raula Pai Gaya (2012), Tera Mera Ki Rishta (2009) and Munde U.K. De (2009).- Guggu Gill is a Punjabi film actor, known for Jatt Jeona Mour (1991), Badla Jatti Da (1991), Anakh Jattan Di (1990), Gabhroo Punjab Da (1986), Mirza Jatt (1993) and many other movies. He was a leading actor in Punjabi Cinema in the 1990s. His career as leading hero has paired him with top female artists from Punjabi cinema like Daljeet Kaur, Priti Sapru, Upasana Singh, Manjeet Kullar and others.
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Arya Babbar was born on 24 May 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an actor and director, known for Ab Ke Baras (2002), Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013) and Jail (2009).- Deep Sidhu was an actor, known for Jora 10 Numbaria (2017), Rang Panjab (2018) and Jora: The Second Chapter (2020). He died on 15 February 2022 in Kharkhoda, Haryana, India.
- Pukhraj Bhalla is known for Teriyaan Meriyaan Hera Pheriyan (2021), Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree (2018) and Haterz (2022).
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Harp Farmer is an actor, director, producer, photographer who also started his own music record label, under his own production company 'Harp Farmer Pictures'. He gained recognition as an actor from the Music Video of Song 'Shaukeen Jatt' by Anmol Gagan Mann, released in 2014. His upcoming projects include films 'Vair', 'Kawela' and 'Sirdaar Kirsaan Singh'. Harp plays the role of a cop, 'Inspector Karamveer Singh' in his debut film 'Kawela'.- Sudesh Lehri was born on 27 October 1968 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He is an actor, known for Ready (2011), Jai Ho (2014) and Dard Pardesaan De (2000).
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Born on June 08, 1991, Jagjeet sandhu joined theatre in the school time, at the age of 7. He completed his masters in theatre from Panjab University, Chandigarh & thereafter joined Padma Shree Neelam Mann SIngh's theatre group 'The Company Theatre". After pursuing theatre for 15 years, he bagged his first movie, Rupinder Gandhi (2015) which was a super hit and his first role as "Bhola" struck big with audiences, resulting in commencement of his filmy career, hence, taking his journey to 16 pollywood movies till his last released" Sufna" (2020). His role as 'Speed' in his 2nd film, Qissa Panjab (2015), brought a critical acclaim as well as international recognition. Academy Award Nominee Deepa Mehta chose him to play a significant part in her film "The Anatomy of Violence" (2016) which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Another prodigious role in "Mehsampur" (2018) marked the place in Sydney, Goa and Mami film festivals. Over the succeeding time, he made his Bollywood debut though Leila (2019), featuring on Netflix.
Born into the rustic life of a small village in district Fatehgarh Sahib, Himmatgarh Chhanna, Punjab, he took the task upon his tiny shoulders. A forming spark was luckily noticed by the school authorities. At the age of 7, a theatre group of the neighbouring city of Amloh enrolled Jagjeet into their production company and hence fueled the inner fire even more. While in school, he performed in numerous plays in villages for which he would receive Rs 50 each, an amount quite pleasing to the family. During college, he won the Best Actor Accolades in various youth festivals secondary to his versatile performances.
The journey this far has been an adventure in the exploration of the possibilities of the human mind and its bodily representations. He enjoys the cerebral study of characters as much as he enjoys the visceral. The pursuit of the required character condition is where he like to spend most of his time.
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Dev Kharoud was born in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is known for Dakuaan Da Munda (2018), Rupinder Gandhi 2: The Robin Hood (2017) and Rupinder Gandhi the Gangster..? (2015).- Music Department
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It's the story of many a men, but this one dared to follow his dreams. And looking at us now nothing but reality .He was born to S. Gurdev Singh and Tej Kaur, in a village by the name of Giddarbaha, in distt. Faridkot in Punjab.
