Zakhmi is a Dev Kharoud’s first Punjabi movie to be released in 2020. The film’s trailer is already out. Here’s our review:
Zakhmi is a Dev Kharoud’s first Punjabi movie to be released in 2020. The film’s trailer is already out. Here’s our review:
One look at Zakhmi’s teaser and we are immediately awe-struck. Though one is expected to feel thrilled when it comes to watching anything related to a usual Dev Kharoud movie, be it a teaser or trailer or a dialogue promo, yet Zakhmi’s teaser marks a strong statement right away!
From the teaser, Zakhmi seems to be a story of a family man who is determined to protect his family at any cost. Played by Dev Kharoud, this man has a wife (played by Aanchal Singh) and a daughter, who he can go at any length to protect from the social evils.
Release Date of Zakhmi is 7th February 2020.
While more details about the story of Zakhmi would be out when its trailer is released. However, this Inderpal Singh directorial has certainly made a good impression on the audiences’ minds with just its teaser, so far.
The look and expressions of both Dev Kharoud and Aanchal Singh are apt and match to the subject of the movie. Praise is equally being showered by fans on the child artiste of Zakhmi.
As far as Dev Kharoud’s other movie projects are concerned, he’ll be seen in the most awaited sequel of Daakuan Da Munda in 2020 along with a movie named Daler. On the other hand, the producer of Zakhmi, Binnu Dhillon would be appearing as an actor in couple of Punjabi movies like Golgappe, Welcome Bua ji, Jagga and more.
One of the highlights of Zakhmi is that model Aanchal Singh is making her Punajbi movie debut with Zakhmi. Her updates on her social media accounts about Zakhmi are quite interesting which shows that she’s certainly having a lot of fun doing Zakhmi.
Apart from that the rich content dealing with social issues, is what can help Zakhmi stand out from the rest of Punjabi movies.
As far as production credits of Zakhmi are concerned, it is being jointly produced by Binnu Dhillon and Ashu Munish Sahni from Omjee Star Studios. Punjabi movie Zakhmi is directed by Inderpal Singh.
Street Dancer 3D’s trailer is just out and the entire internet is abuzz with the stylish look and feel of it! Besides the swashbuckling lead star-cast which comprises Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, the trailer is being especially loved for its cinematography.
Street Dancer 3D’s trailer is just out and the entire internet is abuzz with the stylish look and feel of it! Besides the swashbuckling lead star-cast which comprises Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, the trailer is being especially loved for its cinematography.
But do you know who is the Direction of Photography of Street Dancer 3D? Punjab’s very own National-Award-winning Director, Vijay Kumar Arora who has given iconic films to both Punjabi and Hindi film industry as a director and DOP.
While he bagged the national award for Harjeeta last year, Vijay Kumar Arora has donned the DOP’s hat quite a number of times for Hindi Cinema. ABCD, Action Jackson, Flying Jatt and many more, Arora is known for his phenomenal work as a Director of Photography.
In Punjabi cinema, besides the iconic film Harjeeta, Arora has also given a blockbuster hit in the form of Guddiyan Patole that starred Sonam Bajwa, Tania and Gurnam Bhullar in the lead.
Guddiyan Patole was a unique film which got extremely appreciated due to the powerful female characters of the movie. Besides Sonam Bajwa and Tania, veteran actress Nirmal Rishi also played a memorable role in the movie.
On the other hand, Harjeeta was based on the real-life story of an Indian hockey player – Harjit Singh. This role was played by Ammy Virk, who had undergone physical transformation to fit into the character’s demand.
Vijay Kumar Arora had also directed a critically-acclaimed movie RSVP in 2013 which starred Harish Verma and Neeru Bajwa as a lead pair. The film was a comedy with a powerful story backing it up.
As the nation witnessed the New Delhi Police coming heavily down on the students protesting against CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) at Jamia Millia Islamia University on Sunday, a Sikh man was distributing chai and samosas to the students.
As the nation witnessed the New Delhi Police coming heavily down on the students protesting against CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) at Jamia Millia Islamia University on Sunday, a Sikh man was distributing chai and samosas to the students.
