Kala Shah Kala, starring Binnu Dhillon, Sargun Mehta and Jordan Sandhu in pivotal roles is all set to release on this Valentine’s Day (14th Feb). While the film promises loads of laughter with elements of romance sprinkled over it, this film carries an important social message too.
Kala Shah Kala, starring Binnu Dhillon, Sargun Mehta and Jordan Sandhu in pivotal roles is all set to release on this Valentine’s Day (14th Feb). While the film promises loads of laughter with elements of romance sprinkled over it, this film carries an important social message too.
Kala Shah Kala is based on a guy who’s socially considered not really upto the mark, as far as his looks are concerned. With our society obsessed with fair skin, this guy (Lovely, played by Binnu Dhillon) has quite a dark complexion (hence the name of the film – Kala Shah Kala), because of which women don’t find him attractive and everyone keeps ridiculing him. This is the reason that he suffers from low confidence.
When we asked Sargun Mehta in our interview with her whether she faced any such issue in her life, which was beyond her control and people ridiculed her for. She said boldly that though the particular issue didn’t affect her confidence in herself, yet she became a point of ridicule for many. She said, that due to her habit of speaking at a loud pitch, her vocal chords had got disturbed and her voice became very husky and man-like.
“Doctors even suggested me surgery and my Mom did her level best to prevent me from speaking too loud. It is only after I joined theatre and did a variety of vocal exercises that my voice became somewhat normal,” she says while smiling all the way.
Well, Sargun we’re glad that you worked hard on your unique voice and accepted it wholeheartedly. Today, your unique voice has become one of the reasons for your massive fan following besides of course, your gorgeous looks and acting talent.
I’ve been a fan of Ksshitij Chaudhary and Naresh Kathooria – the famous director-writer duo of Punjabi cinema since Jatts in Golmaal (2013) days. Together these two makers have given us superhit comic films like Mr and Mrs 420 series and Vekh Barataan Challiyaan and had established themselves as two of the best creative personalities of Punjabi cinema that specialize in giving laughter riots.
UDA AIDA: A cinematic tour-de-force
I’ve been a fan of Ksshitij Chaudhary and Naresh Kathooria – the famous director-writer duo of Punjabi cinema since Jatts in Golmaal (2013) days. Together these two makers have given us superhit comic films like Mr and Mrs 420 series and Vekh Barataan Challiyaan and had established themselves as two of the best creative personalities of Punjabi cinema that specialize in giving laughter riots.
However, after watching UDA AIDA, my opinion about them has drastically changed! The ones I perceived as being the experts in churning out comic capers one after another, have taken the whole industry by storm by delivering a film that’s likely to be remembered as one of the best films ever made in the history of Punjabi cinema. A masterpiece, a timeless classic, UDA AIDA shall be remembered forever!
A film based on the gradual extinction of Punjabi language from schools and the humiliation one has to go through if one doesn’t know “English” despite their otherwise meritorious distinctions, UDA AIDA showcases the reality of today’s Punjabi generation, their parents and society as a whole. The best part is that it is written in such a mature manner that nowhere does one feel that the film is exaggerating the reality in any way. Nowhere do you feel that the film is unnecessarily trying to assert the importance of Punjabi, or emotionally blackmailing you to feel guilty. The director has handled the subject judiciously, and has nowhere taken any kind of meaningless creative liberties to emphasize his vision. Only a director of the caliber of Ksshitij Chaudhary can accomplish such feat so brilliantly, supported so well by Naresh Kathooria – the writer and one of the producers as well.
Without talking much about the plot, UDA AIDA is a film which doesn’t have your typical ‘hero or heroine’. It is a story of one family and hats off to actors like Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar for playing the role of parents of about a 10-year-old kid with such elan! The helplessness seen on Neeru and Tarsem’s faces, their faces filled with humiliation when confronted by unforgiving school authorities, the dream in their eyes for their only child, the exhilaration that they experience when their child gets admitted to the school of the mother’s choice after all the struggles – all speak volumes about the massive talent that these two possess. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Neeru displayed a performance of a lifetime with UDA AIDA and she also gave a tight slap to those who make fun of her accented dialogues. Perhaps, one needs a director like Chaudhary to extract such brilliance from their actors.
After Neeru and Tarsem’s chemistry, another one worth mentioning is the one shared between B.N. Sharma and Gurpreet Ghuggi. They make you laugh with their close-to-reality dialogues, nothing slapstick and loud, only situational! I am sure the duo would’ve loved to do something different in this film.
Special mention to all the kids – especially the lead ‘Aman’ (Ansh), who one can’t stop applauding for when he experiences sadness and guilt. Equal praise for the kid who plays his cousin back in village!
