On one hand, the fans are celebrating the birth of comedian Kapil Sharma’s first baby (A baby girl) ever since he shared the news of the birth, now the news of Gippy Grewal’s announcement of a new addition in his family too, has rejoiced the Punjabi entertainment industry’s fans manifold.
On one hand, the fans are celebrating the birth of comedian Kapil Sharma’s first baby (A baby girl) ever since he shared the news of the birth, now the news of Gippy Grewal’s announcement of a new addition in his family too, has rejoiced the Punjabi entertainment industry’s fans manifold.
Gippy Grewal who has just given a superhit song – Khatarnaak with Bohemia, has been blessed with the third child – a baby boy, who he has named as “Gurbaaz Grewal”.
The singer/actor/producer took to his social media profiles today to share this good news with his fans. He wrote, “Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family???????????? Shukar Datiya ???????????? #ekomkargrewal #gurfatehgrewal #gurbaazgrewal #newborn”.
Punjabi movies’ audience is getting increased by the day and year 2019 was no different. The total overall business of Punjabi movies released in 2019 vs 2018 was undoubtedly higher, however the ratio of hit vs flop remained more or less the same.
Here’s a complete Box-Office Report of Punjabi Movies released in 2019
Punjabi movies’ audience is getting increased by the day and year 2019 was no different. The total overall business of Punjabi movies released in 2019 vs 2018 was undoubtedly higher, however the ratio of hit vs flop remained more or less the same.
Here’s a complete Box-Office Report of Punjabi Movies released in 2019
This year Punjabi cinema did a business of INR 159 Crore in total (India Only) compared to INR 135 Crore last year (India Only). Total films released this year were 46 as compared to 35 last year, and while this year out of these 46 only 9 were declared by the box-office as hit, semi-hit (covering their costs and staying in theatres), last year they were 8 out of 35.
So while the makers tried foraying into war movies, sports-based movies, movies based on intense social dramas – they didn’t quite receive the kind of response that could help them even recover their costs. Take for instance, Sajjan Singh Rangroot and Subedar Joginder Singh. None of these films worked well at the box office resulting in the actors going once again on the tried and tested path.
So now Diljit Dosanjh, the lead hero of SSR, is coming up with ‘Shadaa’- a mindless comedy (judging from the way it is being promoted right now – ‘Kutta Howe JO Vyaah karwaaye’ – really very good way to promote a film? Eh..?), Gippy Grewal too, in less than two weeks of the release of SJS, had announced Mar Gaye Oye Loko, another comedy which despite its lame subject did much better than SJS and even set the cash registers ringing at the box office. But you can’t blame these actors, right? At least, they TRIED doing something different!
Moving on to the other set of films like Ammy Virk’s Harjeeta and Ranjit Bawa’s Khido Khundi, both the films were much-awaited due to the kind of efforts that these actors put in looking the part and learning a new sport, and sadly both of them went without leaving a trace at the box-office! Were the films too bad? Or was our audience unwilling to accept such films? Or simply put, were these films the victims of bad promotional strategies? Whatever be the reason, we appreciate these filmmmakers for at least ‘attempting’ to do something out of the league.
Another disappointment this year was Kapil Sharma’s production – Son Of Manjeet Singh, in which Gurpreet Ghuggi perhaps gave the performance of his lifetime. The film was so well-made that it was difficult to find any flaw in it, yet it bombed at the box-office!
So talking about the business, first thing first: This year Punjabi cinema did a business of INR 159 Crore in total (India Only) compared to INR 135 Crore last year (India Only). Total films released this year were 46 as compared to 35 last year, and while this year out of these 46 only 9 were declared by the box-office as hit, semi-hit (covering their costs and staying in theatres), last year they were 8 out of 35.
Some of the confirmed hits this year have been:
1.Carry On Jatta 2,
2.Qismat
3.Vadhayiyaan ji Vadhayiyaan
4.Daakuan da munda
5. Mar Gaye Oye Loko
6. Golak bugni bank te batua
7. Mr and Mrs 420 Returns
(We can’t name all 9, as every producer wants to claim their movie as a superhit and we’re not interested in any kind of debate with them! So, keep guessing the remain! ).
And now the moot question remains: Should the film producers stop experimenting with new subjects and rely only on comedies? In our opinion – No! Take for instance, Daakuaan Da Munda – who thought that a film without any big star as the super hero and based on a biography of a a non-sports/non-film star/politician, would become such a huge hit? The truth is that the film (apart from being well-made) was marketed very well to its “target audience”.
