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From the
T his issue of BalleBolly
magazine celebrates the
women that have lit up our
lives with their sheer presence and
commitment. Since this month we
amazing work done in making a
difference in the lives of the
underprivileged. His work has
a racted the a ention of many,
both in India and abroad and it is an
celebrated Women’s Day, we honour for us to feature him in our
thought of covering fifteen women magazine. His penchant to serve is
from various walks of life and growing stronger by the day and
asked them about their favourite we hope many of us feel inspired
Punjabi film. Their response was by him and try to replicate his work
very interesting indeed and we are in whichever small way we can.
very happy to feature it in this The singing sensation of the
issue. 80s and the 90s, Sardool Sikandar
They say that every dark passed away, much to the shock of
cloud has a silver lining, well that all and a tear escapes our eye, as we
comes true because after an thumb across his LP records and
unending wait (due to the pandemic) old casse e covers.
for a new release, the Punjabi film We are humbled by the
industry has bounced back with a response that we are ge ing for our
vengeance and we are all ready to effort Kithhe Lupt Ho Gaye, which
enjoy a roller coaster of fun, we feature in every issue. Some of
emotions and laughter in the our readers have shared with us a
much-awaited release Puaada n u m b e r o f w o r d s t h a t h a ve
starring Ammy Virk & Sonam vanished from the Punjabi
Bajwa. language and we promise, that we
Over the past many years, will be featuring them in our
Dr. Deepak Singla has carved forthcoming issues.
a niche for himself in the We thank you for sharing
philanthropic world by the them with us.
Celebrating the women in our lives....
Remembe ng their favou te
P jabi film
The earliest memory I have is of a 1971 Punjabi movie called Kankan De
Olhe. It’s embedded in my memory, as I had seen it as a child. Starring
Ravinder Kapoor, Indira, Jeevan, Uma Du , Mumtaz Begum, Anwar
Hussain, Dharmendra, Asha Parekh etc., it highlighted the power of grit,
will, determination and honesty, which are the best qualities a human
being can possess. It is the story of a man who turns into a bandit to save
the marriage of a friend’s daughter. The villagers, as a reaction, throw the
son Madan and his wife out of the village. Madan, without knowing who
his father was, grows up to be a darling of the small village and helps
villagers come out of the clutches of a money lender Ramu. The story
PUJA RASNE unfolds into an emotional drama in the end and leaves you teary-eyed. It
Mrs India Worldwide 2019 has a bit of action too, but emotionally it connects well. A must watch.
& Author
While most childhood memories fade into sepia tones over the years, the
one where the entire family came together and watched our first Punjabi
movie Nanak Naam Jahaaz Hai is still fresh and vivid. The grandparents
were given the most premium seats on the middle couch, parents on the
side chairs and all of us siblings spread on the carpet. I still remember how
we folded our hands and bowed our heads following the elders, whenever
a scene of a Gurudwara or a hymn from the Guru Granth Sahib unfolded
on the screen. And the family u ering Waheguru Waheguru on many
occasions felt like a virtual pilgrimage. In the end, my grandmother made
kadaah prashad and distributed to all the family members and domestic
MANDEEP CAUR helpers alike. I still cherish the overwhelming feeling of simple living
Poet & Telecom Professional whenever I reminisce about those times.
Chann Pardesi was my first Punjabi film and till date remains an all-time
favourite. The fact that it aced each and every parameter of artistic
expression and re-defined sensibilities and aesthetics of Punjabi
cinema, renders it a classic. It had a good story, great direction, sterling
performances by the lead cast as well as side-characters, especially
veteran Om Puri's excellent performance as an opium addict was
simply marvellous! The film's roaring success at the box office led to
dismantling the stereotype and caricature image of Punjabi cinema
thereby, giving it the dignified response it so deserves. Indeed , the film
SUPARNA-SARASWATI PURI
was avant-garde and one can revisit it anytime for an enjoyable
Independent Writer
viewing.I have always been very fond of the Punjabi film industry. Even during
my childhood days, I remember watching movies like Nanak Naam Jahaz
Hai and Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da which touched my heart. During my
earlier days as a Banker, I wasn't able to spare much time to watch films,
but when I recall one of my favourite memories of a Punjabi film, the only
name that comes to me is Jinhe Mera Dil Luteya starring Gippy paaji, Diljit
paaji and Neeru ma'am. I remember thoroughly enjoying the hilarious
love triangle and the amazing chemistry shared by Gippy Grewal and
Diljit Dosanjh on screen. The movie was absolutely entertaining. All three
of them were quite charming onscreen. After watching Punjabi films, I
got more inclined towards this industry. As a PR, event and agent
PRABHJOT MAHANT management agency known by the name of Prinday, I stepped into the
Managing Director Punjabi industry and am thoroughly enjoying every bit of it. Each day
Prinday brings in a new challenge and I get to learn more from it. I am content
with the decision I took and by Waheguruji's Kirpa, I wish to contribute
more to this industry.
