Ammy Virk facts for kids

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 11 May 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, and also in Hindi films. He started his own film production company, Villagers Film Studio, and a distribution company called In House Group.

Ammy Virk is especially famous for playing the character Nikka in the Nikka Zaildar movie series. He also played Shivjit in Qismat & Qismat 2, Harjeet Singh in Harjeeta, and Haakam in Angrej.

He began his acting journey in the Punjabi film Angrej (2015). For this role, he won the Best Debut Actor Award. He has starred in many other popular films like Bambukat, Ardaas, Laung Laachi, and Qismat. Many people love his character Nikka from the Nikka Zaildar films. Ammy Virk is also known for wearing a special turban called Patiala-Shahi. His movies Angrej and Qismat are among the highest-earning Punjabi films ever. He made his first appearance in Bollywood with the film Bhuj The Pride Of India (2021).

Ammy Virk's Early Life

Amninderpal Singh Virk was born on 11 May 1992. He grew up in a Sikh family in Lohar Majra village, Nabha, Patiala. He studied Biotechnology at Punjabi University in Patiala. Ammy has shared that his mother encouraged him to start singing. He says he became a singer because of her belief in him.

Ammy Virk's Acting Journey

Becoming a Star in Punjabi Cinema (2015-2020)

Ammy Virk started his film career with Angrej in 2015. He played the role of Haakam. Critics praised his acting in the film, and he won the Best Debut Actor Award.

In 2016, his second film, Ardaas, was released. He played a supporting role as Agyapal Singh. Later that year, Bambukat came out, where he played the main character, Channan Singh. This film was a big success. Ammy won the Best Actor Award for his role in Bambukat. In September, he starred as Nikka in Nikka Zaildar.

In 2017, Ammy appeared 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, and his performance was highly praised. In September 2017, the sequel Nikka Zaildar 2 was released and became a hit. Ammy's acting in this film was also appreciated for his comic timing and emotional scenes.

In 2018, he appeared in Laung Laachi and also helped produce it. This film was very successful. Later, in May, Harjeeta was released. This movie was based on the real-life story of Harjeet Singh, a hockey player who led the Indian team to win the World Cup. Ammy's portrayal of Harjeet Singh was highly praised.

In September, Qismat was released. Ammy played Shivjit Singh Gill alongside Sargun Mehta. Their chemistry and performances were loved by audiences and critics.

In 2019, Ammy's films Muklawa and Nikka Zaildar 3 were released. He also produced the film Guddiyan Patole.

Stepping into Bollywood (2021-Present)

In 2021, Ammy Virk made his first appearance in Bollywood with Bhuj: The Pride of India. In this film, he played a fighter pilot. He also starred in another Bollywood movie, 83, directed by Kabir Khan. This film tells the story of Indian cricket player Kapil Dev. Ammy played the role of fast bowler Balwinder Sandhu. He also appeared in the music video for the song "Filhaal 2" by B Praak.

Ammy Virk's Films

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List of film performances by Ammy Virk

Year	Film	Role	Notes	Ref.
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	Ajaypalq	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	Hindi film
	Arjantina	rowspan="3"0TBA	Also producer
	Dilaa Mereya
	Jugni 1907

As a Producer

• Guddiyan Patole (2019)

Ammy Virk's Music

Studio Albums

Singles

As a Featured Artist

Film Soundtracks

Punjabi Songs

Hindi Songs

Awards and Nominations