Author: Gurwinder Lotey
The film industry mourns the loss of Sikander Bharti, the esteemed director, producer, writer, and lyricist, who passed away today after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Bharti, aged 68, leaves behind a rich legacy in both Hindi and Punjabi cinema.Sikander Bharti began his illustrious career in the Punjabi film industry, making a name for himself as a writer and lyricist. His notable contributions include beloved films such as “Laajo,” “Sarpanch,” and “Ishq Nimana.” His adept storytelling and lyrical prowess quickly earned him recognition and respect.Transitioning to Hindi cinema, Bharti directed several popular films that have left an indelible mark…
In the realm of Punjabi cinema, there are some characters and performances that etch themselves into the collective memory of audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. One such figure is Peeto, portrayed with innocence and depth by the talented Harpreet Deol Dosanjh in the iconic film “Laung Da Lishkara.” Despite being a one-film wonder by choice, Peeto’s portrayal continues to resonate with audiences, sparking curiosity and admiration even decades after the film’s release. Today, we have the privilege of delving into the enigmatic journey of Harpreet Deol Dosanjh, the woman behind the unforgettable Peeto, as she shares…
In the vibrant landscape of Punjabi cinema, nestled amidst the rich tapestry of stories, lies “Jindri Yaar Di,” a romantic drama that echoes the sentiments of a bygone era. With a star-studded cast featuring Veerendra, Sujit Kumar, Padma Khanna, Komila Virk, Sunder, Manorama, R.S. Rangila, Chander Mohan, Ritu Kamal, Renu, and Mehar Mittal, this cinematic gem was a collaborative effort between producers Harbhajan Singh Gill and Dalwinder Sohal, under the deft direction of Dharam Kumar, who was riding high on the success of his previous blockbuster, “Daaj.”Reflecting on the inception of the film, Harbhajan Singh Gill reminisces about the genesis…
The 1988 released hit film, Patola once again took the center stage after its mention in Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s Netflix presentation Amar Singh Chamkila, directed by Imtiaz Ali. Thus, we thought of revisiting and taking a look back at the film which was one of the most popular hits of its time. Go ahead reading. About Patola Directed by Jagjeet Singh Choohadchak (Putt Jattan De fame), the film was produced by JP Pardesi, Rammi Pehalwan and Manjit Singh Lovely. It had Daljit Kaur, Veerendra, Satish Kaul, Shobhini Singh, Surinder Shinda, Gauri Khurana, Mohd Sadiq, Ranjit Kaur, Manjeet Kaur…
Maawan Thandian Chaawan was one Punjabi film, which released during the troubled time of 1984 and damaged its prospective box office status. The film directed by Sukhdev Ahluwalia, starred Satish Kaul, Raza Murad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Surinder Kaur, Anita Sarin, Mehar Mittal, Yash Sharma, Sudha Chopra, Ved Goswami, Kanchan Mattu, Neena Cheema, Murad, Surinder Walia and Ranjeet in leading roles along with cameo appearances by Kuldeep Manak and Kuldeep Kaur. GhaintPunjab got in touch with one of Maawan Thandian Chhawan’s producer, Harbhajan Singh Gill who spilled the beans on making of the film. “I was making my first film ‘Jindri…
Radha Saluja-a prominent name of Hindi, Punjabi and other Indian language films, has been away from Indian cinema for four decades now. Where is she? What has she been up to in all these years? Keep reading to know about the lively Radha Saluja. Born in Jalandhar, Radha’s father was a colonel in the army. Due to her father’s posting in different parts of the country, she grew up seeing different cultures of every reign. While she was studying in Delhi, she wanted to pursue an acting career. “Once in Ooty we were on picnic, my dad was posted there. Raj…
Amar Singh Chamkila has been one of the most celebrated singers that Punjab has ever produced. He was popularly known as ‘Elvis Of Punjab’. Unfortunately, the singer was shot dead with his wife at the age of 27. However, in his short career span, he created massive records and left legacy behind to be cherished by the generations. It was his popularity that late Bollywood actress Sridevi also wanted to work with him. A friend of Amar Singh Chamkila and veteran lyricist Sawaran Sivia in one of the interviews revealed, “Sridevi was a fan of Amar Singh Chamkila. She asked…
Born in Varanasi, Padma Khanna’s real name was Madhu. Once, she confided to her widow mother that she wants to learn dance. Instead of opposing what was going in her mind, her mother took her to Pandit Krishan Maharaj (brother of Sitara Devi and Uncle of Birju Maharaj) who hesitantly agreed to teach her dance as Padma was a plump child and looked like a non-serious learner. But eventually Padma turned out to be a brilliant student. Thereafter, she started doing stage shows and finally got noticed by star actress like Vyanjayanthimala, who suggested her to get into films. While…
Sadda Haq, a film which depicted the militancy period of 80s & 90s in Punjab courageously. Presenting such a true picture of the era was not an easy journey for the makers. We talked to its producer & lead actor Kuljinder Singh Sidhu to know about their tough fight for Sadda Haq. How did the concept of Sadda Haq materialize? I had seen and heard a lot about what was happening at that time and wanted to make a film on it. Few years after settling up my ad agency, I made some savings and felt it was time. I reached…
Noted Hindi TV actress Dolly Sohi passed away after battling cancer. She had started her acting career with Punjabi films in the late 90s.Dolly had done Punjabi films like Dildara and America before moving to Hindi TV serials. Her work can be seen in hit tele-serials like Kalash, Kkusum, Bhabhi, Hitler Didi and many more. After her marriage Dolly moved to Canada but returned after facing trouble in her personal life. Hukumat Jatt Di Director Chander Bahl Has Passed Away She ventured back into TV serials and was actively doing her work in the series Piya Abhimani as the lead…