Gippy Grewal

Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born 2 January 1983), is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry. He is a Prominent figure in Punjabi Music and Film Industry.

Gippy Grewal
Gippy Grewal in 2019
Born
Rupinder Singh Grewal[1][2]

(1983-01-02) 2 January 1983[3][4]
Ludhiana, Punjab, India[5]
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • director
  • dancer
Spouse(s)Ravneet Kaur Grewal
Children3 (including Shinda Grewal)
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Humble Music
  • Speed Records
  • T-Series
  • Moviebox Records
  • Tips
  • Saga Music
  • Panj-aab Records
Associated acts
Websitegippygrewal.com

His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry.[6] He made his acting debut in the 2010 movie, Mel Karade Rabba, and which he followed with Carry On Jatta, Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Bhaji in Problem and Jatt James Bond. He revived "PTC Best Actor Award" in 2011 for his performance in the 2011 film Jihne Mera Dil Luteya. He received the "PIFAA Best Actor Award" in 2012 along with Diljit Dosanjh and received "PTC Best Actor Award" in 2015 for Jatt James Bond along with Diljit Dosanjh.

Personal life

Grewal was born in Ludhiana and his hometown is Koom Kalan, Ludhiana. He did his schooling from Nankana Sahib Public School, Kot Gangu Rai and studied at North India Institute of Hotel Management, Panchkula.[5] His brother Sippy Grewal is a distributor based in Australia.[7]

Grewal is married to Ravneet Kaur and has three sons.[2][8][9]

Like many other Indians his ancestors roots are found in Pakistan. In Jan 2020, he visited Nankana sahib, his village in Lahore and after 2 days he went back to India. His travel started from wagah border and then ended there.

Music career

Grewal performing live in Chandigarh

Grewal made his debut with the album Chakkh Lai was produced by Atul Sharma.[10] He followed with the albums Aaja Ve Mitraa,Mele Mitraan De, Phulkari 2 and many more. He become a famous name in Punjabi Music among the audience. In 2021, his eighth album "Desi Rockstar" produced by Aman Hayer was a huge hit and was very much loved by Audience. After the album he released song " Angreji Beat" with Yo Yo Honey Singh which proved to be the biggest song of his career. He enjoyed his prime time of stardom during 2010-2014 making him leading artist in Punjabi Music Industry . In 2012 his song "Angreji Beat", featured in the Bollywood film Cocktail.

The video for his 2013 single "Hello Hello" was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada. He performed at the Sandwell and Birmingham Mela in 2014.[11] Before his fame though he was a wedding singer. He frequently performed at weddings in Punjab, India.

Film career

Gippy Grewal with Sargun Mehta during the promotions of Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh

Grewal made his film debut in a supporting role in 2010 Punjabi-language film Mel Karade Rabba. He followed that up with a lead role in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya which became the biggest hit in Punjabi cinema when it released.[12] In April 2012 his film Mirza – The Untold Story released with the highest opening for a Punjabi film at the time.[13]

His next movie Carry On Jatta released in July 2012 and had the second highest opening and total collections for Punjabi film.[14] In 2013, Grewal released the action film Singh vs Kaur, comedy film Lucky Di Unlucky Story and Best of Luck and the comedy movie Bhaji in Problem.

In 2014, he appeared in the dramatic thriller Jatt James Bond. His second film of 2014 was the comedy film Double Di Trouble.

He dubbed a voice in the Punjabi version of A Good Day to Die Hard which was the first Hollywood movie to be dubbed in Punjabi.[15]

In 2015, Grewal entered Bollywood with a guest appearance in the comedy-drama film Dharam Sankat Mein. He then made his full acting debut in Bollywood with the romantic-comedy film Second Hand Husband.

In September 2017 Gippy Grewal starred in his most recent Hindi movie, Lucknow Central, along with Farhan Akhtar.[16] Carry on Jatta 2 released on 1 June 2018.

Discography

Studio albums

Year released Album Music Record label
2002Chakk LeyAtul SharmaAnand Music
2003 Aaja Wey Mitra Atul Sharma Nupur Audio
2004 Mele Mittaran De Kiss'n'tell Finetone (India)

Planet Recordz (Canada)

2005 Phulkari 2 Kiss'n'tell Planet Recordz (Canada)

Speed Records (India)

2006 Akh Larh Gayi (Canada & India)

The Album (UK)

Sukhpal Sukh & J-Skillz Planet Recordz (Canada)

Kamlee Records (UK)

Speed Records (India)

2007 Chandi De Challe (Canada & India)

Im Here (UK)

Bhinda Aujla Planet Recordz (Canada)

Kamlee Records (UK)

Speed Records (India)

2008 My Time To Shine Bhinda Aujla Planet Recordz (Canada)

Kamlee Records (UK)

Speed Records (India)

2010 Desi Rockstar Aman Hayer Music Waves Productions (Canada)

Kamlee Records (UK)

Speed Records (India)