When asked about my first memory of Punjabi films, the only name that
leaps to my mind is that of the legend Mehar Mi al Saab. Making
someone laugh and having such perfect comic timing isn't everyone's cup
of tea, but Mehar Mi al ji did it with such ease. I do not distinctly
remember much about the films I watched during my early childhood
years but the only face and the performance that I evidently recollect is of
Mehar ji. I recall my parents often talking about his phenomenal work in
films like Chann Pardesi, Ishq Nimana, Pu Ja an De etc. I also loved films
like Carry on Ja a, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya & Angrej. These films can be
POOJA GUJRAL
undoubtedly termed as the comeback of Punjabi cinema. The Punjabi
Film Producer
film industry is not what it used to be, it has reached a whole new level
with back-to-back hit movies by so many artistes across all genres be it
comedy, action or even romance.
One of the movies that I remember watching in my childhood is Man
Jeete Jag Jeet. A film that was screened several times for us students in
school, as it was considered to be inspirational for children. The story
revolves around a young school teacher, Gurmeet who is a religious,
virtuous, and courageous woman. The village she lives in, is under
constant fear of a band of bandits, whose leader is a heartless and
merciless man. One fine day, Gurmeet influences the villagers to unite
and confront the bandits. As a result, she is kidnapped by them.
GURINDER KAUR Instead of seeking to escape, Gurmeet decides to stay with the bandits
French Language and arouse their conscience. Gradually with her compassion and
Teacher benignity she's able to transform their mind set. At the end of the
movie, the bandits are transformed and surrender themselves before
the law, while the leader of the bandits finds solace in the name of
Waheguru ji. The film teaches us that one can melt hearts with kindness
and righteousness.While reconnecting with the earlier memories of Punjabi films, the first
thing comes to mind consisted of vast swathes of land being cultivated
by the father & his only daughter bringing meals for him from home.
Returning home alone, she would be stalked by the tall hefty rowdy
with big mustaches, forcing the heroine to befriend him first & then
trying to make her agree to marry him. If the heroine showed resistance
the girl was troubled even more by his henchmen. The handsome hero
would appear as a passerby and come forward to protect the honour of
the girl. Expectedly, the heroine would fall for her saviour & then they
would meet, away from prying eyes. The villagers would look at any
DEEPIKA DHIR opportunity to inform the girl’s family of her clandestine meetings
resulting in the girl being locked inside while the soorma ja hero would
devise a way to elope with her. The scripts of early Punjabi films
basically followed the same pa ern and many came with revenge as
the main theme. Such fond memories bring so much joy even now.
I guess my favourite movie would be Jee Aayan Nu starring Harbhajan
Mann and Priya Gill. It was directed by Manmohan Singh, the famous
cinematographer who shot all the picturesque Yash Chopra films. The
best part of the movie was that it revived the Punjabi film scene and is
considered a landmark film in Punjabi cinema. Before this, Punjabi
films had similar ‘you-kill-me’ or ‘I-will-kill-you’ themes with jarring
music and comedy laced with innuendo. The fresh touch to the ‘age
old’ romantic story took it to the next level and people flocked theatres
to see it. For me, it was heartening to see families going together to
RITU NAG watch the film. In many ways this was a path-breaking film and laid the
Corporate Professional foundation for the bourgeoning Punjabi film industry that we see
today.
