Pollywood roundup: From Satinder Sartaj and Neeru Bajwa’s ‘Shayal’ to Nimrat Kaira’s ‘Maharani Jind Kaur’, Punjabi movies that made headlines this week

The vibrant world of Pollywood has seen the birth of many dazzling cinematic gems this week that left audiences awestruck. From the soulful and poetic ‘Shayar’ featuring Satinder Sartaj and Neeru Bajwa to Nimrat Kaira’s regal portrayal of ‘Maharani Jind Kaur’, Punjabi cinema has taken center stage. Here’s a rundown of all the Punjabi movies that made headlines this week. Please look:

Earlier this year, Neeru Bajwa and Satinder Sartaj worked together in the film Kali Hota. The film, which tells the story of a young girl who is tortured and mentally harassed just because she wants to live her life on her own terms, received immense love from critics and audiences alike. Following the success of the same, both the artistes have joined hands again for another film titled ‘Shayar’. The film was announced a few months ago and the shooting of the same took place this week. The film, directed by Uday Pratap Singh and written by Jagdeep Walling, is scheduled to release on April 19, 2024.

Punjabi singer and actor Nimrat Kaira is one of the biggest stars in the industry. While her singing continues to captivate her fans, her acting skills are known to leave an impression on her. Earlier this year, she was seen alongside Diljit Dosanjh in the film ‘Jodi’ and will next be seen as ‘Maharani Jind Kaur’. The first poster look of the film, written and directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, known for films like ‘Honsra Rak’, ‘Sokhan Sokhan’ and ‘Babe Bangla Paunde Ne’, was released this week. Nimrat is playing the lead role in the film, but no other actors have been announced. All we know is that the movie is scheduled for release in 2025.

After the success of the family entertainer ‘Ni Main Sass Kuttni’, the makers announced the sequel of the same this week. This week, the title poster of ‘Nee Mein Sasu Kutni 2’ was released. The film’s ensemble cast includes Anita Devgn, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, Tanvi Nagi, Mehtab Virk, Nirmal Rishi, Harvee Sangha, Nisha Bano, Akshita Sharma and more . Additionally, the film is written and directed by Mohit Banwait and is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 1, 2024.

Last but not least, the first look poster of Munda Rockstar was released this week. Featuring the lead stars of the movie Yuvraj Hans, the poster totally gave off the vibe of a rock concert. Additionally, Satyajeet Puri is directing the film and is also working on the story, screenplay, and dialogues with Navdeep Moudgill. Not only that, he will also be seen playing an important role in the movie. The film, which is scheduled to release on December 1, 2023, also stars Aditi Arya, Mohammad Nazim and others in important roles.

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