Amardeep Singh Gill (born 8 October 1968)[1] is an Indian director, screenwriter, producer and lyricist associated with Punjabi cinema and Punjabi music.[2][3]
Amardeep Singh Gill | |
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| ਅਮਰਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਗਿੱਲ | |
 Gill launching "Jora 10 Numbaria" Book | |
| Born | 8 October 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Amardeep Gill |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | Master's degree in Punjabi Language |
| Alma mater | Punjabi University |
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| Years active | 1996-present |
| Known for | Film director and lyricist |
| Notable work | Jora 10 Numbaria |
| Awards | Best Debut Director in Punjabi Cinema Best Lyricist in Punjabi Cinema |
| Website | Amardeep Singh Gill on Instagram |
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Early life
editGill was born on 8 October 1968, to a Jatt-Sikh family in Bathinda, Punjab, but his native village is Gholia Kalan in the Moga district. He has a master's degree in Punjabi from Punjabi University.[4]
Career
editGill started his career as a lyricist with hit songs such as Sili Sili Hawa, Je Mille Oh Kudi, Hanju, Socha Vich Tu, Ki Beeti Sade Nal, and Pyar Kar Ke.
In 2014, he directed his first short film, Sutta Naag. Afterwards, he worked as a screenwriter and lyricist in the movie Yoddha: The Warrior.
In 2017, he directed his first film Jora 10 Numbaria which starred Deep Sidhu, Dharmendra, Mukul Dev, Sardar Sohi and Mukesh Tiwari.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film director | Lyricist | Film producer | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues | |||
| 2010 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| 2014 | Sutta Naag | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short Film |
| 2014 | Yoddha: The Warrior[6] | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Khoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short Film |
| 2017 | Jora 10 Numbaria[7][8] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Debut Film |
| 2017 | Toofan Singh (film) | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| 2018 | Subedar Joginder Singh (film) | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| 2019 | Raat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | PTC Punjabi Box Office's Film |
| 2020 | Jora: The Second Chapter[9][10] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2021 | Marjaney[11] | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Daaro | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | First web series (Filming) |
| 2023 | Bedava | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Post-production |
Discography
editSelected Songs as Lyricist only
edit| Year | Track | Singer | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kudiyan Ta Kudiyan | Hans Raj Hans | Tips Industries | |
| 1998 | Eh Punjab Te Oh Punjab | Hans Raj Hans | Tips Industries | |
| 1999 | Gal Sun Gudiye | Balkar Sidhu | Tips Industries | |
| 2000 | Sili Sili Hawa | Hans Raj Hans | T-Series (company) | |
| 2003 | Kamliye Kuriye | Amrinder Gill | Finetouch Music | |
| 2003 | Pyar Ho Gaya | Gora Chakk Wala | Goyal Music | |
| 2005 | Je Mile Oh Kudi | Amrinder Gill | Finetouch Music | |
| 2005 | Hanju | Amrinder Gill | Music Waves | |
| 2005 | Das Ja | Lehmber Hussainpuri | Hi-Tech Music LTD | |
| 2005 | Assi Vi Tere Ho Gaye | Sonu Nigam | T-Series (company) | From TV-programme "Nachiye Gayiye Shagan Manayiye" |
| 2008 | Natth Machli | Pammi Bai | Fintouch Music | |
| 2009 | Ki Beeti | Master Saleem | Speed Records | |
| 2010 | Socha Vich Tu | Amrinder Gill | Speed Records | From movie Ik Kudi Punjab Di |
| 2010 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di - Title Song | Amrinder Gill, Sukshinder Shinda | Speed Records | |
| 2010 | Pyar Lai Ke | Amrinder Gill | Speed Records | |
| 2010 | Hathyar | Jaswinder Brar | Amar Audio/Mad 4 Music | |
| 2011 | Itihas | Gippy Grewal | Speed Records | Music by Yo Yo Honey Singh |
| 2012 | Pyar Kar Ke | Roshan Prince, Arshpreet | MH ONE | |
| 2014 | Yoddha - The Warrior - Title Song | Daler Mehndi | Speed Records | From movie Yoddha - The Warrior |
| 2014 | Yudh | Gurmeet Singh | Speed Records | |
| 2014 | Ghora | Jazzy B | Speed Records | |
| 2017 | Bathinde Wale Bai | Ninja (singer) | Yellow Music | From movie Jora 10 Numbaria |
| 2017 | Jora 10 Numbaria - Title Song | Gippy Grewal | Yellow Music | |
| 2017 | EK Hawa Da Bulla | Nachhatar Gill | T-Series (company) | From movie Toofan Singh (film) |
| 2018 | Hathyar | Nachhatar Gill | Saga Music | From movie Subedar Joginder Singh (film) |
| 2021 | Hanju | Kamal Khan (singer), Mannat Noor | Yellow Music | From movie Marjaney |
| 2021 | Kaavan | Harbhajan Mann | Yellow Music |
Book publications
edit- Arthan Da Jungle (Poems)
- Silli Silli Hawa (Songs)
- Jora 10 Numbaria (Full Film Script)
Awards and nominations
edit| Movie | Award | Category | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jora 10 Numbaria | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Debut Director | Won | [12][13] |
| Best Dialogues | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Film (critics) | Nominated | [14][15][16] | ||
| Best Debut Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Dialogues | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| 2011 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Lyricist | Won |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Amardeep Singh Gill: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "I Recommend: 'In Punjabi cinema I recommend you my movie 'Jora 10 Numbaria' and my favourite 'Madi Da Diva' says director Amardeep Singh Gill - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ ""If I had to make films according to the audience; then I would have worked with Diljit or Gippy Grewal", says director Amardeep Singh Gill - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Biography". Amardeep Singh Gill. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
- ^ "Did you know that Dharmendra was not the first choice for 'Jora 10 Numbaria'? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Yoddha - The Warrior feat. Kuljinder Singh Sidhu - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ "'Jora 10 Numbaria' shows reality of a gangster's life, says Deep Sidhu". Hindustan Times. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Amardeep Singh Gill | Jora 10 Numbaria | Directors Cut | PTC Entertainment Show | PTC Punjabi, retrieved 2022-02-12
- ^ "'Jora: The Second Chapter' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ "Jora: The Second Chapter - An Instant Punjabi Movie Classic". Chandigarh Metro. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Sippy Gill | Exclusive Interview | Marjaney | Prreit Kamal | Amardeep Singh Gill, retrieved 2022-02-12
- ^ "PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2018- Official list of nominations". PTC News. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2018 were enthralling! Here's a list of the winners". PTC News. 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2018 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Jio Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2018: Official list of nominations - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Nominations for the Jio Filmfare Awards (Punjabi) 2018". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.