Being a kid of an army officer, we can never forget the ‘film days’ of the
week when the screen was tied across the horizontal canvas of a three-
tonner and makeshift benches, chairs, sofas were placed just about in
any open space in the ba alion. I remember when we were in
Meghalaya, two Punjabi officers, my Dad and Uncle Anand connived
to get a Punjabi movie for the weekly viewing. Our moms were happy
as they were fed up with our adopting Khasi and Bongla slang for every
day usage. I recall my mom saying, Thank God the children will get some
exposure to spoken Punjabi. We were all agog as we trooped into the open
Dr. RAJNI LAMBA air theatre at night. The mess-in-charge knew our favourite snacks and
Anthropologist & CEO we se led down eagerly to see this Punjabi film, the first in my life. It
The REEDS was Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai. For days after the viewing, we would run
into each other saying Mai annhi ho gayee repeatedly and had our
mothers holding their heads in exasperation. So much for our Punjabi
language education, the entire movie flew over our heads. Years later,
when I saw the movie again, its full import hit me and I realized why
we had records of the film playing its songs so often in our home. I will
always retain those fond memories.Punjabi movies always take you on a voyage which has its rich cultural
heritage hidden in it. I remember in my memory, this beautiful musical
movie which showcased the awesome combination of both urban and
rural lifestyles...Mamla Garbar Hai, starring the great Gurdas Mann. I
was studying in Class V and the whole family went to see this movie
when we were living at the Pathankot Air Force station. The movie left a
great impact on me. The very next Sunday, the whole family made the
program of visiting Chandigarh and visited all the locations which we
had seen in the movie...Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Rock Garden and a
special visit to Panjab University hostels. All the songs in this movie still
NAVNEET KAUR appear fresh till date, but my favourite one is the Ghori sung by
School Principal
Sarabjeet Kaur which is extremely touching. The leading lady Daljeet
Kaur, was the epitome of modernity for those times as she sported
shirts and bell-bo oms, which was also kind of a first in Punjabi films.
I was really fascinated after watching the romantic movie Sufna. The
actress in the movie played by Tania came from a poor family, still she
enjoys life to the fullest and also nurtures a dream. The main
protagonist Ammy Virk on the other hand has left no stone unturned, in
order to make true the dreams of true love that binds them together.
Furthermore, the music by B Praak was captivating to the audience as a
whole. It was a perfect Valentines’s Day gift to the audience and they
simply loved it. The acting of both the hero and heroine is worth a
RACHNA SHARMA special mention and the tight storyline kept us captivated in our seats. A
Banker complete family entertainer ,which if given a chance will watch it again.
The movie that I enjoyed to the hilt was Ja & Juliet. Right from the
creative name, to the storyline to the acting, it was a roller coaster ride of
fun and frolic. Diljit was both charming and amazing, while Neeru
Bajwa also played her part well. How can you forget Shampy Singh and
his dad on the Luna? It was hilarious to an another level. The locales
where it was shot in Canada were mesmerising, while the songs also
blended well with the storyline. Actually, more such entertaining films
should be made because they add to the charm and give a chance for the
common folk to forget their daily issues and help bring a smile on their
KOMAL CHADHA
faces. Hope the film makers are listening and they collectively serve us
Homemaker
with more visual delicacies like the Ja & Juliet series.The film was Nanak Naam Jahaaz Hai and going to watch it was viewed
as a huge treat and kind of a pilgrimage rolled into one big gala event
for our family of four. Tickets were booked in advance and bonhomie
was the buzz word. It left an indelible impression on my mind. The
shabads still reverberate in my mind - Mitr Pyaare Nu, Deh Shiva Var
Mohe in Mohd Rafi and Mahinder Kapoor’s voices are memorable as
was S Mohindra’s music. Prithvi Raj Kapoor was brilliant in his role.
I S Johar and his Shooke Da Paasa Puthha Pai Gaya became a favourite
and oft-repeated dialogue. The film was discussed in gatherings of
LILY SWARN family and friends with a look of reverence for many years after. A film
Poet & Author full on entertainment but also with a lesson for all of us. Wish we had
more like it.
I saw the movie Daana Paani starring Jimmy Sheirgill & Simi Chahal,
Tarsem Jassar, Kanika Mann & Ghuggi. A period drama set in the 1960s,
Daana Paani tells the story of Hav. Mehtaab Singh and Basant Kaur who
is a writer. She loves writing and pens poignant poems after having
tragically lost her father at a very young age & is also estranged from her
mother. An errand to a Punjab village to meet the family of his martyred
comrade takes an unexpected turn for Mehtaab, when he meets and falls
for Basant. A very refreshing and romantic family movie with a
thoughtful script, direction & soulful songs by Amarinder Gill. The
AMRIT KAUR direction of the movie is engaging and one actually gets involved in the
Homemaker story line & the chirpy songs were very catchy too. Bahut wadhiya movie
ji, mazaa aa gaya vekh ke.