Who thought that Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, based on a contentious subject like Demonetisation, without having the lead character with a JATT Surname, would become such a hit despite having Harish Verma as a hero, who was out of the hit films’ league for so long?
And though it wasn’t released this year, but the success of a film like ARDAAS two years back also made the point very clear : If a Film is good, promote it well to the target audience as strategically as possible. Who thought a film without any hero or heroine and based on some “social issues” of Punjab can do well ‘Commercially’?
Also, sometimes if a film’s subject is good and even if the actors’ seem to have put in their very best, DOESN’T mean that the film is actually that good as well.
Take for instance, Sajjan Singh Rangroot. The film was technically superb with each actor having played their part very well, yet the film failed to touch any emotional chord with the audience. Why? Because the makers put in so much effort in just making the film technically so sound and ‘Hollywood like’ that they forgot that the film needs to have a heart too! Sunanda Sharma was wasted and what worse than having NOT even a single song of hers in the movie? Really, who actually conceptualised this promotional strategy? Finally, the film also suffered due to the makers touting it not as a Punjabi war movie, but a film catering to one religion only. When it comes to religion, the audience always remains a bit apprehensive in India which affects the business, for sure!
Subedar Joginder Singh suffered because of the trailer being too similar to Hindi film, Border and also due to the fact the person on whom the biography was made, wasn’t a known historic figure. The spillover effect of SSR was another reason behind its failure. After all, if one war movie doesn’t register much influence, the other releasing just two weeks apart, is bound to face some heat as well! Finally, taking most non-actors as actors in the film, was perhaps not a very smart move by Simerjit Singh.
Son Of Manjeet Singh? A brilliant film that suffered due to its inability in reaching out to the audience well. Getting some tweets from your Bollywood’s Friends doesn’t result in the sale of tickets in Punjab, Mr Sharma and also, you should’ve perhaps hired a better marketing team!
The reason for Harjeeta not doing much at the box-office was its inability to meet the expectations of the viewers. The film was promoted as a hockey-based film, however in reality, it turned out to be just another love-story with hockey as a mere backdrop. As for Khido Khundi, it wasn’t a remarkable movie, anyways.
Finally, we hope that our Punjabi filmmakers shall keep trying new subjects and entertaining us, at the same time, we hope they make more profits too! With the right subject, professional actors and technicians and well thought-out targeted marketing strategies, they certainly can!
Here we urge our readers to never resort to piracy and help our producers earn some money so that Punjabi cinema keeps shining always.
And a NOTE to the Filmmakers: Punjabi Audience Is Not Foolish. It is however, Foolish to think that they are.
[h3] And Now Come OUR Top 5 Entertainers From This Year! [/h3]
(Not based on the business, and purely OUR personal viewpoint! You’re free to disagree but please don’t fight!)
1. Mr and Mrs 420 Returns
2. Qismat
3. Carry On Jatta 2
4. Daana Paani/Ashke (Tie)
5. Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua
The Topmost Boring Movies Of 2018
1. Aate Di Chidi
2. Afsar
3. Laatu
4. Harjeeta
5. Banjara
Special Thanks To Films Like:
1. Subedar Joginder Singh
2. Sajjan Singh Rangroot
3. Son Of Manjeet Singh
4. Asees
5. Rang Panjab
Production Houses That Made A Strong Mark
1. Whitehill Studios (Carry On Jatta 2, Distributed – Qismat)
2. Rhythm Boyz Entertainment (Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Ashke, Bhajjo Veero Ve)
Himanshi Khurana, who entered Bigg Boss house on November 3 is in news for a number of reasons : her engagement, controversy with Himanshi Khurana, friendship with Asim Riaz and now this Bollywood actor who says he will never watch Bigg Boss again if Himanshi Khurana gets evicted!
Himanshi Khurana, who entered Bigg Boss house on November 3 is in news for a number of reasons : her engagement, controversy with Himanshi Khurana, friendship with Asim Riaz and now this Bollywood actor who says he will never watch Bigg Boss again if Himanshi Khurana gets evicted!
Well who’s this crazy man? Let us give you a hint. He’s one multi-talented person in Bollywood who was an ex-Bigg Boss contestant, a controversial movie critic and the star of the film – Desh Drohi.
Yes, you’ve guessed it right. We are talking about Kamaal R Khan aka KRK who recently tweeted that Himanshi Khurana is the most beautiful woman in the house of Bigg Boss. Not only this, he even said that he will NOT watch Bigg Boss if she gets evicted soon.