He went through the normal drill of being educated in Malout. The one thing with him even in those days was his singing! After the basics were over, his parents thought it best to shift him to Patiala city for further studies. The National Sports Institute was there and Gurdas Maan joined up to finish his masters in physical education. At the point he was all set to be a sports coach! He took part in many athletic events and won himself a couple of medals. He also happens to be a black belt holder in judo. He got to show off his talents in plenty of youth festivals, that were organized by various universities. And talent indeed, because it was here that he started winning award for his work in singing and acting. On completion of his masters degree, he started looking around for a job but in the meanwhile, keeping the creativity channel in him open, he continued to write as well as do stage plays. Having arrived on the music scene more than two decades ago and still holding on to his seat, the credit of taking Punjabi music from a regional level to national and then on to the international level absolutely goes to Gurdas Maan! Since he was writing his own lyrics, in one of his plays in his earlier days he was discovered by a TV producer from the Jalandhar TV Station for his song, that went by name of "Dil Da Mamla Hai" The producer thought it worth a TV recording and approached him with the offer. And Gurdas Maan agreed to this, though not before being apprehensive about it at first .The song went on air on the 31st of December for the first time in 1980 and was instantly a hit! His kind of music created quite a stir, and people took an instant liking to him.- Music Department
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Navraj Hans is known for A Flying Jatt (2016), Batla House (2019) and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018).- Actor
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- Rahul Dev, born in Saket, Delhi, India, is a versatile Indian film actor known for his impactful performances in Bollywood, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil cinema. With a career spanning over two decades, Rahul Dev has carved a niche for himself with his distinctive screen presence and ability to portray a wide range of characters.
Rahul Dev started his career in the entertainment industry as a model before making his debut in Bollywood. He gained recognition for his strong, villainous portrayals in films during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His imposing physical presence and intense performances set him apart in negative roles.
Some of Rahul Dev's notable Bollywood films include "Champion" (2000), "Aashiq" (2001), and "Awara Paagal Deewana" (2002), where he played antagonist roles. His ability to bring depth and complexity to negative characters earned him acclaim.
Apart from Hindi cinema, Rahul Dev has made significant contributions to regional cinema. He has appeared in films across various languages, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances in Bengali films like "Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo" (2010) and "Force" (2014) were well-received.
In addition to his film career, Rahul Dev has participated in reality shows, such as "Bigg Boss" (Season 10) and "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi" (Season 1), showcasing different facets of his personality to the audience.
Rahul Dev is known for his disciplined approach to fitness and has been an advocate for a healthy lifestyle. Despite primarily being recognized for his antagonistic roles, he has demonstrated his versatility by taking on varied characters in films.
Rahul Dev continues to be active in the Indian film industry, contributing to projects in various languages. P - Actor
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Babbu Maan (born Tejinder Singh Maan on March 29) is a Punjabi singer-songwriter, actor, and producer. Born in the village of Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab, India Babbu Maan has been very fond of playing music since his childhood, singing on stage for the first time during a school function in his village school at the age of seven. He would see everything through the eyes of a musician, even turning cooking pans into musical instruments as he created rhythmic sounds. He learned how to write lyrics, while at school (Panjab University, Chandigarh) when he was about 16. After college, he started singing and composing music. He is one of the few singers who writes his own lyrics for all of his songs. He sang for Mavi music recording studio and recorded his first album when he was only 23- Actor
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Amrinder Singh Gill is a Punjabi singer, songwriter, actor and film producer. He started his singing career in 2000 with the album "Apni Jaan Ke". Gill was raised in Boorchand, Amritsar, Punjab. He has studied at Khalsa College, Amritsar. He received master's degree in agriculture science. He is an alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University. During college, he performed Bhangra dance as a support artist for personalities like Sarbjit Cheema. Before starting his singing career, he worked in the Ferozepur Central Cooperative Bank as a Manager.
He made his acting debut under Punjabi Director Manmohan Singh's super hit Punjabi Film Munde UK De in 2009 in a supporting role with Jimmy Shergill and Neeru Bajwa. He followed that up with a lead role in Manmohan Singh's Ik Kudi Punjab Di. His next film Taur mittran Di for Jimmy Shergill productions released in May 2012, it paired him with actress Surveen Chawla and MTV VJ and Bollywood actor Rannvijay Singh. It Opened to a below average response, it had the seventh highest opening day in Punjabi Films. His next movie was Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 which pairs him with Punjabi rapper Honey Singh and actress Mandy Takhar.
After that he was seen in Saadi Love Story that co starred Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa and Surveen Chawla and was directed by Dheeraj Rattan who's written several films for of Punjabi Cinema. He then worked in Daddy Cool Munde Fool in the same year for which he was applauded both by critics and masses. His 2014 hit, Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo also earned him praise. However, his best performance so far, is considered to be Angrej - 2015 which has cemented Amrinder Gill's performance as a terrific actor in the industry. Critics as well as masses have given rave reviews about this film. His latest release, Lahoriye (released in 2017) and Love Punjab were declared blockbusters which further made him the leading star in Pollywood and garnered praise from both critics and audiences.- Actor
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Binnu Dhillon, born in Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab, India, is a popular Indian actor known for his work in Punjabi cinema. With his impeccable comic timing and versatile performances, Binnu Dhillon has become a prominent figure in the Punjabi film industry.