Since my father was in the Indian Army, we hardly grew up watching
anything remotely regional, barring where we were stationed. My
earliest memory of a Punjabi movie had Mehar Mi al sahib and he was a
riot ! I was asked to watch Punjabi movies as I was learning the language
in Class XI. His expressions and comic timing were perfect ! And since he
mostly played the village clown, especially when drunk, I would
usually laugh out loud !! It was tough to understand the dialect most of
the times and I had to constantly nudge my Naani ma to understand it,
but what I liked most about Punjabi movies is the riot of colours, a
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Recently, a new tubewell at
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their lives to charity and welfare of the needs of the prisoners and the staff.
deprived. One such amazing soul is The NGO esnured that the inmates
Dr. Deepak Singla, Chairman of ‘The got a clean and fresh drinking water
Anti-Corruption Crime Prevention supply. Their mo o is ‘The earnest
Community Oriented Policing endeavour to mitigate the problems of
Society’. society’.
The values and principles “One thing we pledge to do is
inculcated in him is what motivates maintain transparency and keep every
him to do such work. The NGO took thing documented. We believe we
birth in the year 2010, in Bathinda and should tread the correct path and
ever since it is engaged in various move in the right direction. This
kinds of philanthropic work. Dr. might result in slow growth, but
Deepak Singla formed a team of ethics and principles are supreme for
honest and dedicated members and us. We have our well-wishers, we get
initiated a lot of social work. It started members and we keep the eyes of our
off by organising medical camps in NGO focussed on the big picture. We
Ropar Mansa, Sangrur, jails to are not after success or fame and
monitor and mitigate the health simply running to help”, remarked a
problems of inmates. ‘The Anti- very humble Dr. Deepak Singla.
Corruption Crime Prevention We would like to add, that Dr.
Community Oriented Policing Singla is an individual with a very
Society’ works towards the promotion pragmatic viewpoint towards the
of sustainable development and also solutions of economic problems,
works towards creating effective solutions that do not just concentrate
solutions towards combating crime on stacking the ever-growing pile of
and promoting human rights. Besides ex-gratia in the hands of the rich, but
this, a number of medical camps are solutions that ponder more upon the
organised on daily basis to provide society as a whole. ofDr. DEEPAK SINGLA
He believes in modest application of social also not reduce. We have to create an eco-
work. His NGO also provides support and system that discourages children and
aid to rural communities by organising adults from falling prey to drugs.
camps to educate people about their basic Dr. Singla and his NGO, give a lot of
rights. He feels it encourages the potential importance to building relationships, as
that lies untapped in the people, living they lay a strong foundation towards
both in rural and urban India. His is also nation building. Western culture has
an endeavour to promote and protect poor overpowered our traditions and our family
families and thus charter the initiatives value system is crumbling. Keeping this in
undertaken by them at a modest scale, mind, ‘The Anti-Corruption Crime
which is also an effective measure. Prevention Community Oriented Policing
Interestingly, the NGO is spreading its Society’ is providing continuous
wings and is now quite active in the region counselling to estranged couples and
from the past one year. solving their differences through effective
We all are aware that the youth of counselling and mediation.
Punjab is falling prey to substance abuse, The team members do incredible
and are also becoming conduits for drug- hard work, and each one of them is
pushers. The scene is even more alarming dedicated and self-driven. The impact that
because corrective measures by school and they’re creating, even though on a grand
university authorities are proving to be scale might seem insignificant, but is
inadequate in proportion to the menace. completely life-changing for the
Keeping the condition of the state in mind, individuals it affects, which makes it even
‘The Anti-Corruption Crime Prevention more rewarding.
Community Oriented Policing Society’ has
been organising de-addiction awareness - AARYAN ABROL
camps in schools, colleges, prisons and
villages. Dr. Deepak Singla believes that
unless children realise the benefits of
staying off drugs, demand will not
diminish and cases of substance abuse willI believe
in making
meaningful
cinema
PUAADA
A rollercoaster ride of fun & frolic.....
which is basically a Punjabi word meaning
chaos or a mess etc. Incidently, Puaada will be the
first Punjabi film to release in cinemas in over a
year now. The film is directed by debutante
Rupinder Chahal while the story & screenplay
have been penned by Balwinder Singh Janjua,
ATUL Rupinder Chahal along with Anil Rodhan and
additional screenplay & dialogues have been
BHALLA wri en by Rakesh Dhawan.
