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Ammy Virk
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Virk in 2019
Born
Amninderpal Singh Virk

(1992-05-11) 11 May 1992 (age 33)
Nabha, Patiala, Punjab, India
Education M.Sc Biotechnology
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • producer
Years active 2011present
Musical career
Labels

Amninderpal Singh Virk (born on May 11, 1992), known as Ammy Virk, is a famous Indian singer, actor, and producer. He is well-known for his work in Punjabi Music and films, as well as Hindi films. Ammy Virk also owns a production company called Villagers Film Studio and a distribution company named In House Group.

He is especially famous for playing characters like Nikka in the Nikka Zaildar movies. He also played Shivjit in Qismat and Qismat 2, Harjeet Singh in Harjeeta, and Haakam in Angrej. Ammy Virk started his acting journey in the Punjabi film Angrej in 2015. For this role, he won the Best Debut Actor Award. His films Angrej and Qismat are among the highest-earning Punjabi films ever. He made his first appearance in a Bollywood film in 2021 with Bhuj The Pride Of India.

Early Life and Beginnings

Ammy Virk was born Amninderpal Singh Virk on May 11, 1992. He grew up in a Sikh Jat family in Lohar Majra village, Nabha, Patiala. He studied Biotechnology at Punjabi University in Patiala. Ammy shared in an interview that his mother encouraged him to try singing. He credits her for his singing career and her belief in him.

Ammy Virk's Acting Journey

Early Success in Punjabi Films (2015-2020)

Ammy Virk began his film career with Angrej in 2015. He played the role of Haakam in this movie. Critics noted his good looks and real portrayal of the character. He won the Best Debut Actor Award for his performance in Angrej.

In 2016, he appeared in Ardaas, directed by Gippy Grewal. Ammy played a supporting role as Agyapal Singh. His acting was praised, showing great improvement. Later that year, he starred in Bambukat, his first lead role. He played Channan Singh and received much praise for his emotional scenes. He won the Best Actor Award for Bambukat, sharing it with Amrinder Gill. He also won the Best Actor Critics Award. In September, he played the main character, Nikka, in Nikka Zaildar.

In 2017, Ammy Virk had a special appearance in the song "Akh Boldi" from the film Rabb Da Radio. In May, his thriller film Saab Bahadar was released. Ammy played a police officer, Kuldeep Singh, also known as Saab Bahadar. His performance was highly praised, showing him as a strong actor in the Punjabi film industry. Although the film was liked by critics, it did not earn much money.

In September 2017, the sequel Nikka Zaildar 2 was released. This film was a big hit. Ammy Virk's acting was again praised for his natural comedy and emotional scenes. In December, he appeared in Sat Shri Akaal England. Even though the film was not very successful, Ammy's acting as Major German Singh Mann was appreciated.

In 2018, he played a supporting role in Laung Laachi. This film was very successful and became one of the highest-earning Punjabi films of that year. Later, in May, Harjeeta was released. This film was based on the real-life story of Harjeet Singh, a hockey player who led the Indian team to a World Cup win. Ammy worked hard to portray Harjeet Singh, delivering an award-winning performance.

In September, Qismat was released. Ammy Virk played Shivjit Singh Gill alongside Sargun Mehta. Their chemistry on screen was highly praised. Critics said they made audiences laugh and cry, making people believe in true love.

In 2019, Ammy Virk's films Muklawa and Nikka Zaildar 3 were released. He co-starred with Sonam Bajwa in Muklawa for the third time. He also produced the film Guddiyan Patole in the same year.

Stepping into Bollywood (2021-Present)

In 2021, Ammy Virk made his first appearance in a Bollywood film. He played a fighter pilot in Bhuj: The Pride of India. He also appeared in another Bollywood film, 83, directed by Kabir Khan. This movie tells the story of Indian cricket player Kapil Dev. Ammy Virk played the role of fast bowler Balwinder Sandhu.

Ammy Virk also appeared in the music video for the song "Filhaal 2" by B Praak. In 2024, he was part of the Hindi comedy film Bad Newz, alongside Vicky Kaushal. He also appeared in Khel Khel Mein with a large cast including Akshay Kumar.

Ammy Virk's Films

Films

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of film performances by Ammy Virk
Year Film Role Notes
2015 Angrej Haakam
2016 Ardaas Agyapal Singh
Bambukat Channan Singh
Nikka Zaildar Nikka/Yadwinder
Dil Wali Gal Ammy Short film
2017 Rabb Da Radio Singer Special appearance in the song "Akh Boldi"
Saab Bahadar Kuldeep Singh/Saab Bahadar
Nikka Zaildar 2 Nikka
Sat Shri Akaal England Major German Singh Mann
2018 Laung Laachi Ajitpal Singh Also producer
Harjeeta Harjeet Singh
Qismat Shivjit Singh Gill
Aate Di Chidi Singer Special appearance in the song "Muchh"
2019 Muklawa Shinda
Nikka Zaildar 3 Nikka Zaildar
2020 Sufna Jagjeet
2021 Puaada Jaggi
Bhuj: The Pride of India Flight Lieutenant Vikram Singh Baj Jethaaz Hindi film; Released on Disney+ Hotstar
Qismat 2 Shivjit Singh
83 Balwinder Sandhu Hindi film
2022 Aaja Mexico Challiye Pamma Also producer
Lekh Maninder Special appearance
Saunkan Saunkne Nirmal Singh
Sher Bagga Dilsher Singh Also producer
Baajre Da Sitta Roop's husband Also producer
Laung Laachi 2 Ajaypal
Oye Makhna Makhan Virk Also producer
2023 Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae Raja
Phir Mel Karade Rabba Nirmal Singh Special Appearance
Maurh Jeona Maurh
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi Happy
2024 Kudi Haryane Val Di Shivjot
Bad Newz Gurbir Pannu Hindi film
Khel Khel Mein Harpreet Singh Sandhu
Arjantina Films that have not yet been released rowspan="3"0TBA Also producer
Dilaa Mereya Filmsthat have not yet been released
Jugni 1907 Films that have not yet been released
2025 Saunkan Saunkanay 2 Nirmal Singh Punjabi film