Anything worth improving?
I didn’t quite like Poppy Jabbal’s character. While other school staff wore school uniform, she looked as if she had come to a fashion parade – seen wearing minis and jumpsuits mostly, and speaking in English even to villagers, who she knows well are not able to understand her.
Finally, a standing ovation to the producers – Rrupaali Gupta of Friday Russh Motion Pictures, (includes Naresh Kathooria and Ksshitij Chaudhary too) for attempting such a meaningful subject in such a terrific way onscreen. This film is a must-watch for being a family entertainer in actual sense of the word with its ‘content being its king’. Sure-shot blockbuster, UDA AIDA is a film that you can’t afford to miss at any cost.
One of the most anxiously awaited films of 2019 is Pankaj Batra’s debut production, High End Yaariyaan which besides featuring the trinity of singers-turned-actors – Ninja, Ranjit Bawa and Jassie Gill, also marks the debut of another singer, Gurnam Bhullar as an actor. The trailer of the film was released today and here’s what we think about it:
One of the most anxiously awaited films of 2019 is Pankaj Batra’s debut production, High End Yaariyaan which besides featuring the trinity of singers-turned-actors – Ninja, Ranjit Bawa and Jassie Gill, also marks the debut of another singer, Gurnam Bhullar as an actor. The trailer of the film was released today and here’s what we think about it:
With its story based on the friendship of three guys settled abroad (England) and how their friendship evolves when the girls enter their lives, High End Yaariyaan releases on 22nd February. So, one of them is a flirt and witty kinds (Jassie Gill), the other one a simpleton (Ranjit Bawa, and then there’s the one who is the wisest one of the lot (Ninja).
[h4]All set to release on 22nd February, ‘High End Yaariyaan’ has Jassie Gill, Ranjit Bawa and Ninja in the lead and also stars Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Muskan Sethi, Aarush Sharma, Neet Kaur and Gurnam Bhullar. [/h4]
Taking a detour from the regular village comedies, High End Yaariyaan’s trailer promises to connect with today’s Punjabi youth who’s gone to the greener pastures for better career prospects. While the first half of the trailer is packed with usual light-hearted fun focusing on the amazing camaraderie between the three main characters, the second half introduces us to all the emotional twists and drama – how a misbehaviour by one of the friends leads to a heated argument and eventually, separation between the two friends out of the three! As if it isn’t enough, more drama is created by the entry of Gurnam Bhullar, who seems to be playing a baddie set to create troubles in the lives of the three friends.
Check out the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khe2Nl6P-Yc
High End Yaariyaan’s trailer is replete with fun, frolic, stylish characters and upbeat music! The film promises to bring a change to Punjabi cinema that’s currently focused on family dramas and wedding comedies! A decent enough trailer and the combined fan-following of Ninja, Jassie Gill and Ranjit Bawa are sure to pull the audience to the theatres!
Uda Aida’s trailer was long waited for! Featuring Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar for the first time together, the film boasts of several popular faces of Punjabi cinema like Gurpreet Ghuggi, B.N. Sharma and many more.
Uda Aida’s trailer was long waited for! Featuring Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar for the first time together, the film boasts of several popular faces of Punjabi cinema like Gurpreet Ghuggi, B.N. Sharma and many more.
Here are the three best things we liked about Uda Aida’s Trailer (Watch the Trailer Below)
1. Chemistry between Neeru Bajwa and Tarsem Jassar: As evident from the trailer, Neeru and Tarsem are playing husband-wife in the film – which is in itself, an amazing part! Both are looking apt as desi couple who’s got a lovely boy as their child. The cute duo is trying its best to get their child admitted to a good school (good for them means, an English medium convent school) and their little ‘nonk jhonk’ about achieving this goal is something that makes us anxiously wait for the movie release.
2. The Concept: Just when almost every filmmaker is hell bent on making a wedding-based film with similar characters played by the same actors, the team of Naresh Kathooria, Ksshitij Chaudhary and Rrupaali Gupta thought about weaving magic on silver screen through a concept that’s sure to touch the emotional chords of every Punjabi parent and make them think about the choices they’re making for their kids these days, without of course, compromising on the entertainment quotient of the film! ‘Uda Aida’s’ trailer starts with a bang, making us wonder and laugh at the same time and finally, forcing us to ponder!
3. The Look ‘n’ Feel: The entire look and feel of the film, as guessed through its trailer, is vibrant and heartwarming. The sight of endearing school kids, the teachers, the mix of Hindi, English and Punjabi, gives us a feeling that the film is based on the present-day reality of urban Punjab, that the kids and their parents are going to enjoy equally together. Away from usual family dramas, love triangles and weddings, Uda Aida seems to be a film of an entirely different world that the Punjabi cinema has never touched before.
