Gippy Grewal breaks down remembering his late father says, 'Sorry dad, I reached success too late'
Ahead of Carry on Jatta 4 release, Gippy Grewal gets emotional during Shekhar Suman's show and revealed that his late father was the person who believed in his singing dream the most.
Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal recently left fans emotional during his appearance on Shekhar Suman’s chat show. While promoting his upcoming film Carry On Jatta 4, the singer-actor opened up about a deeply personal regret that he has carried in his heart for years.
“This Is Not a Confession, It Is a Sorry”During the show's special confession segment, Gippy revealed that his late father was the person who believed in his singing dream the most. However, fate had different plans.
Speaking with visible emotion, Gippy shared that his father passed away in 2003, long before he achieved the success he enjoys today. He said that what he was about to say was not really a confession, but an apology.
The actor admitted that he could not fulfill his father's dream while he was alive. Gippy wished he had become a successful singer earlier so that his father could have witnessed his journey firsthand.
“I wanted to take him around, show him that his son had become a star,” he said emotionally, adding that he hopes his father is watching from above and feels proud of him today.
Gippy Grewal on his journey built on hard work and patienceGippy’s words reflected the struggles behind his success. From singing at weddings and facing multiple album failures to working several jobs in Canada, his journey has been far from easy.
The star acknowledged that he eventually achieved everything he dreamed of, but the one person he wanted to share it with the most was no longer there. His heartfelt apology struck a chord with viewers, reminding many that success often arrives after personal sacrifices and painful losses.
Remembering JaswinderBhalla’s Contribution to Carry On JattaThe conversation also turned emotional when Gippy spoke about veteran actor Jaswinder Bhalla and his connection with the Carry On Jatta franchise.
Gippy revealed that Bhalla’s character has always been an important part of the series. While planning Carry On Jatta 4, the team felt the film could not be made without him. The actor shared that the makers even considered dropping the project after Bhalla’s passing.
Eventually, with the consent and support of his family, the team decided to recreate his presence using AI and CGI technology. According to Gippy, audiences will once again see Jaswinder Bhalla playing his father on screen, making the film a heartfelt tribute to one of Punjabi cinema’s most loved artists.
With Carry On Jatta 4 nearing its release, Gippy Grewal’s emotional memories have added an extra layer of sentiment to what is already one of the most awaited Punjabi films of the year.