After giving a scintillating performance in UDA AIDA, the leading lady of Ballewood is all set to don the producer/director’s hat once again. She recently announced her next film under her own production house – Neeru Bajwa Entertainment.
After giving a scintillating performance in UDA AIDA, the leading lady of Ballewood is all set to don the producer/director’s hat once again. She recently announced her next film under her own production house – Neeru Bajwa Entertainment.
The film is called – Munda Hi Chahida and its first title poster has been released by Neeru Bajwa on her Instagram account. Take a look:
Well, the poster is so cute that we can’t help wondering who all will be starring in the movie now. While the makers haven’t revealed much right now, IAMPUNJAABI shall definitely get you the all the updates about Munda Hi Chahida very soon!
After Channo Kamli Yaar Di and Sargi, Munda Hi Chahida will be the third film under Neeru Bajwa Entertainment. Another film ‘Singhni’ was also announced under this banner but unfortunately, that project never took off.
Punjabi cinema is going great guns today. Thanks to the innovative subjects, good technicians and great performers and makers, our films are getting recognition across the world.
Punjabi cinema is going great guns today. Thanks to the innovative subjects, good technicians and great performers and makers, our films are getting recognition across the world.
One such film that has received the honour of being the first Punjabi film to be showcased on UTV Action (India’s top action TV channel) is Gurjind Maan starrer – Punjabi Singh. The film is dubbed in Hindi and is about a guy named Punjab Singh (Gurjind Maan) who comes to earn his livelihood in a city ruled by a mafia don – Sarkaria – played by Kuljinder Singh Sidhu.
Watch the trailer of Punjab Singh here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3sp7eNU0FM
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Punjab Singh is produced under the banner of Big Heights Motion Pictures. The producers are Mahi Aulakhand PBR Entertainment with Co-Producers being the Blue Horse Entertainment, Rich Hands, Sunny Guggu and Jaisal Entertainment. The film directed by Taaj had Vikas Kohli as the Associate Director.
Punjab Singh also starred actors like Sarthi K, Annie Sekhon, Anita Devgan, Yaad Grewal, Ashish Duggal, Nitu Pandher, Jai Shri, Arun Bali, Rupinder Rupi, Vikas Kohli, Mani Kular, Davvy Singh among others.
Written and directed by Amarjit Singh, Kala Shah Kala is the film that’s being awaited keenly for! From the iconic starcast to a wonderful concept, the film has so much to look forward to!
Written and directed by Amarjit Singh, Kala Shah Kala is the film that’s being awaited keenly for! From the iconic starcast to a wonderful concept, the film has so much to look forward to!
Binnu Dhillon, who’s playing a dusky complexioned guy in Kala Shah Kala, posted a still of his from the movie a few days ago on his social media. While he looked almost unrecognizable in the deep dark skin tone, one look at his feet left us wondering! His hands and face were all dark, but the feet apparently were left with any amount of makeup.
Before jumping on to conclusions, we decided to ask the actor directly and he laughed to say, “During Kala Shah Kala, it took me more than an hour to get ready for a single shot. The makeup took so much time. So, in some scenes where my full profile was not required, I used to ask the makeup team to only cover my face and hands with makeup, to save the time. I shared one such still from the shoot, with my followers on social media but let me tell you, that scene in the film won’t show my feet. It’s only my upper body which you’ll see in the movie.”
See the said Still From Kala Shah Kala
Well, Binnu ji thanks for clarifying that point. We can’t obviously wait to see the scene in the movie itself on 14th Feb.
Kala Shah Kala, which is releasing on 14th February – (this Valentine’s Day) has been bankrolled by Harsimran Dhillon, GS Dhillon, Navaniat Singh, Achal Kaushal, Karan Soni and Binnu Dhillon, with Lakhwinder Singh, and Ashish Saini as the co-producers. Besides Binnu Dhillon, Sargun Mehta and Jordan Sandhu in the lead, the movie stars Karamjit Anmol, Harby Sangha, Nirmal Rishi, BN Sharma, Gurmeet Saajan, Anita Devgan, and Shahnaz Gill in pivotal roles.
