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Title. When will Punjabi cinema prove itself? And when will Pollywood stop recycling the same few actors for the same few scripts?

I dont wanna see some over the top guys bouncing around bs or some jokes jokes movie… i am talking about realistic grounded relatable movies like manje bistre or love punjab or ardaas

Superhero movies in Punjab is an untouched industry in pollywood and Indian movie industries as a whole. They tried to do it with Super Singh but I guess it didn’t work. My initial thought was because of religious views but they could easily make a vigilante movie of a Superhero with no powers (something Batman esq I guess). Let me know what are your guys thoughts on this???

Can’t find it any where

Not talking about magnum opus but the movies that CAN be made in Punjab with current infra

My choices

Housmaid with Tarsem Jassar, Neeru Bajwa and Roopi Gill

Faster with Gipppy Grewal

Oscar (1991) with Yograj Singh

Die Hard with Diljit Dosanjh and Manav Vij

Lights out with Sonam Bajwa and Gurnam Bhullar

I couldn’t agree more with Gursimran Khamba: the Punjabi film industry isn’t growing because of Gippy Grewal. He keeps making solo‑led, family‑friendly movies using the same actors in the same kinds of roles and almost every film is written by Gippy himself which honestly doesn’t even seem possible.

She recently said she never wanted to do Punjabi movies but had to do them because she had no other option . Sonam Bajwa has also moved to Bollywood and I think Punjabi movies were also a stepping stone for her . I love Punjabi movies more than the crap Bollywood makes . Do you feel like the actors working here are not happy ?

I tell.my Marathi frienda that u guys are lucky to get a Shivaji movie every 3 months. We never had a Ranjit Singh movie.

I liked Mastaney teaser and.shared it with my marathi friends. They also liked it. Rahul Dev looked great as Nader Shah. I thought that it will be based on Jass Singh raids on Nader shah camps

But this movie didnt have a named sikh character. Stakes were extremely low. Entire movie was based on convicinf Nader Shah that sikhs are real. They would have just dressed someone as Sikh. It also didnt make sense to just kill the performers.

If inception was possible, i will put this idea in his mind

I will say that bro u have money and connections in mainstream cinema . If u want to make movies, th3n do it but stay from camera. Give chance to new talent. U once said in ur live stream that u want to give chance to theatre artists. The only ones I remember and Dheeraj Kumar and Prince Kanwaljit. Give chances to new talents in evrry department and use ur money to develop cinema and connections tp promote them.

let me know what you think. post what you would give someone whos never heard a punjabi soundtrack before. or if thats too hard just post one you like personally. either way works.

I watched this movie last weekend purely for the nostalgia and the memories this series has given me. Unfortunately, saying it underperformed would be an understatement. For a theatrical finale, it was deeply underwhelming.

Negatives

1. Jass’ treatment of Japneet was awful. Yes, she lies, but that doesn’t justify him constantly screaming at and humiliating her. His behaviour was excessive and uncomfortable to watch.

2. The actress’ confidence storyline felt incredibly juvenile. Watching a grown woman depend so heavily on Japneet’s validation felt more suited to a children’s cartoon than the theatrical conclusion of a major web series. It was difficult to understand why Japneet’s approval mattered so much to her.

3. Ekam facing no consequences was disappointing. He had wronged nearly every character, yet everyone simply forgave him and moved on. Considering his actions indirectly contributed to someone’s demise, that resolution felt absurd. I’m against violence, but narratively, he deserved at least one slap.

4. Daisy’s absence was never properly addressed. She was an important part of the series, especially in Anmol’s story, yet the movie treated her disappearance as though that entire storyline never mattered.

5. The comedy frequently misses. Ekam’s humour, in particular, becomes tedious at times rather than entertaining.
The pacing was inconsistent. Some developments felt rushed, while others dragged unnecessarily.

Positives

1 Laali’s redemption felt deserved and satisfying. It was one of the few conclusions that genuinely felt right.

2. Anmol and Simran’s developing relationship was refreshing. Although slightly forced, it brought some much needed warmth to the movie.

3. The acknowledgment of casteism was appreciated. It gave the story some meaningful social relevance.

Final Thoughts
Ultimately, I wouldn’t call it a great movie. I wouldn’t even call it a good one. Perhaps the audience has simply outgrown the story and its style of storytelling. The nostalgia remains, but unfortunately, the movie itself doesn’t live up to it.

Just watched the movie and i feel the story felt very personal because of the attachment over the years. The story was good but not great. Rushed in the 2nd half. But a good one. Watched the movie with a smile. They did justice to the series. I think people who haven't watched the series will not be able to connect with the characters but on the other hand totally worth it. 💯

Wached mai wapas aaunga! What an amazing movie! Naseeruddin shah, Diljit Dosanjh and Vedang nailed it!! I didn’t expect Vendang to be this good given his no of experience. Sharvari was also damn good!! Best movie ever after a long time. Imtiaz Ali please keep making such wonderful films!! Felt every emotion so deeply!!❤️

this movie was actually totally senseless!! bc kya ghatiya film h.... you know when I saw all the celebrities watching that movie and then reacting to it they were crying like crazy and I heard people reviews outside cinema theatres they were like it is so good movie like it's so damn beautiful and all that shit.... but dude I seriously say it was such a stupid film like literally a very stupid film... okay it highlighted a few superstitions or believes that were practiced earlier but it somewhere justifies that love has no age or age doesn't matter in relationship.... like dudes he was literally above 30 or 40 something and she was just 8??! ... and the worst the movie ended with after 6 year cut scene in which she had a daughter dude!!!! like what the hell...actually the fact is that it would have been sensible if he had adopted her as his daughter and as a father he could have later married her off or kept a father daughter bond... but there was no sense in marrying a little eight year old and a 35 year old and calling it normal coz 'it used to happen earlier'.... I wonder how filmmakers just said it's normal cause it's made in old times beliefs.... and then how did they thought that it's normal to show a girl he had raised as a child turning into a young woman who starts loving an old man of her father's age romantically and then justifying it as "emotional bonding or attachment formed over years"... and the worst....him having children with her!!!

It's worth watching tbh ✨✨

It was sung by gurlez akhtar

In the movie sung by guftgoo as her first performance

Unable to find it at any platform