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Top 10 punjabi actors in 2023

A Glance into the Rich History of Pollywood: The Punjabi Film Industry

 
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Top 10 Punjabi actors Name list with Photos 2023

Pollywood, the Punjabi film industry located in the Indian state of Punjab, is renowned as one of the popular film industries in India. Its origin dates back to 1928 when the first Punjabi film titled "Daughters of Today," a silent movie from Lahore, was produced by G.K. Mehta and directed by Shankradev Arya. Since then, Pollywood has produced numerous successful films that have captured the hearts of their audience.

We have compiled a list of some of the most renowned, attractive, gifted, and popular Punjabi actors, along with their photos.

1 DILJIT DOSANJH

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Diljit Dosanjh, a multi-talented individual, is an actor, singer, producer, and television host who has made a significant contribution to both the Punjabi and Hindi film industries. He made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the crime thriller "Udta Punjab," which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Diljit has also hosted various reality shows, including Rising Star seasons 1, 2, and 3, PTC Punjabi Film Awards, and Awaaz Punjabi Di.

Born on January 6, 1984, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, the renowned Punjabi actor, Dosanjh stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 69kg. He has black hair and brown eyes. His net worth is estimated to be $20 million.

2 HARRDY SANDHU

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Harrdy Sandhu, also known professionally as Hardavinder Singh Sandhu, is an Indian singer, actor, and former cricketer who made his debut in the film industry with the movie Yaaran Da Katchup. He released his first film under the Sony Music India label titled 'This Is Harrdy Sandhu'. Sandhu has also acted in other films such as Mera Mahi NRI and 83. Sandhu has received several accolades, including awards for Most Romantic Ballad of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Best Music Video for Soch.

Sandhu was born on September 6, 1986, in Patiala, Punjab, India. He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches, weighs 75 kg, and has brown hair and black eyes. His net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.

3 RANNVIJAY SINGHA

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Rannvijay Singh Singha is a VJ and actor from India who made his debut in Bollywood with the film Toss: A Flip of Destiny. He has also appeared in several other movies such as London Dreams, Action Replayy, Mumbai Cutting, Dharti, Mod, Taur Mittran Di, Saadi Love Story, Ishq Garaari, and Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene. Furthermore, he was the champion of the first season of MTV Roadies.

Singha was born on March 16, 1983, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He has a height of 6 feet, weighs 78kgs, and has black hair and dark brown eyes. His net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.

4 KARAN KUNDRA

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Karan Kundrra is a renowned Indian actor who has made significant contributions to the Hindi and Punjabi film industries. In addition to his acting career, he has also hosted several reality shows such as MTV Roadies, MTV Love School, and Lock Upp. He began his television career with Kitani Mohabbat Hai and debuted in films with Pure Punjabi. Furthermore, he has appeared in many other films, including Horror Story, Jatt Romantic, Mere Yaar Kaminey, Control Bhaji Control, Mubarakan, 1921, and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.

Kundraa also made his debut in the music industry with the release of his song, Do Chaar Din. He was born on October 11, 1984, in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, and stands tall at a height of 6 feet 1 inch, weighing 75kgs. He has black hair and brown eyes. His estimated net worth is $10 million.

5 RAHUL DEV

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Rahul Dev is a former model and an accomplished actor, who has made significant contributions to the Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries. He made his debut in the movie Champion and has also appeared in several other films, including Aashiq, Indian, Takkari Donga, Mass, Insan, Athadu, Mazhai, Chinnodu, Pournami, Shree, Bindass, Jimmy, Blue, Shaapit, Run Bhola Run, Bank, Kidnap, Arjun Gowda, Torbaaz, Ranam, Rocky, I’m Not A Terrorist, E, and Pagalpanti.

Born on September 27, 1968, in New Delhi, India, Dev is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 70kgs, has brown hair, and dark brown eyes. His estimated net worth is $9 million.

6 JASSIE GILL

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Jasdeep Singh Gill, popularly known as Jassie Gill, is a talented Indian actor and singer, recognized for his contributions to the Punjabi and Hindi film industries.

Gill made his debut in the Punjabi film industry with Mr & Mrs 420 and his music debut was with the album Batchmate. He has also appeared in several other movies, such as Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar, Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin, Oh Yaara Ainvayi Ainvayi Lut Gaya, Dildariyaan, Channo Kamli Yaar Di, Sargi, Mr & Mrs 420 Returns, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, Panga, and Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

Born on December 28, 1988, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, Gill stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches, weighs 65kg, has black hair, and black eyes. His estimated net worth is $5 million.

7 PARMISH VERMA

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Parmish Verma is a Punjabi actor, singer, rapper, and director. He has worked in films such as Rocky Mental, Singham, Dil Diyan Gallan, Jinde Meriye, and Main Te Bapu. Verma has also lent his voice to popular songs like Le Chakk Main Aa Gaya, Gaal Ni Kadni, Shada, 4 Yaar, Chal Oye, Ja Ve Ja, Klolan, Midnight, Hor Das, Neat, Till Death, and Zindagi.

Born on July 3, 1990, in Patiala, Punjab, India, Verma stands at 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 80 kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes. Verma's net worth is estimated at $15 million.

8 AMMY VIRK

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Amninderpal Singh Virk, popularly known as Ammy Virk, is an Indian singer, producer, and actor famous for his work in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. He made his acting debut with the character Hakam in the historical romantic Punjabi film, Angrej in 2015.

Virk is renowned for portraying Nikka in the Nikka Zaildar franchise, Shivjit in Qismat and Qismat 2, Harjeet Singh in Harjeeta, and Hakam in Angrej. His singles include Tod Da-e-Dil, Main Suneya, Regret, Taare Baliye, Khabbi Seat, Kade Kade, Pyaar Di Kahani, and Dabde Ni.

Ammy Virk was born on May 11, 1992, in Nabha, Punjab, India. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches, weighs 66 kg, and has black hair and black eyes. His net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

9 RANJIT BAJWA

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Ranjit Singh Bajwa, known for his work in the Punjabi film and music industry, is an Indian actor and singer. He made his debut in the music industry with the album Mitti Da Bawa and has since released other albums such as Ik Tare Wala, LOUD, and Ve Geetan Waleya. In the film industry, Bajwa's first appearance was in the movie Sarvann, and he has also acted in Toofan Singh, Vekh Baraatan Challiyan, Bhalwan Singh, Khido Khundi, Mr and Mrs 420 Returns, High-End Yaariyaan, Tara Mira, and Khaao Piyo Aish Karo.

Born on March 14, 1989, in Gurdaspur, Punjab, India, Bajwa stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 73 kgs. He has black hair and dark brown eyes. His net worth is $1.67 million.

10 GIPPY GREWAL

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Gippy Grewal, whose real name is Rupinder Singh Grewal, is a renowned Indian actor, singer, producer, and film director, famous for his contributions to the Punjabi and Hindi film industries. He marked his acting debut with the 2010 films, Mel Karade Rabba, Carry On Jatta, Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Bhaji in Problem and Jatt James Bond. He was honored with the "PIFAA Best Actor Award" in 2012, jointly with Diljit Dosanjh, and with the "PTC Best Actor Award" in 2015 for Jatt James Bond, jointly with Diljit Dosanjh. Grewal, along with his brother Sippy Grewal, owns two production companies, Humble Motion Pictures and Big Daddy Films.

Grewal was born on January 2, 1983, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 78kgs. He has black hair and brown eyes. His net worth is estimated to be $7 million.