Binnu Dhillon started his career as a Bhangra performer and later transitioned to acting. He made his acting debut in Punjabi cinema with the film "Shaheed-E-Azam" (2002). However, it was his role in the immensely popular Punjabi film "Carry On Jatta" (2012) that brought him widespread recognition and established him as a leading comedic actor in the industry.
Following the success of "Carry On Jatta," Binnu Dhillon became a sought-after actor in Punjabi cinema. He delivered a series of hit films, including "Lucky Di Unlucky Story" (2013), "Jatt James Bond" (2014), and "Ambarsariya" (2016). His ability to connect with the audience through his humor and relatable characters contributed to the success of these films.
Binnu Dhillon is known for collaborating with other popular Punjabi actors and comedians, creating a successful formula for entertaining and commercially successful films. His on-screen chemistry with co-stars like Gippy Grewal and Jaswinder Bhalla has been a highlight of many Punjabi comedies.
Apart from his work in Punjabi cinema, Binnu Dhillon has also ventured into Hindi cinema with films like "Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se" (2018), where he played a supporting role alongside Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.
In addition to his acting career, Binnu Dhillon has hosted television shows, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer. His contribution to Punjabi cinema has earned him numerous awards and accolades, making him a beloved figure among Punjabi audiences.- Actor
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Gurnam Bhullar was born on 8 February 1995 in Kamal Wala, Fazilka, Punjab. He is an actor and composer, known for Baby Dolls (2019), Qismat (2018) and Nigah Marda Ayi Ve (2023).- Actor
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Gippy Grewal is an actor, singer, and producer who has established himself as one of the most successful Punjabi music and film industry artistes.
Grewal was born Rupinder Singh Grewal; however, he adopted the stage name "Gippy" because it was his childhood nickname. He completed his early education at Nankana Sahib Public School in Kot Gangu Rai, Ludhiana. He went on to earn a degree in Hotel Management from the North India Institute of Hotel Management in Panchkula. source
Grewal began his music career in 2002 with the album Chakk Ley featuring Jagdev Maan. He then went on to release several albums like Aaja Ve Mitran (2003), Phulkari 2 (2005), Chandi De Challe (2007), My Time To Shine (2008), Desi Rockstar (2010), The Main Man (2020), and Limited Edition (2021).
His song Yo Yo Honey Singh Feat. Gippy Grewal: Angreji Beat (2011) with Yo Yo Honey Singh was the biggest hit of his music career. The song was also featured in the Bollywood film Cocktail (2012) starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Grewal made his acting debut in the Punjabi film Mel Karade Rabba (2010) in 2010, a huge commercial success. Next, he played a lead role in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011), a romantic comedy that was also a commercial hit.
In 2012, he starred in Mirza: The Untold Story (2012), directed by Baljit Singh Deo. He has since acted in several Punjabi films like Jatt James Bond (2014), Carry on Jatta (2012), Manje Bistre (2017), and Daaka (2019).
In 2015, Grewal made a guest appearance in the Hindi film Dharam Sankat Mein (2015). His first Hindi film in a leading role was a romantic comedy titled Second Hand Husband (2015), in which he starred with Tina Ahuja.
Grewal has won numerous awards for his work in the Punjabi film industry, including the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actor for Jatt James Bond (2014) in 2015 and Carry On Jatta 2 (2018) in 2019. He also received the Brit Asia Award for Best Actor for Carry on Carry On Jatta 2 (2018) in 2019.
Besides acting, Grewal has also won awards for his music career, such as the PTC Punjabi Music Awards in categories like Most Popular Song, Best Dual Vocalist, etc.- Rannvijay Singh was born on 16 March 1983 in Jalandhar, India. He is an actor, known for Mismatched (2020), Mod (2011) and Toss: A Flip of Destiny (2009). He has been married to Priyanka Vohra since 10 April 2014. They have two children.
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Ranjit Bawa is known for The Great Sardaar (2017), Bhalwan Singh (2017) and The Mastermind: Jinda Sukha (2015).- Music Artist
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Ammy Virk was born on 11 May 1992 in Punjab, India. He is a music artist and actor, known for Husband Material (2018), '83 (2021) and Bambukat (2016).