As a Producer

Ammy Virk has also produced films, including:

  • Guddiyan Patole (2019)

Ammy Virk's Music

Studio Albums

List of albums
Year Album Record Label Music Tracks
2011 Chandigarh Diyan Kudian Speed Records Bhinda Auijla 7
2013 Jattizm Lokdhun Punjabi Gupz Sehra 12

Singles (Songs)

List of singles
Year Song Lyrics Music Label
2013 Ikk Pal Lavi Nagpal Gupz Sehra Mv Records From Album "Jattizm"
2014 Bullet vs Chammak Challo Lalli Saggo Gupz Sehra
2015 Zindabaad Yaarian Maninder Turke Gupz Sehra
Taara Jaani B Praak Sony Music India
2016 Haan Kargi Amrit Maan Gupz Sehra Mv Records
Surma To Sandals Jaani B Praak T-Series Featuring B Praak
Hassian Khedian Balli Baljit Mr.Wow Speed Records
2017 Akh Teri Baaz Wargi Tarseem Jassar R Guru White Hill Music
Qismat Jaani B Praak Speed Records Featuring Sargun Mehta
"Skid" Desi Dark Child Coffin Studios
2018 Hath Chumme Jaani B Praak Desi Melodies Featuring B Praak
Double Cross Happy Raikoti Ikwinder Singh (ikky) Speed Records
Background Babbu Mix Singh Speed Records
2019 Mitraa Simar Doraha Jatinder Shah Speed Records
Wang Da Naap Harmanjeet Gurmeet Singh White Hill Music Promotional Track from "Muklawa"
Haaye Ve Raj Fatehpur Sunny Vik I Just Music Produced By Jacky Bhagnani
2020 Tod Da-e-Dil Maninder Buttar Avvy Sra Desi Melodies
Main suneya Raj Fatehpur Sunny Vik T-Series
Regret Simar Doraha Goldboy Speed Records
Taare Baliye Happy Raikoti Avvy Sra Burfi Music Debut as Producer
Featuring Sargun Mehta
2021 Khabbi Seat Happy Raikoti Mix Singh Burfi Music Featuring Sweetaj Brar and has passed 100M+ views on YouTube.
Kade Kade Happy Raikoti Avvy Sra T-Series Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi
Pyaar Di Kahani Raj Fatehpur Sunny Vik Saregama
Dabde Ni Mani Longia Starboy Music X Burfi Music
2022 Teri Jatti Mani Longia Sync Burfi Music Featuring Tania
2024 Sache Patshah Nawab Khan Jaskirat Singh Purab Mubarak Video by Baljit Singh Deo
Lipstick Bindiyan Jatinder Shah Add By Ghaffar

As a Featured Artist

Year Title Singer Lyrics Record Label
2022 Behja Behja The Landers Mani Longia Burfi Music

Film Soundtracks

Punjabi Films

Year Song Film
2015 Tappe Angrej
2016 "Kawa Wali Panchait" Ardaas
Nain
Badla Lena Dulla Bhatti
Kainthe Wala Bambukat
Rakhi Soneya Ve
Bambukat
Mini Cooper Nikka Zaildar
Lagdi Na Akh
2017 Record Bolde Jugni Hath Kise Na Auni
Akh Boldi Rabb Da Radio
Kali Jotta Nikka Zaildar 2
Gaani
Vekh Ke Hasdi Manje Bistre
Sindhoori Bailaras
Jatt Da Kalej Sat Shri Akaal England
2018 Radio Laung Laachi
Pasand Jatt Di Qismat
Gallan Teriyan
Akhiyaan Naar Diyan
2020 Jaan Deyan Ge Sufna
2021 Aaye Haye Jattiye Puaada
Teri Akhiyan Qismat 2
2022 Sirnawa Bajre Da Sitta

Hindi Films

Year Song Film Composer(s) Lyrics Co-singer(s)
2018 "Daryaa" Manmarziyaan Amit Trivedi Shellee Shahid Mallya
2024 "Qismat Badal Di" Yodha B Praak, Aditya Dev Jaani B Praak
"Haule Sajna" Bad Newz Rochak Kohli Gurpreet Saini, Gautam G Sharma Solo

Awards and Nominations

Ammy Virk has won several awards for his acting and singing.

Year Film Award ceremony Category Result
2016 Angrej PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Debut Actor Won
2017 Bambukat Best Playback Singer (male) Nominated
Best Actor Won(shared with Amrinder Gill)
Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Actor (critics) Won
Best Actor Nominated
Nikka Zaildar Best Playback Singer (male) Nominated
2018 Nikka Zaildar 2 PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Playback Singer (male) Won
Best Actor Nominated
Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Actor Nominated
Best Playback Singer (male) Nominated
Brit Asia Film Awards Best Actor Nominated
Best Playback Singer (male) Nominated
2019 Manmarziyaan 25th Screen Awards Screen Award for Best Male Playback Nominated
FC Film Club Awards Best Song "Daryaa" Won
Reel Movie Awards Best Playback Singer (Male) Won
Qismat Brit Asia TV Awards Best Male Playback Vocalist Nominated
Best Actor Nominated
Laung Laachi Best Supporting Actor Nominated
PTC Punjabi Film Awards Nominated
Harjeeta Best Actor Nominated
Best Playback Singer (Male) Nominated
2021 83 FOI Online Awards Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast Nominated
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