Neeru Bajwa who is awaiting the release of her first Punjabi film of 2019 – UDA AIDA (Releasing on 1st Feb), is doing everything possible to make her fans aware about the significance of the film. From playing “Punjabi language tests” in interviews to talking about her own life story, her daughter’s Punjabi speaking abilities to speaking about the prejudice that she, despite being a highly successful Punjabi actress, has faced, she revealed it all during her candid promotional interviews.
Neeru Bajwa who is awaiting the release of her first Punjabi film of 2019 – UDA AIDA (Releasing on 1st Feb), is doing everything possible to make her fans aware about the significance of the film. From playing “Punjabi language tests” in interviews to talking about her own life story, her daughter’s Punjabi speaking abilities to speaking about the prejudice that she, despite being a highly successful Punjabi actress, has faced, she revealed it all during her candid promotional interviews.
Talking to Iampunjaabi.com, Neeru Bajwa said, “I do not understand the psyche of our own people when it comes to our mother-tongue. Why do we feel ashamed talking in our own language. I feel fortunate that even though I have been born and brought up in Canada, my parents made sure that I speak only Punjabi at home. That’s the same I am doing with my three year old daughter now. Both me and my husband have made it a point that she listens to Punjabi music – especially the legends like Gurdas Mann, speaks in Punjabi at home and even during my India visits, I try to keep a Punjabi tutor for her while I am away on shoots. I guess, parenting plays a big role here.”
Speaking about the prejudice that she herself faced for working in Punjabi cinema, Neeru recalls, “I was so appalled once when some Punjabis came to me and said ‘we don’t watch Punjabi movies at all, but yeah we’ve watched your ‘Jatt and Juliet’. For me, it was like ‘are they complimenting me or insulting my choice of working in Punjabi films?”
“It’s sad to see such a treatment against our mother-tongue. Learning international languages isn’t bad. In fact, it’s good for your career but insulting your mother-tongue and feeling humiliated by speaking it, is a phenomenon that completely baffles me,” she adds.
Check out some of Neeru Bajwa’s ‘Countdown’ posts here. Looks she’s really excited about the movie. Isn’t it?
UDA AIDA releases TOMORROW i.e. 1st FEB 2019. It is directed by Ksshitij Chaudhary, written by Naresh Kathooria and produced by Rrupaali Gupta of Friday Russh Motion Pictures along with Naresh Kathooria Films and Ksshitij Chaudhary Films.
Dev Kharoud, who’s created his own niche in the Punjabi film industry, which was generally regarded as the haven for comedy film fantatics, is now ready to play another intense and real-life character for a film, allegedy based on the life of Jassi-Sidhu honour killing case.
Dev Kharoud, who’s created his own niche in the Punjabi film industry, which was generally regarded as the haven for comedy film fantatics, is now ready to play another intense and real-life character for a film, allegedy based on the life of Jassi-Sidhu honour killing case.
Produced by Dream Reality Movies, (who’re behind films like Daakuan Da Munda, Kaka Ji), the film is reportedly slated to get released in 2019 only and shall see Dev enacting the role of the ‘investigating officer’.
[h4]Based on such a real-life tale of Jassi Sidhu and Sukhwinder Mithu, who married in 1999 against the wishes of their familes, the film is yet untitled. While Jassi Sidhu was brutally killed by her own family, Sukhwinder Mithu spent his entire life fighting for justice![/h4]
Sukhwinder Mithu, the husband of the deceased ‘Jassi Sidhu’, is reportedly relieved to find out that there are people in film industry who are sympathetic towards his wife’s tragic death and want to showcase the evil in our society on screen. “This is going to be a huge honour for my wife, who I believe is still somewhere in the heaven, hoping for justice.”