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Named Jabarjan Singh, who hails from Bathinda spoke to media persons and called the CAA as the “black piece of law.” He was quoted as saying to The Quint as, “The government should not have even given an opportunity for this protest. It shouldn’t have passed this black piece of law. Students have left their studies and come out to protest.”
He also slammed the police personnel for their heavy-handed behaviour against the protesting students, like it was “no big deal for them.”
“They (police) are people who can even kill people randomly. It’s no big deal for them,” he said.
Calling the CAA “wrong and unfair,” the man, who fed hundreds of students at the protest, said, “The law should have accommodated those persecuted irrespective of religion. It shouldn’t have discriminated on the basis of religion at all.”
[h3]Touted to be a gloomy song, Ammy Virk’s ‘Haaye Ve’ is penned by Raj Fateh Puria and composed by Sunny Vik. [/h3]
[h3]Touted to be a gloomy song, Ammy Virk’s ‘Haaye Ve’ is penned by Raj Fateh Puria and composed by Sunny Vik. [/h3]
Come December, almost all Punjabi singers are ready to release their Punjabi party songs. This is the month of weddings, Christmas and New Year’s eve parties – so churning out a a heavy Bhangra party song proves highly beneficial economically for most singers. However, Ammy Virk is an exception. In this party season, the singer/actor is all set to release a gloomy touchy number called – Haaye Ve.
Ammy Virk made the announcement of ‘Haaye Ve’ on his Instagram profile today with a very special message. He wrote:
This one’s gonna win your heart! Tune in to this beautiful melodious song “Haaye Ve” that will be releasing on 16th December. So happy & excited to be associated with @jjustmusicofficial and @JackkyBhagnani. This is one of my favourites! Cant wait!! @sunnyvikmusic @rajfatehpuria @navjitbuttar @goldmediaa WAHEGURU JI ????
In the first poster of ‘Haaye Ve’ Ammy Virk can be seen sitting on a wheelchair which indicates that this song might be an emotional number. The song is releasing on 16th December under the label of Jjust Music.
Haaye Ve is penned by Raj Fatehpuria and composed by Sunny Vik.
Apart from his music, Ammy Virk is also busy with his movies these days. While Ammy is still working on Kabir Khan’s Hindi movie, ’83, he’s also getting ready for the promotions of ‘Sufna’, a Punjabi movie releasing on 14th Feb 2020. In this film he will star opposite Tanya and the movie will be helmed by Jagdeep Sidhu. Further, it will be produced by Panj Paani Films.
Punjabi singer and lyricist Sidhu Moose Wala is getting a new house constructed and has shared some pics of the construction site with his fans. Have a look!
Punjabi singer and lyricist Sidhu Moose Wala is getting a new house constructed and has shared some pics of the construction site with his fans. Have a look!
It seems that nowadays whatever singer, actor and lyricist Sidhu Moose Wala shares these days becomes the next talk of the town instantly. Yesterday the superstar shared a picture of his new house under construction on his social media handles, and the fans just can’t keep calm over this new piece of information shared by their beloved singer.
The news spread like wildfire on social media in no time. Sidhu Moose Walal share the picture with the caption:
“Mehnataaan Da Mehal…Shukar”
Besides singing and writing songs, Moose Wala is also gearing up for his role as a male-lead in an upcoming Punjabi movie – Yes, I Am A Student – in which he will star opposite Mandy Takhar. Moose Wala has already made his acting debut this year with Aditya Sood’s Teri Meri Jodi which didn’t receive much response at the box-office though.
Zakhmi is a newly announced Punjabi Movie which will be released in 2020. Produced by Binnu Dhillon, Zakhmi stars Dev Kharoud and Aanchal Singh in the lead roles.
Zakhmi is a newly announced Punjabi Movie which will be released in 2020. Produced by Binnu Dhillon, Zakhmi stars Dev Kharoud and Aanchal Singh in the lead roles.
Touted to be an intense thriller, Zakhmi is a story of a man who can not bear anyone hurting his family. Played by Dev Kharoud, this man has a daughter and wife (Aanchal Singh), who he would do anything for to protect them evil forces.