2011 Talwar Anu-Manu, Jatinder Shah Speed Records
2016 Desi Rockstar 2 JSL, Jatinder Shah, DJ Flow, Aman Hayer, Dr. Zeus Speed Records
2020 The Main Man Deep Jandu, Jay K, Ikwinder Singh, DJ Flow, Enzo, Aman Hayer, Yeah Proof Geet Mp3
2021 Limited Edition[17] Bhinda Aujla, Starboy Music X, Kulshan Sandhu, Aman Hayer ,Deep Jandu,Desi Crew, Harj Nagra, Byg Byrd, Wazir Patar, Laddi Gill, Popsy , Red Room Studio,Taran Singh Humble Music

Punjabi

Year Movie Song
2010Mel Karade RabbaSher Ban Ke
2011DhartiSarkaraan
2011Jihne Mera Dil Luteya"Billi Billi Akh" , "Munde Jattan De" , "Channa" and "Jhanjar"
2012Carry on Jatta"Carry on Jatta" , "Phulkari" , "Roula Pai Gaya" , "Marjawa" , "Udaayi Ja" , "Tera Na" , "Funda"
2013Singh vs Kaur"Zakhmi Dil" , "Cut Sleev" , "Bukhchu" , "Maasi" , "Singha Singha" , "Donali"
2013Lucky di Unlucky Story"Whisky" , "Kach Da Samaan" , "Desi Gana" , "Sap Keel Ley" , "Dil Tut Na Jave" , "Ishq Da Rog"
2013Best of Luck"Khangya" , "Happy Shappy" , "91 ya 92" , "Papa Nu Pta Lag Ju "
2013Bhaji in Problem"Love ho Gaya" , "Ghar di Sharab" , "Ishq Zehreela" , "Chad Gayi Oye" , "Ferrari"
2014Jatt James Bond"Chandi Di Dabbi" , "Jatt Diyan Tauran" , "Tu Meri Baby Doll"
2014Double di Trouble"26 Ban Gayi" , "Dil Nachda Phire" , "Football" , "Lak Tunu Tunu"
2015Faraar"Budwaar" , "Jatti" , "Diamond" , "Taur"
2016Kaptaan"Oscar" , "26-26" , "Redua" , "Rabba Rabba"
2016ArdaasMere Sahib
2016Film LockJatt On Top
2017Manje Bistre"Jatt Attitude" and "Dubai Wale Shaikh"
2017Jora 10 Numbariya"Jora 10 Numbariya"
2018Subedar Joginder Singh"GAL DIL DI" , "ISHQ DA TARA"
2018Laavan Phere25 Kille Ft. Mannat Toor
2018Vadhayiyaan Ji VadhayiyaanAkh Ladgayi
2018Carry on Jatta 2"Carry on Jatta 2" , "Kurta Chadra" , "Gabru" , "DJ Wala" , "Kikli" , "Bhangra Pa Lyiye"
2018Mar Gaye Oye Loko"Fuel" , "Lagda Khair Nahi" , "Mar Gaye Oye Loko"
2019Manje Bistre 2"Current" , "Bolliyan"
2019Ardaas Karaan"Bachpan"
2019Ik Sandhu Hunda Si"Ik Sandhu Hunda Si" , "Charche" , "Sone Di Wang"
2019Naukar Vahuti Da"Naukar Vahuti Da"
2019Daaka"Gal Theek Ni Lagdi" , "Phulkari"
2019Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh"Ambersar De Papad" , "Aaja Billo Katthe Nachiye" , "Beautiful Jatti"
2019Daaka"Phulkari"
2020Posti "Posti (Title Track)"
2021 Paani Ch Madhaani "VCR", "Pind Pind", "Jean", "Jigre"

Hindi

Year Movie Song
2012CocktailAngreji Beat
2015Dharam Sankat MeinTu Takke & Do You Know Baby
2015Second Hand HusbandBad Baby & Mithi Meri Jaan & Second Hand Husband
2016LoveshhudaChitta Kukkad (ft.Neha Kakkar)
2016BefikreKhulke Dulke (ft.Harshdeep Kaur)

