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Amrinder Gill
Indian actor, singer, and film producer

Amrinder Gill

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Indian actor, singer, and film producer
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Place of birth
Amritsar, Amritsar district, Jalandhar division, India
Age
48 years
Residence
Chandigarh, India
Education
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Amritsar district, India
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Amrinder Singh Gill ([əmːˈɾɪndər sɪŋ ɡɪl]; born 11 May 1976) is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music. He has been nominated for ten PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning six including three for Best Actor, and two for Best Playback singer and has been nominated for five Filmfare Awards, winning two for Best Actor and Best Playback singer, among other accolades.

Gill recorded his first song for Jalandhar Doordarshan program Kala Doria. He came into the limelight with his track "Paigam", followed by songs like "Daru", "Madhaania", "Khedan De Din", with Sunidhi Chauhan, and many others like "Mel Kara De" and Dildarian. In 2012, Judaa received a Brit Asia Music Awards for 'best album'. After the success of Judaa, In mid 2014, Amrinder Gill came up with a sequel Judaa 2, which won Best Album award at PTC Punjabi Music Awards. His last single "Supna" was released in 2015 since then he has released only film tracks. Gill has been credited as playback singer in various films including Chaar Sahibzaade (2014).

Gill has developed other ventures, including Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, with manager Karaj Gill, which helped launch the careers of artists such as Gurshabad. He started his acting career with a supporting role in the film Munde UK De in 2009. Then he acted as lead in films Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Taur Mittran Di, and many more. Finally he had success with films Daddy Cool Munde Fool and Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo. Later, films like Angrej, Love Punjab, Lahoriye, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, and Ashke won various awards at different ceremonies. Two of his films, Angrej and Chal Mera Putt has grossed over ₹30 crore globally.

Early life and music career

Gill was born on 11 May 1976 in Sehnsra village, Amritsar district, Punjab, India. In an interview he disclosed, "During my childhood days, I would stand in front of the mirror, assuming myself as an actor and would imitate scenes. My father was a doctor, mother was a teacher and my sister was married, therefore often when I was alone at home I would practice to be an actor." He is graduated from Khalsa College, Amritsar. He received master's degree in agriculture science. He is an alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University. During college, he performed Bhangra dance as a support artist for personalities like Sarbjit Cheema. Before starting his singing career, he worked in the Ferozepur Central Cooperative Bank as a Manager. He recorded his first song "Sanu Ishq Ho Gaya" in 1999, for Jalandhar Doordarshan program Kala Doria but credited song to Rhythm Boyz instead of himself. Gill has developed other ventures, including Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, with manager Karaj Gill, which helped launch the careers of artists such as Gurshabad, Bir Singh, and Gurpreet Maan.

Gill released his debut studio album "Apni Jaan Ke" in early 2000. The album was produced by Sukh Sukh, and was released by Goyal Music. "Ki Kariye" and "Ishq Ho Gaya" were well received by audience. In 2002, Gill released his second studio album "Ek Vaada". Song "Je Mile Oh Kudi" from the album was commercial success. Also, Gill referred the song as his one of the favourite songs. The album was followed by the studio album "Chan Da Tukda", released in 2003. The album was produced by Gurmeet Singh, and was released by Finetouch Music. Gill finally got his breakthrough with the album Dildarian, which was released in 2006; and was produced Sukhshinder Shinda. Songs "Dildarian" and "Sohni Kuri" from the album were well received. The album was nominated for three categories at 2006 ETC Punjabi Music Awards. In 2008, his fifth studio album "Ishq", produced by Shinda was released. The album was released by Speed Records and Times Music. The album was followed by Dooriyan, which was released in late 2009 by Spped Records and Times Music. The album received numerous nominations at 2010 PTC Punjabi Music Awards.

His album Judaa received a Brit Asia Music Award for 'best album. After the success of Judaa, In mid 2014, Amrinder Gill came up with a sequel Judaa 2. His song "Mera Deewanapan" from the album topped the Asian music chart upon its release. "Pendu" from the album also entered the chart. His last single track "Supna" was released in 2015. Since then he has released songs in films only. His songs like "Kurta Suha" from Angrej, "Heerey" from Love Punjab, "Akhar" from Lahoriye, and "Aisi Taisi" from Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua has been nominated for many awards and won many.

Acting career

Amrinder Gill in 2019

He made his acting debut under Punjabi director Manmohan Singh's Punjabi Film Munde UK De in 2009 in a supporting role with Jimmy Shergill and Neeru Bajwa. He replaced Harbhajan Mann in the film. Before making debut he took acting classes from Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai. He followed that up with a lead role in Singh's Ik Kudi Punjab Di. His next film Taur mittran Di for Jimmy Shergill productions released in May 2012, it paired him with actress Surveen Chawla and MTV VJ and Bollywood actor Rannvijay Singh. It opened to a below average response, it had the seventh highest opening day in Punjabi Films. His next movie was Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 which pairs him with Punjabi rapper Honey Singh and actress Mandy Takhar.