Produced by Binnu Dhillon and directed by Inder Pal Singh, Zakhmi will release on February 7, 2020. The recently released teaser of Zakhmi is packed with drama, emotions and action, just like how Dev Kharoud’s Punjabi movies mostly are.
Have a look at the Teaser of Zakhmi Below:
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One of the highlights of Zakhmi is that it marks the debut of Anchal Singh in Punjabi film industry. Zakhmi’s strong point also seems to be the fact that it is 2020’s spring season’s first Punjabi movie to be released, which is likely to receive more footfall in the theatres owing to better weather.
The biting cold winter season is usually considered to be less prolific for the Punjabi films, in general.
Another point that can work in favour of Dev Kharoud’s Zakhmi is its strong content, which as the teaser shows, is equally strongly backed by Dev Kharoud’s terrific performance. Further, the teaser so far has been really appreciated for even its child artiste’s charming yet impressing presence.
As far as the production credits of Zakhmi are concerned, it is being jointly produced by Binnu Dhillon, Ashu Munish Sahni and Aniket Kawade.
As far as Binnu Dhillon’s other projects are concerned, he’s busy these days with his other 2020 ventures as an actor too. Golgappe, Welcome Bua Ji, Jagga are a few films lined up for Binnu Dhillon in year 2020.
Dev Kharoud is also gearing up for Daakuan Da Munda’s sequel next year besides couple of more projects.
[h3]Himanshi Khurana, Punjabi singer and model, who had made her entry in Bigg Boss this season on November 3, is being hugely missed by both her and her close friend in the house – Asim Riaz, another Bigg Boss 13 housemate. [/h3]
[h3]Himanshi Khurana, Punjabi singer and model, who had made her entry in Bigg Boss this season on November 3, is being hugely missed by both her and her close friend in the house – Asim Riaz, another Bigg Boss 13 housemate. [/h3]
The trend #Asimanshi – which is made by fans to signify the Himanshi Khurana and Asim Raiz’s ‘jodi’ – a unique bond of friendship that the duo shared in the house – is trending No. 1 since today afternoon on Twitter India.
For those unaware, Asim Riaz had confessed his feelings of love for Himanshi in Bigg Boss openly and had even said that he’s never fallen in love for a girl like he did for Himanshi.
Himashi Khurana, who according to her own statement, is committed to someone named ‘Chow’ already, appreciated his feelings for her but at the same time said, that she loves Chow and it would be better for her if she leaves the Bigg Boss show as only then will Asim Riaz be able to concentrate on his game.
On her eviction, it was seen that Asim Riaz was hugely upset and hugged Himanshi Khurana many a time. Himanshi herself was seen weeping.
Audience is missing their cute love-friendship angle a lot it seems and that’s why this trend – #WeWantAsimanshi.
In an interview, Himanshi Khurana had even said that Asim Riaz had gone to Bigg Boss confession room to actually request against Himanshi’s eviction because he really loves her.
What do you think about Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz’s relationship? Today Himanshi even shared a post on her and Asim.
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[h3]Well-known Punjabi actress and singer Nisha Bano, who’s often appreciated for her supporting roles, has now bought a new house in Punjab. [/h3]
[h3]Well-known Punjabi actress and singer Nisha Bano, who’s often appreciated for her supporting roles, has now bought a new house in Punjab. [/h3]
Nisha Bano, who is currently enjoying the success of her recently released single, ‘Off limit’ has shared another great news to her fans. The singer/actress, often seen in impressive supporting roles in Punjabi movies, has just bought a new house in Mohali, Punjab.
The actress took to her Instagram to share the news with her fans. While sharing the pictures of her gorgeous new house, Bano wrote:
Feeling happy ???? #newhome ???? Parents diyan Duawawa te tuhade sab de pyar & Rab di Mehar nal new home laita ???????????? Sukar Rab Da ???????? #blessedlife #nishabano
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Nisha Bano is also very well-known for her theatrical works. She is a member of Binnu Dhillon’s Comedy Club.
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)