HERE’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE FILM – MANDEEP BENIPAL ABOUT THIS FILM:
Kuldeep Manak who was best known for singing a rare genre of Punjabi music, ‘Kali’ hence fondly called, ‘Kaliyan Da Badshah’ is an unforgettable singing legend of Punjab.
Kuldeep Manak who was best known for singing a rare genre of Punjabi music, ‘Kali’ hence fondly called, ‘Kaliyan Da Badshah’ is an unforgettable singing legend of Punjab.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s Manak was generally regarded as the best Punjabi singer in the world. Even today, long after his demise, there’s no dearth in the huge fan following that Manak once enjoyed. Be it youth or aged, the connoisseurs of music cannot help appreciating the rare talent that his man possessed.
A lot of times, in Punjabi film industry, the question of his biopic has got raised. However, till now, no one has actually come forward to execute this brilliant idea. Manak’s life has been filled with so many dramatic ups and downs that a film on his life will sure inspire the youth of today in many ways. What then is stopping the filmmakers to come forward with his biographical film?
[h4] The biopic on Kuldeep Manak shall release on 15th Nov 2019 [/h4]
But now H Virk from Virk films and Josan Sandeep from Josan Bros Entertainment have joined hands to make a film on this much-talked about legend Kuldeep Manak. Producer Josan Sandeep, is a renowned name in Hollywood. He was the Associate Director in Fast & Furious Franchise’s 8th installment – Fast 8, and has also contributed his expertise in Hollywood movies like Skyfall, Total Recall, Amazing Spiderman, Ghost Rider II and Angelina Jolie starrer Salt.
Check out the Official title poster of the biopic
When asked as to why he is venturing into punjabi cinema, Josan says, “I had done so much for Hollywood films so thought of doing something in Punjab – my motherland now. This subject was always in my mind for which I’ve already done quite a lot of research. I am sure that my team shall be able to do the justice to this biopic.”
But there is a little twist in this project. The actor isn’t finalized as yet! “This is a big question and we are sure that with your support, we will be able to find somebody who can enact Kuldeep Manak and Re-Live his life on the big screen. Who do you think should play the role of Kuldeep Manak in Punjabi cinema?”
Well, the producer leaves us with this question and we can’t help waiting to find out the answer soon! Can you?
Singer/actor Ammy Virk, who gave a fantastic performance as a hockey player in Punjabi movie – Harjeeta last year, is all set to play a sportsman again but this time is for his debut Bollywood film.
Singer/actor Ammy Virk, who gave a fantastic performance as a hockey player in Punjabi movie – Harjeeta last year, is all set to play a sportsman again but this time is for his debut Bollywood film.
The actor shall be seen playing former Indian cricketer Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Kabir Khan’s upcoming sports drama, ’83 that stars Ranveer Singh in the lead. The makers made the big announcement with a short video that described Sandhu as “the bowler who swung ’83 World Cup India’s way” and “the Singh, who was a king, both on and off the field.”
[h4] The short video introduced Ammy to the Hindi audience as “the multi-talented Punjabi star.” [/h4]
Sharing the video on their Twitter account, Reliance Entertainment, the presenters of the film, wrote, “Punjabi star @AmmyVirk will play #BalwinderSinghSandhu, who knocked out Gordon Greenidge in the ’83 World Cup final. #CastOf83 @RanveerOfficial @kabirkhankk @83thefilm #MadhuMantena @vishinduri #Relive83”
Elated Ammy broke this news to his fans on twitter, captioning – “Sat shri akaal sab nu te thnku tuc ainna pyaar ditta, jihde karke m goin to do debut in bollywood… thnku so much… shukar waheguru ji da…@RanveerOfficial bhaji @kabirkhankk sir @83thefilm @RelianceEnt #mantenamadhu sir @vishinduri sir , thnx to @PawanGill bhaji #Relive83” [sic]
Check out the picture of the real Balwinder Singh Sandhu below:
83, which will recreate India’s historic win against West Indies at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, will see Ranveer Singh playing the role of former Indian skipper Kapil Dev and will get released on April 10, 2020.
