Legendary Punjabi Actors Of All Times With Their Best Works Ever

Punjabi cinema’s popularity is increasing worldwide in the recent years and people are watching them more than before. But this doesn’t make Punjabi actors of past less popular than their counterparts from today. Here are the legendary actors of the Punjabi industry.

Veerendra:

Veerendra was one of the best actors of Punjabi cinema of his times. His looks resembled the Bollywood actor, Dharmendra and was well-known for his acting skills. He pursued acting in ‘Punjabi Cinema’ for 12 years during which he delivered a number of hits such as “Nimmo”, “Dushmani Di Agg”, “Laajo”, “Batwara” and “Balbiro Bhabi”. This talented actor was assassinated in 1988 at the age of 40 years, which actually was a huge set back for the Pollywood.

Mehar Mittal:

Mehar Mittal is another Punjabi actor who worked for more than 100 films during his career. When was on screen people could not resist laughing. There was a time when no Punjabi movie was considered complete without this talented performer. Some of his best movies include “Jeeja Saali”, “Qurbani Jatt Di”, “Long Da Lishkara”, “Sohni Mahiwal ” and “Laajo”.

Gurdas Maan:

Gurdas Maan is a popular singer cum actor of the Pollywood Indsutry. He came into limelight with his first movie “Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da” released in 1982. The Punjabi star got appreciation for his award winning performances in “Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waris” and “Shaheed e Mohabbat”. He was also awarded with Oscar award in 2006.

Harbhajan Maan:

Harbhajan Mann is the most versatile singer cum actor of the Punjabi Cinema, who has brought a big change to the Punjabi cinema with his acting skills. Some of his best works include “Jee Aaya Nu”, “Assa Nu Mann Watna Da”, “Heer Ranjha”, “Dil Apna Punjabi” and “Mitti Waajan Mardi”.

Jaspal Bhatti:

Jaspal Bhatti is a popular comedian of Pollywood, and has been blessed with the natural talent and great comic timing. Some of his best works include “Power Cut”, “Mahaul Theek Hai” and “Chak De Phatte”. Not only in Punjabi movies but Jaspal Bhatti has also shown his talent in some TV shows too.

Some other legendry actors of the Punjabi Film Industry are Vivek Sahuq, Yograj Singh, Jimmy shergill, Gippy Grewal, Guggu Gill, Diljit Dosanjh, Jaspal Bhatti, Amrinder Gill, Babbu Maan and Satish Kaul.