Dil Apna Punjabi

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Dil Apna Punjabi
Directed by	Manmohan Singh
Produced by	Kumar S. Taurani, Ramesh S. Taurani
Written by	Harbhajan Mann
Starring	Harbhajan Mann, Neeru Bajwa, Mehek Chehal Kanwaljeet
Music by	Sukhshinder Shinda
Distributed by	Tips
Release date(s)	3 September, 2006
Country	India
Language	Punjabi
Budget	Rs.1900
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Dil Apna Punjabi (English: Our Heart is Punjabi) is a Punjabi feature film and it is the first Punjabi Film to be produced by any Bollywood Production house, i.e. Tips It was released on 3 September, 2006. It stars Harbhajan Mann as main actor, Neeru Bajwa and Dara Singh.

1 Sypnosis
2 Music
3 Locations
4 Review
5 External links

[edit] Sypnosis

Tips Films maiden Punjabi venture "Dil Apna Punjabi" produced by Kumar S. Taurani & Ramesh S. Taurani, written & directed by Manmohan Singh, is set in the lively village of modern day Punjab, where a joint family spanning over four generations lives under one roof… a family which is united by values, tradition and warmth… headed by Sardar Hardam Singh (Dara Singh).

His grandson, Kanwal (Harbhajan Mann) is a man of his heart, who idles most of his time with a group of friends; a village musical troupe. Idling is very common amongst young Punjabis. Love strucks Kanwal, when he meets Ladi (Neeru Bajwa) at a common relative, Faujan's (Amar Noorie) place, the only one to know about their budding romance, and who in turn makes their love match seem as an arranged proposal to their respective families. However, when their families meet, they are discouraged due to Kanwal's in-ambitious approach and his lack of employment. After being shamed at the meeting by his father, Love and dignity forces Kanwal to seek his identity, and destiny takes him to the UK, where in his life comes Lisa (Mahek Chahal), a UK youth icon. Lisa is drawn towards Kanwal's charm and simplicity, and notices a spark in him… and an exciting journey to stardom begin, where after Lisa nurtures feelings for Kanwal.

Does Kanwal choose Lisa… and lead a life of fame and fortune in UK.? On the other hand, returns back to Ladi… and his roots in Punjab... The answer forms crux of the film!

Harbhajan Mann and Mahek Chahal in Dil Apna Punjabi

[edit] Music

Music by Sukhshinder Shinda is a highlight of the film. It is a masterly blend of desi bhangra and Shinda's expertise in Punjabi hip hop! Truly a trend setting score… international! Yet, so very desi! Music that will stay forever… making "Dil Apna Punjabi" truly a collector's album! Apache Indian adds western flavour to Dil Apna Punjabi. The songs of the movie are sung by Harbhajan Mann, Alka Yagnik and Sunidhi Chauhan.

[edit] Locations

The film is picturised in scenic locales of Kullu Manali, Chandigarh, Punjab & various locations like Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Batter Sea Park, Margate Beach, Caver Sham Bridge in London, UK.

[edit] Review

The movie was a hit in Punjab. However, it was not a blockbuster yet as Jee Aayan Nu was. Regional Newspaper Ajit has given it nine out of ten stars. The BBC awarded two out of five stars.^{[citation needed]}