The film is presented by A & A Pictures
and Zee Studios and the production is by Brat
A
fter the phenomenal success of films. The producers of Puaada are Atul Bhalla,
blockbusters like Carry on Ja a 2, Pawan Gill, Anurag Singh, Aman Gill and
Vadhayiaan Ji Vadhayiaan and Shadaa, Balwinder Singh Janjua.
A&A Pictures, is all set to entertain you all with It is pertinent to mention that Zee Studios
their latest one Puaada. So brace yourselves for a have acquired the entire worldwide rights of the
joyride of fun in Puaada on 02 April, 2021 starring film and are chalking out mega release plans for
Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa. The release date the same. With this film, the Producer, Atul
announcement came like music for the film Bhalla is hoping Punjabi cinema will bounce
goers ears, who have been bereft of any good back to the peak as it were before. He feels that
release for more than a year now. the results will be very good for Punjabi cinema
A&A Pictures is owned and run by Atul as they have been in the past and is very sure that
Bhalla, whose endeavour is to make meaningful after Puaada other Punjabi films will start lining
and good cinema. He very categorically and up for theatrical release and the audience will
specifically believes that the Punjabi film get to enjoy performances by their favourite
industry is making films in a different zone stars on the silver screen once again.
altogether, a lot of comedy movies with effective So let’s gear ourselves up and be ready to
punches and jokes, which tickle your funnybone watch this laughter ride along with our families
and also carry a subtle message are being made in the theatres near us on 2nd of April, 2021.
which is a good sign for the rise of the Punjabi
cinema globally.Lets know more about Puaada,KITHE
ਉਚ
ੱ ੀ ਰਮਜ ਫਕੀਰਾਂ ਦੀ
ਇਹ ਬੋਲੀ ਗੁ ਰਆ
ੂ ਂ ਪੀਰਾਂ ਦੀ
ਇਹ ਪੰਜ ਦਿਰਆ ਦੀ ਰਾਣੀ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਮੂੰਹ ਬੋਲਦੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਅਮੀਰ ਿਵਰਸੇ ਦੀ
ਕਹਾਣੀ ਹੈ
lupt
gaye
ho
REMEMBERING THE WORDS
THAT ARE SLOWLY
VANISHING FROM OUR ‘Ma-Boli’
ਪੀਚ - ਖੇਤ ਿਵਚ ਪਾਣੀ ਿਫਰਨਾ
Peech - Highly irrigated field
ਮਾਣੀ - ਦੱਸ ਮਣ
ਤੋਕੜ - ਮੱਝ / ਗਾਂ ਿਜਸਨੰੂ ਦੱਧ
ੁ ਿਦੰਿਦਆਂ ਕਈ
Maanhi - Ten Manh (Unit of measuring
ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਹੋਣ weight)
Tokarh - Buffalo or Cow that has been ਕਚਰੇ - ਕੱਚੇ ਖ਼ਰਬੂਜ਼ੇ
giving milk for the past many months Kachre - Unripe Muskmelons
ਲੋ ਕਾ - ਬਾਲਣ ਸ਼ੀਰ - ਦੱਧ
ੁ
Lokaa- Dry wood branches used as fuel Sheer - Milk
for cooking ਿਕੜ- ਰੰਿਜਸ਼
Kirh - Envy
ਵੱਢੀ - ਿਰਸ਼ਵਤ
ਅਬੀਰ - ਗੁ ਲਾਲ
Wadhi - Bribe
Abir - Red coloured powder
ਧੜੀ - ਪੰਜ ਿਕਲੋ
ਡਾਬਰ - ਕਰੜੀ ਜ਼ਮੀਨ
Dharhi - Five kilograms Daabar - Land that is very hard on the
surface
ਆੜ - ਛੋਟਾ ਖਾਲ
Aaahr - Small sub-tributary used for
guiding water into the fieldsBollywood
in the times
of Corona
T he only thing that shook the box office and made
Bollywood suffer in 2020 was the path-breaking
release CORONA. Our weekend plans of si ing
back on those recliners, munching caramel popcorn were
suddenly swapped with cleaning, sweeping and dusting
they all went the Amazon or Netflix way. The share of
horror was no less, Bulbul, a supernatural horror film did
pique our interest and topped the top 10 movies on
Netflix, and Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmii, a horror
comedy, after ba ling a few controversies, did well with
our homes.