Kudos to the team of Friday Russh Motion Pictures, Naresh Kathooria Films and Ksshitij Chaudhary Films. Directed by Ksshitij and written by Kathooria himself, Uda Aida releases on 1st February. Stay tuned to Iampunjaabi.com for latest updates of Uda Aida.
One person whose name is sure to get registered in the list of those great Ballewood personalities who contributed a lot in reviving Punjabi cinema and taking it from the pits of ignominy to national recognition, then it has to be Gippy Grewal. The multifaceted star has been tirelessly working round the clock to give something fresh to the Punjabi cinema be it films, music – as actor, director or producer!
One person whose name is sure to get registered in the list of those great Ballewood personalities who contributed a lot in reviving Punjabi cinema and taking it from the pits of ignominy to national recognition, then it has to be Gippy Grewal. The multifaceted star has been tirelessly working round the clock to give something fresh to the Punjabi cinema be it films, music – as actor, director or producer!
Today on his birthday, Gippy Grewal has given us a new surprise in the form of a “teaser” of his much-awaited flick – Manje Bistre 2. The teaser is colorful, hilarious, and gives us an idea that Manje Bistre 2 is going to live up to the expectations! In the teaser, the scene when Gippy’s character has to request for a ‘manja’ (bed) from a ‘gori’ is enough to send us in splits. Another reason to wait for the movie is of course, the fresh pairing of Simi and Gippy, which appears to be really sweet in the moive, as of now!
Watch it below and let us know what you think!
Slated to release on April 12, ‘Manje Bistre 2’ is a sequel of 2017 Blockbuster Manje Bistre’. While the original revolved around a village in Punjab, the sequel has taken the madness to Canada.
With the release of ‘Manje Bistre 2’ audience for the first time will see the fresh pairing of Gippy Grewal and Simi Chahal. Besides playing the lead in the movie, Gippy Grewal has also bankrolled the project and worked on the story and screenplay. Baljit Singh Deo who directed the first part has helmed the sequel as well.
Comic book “Epic Journey of the Great Dara Singh” has been released at the Mumbai Comic Con 2018 on December 22. The comic will present the late wrestler, actor Dara Singh as the real life superhero.
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Comic book “Epic Journey of the Great Dara Singh” has been released at the Mumbai Comic Con 2018 on December 22. The comic will present the late wrestler, actor Dara Singh as the real life superhero.
The son of the wrestler, Vindu Dara Singh said in an interview that the comic will focus on some of the lesser known facts about Dara Singh’s childhood, his first stint in “pehlwani” and later years.
“The book will present my father Dara Singh as the real life superhero, who was a world wrestling champion and an inspiration to everyone,” Vindu, who helmed the project,” he said in a statement, adding, “Right from his brand of raw, overpowering aggression inside the wrestling ring to his discipline and humility outside it, the aim is to present the lesser known side of the Rustom-e-Hind to the world.”
Rhythm Boyz Entertainment and Hayre Omjee Studios has presented a film that made history before its release itself. Bhajjo Veero Ve which is perhaps one of the first films in Punjab which got released on a Saturday has stood out above most films released this year for the sheer brilliance of its script, tight screenplay, impeccable direction and amazing actors that knew what they were supposed to do!
Rhythm Boyz Entertainment and Hayre Omjee Studios has presented a film that made history before its release itself. Bhajjo Veero Ve which is perhaps one of the first films in Punjab which got released on a Saturday has stood out above most films released this year for the sheer brilliance of its script, tight screenplay, impeccable direction and amazing actors that knew what they were supposed to do!
First thing first : The film besides being the first film on Bachelors of Punjab also shines because of the fact that despite not having the default “set of comedians” among its starcast ends up being a blockbusting comedy simply because its written in a very powerful way. Full points to Amberdeep for coming up with an ‘out-of-the-box’ idea and weaving it so perfectly within a two-hour film. Equal amount of gratitude to the producers for bankrolling a novel idea and presenting it before the audience without having any ‘star’ as a hero. Well, with a reasonably good actor like Amberdeep in the lead and such a stupendous storyline, there wasn’t a need of star in a movie anyways.
That being said, Amberdeep seems to have found his own niche in Punjabi cinema now. He is your hero who who isn’t a star, but an actor. In fact, it’s not just Amberdeep but every actor in the film fits in their character like hand in a glove. The best part is that the heroine – Simi Chahal – also manages to find her strong foothold in a clearly male-dominated film. She isn’t there to just add to the glamour factor! Her role is pivotal to move the story forward and the chirpy actress amuses the audience with her cute expressions and dialogues.