UDA AIDA – the most anticipated Punjabi movie next month starring Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar in the lead roles – is all set to take us down the memory lane, to those innocent school days when life was all about homework, classwork, lunch tiffins, and lots of fun and frolic.
UDA AIDA – the most anticipated Punjabi movie next month starring Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar in the lead roles – is all set to take us down the memory lane, to those innocent school days when life was all about homework, classwork, lunch tiffins, and lots of fun and frolic.
Tuning herself to the similar free-spirited theme, the leading lady Neeru Bajwa begun the promotions of the film with an all-new younger and girly look! Spotted during Chandigarh promotions, the damsel looked surreal sporting the freshly-cut bangs covering almost her entire forehead! With darker hair, she looked cute and almost a school girl!
Check out her pics below:
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All set to release on 1st February 2019, Uda Aida, written by Naresh Kathooria, is a film emphasizing on how English is slowly replacing Punjabi especially among the urban Punjabi kids. Even the parents do not encourage their kids to speak or even learn their mother tongue!
Speaking about his role in the film, the film’s lead hero Tarsem Jassar quoted, “It is a very special project. I’m pretty sure that the chemistry between me and Neeru Bajwa will be appreciated and accepted by the audience. We worked hard to make this work. Now as the movie is just about to release I just hope that people will understand our intentions and motive for making this movie.”
Neeru Bajwa, on the other hand said, “This is a concept that every Punjabi will relate to. As a mother, I understand the importance of our mother tongue for kids of the next generation. I just hope with this film we will be able to make a change without making people bored for even a moment. I am very excited about the release of ‘Uda Aida’
[h4]Produced by Rrupaali Gupta of Friday Russh Motion Pictures, the film is also bankrolled by Ksshitij Chaudhary Films and Naresh Kathooria Films. [/h4]
Ksshitij Chaudhary, the director of the film said “I firmly believe in the fact that the film should be about quality and not quantity. Uda Aida is that kind of a film which will definitely change the milieu of the world of cinema in Punjab. I feel blessed that I got an opportunity to work with these talented artists who understood my vision and make it reach to audiences. I hope people will appreciate our efforts and shower their love on ‘Uda Aida’.”
“As the date of the release of the film has just come, we are extremely excited about this. This time we are not nervous about the reactions from audiences. In fact, we just want audiences to watch this film and enjoy this whole journey of entertainment and learning. We also want that parents should take their kids along so that they will be able to understand the inputs and sacrifices parents put to just make them happy. We are sure people will definitely love ‘Uda Aida’,” said Rrupali Gupta & Deepak Gupta, producers of the film.
Punjabi cinema is now moving high from the range of weddings, comedy and period films. Now along with Masala movies, films related to realistic issues are also being produced. A fresh example of similar type of Punjabi film is ‘Mitran Nu Shonk Hathyaran Da’. The poster of this Punjabi movie based on the mentality of the modern young generation, was released in the press club here today. On this occasion, producer of the film Munna Shukal, producer Jaish Patil, producer and director Sagar S Sharma, author Kumar Ajay and Deep Joshi, Preet Baath, Veer Vashisht, Sidhi Ahuja and Mahima Hura playing the lead in the movie along with creative Producer Abhinav Sharma and Manthan Parohath were present.
Punjabi cinema is now moving high from the range of weddings, comedy and period films. Now along with Masala movies, films related to realistic issues are also being produced. A fresh example of similar type of Punjabi film is ‘Mitran Nu Shonk Hathyaran Da’. The poster of this Punjabi movie based on the mentality of the modern young generation, was released in the press club here today. On this occasion, producer of the film Munna Shukal, producer Jaish Patil, producer and director Sagar S Sharma, author Kumar Ajay and Deep Joshi, Preet Baath, Veer Vashisht, Sidhi Ahuja and Mahima Hura playing the lead in the movie along with creative Producer Abhinav Sharma and Manthan Parohath were present.