the audience. A few movies which would have otherwise
Before Corona took over Bollywood, we did get to
gone unnoticed, did exceptionally well, thanks to the
watch a few movies which were lucky enough to get
OTT platforms. Raat Akeli Thi, Class of 83, Ludo and
released on the Bade parde, the famous big screen. The first
Challang were a few that reached all Whatsapp groups
weekend of 2020 started with a blast for Bollywood. The
and couldn't be missed at all.
money came rushing in for both the movies that released
Another unique endeavour that saw the light of
on 10th of January Tanhaji, the historical action film,
the day was Mycinemahall, an App that gives a chance to
followed by Chappak. Shraddha Kapoor and Varun
fresh-of-the-block film makers especially from the
Dhawan's dance moves in Street Dancer 3D got the money
regional world to showcase their work. This unique
coming in and Malang turned out to be the last movie
effort also provides the subscriber much more freedom
which got out of the sinking boat at the nth second. (The
and lesser dependency on OTT platforms. A welcome
last big movie that released in 2020).
sign indeed.
Come April, along with the audience, Bollywood
Bollywood did lose out on the big bucks, but it
was in for a shock too. We were cut-off from our daily
continued entertaining each one of us. Many of the actors
dose of brand new drama, action and romance. But just as
signed deals for their movies to be released on the OTT
an ordinary boy, saves the coy rich girl at the end of the
platforms which worked out for everyone, the stars, OTT
movie and emerges as our hero, we had the OTT
and of course, the audience. The Directors and Writers
platforms which saved the day and emerged as
also ventured into new genres and we saw an uprising of
‘superheroes’. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon
new talent on the OTT platform. Unpaused, an anthology
Prime Video, Zee5, Hotstar, Voot to name a few, opened
film consisting of various stories about the lives of people
an array of doors for us and suddenly we had too many
during Corona, gathered rare reviews and so did Anil
options to choose from, in almost every language
Kapoor starrer AK versus AK.
possible.
Though 2021, will see the return of stars to the
The subscriptions of various applications shot up,
PVRs and IMAXs and we will once again make our
and though it was a new investment, a lot many of us
Sunday plans for the same overcharged popcorns and
happily gave in. Movies like Gulabo Sitabo, a quirky satire
coffees, but the OTT platform is here to stay. Amazon and
between a tenant and his owner, played by Big B and
Netflix have established themselves and roped in some
Ayushman Khurrana was the first movie that had its big
big stars of Bollywood, therefore in the PC era (Post
release on the OTT platform. The next that made its way
Corona) there could be a division in Bollywood, the
to Amazon Prime was Shakuntala Devi, which gave
theatre-goers and the stay-at-home audience.
us a peek into the life of the famous mathematician.
Lootcase tickled our funny bones and so did the remake of
- PREETI TALWAR
our famous Main toh raste se jaa raha tha…..Coolie No. 1,SARDOOL SIKANDAR
(1961 - 2021)
Sardool Sikander was born in Kheri Naudh Singh
in district Fatehgarh Sahib and was
without a doubt, one of the most talented
singers of Punjab.
He belonged to the Patiala Gharana of music. He
rocked the Punjabi music world with his amazing
repertoire of songs and the ability to mimic. His
‘Roadways Di Laari, Na Koi Booha, Na Koi Baari’
is still fondly remembered to this day by young
and old alike.
Sardool's father, the late Sagar Mastana, was a
famous tabla player who invented a special type
of tabla that was played with a thin bamboo stick.
In his long career, he recorded 27 albums. His
work was also included in over 50 derivative
albums from all over the world.
His album ‘Husna De Malko’ released in 1991,
sold more than five million copies worldwide and
is still a chartbuster.
Sikander leaves behind wife Amar Noorie
and sons Sarang and Alaap.
We shall all miss his
presence each momentA
fter a long hiatus Diljit’s fans have a
reason to celebrate as the talented
actor’s film Jodi with Nimrat Khaira as a
co-star will be released in June of this year. This
film was slated for release last year, but as the
Covid pandemic wreaked havoc across the
country, its release was understandably
postponed. In the meantime, Diljit had been with
D
his assignments in the Hindi film world.
Incidently, it also marks the debut of Dosanjh
as a Producer.