However, the surprise package comes in the form of Guggu Gill – who you’d see in his old-avatar after a long time. Daunting, dignified, so very imposing, Guggu Gill, who turns out to be a bandit ‘Mama’ of our hero, steals the show with not just his physical persona but also leaves a strong impression otherwise.
Overall, Bhajjo Veero Ve is a film that proves that script is the actual hero of the film! A totally ‘hatke’ film, such films should be made more often and encouraged. A Complete family entertainer with wonderful music, it’s a must-watch!
When almost every filmmaker in Punjab is busy making a film on a wedding theme, there are thankfully, some producers who thought of making a film on ‘shadaas’ (bachelors) too! Well these producers are none other than Karaj Gill (Rhythm Boyz Entertainment) and Talwinder Hayre (Hayre Omjee Studios) who are coming up with a film titled ‘Bhajjo Veero Ve’ on 14th of December.
When almost every filmmaker in Punjab is busy making a film on a wedding theme, there are thankfully, some producers who thought of making a film on ‘shadaas’ (bachelors) too! Well these producers are none other than Karaj Gill (Rhythm Boyz Entertainment) and Talwinder Hayre (Hayre Omjee Studios) who are coming up with a film titled ‘Bhajjo Veero Ve’ on 14th of December.
Written and directed by ace script writer Amberdeep, Bhajjo Veero Ve’s trailer went viral as soon as it was released last month. Though the trailer provides several one-liners that can send one in splits yet one-liner that has stood out is by Hobby Dhaliwal who plays the role of Simi Chahal’s (the leading lady of the film) father. That dialogue is nothing but just two words – ‘Sorry Sorry’ which you can hear between 72 seconds and 90 seconds in the trailer.
Now that you’ve watched the entire Sorry Sorry scene, we’re sure you’d agree with us why we’re raving about it. Hope Bhajjo Veero Ve turns out to be an excellent movie and we don’t have to feel Sorry after watching it!
Mandy Takhar and Joban Preet will be seen together as the lead pair of an upcoming Punjabi film titled SAAK.
Mandy Takhar and Joban Preet will be seen together as the lead pair of an upcoming Punjabi film titled SAAK.
Slated to get released on June 7, 2019 the first look of the movie was shared a few days ago by Mandy Takhar on the social media. The shoot of the film has already been started in Abohar, Punjab. At the Mahurat shot, the leading lady said, “I always try to do the characters in which I can push my limits and show versatility as an actor. When, I was offered this film I could not resist even once. My character is very strong and I am looking forward to playing this on screen. I just hope people will love this film in the same way as they always have loved my work.”
Apart from Mandy and Joban, Mukul Dev, Rupinder Rupi, Mahabir Bhullar, Dilawar Sidhu, Sonpreet Jawanda, Deep Brar will also be seen playing pivotal roles. Kamaljeet Singh has written the story and will direct this film. Jatinder Jay Minhas and Rupinder Minhas will produce the whole project. This film is the presentation of Minhas Films Ltd in association with Minhas Lawyers LLP, Jatinder Jay Minhas and Rupinder Minhas.
Deep Sidhu, who has time and again proved that he’s not just a good-looking actor but also a very talented one, threw a surprise today when he gave us this news that he shall be seen as a Kabaddi Player in his next film titled SAADE AALE. So, after playing a suave cop in Rang Panjab, it’ll be interesting to see how smoothly Deep transitions into a village boy.
Deep Sidhu, who has time and again proved that he’s not just a good-looking actor but also a very talented one, threw a surprise today when he gave us this news that he shall be seen as a Kabaddi Player in his next film titled SAADE AALE. So, after playing a suave cop in Rang Panjab, it’ll be interesting to see how smoothly Deep transitions into a village boy.
SAADE AALE which is slated to get released on 8th February 2019 will be directed by Jatinder Mauhar, the guy who had directed critically-acclaimed Sikander in 2013. It is bankrolled by Bathinde Wale Bai Films in association with Kuknoos Films.
Talking about the film Deep Sidhu told Iampunjaabi, “In Saade Aale, I am playing a sportsman named Manjit, who’s a captain of his village Kabaddi team. Though this film has its backdrop as Kabaddi but Kabaddi isn’t the main theme. It’s about Sportsmanship. It’s about proving the fact that sportsmen are beyond hatred and rivalry.”
Take a look at SAADE AALE’s official poster that got released today morning:
Besides Deep Sidhu, the film will also star actors like Sukhdeep Sukh, Guggu Gill, Amrit Aulakh, Mahabir Bhullar and Harvinder Kaur Babli, Sonpreet Jawanda and Amrinder Billing.
