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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 Grewal, known as Gippy Grewal, is a famous Indian actor, singer, and filmmaker. He works in both Punjabi and Hindi movies. Gippy was born on January 2, 1983.

He became very popular with his song "Phulkari." Gippy started acting in movies in 2010 with Mel Karade Rabba. Later, 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." 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 home is in Koom Kalan village, also in Ludhiana. He went to Nankana Sahib Public School. Later, he studied at the North India Institute of Hotel Management.

Gippy is married to Ravneet Kaur. They have three sons together. His brother, Sippy Grewal, is a film distributor in Australia.

Gippy Grewal's Music Journey

Gippy Grewal performing live in Chandigarh
Gippy Grewal performing live in Chandigarh

Gippy Grewal began his music career with the album Chakkh Lai in 2002. He released many 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 big 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 world. In 2012, "Angreji Beat" was even featured in the Bollywood movie Cocktail.

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

Gippy Grewal's Film Career

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Gippy Grewal with Sargun Mehta during promotions for Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh

Gippy Grewal started his acting career in 2010. His first movie was the Punjabi film Mel Karade Rabba, where he played the main bad guy. After that, he got a lead role in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya. This movie became a huge hit in Punjabi cinema.

In April 2012, his film Mirza – The Untold Story had the biggest opening for a Punjabi movie at that time. His next film, Carry On Jatta, also did very well. 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. Gippy 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 entered Bollywood with a small role in Dharam Sankat Mein. He then played a main role in the Hindi romantic-comedy Second Hand Husband. In 2016, he started his own production company, Humble Motion Pictures. His first movie as a director was Ardaas.

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

Gippy Grewal's Music Albums

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

Gippy Grewal's Movies

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Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

As an Actor

Year Film Role Actor Producer Director Writer Notes Language
2010 Mel Karade Rabba Nihal Dhasah Yes No No No Punjabi Film Debut Punjabi
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Yuvraaj Singh Randhawa Yes No No No
2012 Mirza: The Untold Story Mirza Yes No No No
Carry On Jatta Jass Dhillon Yes Yes No No Co-Producer
2013 Singh vs Kaur Nihal Singh Yes No No No  
Lucky Di Unlucky Story Lucky Yes Yes No No Co-Producer
Best of Luck Kullu Yes Yes No No
Bhaji in Problem Jeeta Yes No No No
2014 Jatt James Bond Shinda Yes No No No  
Double Di Trouble Fateh/Ekam (Double Role) Yes No No No
2015 Second Hand Husband Rajbir Yes No No No Bollywood Film Debut Hindi
Faraar Shinda/Ekam (Double Role) Yes No No No Punjabi
2016 Ardaas Sukhi Yes Yes Yes Yes Cameo Appearance
Kaptaan Advocate Kaptaan Singh Yes No No No
Lock Bhola Yes No No No
2017 Manje Bistre Sukhi Yes Yes No Yes
Lucknow Central Parminder Singh Gill (Pali) Yes No No No Hindi
2018 Subedar Joginder Singh Joginder Singh Yes No No No Punjabi
Carry on Jatta 2 Jass Yes No No No
Mar Gaye Oye Loko Tittu Yes Yes No Yes
2019 Manje Bistre 2 Sukhi Yes Yes No Yes
Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh Rajveer Yes No No No
Ardaas Karaan Sehaj Yes Yes Yes Yes Co-Story Writer and Co-Screenwriter with Rana Ranbir
Daaka Shinda Yes Yes No Yes Co-producer
2020 Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Sandhu Yes No No No
2021 Paani Ch Madhaani Gulli Yes No No No
Warning Geja Yes Yes No Yes Cameo Appearance
Shava Ni Girdhari Lal Magghar Singh Sandhu (Girdhari Lal) Yes Yes Yes No
2022 Posti N/A No Yes No No Starring Babbal Rai
Maa Jora Yes Yes No No
Saamna Gurpreet singh (Gippy)
Yaar Mera Titliyaan Warga Gurmail Singh Yes Yes No No
Honeymoon Deep Yes No No No
Snowman N/A No Yes No No
2023 Mitran Da Naa Chalda Laadi Yes No No No With Tania
Carry on Jatta 3 Jass Yes Yes No No
Maujaan Hi Maujaan Yes No No No
2024 Shinda Shinda No Papa Gopi Yes Yes No No
Warning 2 Geja Yes Yes No Yes
Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri Yes No No No
2025 Akaal: The UnconqueredFilms that have not yet been released Akali Phoola Singh Yes Yes Yes Yes
Phatte Dinde Chakk PunjabiFilms that have not yet been released Yes Yes No No Completed
Manje Bistre 3 Films that have not yet been released Sukhi Yes Yes No No
Widow ColonyFilms that have not yet been released Yes Yes No No

Special Appearances

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

Dubbing Roles

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

Awards and Nominations

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

Year Film Award Ceremony Category Result
2009 Mel Karade Rabba PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Male Debut Nominated
Best Villain Nominated
2011 Punjabi Music Best Folk pop Album Award Won
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Best Actor
(tied with) Diljit Dosanjh for Jihne Mera Dil Luteya
Won
2012 Punjabi Music Most Popular song of the year Won
2012 Mirza: The Untold Story Best Actor Nominated
Critics Best Actor Won
Carry On Jatta Best Actor Nominated
Mirza: The Untold Story
Carry On Jatta
Best Popular Star Of The Year Won
2013 Singh vs Kaur Best Actor Nominated
2014 Jatt James Bond Best Actor Won
2014 Entertainer of The Year Won
2015 Faraar Best Actor Nominated
2016 Kaptaan Most Popular song of the year Won
2016 Ardaas Best Director Nominated
Best Debut Director Won
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Story Nominated
Kaptaan Best Actor Nominated
Ardaas Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Director Nominated
Best Debut Director Won
Best Original Story Won
Kaptaan Best Actor Nominated
2017 Manje Bistre Best Actor Nominated
Best Original Story Nominated
Best Screenplay Won
Brit Asia Awards Best Actor Won
2017 Punjabi Music Awards Best Duat vocalist(With Neha Kakkar) for patt Lain ge Won
2018 Carry on Jatta 2 PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Actor Won
Brit Asia Awards Best Actor Won
2020 Ardaas Karaan PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Director Won
PTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Film Won

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