DILJIT’s NEW MOVIE
TO SEE LIGHT OF THE
DAY IN JUNE
Genre:
Romantic-Period/Comedy
Wri en and directed by:
Amberdeep Singh
Co-produced by:
Amrinder Gill, Karaj Gill &
Dosanjhwala ProductionsBALLEBOLLY
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the T S o f
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NASIR CHINYOTI
IFTIKHAR
THAKUR
AKRAM UDASNASIR
CHINYOTI
Know more about his inspiring
rise from being a daily labourer
to a top actor-comedian.....
into the shoes of greats like Amanullah
H e came along .....he
performed.....he conquered
our hearts and also of all
Punjabis se led everywhere across the
globe. The super-hit Punjabi film Chal
and Babu Baral, who had earlier acted
similar characters with aplomb in the hit
play Shartiye Mithe. With God’s Grace
and Naseem Vicky’s insistence, I
performed pre y well and was
Mera Pu catapulted him into the top appreciated”.
league by his superlative performance
and some great comic timing. It is SUPPORTING NEW TALENT
pertinent to mention that before making It is our moral duty to train and mentor
his foray into films, he was already a huge upcoming talent because they are the
name on the Pakistani ‘Punjabi Stage’ as a ones, who have to continue the tradition
very popular performer. He was born in ahead. I make sure, I support them all. If I
the mofussil town of Chinyot (hence the stand as a doorway, in front of them
last name Chinyoti). either they will bow down and cross it,
else they will demolish it and move on.
EARLY DAYS One thing is certain, that they have to
He used to work as a labourer earning move on, no ma er what, so it is up to us
just Rs 150 per day for his hard work. to support them.
Later on, he also worked as a carpenter to
make ends meet. He still remembers WORKING WITH INDIAN TALENT
those days and says that one should On the sets of Chal Mera Pu , it was akin
never forget the initial days of struggle to a big family get-together. Not even for
because they are the foundation for a moment, did they ever make us feel as if
future success. we were outsiders. One great thing, I saw
on the sets was the dedication of the team
BIGGEST BREAK towards film-making. Right from the
“The biggest break or my best role to date junior-most technicians to the top stars,
that is still remembered by my fans, was each appeared as if they owned the film,
in a play directed by Naseem Vicky (He hence they had a huge sense of belonging
also appeared a number of times in ‘Comedy and it reflected in their work ethics too.
Nights with Kapil Sharma’) where I played We all had moist eyes when we bid
the role of a blind man. I was at my wits’ goodbye, with a promise to come
end, trying to figure out as to how to fit together for its subsequent sequels.It is mentioned in a research
paper that Punjabi is the
only language in the world,
the sounds of which are very
pleasing to one’s ears....”
IFTIKHAR
THAKUR From studying at the New York
Film Academy and a long stint
in the USA, he returned back
to his roots to act in Punjabi
dramas in Lahore.
H is amazing comic timing and the
ability to convincingly perform a
range of myriad characters has
made him a legend of the Stage.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
I was doing a stage drama called Double
Sawaari with the thespian Sohail Ahmed. He
told me that I had to do the character of a man
whose one arm and leg are hurt badly. I said,
Born in Mian Channo in Multan, he did FA “Ok Sir, I can handle the arm, but what about
from Commerce College, Karachi. After a my leg”. He said, ‘Don't worry’. When my cue
short stint on the stage and film world, in 1997 came to enter the performing area, Sohail Saab
he went to the United States of America for was standing next to me. As I was about to
polishing his skills in acting and got his three enter, he hit my ankle real hard with a thick
year training certificate from New York Film stick, he was holding in his hand. I grimaced
Academy. He comes from a family which has with pain and limped onto the stage.
many members in the Army. He also tried to Everyone clapped thinking I was acting, but it
get recruited, but because of his skinny frame was actually the real pain that was reflecting
he was rejected. Amusingly he shares, “The on my face.
Recruiting Officer called me aside and told me
that by not selecting him, he was doing a EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH tTHE
favour to two people. I was perplexed, but we CHAL MERA PUTT TEAM
all laughed, when he told me Tainu naa bharti It was akin to two lost brothers meeting after a
karke, main do bande bachane chahnda haan, Ikk decades, plus the whole team right from the
tainu jihnu goli wajegi te doosre ohnu jisnu tere Director, Producer, writer, fellow actors, Simi
wichon goli nikal ke wajegi.....” Chahal, technical guys etc., were really
amazing and I have such fond memories of
WORK ETHICS working with them.
