Punjabis have always been blessed with a very quirkysense of humour, and an equally intelligent sense of comic timing! Earlier thePunjabi movies had limited genres, with a very limited cast of actors availableto fit the role. However, in recent years, we have seen how the Punjabi FilmIndustry has undergone an exceptional transformation. So much so, that today,it is a complete industry In itself, which is parallel to Bollywood, and is aserious one to reckon with! If Hindi movies belong to Bollywood then, how canPunjabis stay behind! Punjabi movies belong to Pollywood!
Whatchanged in these years?
Scripts were written earlier too, Punjabi movies weremade earlier too, so what exactly changed? Well, In the course of the mostrecent couple of years, the most important contribution has been thefascinating inflow of very talented actors. So much is the popularity ofPunjabi movies, that many Bollywood actors have also joined the Punjabi Film,while, a lot of Punjabi actors have been able to make a spectacular mark in theBollywood industry!
So, let's take a look, at the list of the top 10 Punjabiactors of 2021 who have ruled the hearts and box office!
DiljIt Dosanjh
DiljitDosanjh started his career as a Punjabi singer.After winning the hearts of his fans, he made his debut in 2011 in Pollywoodwith the movie “The Lion of Punjab”. And, he never had to look back since then!He went on delivering hits after hits like – Jatt and Juliet, Shadaa, riots of1984, and many more. His talent, dedication earned him his Bollywood debut inUdta Punjab in 2016. His acting skills sent ripples across in Bollywood. Be itany genre, Diljit knows how to give his best and justify the script.
Gippy Grewal
Born as Rupinder Singh, GippyGrewal is a man of manytalents. He has the talent of a singer, actor, producer, and director. He is anactor par excellence and is known for his excellent delivery of emotions. He isa very popular actor in Punjab, especially amongst the youth. He made his debutin Pollywood with the movie Mel Kara De Rabba and his other notable filmsinclude Carry OnJatta, Bhaji In Problem, and Lucky Di Unlucky Story.
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AmrinderGill
An actor with an international background, Amrinder Gillis a Punjabi actor from Canada! He is an excellent actor, singer, composer,songwriter, and producer. He made his debut with the movie ‘Munde UK De’ in2009. His outstanding performance has earned him 24 nominations in the PTCAwards, out of which he has won three Best Actor Awards. His outstandingperformances include IkKudi Punjab Di, TaurMitran Di, Daddy Cool Munde Fool,Goriyan Nu DafaKaro, Angrej, Love Punjab, Lahoriye, GolakBugni Bank TeBatua andAshke. His 2020 hit is ChalMera Putt 2.
Ammy Virk
AmmyVirk is the rechristened name ofAmrinder PalSingh. He began his career as aPollywood singer and actor. His unique compositions had a very refreshing feel,which made him very popular with the crowd. Today, he owns a production houseand distribution house. He entered the Punjabi Industry with hi film Angrej in2015, for which he won the much-coveted PTC Best Debut Award. His many otherPunjabi films are Nikka Zaildar, Qismat, Angrej, Ardaas, Bambughat, and Rabb DaRadio. Sufna, his latest release was also very well received by theaudience. His upcoming release isPuaada.
JimmyShergill
Jimmy Shergill, is a very smooth actor who dabbles bothin Hindi and Punjabi movies, meticulously. Always aspiring to be an actor, heentered Bollywood with Maachis but he was noticed first, for his chocolate boyperformance in the musical romance Mohabbatein under the Yash Raj Productions,with an ensemble cast. Jimmy Shergill also, took to the Punjabi movies over thelast couple of years and made his debut in Punjabi movies with the movieYaaranNaalBharan in 2005. His screen presence and smooth performance werelauded by the audience, and since then he has delivered a very good performancein other movies like Mel Kara De Rabba, Dharti, Munde UK De, Shareek, SaadiLove Story, and Aa Gaye Munde UK De. His latest Punjabi movie was DaanaPaani in2018.
JassiGill
Jasdeep Singh Gill, who is better known as Jassi Gill isnot just an actor! He is a style icon, who has changed the face of Punjabimovies and music. He is praised for bringing a certain zest and the X factor toPunjabi acting! Whether it is comedy or drama or romance, he makes it verybelievable and convincing on screen. He made his Punjabi debut in movies in2014 with “Mr.&Mrs. 420” for which he won the PTC Best Male Debut Award aswell in 2014. He then went on further in his film career with movies likeDil Vil Pyaar Vyar, Mundeyan Toh Bachke Rahin, Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya,Dildariyaan, Channo Kamli Yaar Di. He has made his mark in Bollywood as well,when he made his debut in 2014 with the movie Happy Phir Bahaag Jayegi in 2018.
HarishVerma
Harish Verma is a popular Punjabi actor who debuted inthe Punjabi industry with the movie Punjaaban in 2010. He has worked in theBollywood television industry as well in the popular daily soap – Na Ana is DesMeriLaddo. His brilliant acting skills have made him work consistently inmovies like YaarAnmulle, Burrraahh, Daddy Cool Munde Fool, Viyah 70 Km,RondeSaareViyahPichon, What AJatt, Vapsi, KrazxyTabbar, Ashke, and Nadoo Khan.His latest release was YaarAnmullein 2021, which was an instant hit!
Jaswinder Bhalla
One of the oldest comedians in the Punjabi movieindustry, JaswinderBhalla is an actor, who started his career as a comedian in1988 with Zee Punjabi, Doordarshan. He made his debut in the Punjabi filmindustry with the movie DullaBhattiway back in 1998. His notable works includehis characters and performances in the movies SadaHaq, Key Club, RupinderGandhi–The Gangster, Rupinder Gandhi 2 —The Robinhood, Dakuan De Munde,Collegiate, DulhaBhatti, Kakaji, Blackie, and DSP Dev. His latest release wasKitty in 2019.
Gurpreet Ghuggi
One of the most famous legendary Punjabi actors of alltime! Known for his amazing love for theatre, GurpreetGhuggi has been in thePunjabi industry for a very long time. He made his movie debut in 2012 withJeeAayan Nu, but it was never released in theatres. His official breakthroughhappened with the movie Ardaas in 2015, which won him the Best Male Actor atthe Filmfare Awards in the Critics category.
These actors have taken the Punjabi film industry to awhole new level.