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Quick facts for kids Ammy Virk
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	Speed T-Series Sony Music India

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

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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	rowspan="3"0TBA	Also producer
	Dilaa Mereya
	Jugni 1907
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

Singles (Songs)

As a Featured Artist

Film Soundtracks

Punjabi Films

Hindi Films

Awards and Nominations

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