Singles

Year Single Album Lyrics Music
2007 Nasha Chandi De Challe Gurmeet Cheema Bhinda Aujla
2008 Balle Balle My Time to Shine Gurmeet Cheema Bhinda Aujla
2008 Halaat Raj Kakra Bhinda Aujla
2008 Yaar Mera Gurmeet Cheema Bhinda Aujla
2010 Hathyaar Desi Rockstar Satti Samra Aman Hayer
2010 Daang Veet Baljit Aman Hayer
2010 Flower Inda Raikoti Aman Hayer
2011 Angreji Beat International Villager Veet Baljit Honey Singh
2012 Mulajedariyan Raj Kakra Honey Singh
2013Hello Hello Veet BaljitDr Zeus
2014 Pariwar Talwar Inda Raikoti Jatinder Shah
2014PhotoJassi LokhaDJ Flow
2014Shut up Ravi RajPav Dharia
2016Ghat Boldi JaaniB Praak
2016 Hikk Vich Jaan Desi Rockstar 2 Happy Raikoti JSL
2016 Patt Lainge ft.Neha Kakkar Kamal Kharoud Dr. Zues
2017Lahore Navi KambozDr Zeus
2017Car Nachdi ft Bohemia JaaniB Praak
2017Velna Happy RaikotiJay K
2017Nai Shad Da JaaniJay K
2018Sooraj JaaniB Praak
2018Hukam Da Yakka Narinder BaathDesi Crew
2018Weekend Sabbi KotheponaLaddi Gill
2019Khatarnaak ft Bohemia Kumar SunnyDesi Crew
2020Where Baby Where JaaniSukhe
2020Nach Nach Kulshan SandhuEnzo
2020Miss You Happy RaikotiEnzo
2020Vigad Gaya Rav HanjraSnappy
2020Me & U ft. Tania Happy RaikotiDesi Crew
2020 Ayien Kiven ft.Amrit Maan The Main Man Amrit Maan Ikwinder Singh
2020 Ask Em ft. Karan Aujla Karan Aujla Yeah Proof
2020 2 Seater ft.Afsana Khan Amrit Maan Ikwinder Singh
2020 Vailpuna ft. Afsana Khan Kulshan Sandhu Enzo
2021 Jado Nachdi Ae Tu Ulluminati
2021 2009 Reheated Limited Edition Jagdev Maan Bhinda Aujla
2021 Hathyaar 2 Happy Raikoti Laddi Gill
2021 Sirra Hoyea Peya Mani Longia Deep Jandu
2021 Jatt Bukda Fire ft.Sultaan Mani Longia Bhinda Aujla
2021 Fark Sunny Randhawa Desi Crew

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Actor

Year Film Role Notes Language
2010Mel Karade RabbaNihal DhasahPunjabi Film DebutPunjabi
2011Jihne Mera Dil LuteyaYuvraaj Singh RandhawaPunjabi
2012Mirza: The Untold StoryMirzaPunjabi
2012Carry On JattaJass DhillonCo-ProducerPunjabi
2013Singh vs KaurNihal Singh Punjabi
2013Lucky Di Unlucky StoryLuckyCo-ProducerPunjabi
2013Best of LuckKulluCo-ProducerPunjabi
2013Bhaji in ProblemJeetaPunjabi
2014Jatt James BondShinda Punjabi
2014Double Di TroubleFateh/Ekam (Double Role)Punjabi
2015Second Hand HusbandRajbirBollywood Film DebutHindi
2015FaraarShinda/Ekam (Double Role)Punjabi
2016ArdaasSukhiWriter, Director and Producer.

Also Cameo Apperance

Punjabi
2016KaptaanAdvocate Kaptaan SinghPunjabi
2016LockBholaPunjabi
2017Manje BistreSukhiAlso Producer & WriterPunjabi
2017Lucknow CentralParminder Singh Gill(Pali)Hindi
2018Subedar Joginder SinghJoginder SinghPunjabi
2018Carry on Jatta 2[18]JassPunjabi
2018Mar Gaye Oye Loko[19]Tittualso Writer and ProducerPunjabi
2019Manje Bistre 2[20]SukhiAlso Producer and WriterPunjabi
2019Chandigarh Amritsar ChandigarhRajveerPunjabi
2019Ardaas KaraanSehajAlso, Director, writer and producerPunjabi
2019DaakaShindaCo-producer ,Writer and screenplayPunjabi
2020Ik Sandhu Hunda SiSandhuPunjabi
2021Paani Ch Madhaani[21][22]Gulli Punjabi
2021 Warning Geja Also, writer and producer Punjabi
2021 Shava Ni Girdhari Lal Also Director and Producer Punjabi
2020Maa [23]Punjabi
2021Manje Bistre 3 [24]Punjabi
2022Phatte Dinde Chakk PunjabiReleasing[25]Punjabi

Director

YearTitleMain CastNotes
2016 ArdaasAmmy Virk, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol
2019 Ardaas KaraanGippy Grewal, Meher Vij, Gurpreet Ghuggi[26]
2021Shava Ni Girdhari LalNeeru Bajwa, Himanshi Khurana[27]

Special appearances

Year Film Role Sources
2011DhartiHimself
2015Dharam Sankat MeinManjeet Manchala
2016ArdaasSukhi
2018Asees

Dubbing roles

Year Film Role Original Actor Original language Dubbed language
2013A Good Day To Die HardJackJae CourtesyEnglishPunjabi

Television

Year Title Channel Notes
2013 Voice of Punjab 4 PTC PunjabiGuest
2014Comedy Nights with Kapil Colors TV
2015Comedy Classes Life OK
2020Warning! Humble MusicCreator

Awards and nominations

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[28] 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[29] 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[30] Best Actor Won
Brit Asia Awards[31] Best Actor Won
2020 Ardaas Karaan PTC Punjabi Film Awards[32] Best Director Won
PTC Punjabi Film Awards[32] Best Film Won

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