After that he was seen in Saadi Love Story that co-starred Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa and Surveen Chawla and was directed by Dheeraj Rattan who has written several films for of Punjabi Cinema. He then worked in Daddy Cool Munde Fool in the same year. In 2015, his film Angrej was released which was produced by Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, a company co-founded by him in 2013. Set against the backdrop of the waning British Raj, the film chronicles the love story of a young man and a woman belonging to different social strata. Critics noted Gill's positive transition from a singer to an actor; Jasmine Singh of The Tribune wrote that while Gill might not "evoke laughter from loud dialogues, but his innocent face and dialogue delivery will leave you in splits". Also, he won his first Best Actor Award at PTC Punjabi Film Awards for his performance. The film grossed 30.68 crore (equivalent to 37 crore or US$5.2 million in 2019) in its theatrical run and was second highest-grossing Punjabi film of the year and third highest-grossing of all time upon its release.

His releases, Lahoriye (2017) and Love Punjab were also the commercial success which further made him the leading star in Pollywood and garnered praise from both critics and audiences. Gill has been paired with Sargun Mehta in lead three times in Angrej (2015), Love Punjab (2016), and Lahoriye (2017) In 2018, his film Ashke was released which based on Bhangra for which he won Best Actor (critics) award at PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2019.

His film Love Punjab had clashed with Gippy Grewal directed Ardaas starring Ammy Virk. It was the first clash between two Punjabi movies and both were hits with this clash it was made clear that Amrinder Gill was the next big star as he defeated not only Gippy Grewal and Ammy Virk but also gave tough competition to Diljit Dosanjh starrer Ambarsariya in overseas and domestic box office. Ambarsariya collections were cut down by 5-10 crores thus proving Amrinder Gill's star power. His song "Mathi Mathi" has been able to get million views.

In 2019, Gill was seen in Laiye Je Yaarian followed by Chal Mera Putt. The latter became the highest grossing Punjabi film at overseas. Its sequel Chal Mera Putt 2 is scheduled to release in 2020. He is also producing Diljit Dosanjh starrer Jodi.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Apni Jaan Ke (2000)
  • Chan Da Tukda (2001)
  • Ek Vaada (2002)
  • Dildarian (2005)
  • Ishq (2007)
  • Dooriyan (2009)
  • Judaa (2011)
  • Judaa 2 (2014)

Film awards

YearFilmAward CeremonyCategoryResultRef.
2013Taur Mittran DiPTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest ActorNominated
2014Daddy Cool Munde FoolNominated
2015Goreyan Nu Daffa KaroNominated
2016AngrejWon
Virasat Film AwardsWon
2017Love PunjabPTC Punjabi Film AwardsWon
Filmfare Awards PunjabiNominated
2018LahoriyePTC Punjabi Film AwardsWon
Filmfare Awards PunjabiWon
Brit Asia Punjabi Film AwardsNominated
2019Golak Bugni Bank Te BatuaBest Supporting ActorNominated
AshkeBest ActorNominated
PTC Punjabi Film AwardsNominated
Best Actor 'Critics'Won

Music awards

YearSong/AlbumAward CeremonyCategoryResultRef.
2010DooriyanPTC Punjabi Music AwardsBest Folk Pop AlbumNominated
Tera BinaBest Pop Vocalist MaleNominated
2012Ki SamjhaiyeMost Popular Song of the YearNominated
Best Pop Vocalist (Male)Nominated
JudaaBest AlbumNominated
Most Romantic Ballad of the YearWon
Brit Asia TV Music AwardsBest Album of the YearWon
N/ABest International ActNominated
2013Dil Tera HoyaPTC Punjabi Music AwardsBest Playback Singer MaleNominated
2014WakhMost Popular Song of the YearWon
SargiBest Playback Singer MaleNominated
2015Judaa 2Best Album of the YearWon
Best Pop Vocalist Male For an AlbumWon
DiaryBest Music VideoWon
Best Romantic BalladNominated
Mera DeewanapanMost Popular Song of the YearNominated
2016Kurta SuhaPTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest Playback Singer (Male)Nominated
Vanjhali VajaNominated
Kurta SuhaMost Popular Song of the yearNominated
Vanjhali VajaNominated
2017HeereyBest Playback Singer (Male)Won
Bade Chaava NalFilmfare Awards PunjabiNominated
JindNominated
2018AkharWon
Brit Asia Film AwardsNominated
PTC Punjabi Film AwardsNominated
2019Aisi TaisiNominated
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