Take a look at his Tweet here:
I request to all the people to vote for #HimanshiKhurana! By GOD, I will stop watching #BiggBoss if she will be out because She is the most beautiful girl in the house. @ColorsTV!
[h3]Aarya Babbar, who had made an impressive debut in year 2011 with Anurag Singh’s iconic film Yaar Anmulle, is all set to make a strong come back with another Punjabi movie, Gandhi Fer Aa Gaya. [/h3]
[h3]Aarya Babbar, who had made an impressive debut in year 2011 with Anurag Singh’s iconic film Yaar Anmulle, is all set to make a strong come back with another Punjabi movie, Gandhi Fer Aa Gaya. [/h3]
Aarya Babbar today shared a poster of Gandhi Fer Aa Gaya with the caption:
“17th JAN 2020 – @gandhiphiraagya_thefilm release date. Share karo . Repost karo plz. From the past 5 years ive been waiting and searching for that right film which would make my perfect comeback in punjabi cinema … hun intezaar khatam, kyunki #17Jan2020 nu #GPAG release ho rahi aa – rabb kare tuc saare kaho #Babbar fer aa gea tuhada pyaar tuhada support oss toh bina main kujh vi nahi Lub Ju all ! #super #excited to meet you all in #cinemas in #2020 #kindersinghisking #kapilbatraproductions”
According to Babbar, he was looking for a perfect script to mark his comeback in Punjabi cinema, and ‘Gandhi Fer Aa Gea’ fit the bill. The Kinder Singh directorial is slated to release on January 17. Actress Neha Malik will be the leading lady of the movie.
Further, it has been produced by Manoj Sethi and Manju Gautam.
[h3]Punjabi actress and former Miss India Simran Kaur Mundi recently expressed her anger towards the way Shehnaz Gill’s best friend in the Bigg Boss house, (Sidharth Shukla) treats her. [/h3]
[h3]Punjabi actress and former Miss India Simran Kaur Mundi recently expressed her anger towards the way Shehnaz Gill’s best friend in the Bigg Boss house, (Sidharth Shukla) treats her. [/h3]
Reacting strongly on one of the pictures she found of Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaz Gill on the internet, in which Sidharth can be clearly seen strangulating Shehnaz, Simran said, whether they’re friends or not friends, this is NOT OK!
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Simran Kaur Mundi said in her tweet, “Just came across this.. Not watching #BiggBos13 this season .. but friends/not friends.. how is this ok?? What’s going on.. can someone pls logically explain this behaviour!!?? #SidhartShukla #ShenaazGill #AsimRiaz.”
Here Mundi also mentioned that though she doesn’t follow the show, but even then she doesn’t find this OK!
Soon after her tweet, many Sidharth Shukla fans jumped in his defense and said that Simran Kaur Mundi is not eligible to comment without seeing their bonding in the show.
Do you think you are liable to comment without seeing their bonding or episode?
They share a completely different comfort level. But it's not worth explaining you because you have covered your eyes with biasness.#StayStrongSidharth
Filmmaker Mohit Banwait and actress Tanvi Nagi got engaged in October this year and now the duo has finally entered the nuptial bond on December 2nd.
Filmmaker Mohit Banwait and actress Tanvi Nagi got engaged in October this year and now the duo has finally entered the nuptial bond on December 2nd.
Now the pictures of the newly wed couple are floating on social media and we’ve got one Marriage video of Mohit Banwait and Tanvi Nagi that you can’t afford to miss!
[h2]Watch the wedding video of Tanvi Nagi and Mohit Banwait[/h2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIi3rLU84yU
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Tanvi Nagi shot to fame through her song Kunwari with Mankirt Aulakh wherein she was featured as a model. She also made her debut as an actress in Punjabi movie ‘Oce Upon A Time In Amritsar’ which was directed by Mohit Banwait, now her husband.
Further, Tanvi Nagi will next be seen in again a Mohit Banwait directorial titled ‘Ni Main Sass Kutni’ releasing in the next year. The lead hero of this film will be Mehtab Virk.
If reports are to be believed the two fell in love with each other the moment they met on the sets of Once Upon A Time In Amritsar.
[h3]It’s a wrap for Rana Ranbir directorial, Posti and the news was announced by the captain of the ship himself on his social media handles today. [/h3]
[h3]It’s a wrap for Rana Ranbir directorial, Posti and the news was announced by the captain of the ship himself on his social media handles today. [/h3]
Captioning a group picture of the crew, Rana Ranbir wrote, “Final wrap up of #Posti thaaaaankuuuuu all members of posti.”