My main objective is to give the kind of We should appreciate the work that
entertainment that a son is a able to watch film makers in Chardha Punjab, are doing for
with his mother, a daughter-in-law with her promoting our Maa Boli. They are making
father-in-law, a daughter with her father etc. It every effort to save their culture and heritage
has to be crystal clean entertainment without which is most amazing and inspiring. I look
any vulgarity, innuendoes etc. This has always forward to working with them a lot more.
been my aim, wherever I have gone and
performed.Fer kehnde ne Boota
gaalan kadhda hai......
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Akram Udas emerged as the surprise package in The road from working
Chal Mera Pu . While his seniors, like Nasir in a brick kiln to becoming
Chinyoti and Iftikhar Thakur were under the a bankable actor.....
spotlight, but he was the one who stole the show
with his amazing histrionics laced with a dash of
comedy and a pinch of strong emotions. He took
us all on a roller coaster ride with the grey
shades of his character transfused with his
popular dialogue ‘Fer kehnde ne Boota gaalan
kadhda hai’. Incidently, this dialogue became so
popular, that the film makers had to create a
M U D A S
special song based on it for Chal Mera Pu -Part 2.
EARLY DAYS
I belong to a very affluent Rajput family. My
father was involved in a fight amongst
AK R A
clans and had to go to jail. Our misfortunes
started from that day onwards. We had to
sell-off all our land holdings, property etc., and
one day came, that I had to become a labourer to
make ends meet. From working lowly jobs in the
carpet weaving industry to die-casting mud into
bricks at a kiln, I have done it all.
ABOUT THE DIALOGUE
I had no clue that the dialogue will become so YOUR MANTRA FOR SUCCESS
popular amongst the Punjabi populace. It is My Ustad had told me only one thing, Pu ar
actually very humbling. And the best part is, stage te ohi gall karni jehdi maa-behan agge keeti jaa
that I did not actually use even a single swear sake. And I followed it till date.
word in any scene of the film at all.
PARTING WORDS
THE DIFFERENCE IN BOTH THE FILM Boote ne pyaar keeta hai lokaan naal te lokaan ne
INDUSTRIES mainu hor vee pyaar keeta hai. All other worldly
Both are doing great work. I personally feel that belongings like money, fame, food etc., will
in India, they first make the film without finish one day, but it is only love that will stand
worrying about its commercial aspect. The Chal up to the test of time. Love is such a treasure
Mera Pu team put their heart and soul into it. that no ma er how much you spend, it will
While in our Pakistani industry, producers make never diminish, but will come back manifold.
the film, but are more worried about the Spread it all around you and then see the magic
commercial aspect right from the day, the movie that it can create in one’s life.
is announced.DA
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We have all grown up on tales passed
on from generation to generation
about Chardha te Lehnda Punjab.
Some Facts: But do we really know what it exactly
Lehnda Punjab is four times bigger means?
than Chardha Punjab.
Lehnda means ‘west’ in Punjabi. It was
It has 36 districts with a poverty rate
coined by William St. Clair Tisdall (in
of 26.40% 59% of its population speaks
the form Lahindā) probably around
Punjabi while the other languages are 1890 and later adopted by a number of
Sarayaki, Hindko, Pashto etc. linguists. So in simple terms, the
Pakistani part of Punjab is known as
Chardha Punjab has 22 districts with Lehnda Punjab.
a poverty rate of only 8.26%
Around 96% of the population speaks While on the other side, India’s part of
Punjabi while the rest speak Hindi. the Punjab is known as Chardha
Punjab. It stems from the fact that the
sun rises from the east and sets in the
west. Hence, it is also known as East
Punjab.e it.....
You gotta see it to believ
A N N
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The legend
GUR D A S M
THEN
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man.......??
“He’s a fearless comic.....
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prestigious Olivier comedy awards. He won the
Olivier for ‘Best Show’ and the Olivier for
S
ugar Sammy aka Sameer Khullar is a ‘Comedian of the Year’ (voted by the public).
superstar in Canada and one of the ho est No stranger to the prestigious festival
comedians on the international circuit. circuit, he has performed at several festivals
His comedy routines are delivered in a mixture including Sydney, Cape Town, Johannesburg,
of English, French, Punjabi and Hindi. The New Melbourne, Auckland and numerous times at
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times over. Reporter selected him as one of their ‘Ten
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In May 2013, Sugar Sammy became the
worldly outlook allows him to hit on cultural, credit is his 72-minute HBO Canada special
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