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From Diljit Dosanjh to Surveen Chawla: Punjabi celebrities who have carved a niche for themselves in Bollywood
Harrdy Sandhu, Gippy Grewal, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and more are some of the popular Punjabi celebrities in Bollywood.
Punjabi celebs are loved in Bollywood too
Recent years have seen an optimistic revival of Punjabi cinema, which is expanding at an astounding rate. The true culture of Punjab is beautifully portrayed with the help of some of the most gifted and versatile stars. The crowd can't get enough of the outstanding performances, whether it's because of the music, the acting, or just the star quality. Some of Punjab's top stars have been in Bollywood over the years, continuing their careers in both fields. Take a look at these multifaceted celebrities.
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Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit is a sweet and endearing Punjabi celebrity who is sweeping Bollywood by storm. Diljit, a well-known actor in Punjabi films, had already displayed his extraordinary acting prowess on the big screen. It was only a matter of time before this celebrity entered B-Town. He made his Bollywood breakthrough with his compelling performance in Udta Punjab and then featured in Good Newwz.
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Gippy Grewal
Gippy is a musician as well as an actor who played the lead in several Punbaji movies. This humorous and stylish star has found himself quite a huge fan following within his work in Punjab's music industry. He made his Bollywood debut in 2015 with the release of the hit comedy Second Hand Husband. It was only a matter of time before he took the lead role in Dharam Sankat Mein (2015) after she had already performed a guest role there,
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Yo Yo Honey Singh
Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh could be considered to be the first Punjabi celebrity to make the transition to Bollywood. He has contributed to popular Bollywood songs Dil Chori and Chhote Chhote Peg from Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Party All Night from Boss among many others.
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Harrdy Sandhu
Another popular Punjabi artist, Harrdy Sandhu, is also a well-known name in Bollywood now. The actor-singer showed his acting prowess in the sports drama film 83 alongside Ammy Virk and Ranveer Singh. He recently made headlines and a lot of craze with his very popular song Bijlee Bijlee which featured Palak Tiwari’s musical debut.
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Neeru Bajwa
Neeru Bajwa, the diva of the Punjabi film industry, has appeared in Bollywood films. She gained popularity among B-town fans with her performances in films like Main Solah Baras Ki, Miley Naa Miley Hum, and Special 26.
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Surveen Chawla
When it comes to her acting abilities, Surveen Chawla doesn't require an introduction. She contributes significantly to the Punjabi and Bollywood film industries. Her B-town films include such titles as Creature 3D, Hate Story 2, Himmatwala, Hum Tum Shabana and many others. She left the audience stunned with her power packed performance in Sacred Games.