Posti’s shoot began in November with the plantation of a few saplings at a Gurudwara. Rana Ranbir kept updating his fans regularly about the movie through his various social media shares.
Posti is going to be Rana Ranbir’s second directorial after Asees in 2018. This time his film is being bankrolled by none other than Humble Motion Pictures – the home production of actor Gippy Grewal.
While Rana Ranbir was really skeptical about directing a movie again after the bad run of Asees on the box-office owing to lack of promotions, a lot of convincing from his friend Gippy Grewal made him take a plunge again with Posti. The best part is that with Posti, it’s Gippy Grewal himself who’s backing Rana Ranbir financially.
As far as the cast of Posti is concerned, the makers conducted open auditions for the same and now the full cast includes ‘freshers like Resham, Ranjit, Chandan Gill and Saudamini Kapoor. Other actors are Babbal Rai, Prince Kawaljit Singh, Chandradeep Kaur Gill, and Raghveer Boli.
Zareen Khan, who was last seen doing ‘Daaka’ with Rana Ranbir and Gippy Grewal, will also be seen playing a pivotal part in ‘Posti’. Sharing the news of wrap, she too posted a picture of cake on her social media story.
Releasing on March 20, 2020 ‘Posti’ is a serious genre movie which will deal with the prevalent issue of drug-addiction in Punjab.
[h3]Shehnaz Gill and HImanshi Khurana Controversy and Fight that happened online through Chats is known by many. But a lot of Hindi speaking audience isn’t able to understand the meaning. So we have done the English Translation (Subtitles) for people to understand the root of the entire controversy. We want to present both sides of the story to the Bigg Boss fans of Shehnaaz Gill and Himanshi Khurana.[/h3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46HpihqaNE
[h3]Shehnaz Gill and HImanshi Khurana Controversy and Fight that happened online through Chats is known by many. But a lot of Hindi speaking audience isn’t able to understand the meaning. So we have done the English Translation (Subtitles) for people to understand the root of the entire controversy. We want to present both sides of the story to the Bigg Boss fans of Shehnaaz Gill and Himanshi Khurana.[/h3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A46HpihqaNE
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Shehnaz Gill isn’t just famous Punjabi model but she’s also a singer and actress in Punjabi cinema. Her recent film was Daaka wherein she starred with Gippy Grewal and Zareen Khan. Shehnaz Gill made her acting debut with Binnu Dhillon and Sargun Mehta starrer, Kala Shah Kala on February 14th 2019. The movie was a blockbuster hit.
Shehnaaz Gill’s famous song is Veham and recently she also gave a Punjabi song with Robbey Singh called ‘Mind Na Kri’.
On the other hand, Himanshi Khurana is also a renowned name in the Punjabi models industry. Himanshi Khurana is in the Punjabi modeling industry for a long time. She has also sung a few songs as a Punjabi singer called ‘I Like It’ and ‘High Standard’.
It was Himanshi Khurana’s ‘I Like It’ Song that created the entire controversy between her and Shehnaz Gill.
Read More News about Himanshi Khurana and Shehnaz Gill
[h3]New Punjabi Song Laare by Punjabi singer Maninder Maninder Buttar is out today. The highlight of Laare by Maninder Buttar is its Punjabi model who is none other than Sargun Mehta. [/h3]
[h3]New Punjabi Song Laare by Punjabi singer Maninder Maninder Buttar is out today. The highlight of Laare by Maninder Buttar is its Punjabi model who is none other than Sargun Mehta. [/h3]
This is for the first time that Sargun Mehta will feature as a model in a Maninder Buttar Song.
[h2]Punjabi Singer Maninder Buttar Releases Laare with Sargun Mehta[/h2]
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Punjabi song Laare’s was released today morning and now it is available for download as Mp3 at various music websites. The video will be available on Youtube.
[h3]It’s a sad day for Hans Raj Hans family today as the mother of the Punjabi singer has passed away in Jalandhar this morning. [/h3]
[h3]It’s a sad day for Hans Raj Hans family today as the mother of the Punjabi singer has passed away in Jalandhar this morning. [/h3]
Smt Ajit Kaur, the mother of Hans Raj Hans and grandmother to two more Punjabi singers Yuvraj Hans and Navraj Hans breathed her last today morning in Jalandhar.
Following which Hans Raj Hans who is also a BJP Delhi MP shared the news to his Twitter handle. He wrote, “It is very sad to inform that my mother Smt. Ajit kaur mother expired today morning at Jalandhar”.
It is very sad to inform that my mother Smt. Ajit kaur mother expired today morning at Jalandhar
