Punjabi actors have carved a unique space in Indian cinema with their natural charm, vibrant personalities, and strong cultural roots. Known for their versatility, they excel in comedy, romance, action, and intense drama. Stars like Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Amrinder Gill have brought Punjabi cinema (Pollywood) to new heights, blending traditional storytelling with modern filmmaking.
Top Punjabi Actors
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Diljit Dosanjh – Born in Dosanjh Kalan, Punjab, India on 6 January 1984. Multitalented as a singer, actor, and producer. Broke into acting with The Lion of Punjab (2011); gained Bollywood fame with Udta Punjab (2016) – winning Filmfare Best Male Debut. Known for hits like Jatt & Juliet 2, Honsla Rakh, and Jatt & Juliet 3.
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Ammy Virk – Actor-singer famous for films like Qismat, Nikka Zaildar, and Angrej. Recognized for his romantic and emotional roles.
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Gippy Grewal – Born 2 January 1983 in Ludhiana, Punjab. Actor, singer, filmmaker. Acting debut in Mel Karade Rabba (2010). Known for Carry On Jatta, Jatt James Bond; recipient of multiple PTC Best Actor awards.
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Jimmy Sheirgill – Born Jasjit Singh Gill on 3 December 1970. Active in both Hindi and Punjabi films. Punjabi debut in Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005). Notable roles in Mel Karade Rabba, Dharti, Shareek, Daana Paani; won PTC Best Actor.
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Amrinder Gill – Born 11 May 1976 in Amritsar, Punjab. Actor, singer, songwriter and producer. Garnered 24 PTC Punjabi Film Award nominations (7 wins) and several Filmfare Awards. Notable in both music and film.
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Binnu Dhillon – King of Punjabi comedy with films like Vekh Baraatan Challiyan, Carry On Jatta, and Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan.
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Jaswinder Bhalla – Legendary comedian and character actor with decades of contribution to Punjabi cinema.
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Karamjit Anmol – Actor-singer famous for comic roles in Nikka Zaildar, Laung Laachi, and Carry On Jatta 2.
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Harish Verma – Known for romantic and family drama roles in Yaar Anmulle and Proper Patola.
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Ranjit Bawa – Singer-actor with films like Bhalwan Singh, High End Yaariyan, and LehmberGinni.
Punjabi (Pollywood) Actors – With Names and Highlights
| Actor image | Actor Name |
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| Aman Dhaliwal | |
| Amrinder Gill | |
| Amrish Puri | |
| Arun Bakshi | |
| B.N. Sharma | |
| Babbu Maan | |
| Balkar Sidhu | |
| Balraj Sahni | |
| Binnu Dhillon | |
| Dakssh Ajit Singh | |
| Damandeep Singh Baggan | |
| Dara Singh | |
| Deep Dhillon | |
| Dev Kharoud | |
| Diljit Dosanjh | |
| Gavie Chahal | |
| Gippy Grewal | |
| Gugu Gill | |
| Gulzar Inder Chahal | |
| Gurchet Chitarkar | |
| Gurdas Maan | |
| Gurkirtan Chauhan | |
| Gurpreet Ghuggi | |
| Harbhajan Mann | |
| Hardy Sandhu | |
| Harp Farmer | |
| Jagdish Raj | |
| Jaspal Bhatti | |
| Jassi Gill | |
| Jaswinder Bhalla | |
| Jimmy Shergill | |
| Kanwaljit Singh (actor) | |
| Karamjit Anmol | |
| Karan Kundra | |
| Kulbhushan Kharbanda | |
| Mahendra Sandhu | |
| Mangal Dhillon | |
| Mehar Mittal | |
| Moolchand | |
| Mr. Vgrooves | |
| Muhammad Sadiq (singer) | |
| Mukesh Tiwari | |
| Rahul Dev | |
| Raj Babbar | |
| Rana Ranbir | |
| Ranjeet | |
| Ranjit Bawa | |
| Samuel John | |
| Sarbjit Cheema | |
| Sardar Sohi | |
| Sardool Sikander | |
| Satish Kaul | |
| Shavinder Mahal | |
| Sudesh Lehri | |
| Sunder (actor) | |
| Sunil Dutt | |
| Sunny Cheema | |
| Surinder Shinda | |
| Tiger Joginder Singh | |
| Veerendra | |
| Vishal Karwal | |
| Vivaan Arora | |
| Vivek Shauq | |
| Yograj Singh |