The film, presented by ‘Shukla Showbiz’, ‘U V Motion Pictures’ and ‘Sagar S. Sharma’, will be released on July 19. On this occasion, the film’s director, Sagar S Sharma, said that he was associated with Punjabi cinema with the Punjabi film ‘Burrraahh’. After the Punjabi movie ‘Heer and Hero’, he got active in Hindi cinema, but now he has made a comeback in the Punjabi cinema again. One of his films is ready for the release of ‘Jugni Yaraan Di’ and shooting of film ‘Mitran Nu Shonk Hathyaran Da’ is going to start soon. He said about the movie that the title of the film is telling that the film will be related to weapon, but instead of promoting the weapon, it will show what the consequences of choosing arms and its consequences.
According to Sagar, he had a desire to pull out cinema from traditional themes. He is keen to give a Punjabi audience a ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ film. According to Sagar, this movie is a film of a young generation. It is written by his partner, Kumar Ajay. Accordingly, weapons always attack the youth, but the destruction of many young people is also the reason for the destruction. It will be shown in the film how and where the young victim loves arms. Where do these weapons take them and how the weapons used for self defence cause their destruction. According to Munna Shukal, the producer who is going to be associated with Punjabi cinema with this film, the Punjabi film industry has become a big trade, which has billions of business in it. They plan to make small budget films every year, in which new topics and new artists will be brought forward.
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Deepak Joshi, Preet Baath, Veer Vashisht, Siddhi Ahuja and Mahima Hura, who played the leading role in the film, said that they all worked with director Sagar Sharma in the film ‘Jugni Yaraan Di’. This film has the ability to open many doors in their career of ‘Mitran Nu Shonk Hathyaran Da’. In the rapid transition of Punjabi cinema, films must be made on subjects that are directly related to young people. This film will bring forth their talent. The film’s author, Kumar Ajay, is related to the theatre. So he has always tried to keep his stories near Punjab and realistic topics. This film is also a story of Punjabi youth in which each and every shade of Punjab will be seen.
If there’s one period in Indian history which cannot be forgotten regardless of the number of years passed since, then it has to be the phase leading to India-Pakistan partition in 1947! Weaving the emotions of people during that era, the friendships that thrived in the lanes of villages in ancient Punjab (when there was only One Punjab), and how the aftermaths of partition impacted such beautiful relationships, YAARA VE – Rakesh Mehta’s next, is all set to release on April 19.
If there’s one period in Indian history which cannot be forgotten regardless of the number of years passed since, then it has to be the phase leading to India-Pakistan partition in 1947! Weaving the emotions of people during that era, the friendships that thrived in the lanes of villages in ancient Punjab (when there was only One Punjab), and how the aftermaths of partition impacted such beautiful relationships, YAARA VE – Rakesh Mehta’s next, is all set to release on April 19.
Rakesh Mehta, who’s been behind critically-acclaimed films like Wapsi (2016) and recently Rang Panjab (2018) starring Deep Sidhu in the lead, is helming the project while this film is being bankrolled by Bally Singh Kakar and co-produced by Freshly Ground Entertainment.
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Written by Rupinder Inderjit, Yaara Ve shall star Gagan Kokri, Yuvraj Hans and Raghveer as the three male leads and Monica Gill shall essay the role of the female lead. The story written by Rupinder Inderjit, is based on the friendship between three friends – Buta, Kishan and Nizamat urr Neza, and how life takes a beautiful turn when a girl named, Naseebo enters in Buta’s life. In the middle of the celebration night however, the news of partition breaks in and Hindus and Sikhs are left with no choice than to leave their village in Lahore and move to Amritsar.
“This sudden twist in their lives results in a lot of complications. In the middle of this religious chaos, will the true friends remain true to their friendship? That’s what ‘Yaara Ve’ is all about,” says director Rakesh Mehta. He further adds, “It’s during my childhood that I heard so many tales of partition from my grandparents. Some of those stories remain stored in my subconscious forever; those stories form the bases of Yaara Ve’s plot.”
