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Amrinder Gill
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Gill on the set of Angrej
Born
Amrinder Singh Gill

(1976-05-11) 11 May 1976 (age 49)
Alma mater Guru Nanak Dev University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • producer
Years active 1999–present
Awards Full list
Musical career
Genres
  • Bhangra
  • romantic
  • Pop
  • Sikh
  • Folk
Labels

Amrinder Singh Gill (born 11 May 1976) is a famous Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He is well-known for his work in Punjabi films and music.

Amrinder Gill has won many awards for his acting and singing. He has received seven PTC Punjabi Film Awards, including three for Best Actor. He also won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Playback Singer.

He started his music career by recording a song for the Jalandhar Doordarshan show Kala Doria. He became very popular with songs like "Paigam" and "Daru". His albums Judaa and Judaa 2 won 'Best Album' awards.

Amrinder Gill also co-founded Rhythm Boyz Entertainment. This company has helped many new artists start their careers. He began acting in films in 2009. Some of his successful movies include Angrej, Love Punjab, and Chal Mera Putt. Several of his films have been very successful at the box office.

Early Life and Music Career

Amrinder Gill was born on 11 May 1976 in Amritsar, Punjab. As a child, he loved to pretend to be an actor in front of a mirror. He studied at Khalsa College, Amritsar and earned a master's degree in agriculture science. He is also a graduate of Guru Nanak Dev University.

Before becoming a singer, he worked as a manager at the Ferozepur Central Cooperative Bank. He recorded his first song, "Sanu Ishq Ho Gaya," in 1999. This song was for the Jalandhar Doordarshan program Kala Doria.

In 2000, Gill released his first music album, "Apni Jaan Ke." Songs like "Ki Kariye" and "Ishq Ho Gaya" from this album were quite popular. His second album, "Ek Vaada," came out in 2002. The song "Je Mile Oh Kudi" from this album was a big hit.

His breakthrough album was Dildarian, released in 2006. Songs like "Dildarian" and "Sohni Kuri" were very well-liked. Later, his album Judaa won a Brit Asia Music Award for 'best album'. He then released a sequel, Judaa 2, in 2014.

Amrinder Gill's song "Mera Deewanapan" from Judaa 2 became a top hit on the Asian music charts. Since 2015, he has mostly released songs for films. Popular film songs include "Kurta Suha" from Angrej and "Akhar" from Lahoriye. In 2021, he released his album Judaa 3, which also featured popular songs.

Acting Career

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Amrinder Gill in 2019

Amrinder Gill started his acting journey in 2009 with a supporting role. This was in the Punjabi film Munde UK De. Before acting, he took special classes at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai.

He then played lead roles in films like Ik Kudi Punjab Di and Taur Mittran Di. In 2013, he starred in Daddy Cool Munde Fool. His film Angrej, released in 2015, was a big success. He also co-produced this film through his company, Rhythm Boyz Entertainment.

Critics praised Amrinder Gill's acting in Angrej. They noted his natural and funny performance. He won his first 'Best Actor Award' for this film. Angrej was one of the highest-grossing Punjabi films of that year.

His later films, Lahoriye (2017) and Love Punjab (2016), were also very successful. These movies helped him become a leading star in Pollywood. He has often acted alongside actress Sargun Mehta in popular films.

In 2018, his film Ashke was released. This movie was about Bhangra dance. For his role in Ashke, he won the 'Best Actor (critics)' award.

In 2019, Amrinder Gill starred in Chal Mera Putt. This film became the highest-grossing Punjabi film outside of India. Its sequels, Chal Mera Putt 2 (2020) and Chal Mera Putt 3 (2021), were also very popular.

Amrinder Gill made his debut as a director with the film Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya in 2022. He also co-produced the film Jodi in 2023.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Actor Producer Director Notes
2009 Munde UK De Jagjot Gill Yes No No Debut film
2010 Ik Kudi Punjab Di SP Singh Yes No No
2012 Jatt & Juliet Captain Yuvraaj Yes No No Guest appearance
2012 Taur Mittran Di Himmat Yes No No
2013 Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 Robby Yes No No
2013 Saadi Love Story Rajveer Yes No No
2013 Dady Cool Munde Fool Manni Yes No No
2014 Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Kalajeet Singh Yes No No
2014 Happy Go Lucky Harwinder "Happy" Singh Yes No No
2015 Angrej Angrej/Geja Yes Yes No
2015 Munde Kamaal De Vikram Yes No No
2016 Love Punjab Parghat Brar Yes Yes No
2016 Bambukat No Yes No
2017 Sarvann Mithu Yes No No
2017 Lahoriye Kikkar Singh Yes Yes No
2017 Vekh Baraatan Challiyan Subeh Yes Yes No Cameo appearance
2017 Bhalwan Singh No Yes No
2018 Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua Bhola Yes Yes No Cameo
2018 Ashke Pamma Yes Yes No
2018 Bhajjo Veero Ve No Yes No
2019 Laiye Je Yaarian Garry Randhawa Yes Yes No
2019 Chal Mera Putt Jinder Yes Yes No
2020 Chal Mera Putt 2 Yes Yes No
2021 Chal Mera Putt 3 Yes Yes No
2022 Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya Chhalla Yes Yes Yes Debut as director
2023 Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae No Yes No
2023 Jodi
No Yes No
2023 Maurh
No Yes No
2024 Daru Na Peenda Hove Jagroop Yes Yes No
2024 Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni Satta Yes No No
2024 Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua 2Films that have not yet been released 0TBA Yes Yes No Post Production
2025 Chal Mera Putt 4 Films that have not yet been released Jinder Yes Yes No Filming

Discography

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