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Gippy Grewal
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Gippy Grewal in 2024
Born
Rupinder Singh Grewal

(1983-01-02) 2 January 1983 (age 42)
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
  • filmmaker
Spouse(s) Ravneet Kaur Grewal
Children 3
Relatives Sippy Grewal (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Humble Music
  • Speed Records
  • T-Series
  • Moviebox Records
  • Tips
  • Saga Music
  • Panj-aab Records
Associated acts

Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born on January 2, 1983) is a famous Indian artist. He is known as an actor, singer, film director, and producer. His work is mainly in Punjabi and Hindi films.

Gippy Grewal's song "Phulkari" became very popular in Punjabi music. He started acting in movies in 2010 with Mel Karade Rabba. After that, he starred in many hit films like Carry On Jatta and Jatt James Bond. He has won several awards for his acting, including the "PTC Best Actor Award" multiple times. Gippy also owns two film production companies, Humble Motion Pictures and Big Daddy Films, with his brother Sippy Grewal.

About Gippy Grewal's Life

Gippy Grewal was born in Ludhiana, a city in Punjab, India. His family's village is Koom Kalan, also in Ludhiana. He went to Nankana Sahib Public School and later studied at the North India Institute of Hotel Management. His brother, Sippy Grewal, works as a film distributor in Australia.

Gippy Grewal is married to Ravneet Kaur. They have three sons together.

His Journey in Music

Gippy Grewal performing live in Chandigarh
Grewal performing live in Chandigarh

Gippy Grewal began his music career with an album called Chakkh Lai in 2002. He released several more albums, like Aaja Ve Mitraa and Phulkari 2. He quickly became a well-known singer in Punjabi music.

In 2010, his album "Desi Rockstar" was a huge success. After that, he released the song "Angreji Beat" with Yo Yo Honey Singh. This song became one of the biggest hits of his career. From 2010 to 2014, Gippy was one of the top artists in the Punjabi music industry. In 2012, "Angreji Beat" was even featured in the Bollywood movie Cocktail.

In 2013, he filmed the music video for his song "Hello Hello" in Las Vegas. He also performed at the Sandwell and Birmingham Mela in 2014. Before he became famous, Gippy used to sing at weddings in Punjab, India.

His Journey in Films

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Gippy Grewal with Sargun Mehta during promotions for Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh

Gippy Grewal started his film career in 2010. He played the main villain in the Punjabi film Mel Karade Rabba. His next film, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, was a big hit and set new records for Punjabi cinema.

In April 2012, his movie Mirza – The Untold Story had the highest opening for a Punjabi film at that time. His next film, Carry On Jatta, released in July 2012. It also had a very successful opening and total earnings. In 2013, Gippy starred in action and comedy films like Singh vs Kaur and Bhaji in Problem.

In 2014, he appeared in the thriller Jatt James Bond and the comedy Double Di Trouble. He also lent his voice for the Punjabi version of the Hollywood movie A Good Day to Die Hard. This was the first Hollywood film to be dubbed in Punjabi.

In 2015, Gippy Grewal entered Bollywood. He had a small role in Dharam Sankat Mein and then a main role in Second Hand Husband. In 2016, he started his own production company, Humble Motion Pictures. His first film as a director was Ardaas.

In September 2017, Gippy starred in the Hindi movie Lucknow Central. His film Carry on Jatta 2 was released in June 2018. In 2022, he launched another production company called "Big Daddy Films."

Music Albums

Studio Albums

  • Chakk Ley (2002)
  • Aaja Wey Mitra (2003)
  • Mele Mittaran De (2004)
  • Phulkari 2 (2005)
  • Akh Larh Gayi (Canada & India) / The Album (UK) (2006)
  • Chandi De Challe (Canada & India) / Im Here (UK) (2007)
  • My Time To Shine (2008)
  • Desi Rockstar (2010)
  • Talwar (2011)
  • Desi Rockstar 2 (2016)
  • The Main Man (2020)
  • Limited Edition (2021)

Film Appearances

As an Actor

Year Film Role Actor Language
2010 Mel Karade Rabba Nihal Dhasah Yes Punjabi
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Yuvraaj Singh Randhawa Yes
2012 Mirza: The Untold Story Mirza Yes
Carry On Jatta Jass Dhillon Yes
2013 Singh vs Kaur Nihal Singh Yes
Lucky Di Unlucky Story Lucky Yes
Best of Luck Kullu Yes
Bhaji in Problem Jeeta Yes
2014 Jatt James Bond Shinda Yes
Double Di Trouble Fateh/Ekam (Double Role) Yes
2015 Second Hand Husband Rajbir Yes Hindi
Faraar Shinda/Ekam (Double Role) Yes Punjabi
2016 Ardaas Sukhi Yes
Kaptaan Advocate Kaptaan Singh Yes
Lock Bhola Yes
2017 Manje Bistre Sukhi Yes
Lucknow Central Parminder Singh Gill (Pali) Yes Hindi
2018 Subedar Joginder Singh Joginder Singh Yes Punjabi
Carry on Jatta 2 Jass Yes
Mar Gaye Oye Loko Tittu Yes
2019 Manje Bistre 2 Sukhi Yes
Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh Rajveer Yes
Ardaas Karaan Sehaj Yes
Daaka Shinda Yes
2020 Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Sandhu Yes
2021 Paani Ch Madhaani Gulli Yes
Warning Geja Yes
Shava Ni Girdhari Lal Magghar Singh Sandhu (Girdhari Lal) Yes
2022 Maa Jora Yes
Saamna Gurpreet singh (Gippy) Yes
Yaar Mera Titliyaan Warga Gurmail Singh Yes
Honeymoon Deep Yes
2023 Mitran Da Naa Chalda Laadi Yes
Carry on Jatta 3 Jass Yes
Maujaan Hi Maujaan Yes
2024 Shinda Shinda No Papa Gopi Yes
Warning 2 Geja Yes
Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri Yes
2025 Akaal: The Unconquered Sardar Akal Singh Yes
Phatte Dinde Chakk Punjabi Yes
Manje Bistre 3 Sukhi Yes
Widow Colony Yes

Special Appearances

Year Film Role
2011 Dharti Himself
2015 Dharam Sankat Mein Manjeet Manchala
2016 Ardaas Sukhi
2018 Asees

Voice Roles

Year Film Role Original Actor Original Language Dubbed Language
2013 A Good Day To Die Hard Jack Jae Courtesy English Punjabi

Awards and Recognitions

Gippy Grewal has won many awards for his work in music and films. Here are some of them:

Year Film Award Ceremony Category Result
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Actor Won
2012 Mirza: The Untold Story PTC Punjabi Film Awards Critics Best Actor Won
2012 Mirza: The Untold Story
Carry On Jatta
PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Popular Star Of The Year Won
2014 Jatt James Bond PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Actor Won
2016 Ardaas PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Debut Director Won
2016 Ardaas Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Debut Director Won
2016 Ardaas Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Original Story Won
2017 Manje Bistre Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Screenplay Won
2017 Manje Bistre Brit Asia Awards Best Actor Won
2018 Carry on Jatta 2 PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Actor Won
2018 Carry on Jatta 2 Brit Asia Awards Best Actor Won
2020 Ardaas Karaan PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Director Won
2020 Ardaas Karaan PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Film Won

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