Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born 2 January 1983) is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry.
His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry.It received nearly 2 million hits hours after its release. (10 Oct 2019): https://lifeandtrendz.com/1-4-million-hits-for-phulkari-feat-gippy-grewal-and-zareen-khan/ He made his acting debut in the 2010 movie, Mel Karade Rabba, and which he followed with Carry On Jatta, Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Bhaji in Problem and Jatt James Bond. He revived "PTC Best Actor Award" in 2011 for his performance in the 2011 film Jihne Mera Dil Luteya. He received the "PIFAA Best Actor Award" in 2012 along with Diljit Dosanjh and received "PTC Best Actor Award" in 2015 for Jatt James Bond along with Diljit Dosanjh. He is owner of production houses Humble Motion Pictures and Big Daddy Films along with his brother Sippy Grewal.
Personal life Grewal was born in Ludhiana and his hometown is Koom Kalan village, Ludhiana. He did his schooling from Nankana Sahib Public School, Kot Gangu Rai and studied at North India Institute of Hotel Management, Panchkula. His brother Sippy Grewal is a distributor based in Australia.
Grewal is married to Ravneet Kaur and has three sons.
Music career
Grewal made his debut with the album Chakkh Lai was produced by Atul Sharma. Before his fame though he was a wedding singer. He frequently performed at weddings in Punjab, India. He followed with the albums Aaja Ve Mitraa, Mele Mitraan De, Phulkari 2 and many more. He become a famous name in Punjabi Music among the audience. In 2010, his eighth album "Desi Rockstar" produced by Aman Hayer was a huge hit and was very much loved by Audience. After the album he released song "Angreji Beat" with Yo Yo Honey Singh which proved to be one of the most successful songs of his career. He enjoyed the prime time of stardom during the period of 2010-2014, making him one of the leading artists in Punjabi music industry. In 2012, "Angreji Beat", was also featured in the Bollywood film Cocktail.
The video for his 2013 single "Hello Hello" was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada. He performed at the Sandwell and Birmingham Mela in 2014.
Film career
Grewal made his film debut as the main antagonist in 2010 Punjabi-language film Mel Karade Rabba. He followed that up with a lead role in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya which became the biggest hit in Punjabi cinema when it released. In April 2012 his film Mirza – The Untold Story released with the highest opening for a Punjabi film at the time.
His next movie Carry On Jatta released in July 2012 and had the second highest opening and total collections for Punjabi film. In 2013, Grewal released the action film Singh vs Kaur and comedy films Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Best of Luck and Bhaji in Problem.
In 2014, he appeared in the dramatic thriller Jatt James Bond. His second film of 2014 was the comedy film Double Di Trouble.
He lent his voice for dubbing in the Punjabi version of A Good Day to Die Hard, which was the first Hollywood movie to be dubbed in Punjabi.
In 2015, Grewal entered Bollywood with a guest appearance, portraying pop star Manjeet Manchala in the comedy-drama film Dharam Sankat Mein. He then made his lead acting debut in Bollywood with the romantic-comedy film Second Hand Husband.
In 2016, he launched own production house Humble Motion Pictures with his first directional debut Ardaas.
In September 2017, Grewal starred in his most recent Hindi movie, Lucknow Central, along with Farhan Akhtar. Carry on Jatta 2 released on 1 June 2018.
In 2022, he launched a new production house "Big Daddy Films".
Discography
Studio albums Chakk Ley (2002) Aaja Wey Mitra (2003) Mele Mittaran De (2004) Phulkari 2 (2005) Akh Larh Gayi (Canada & India) The Album (UK) (2006) Chandi De Challe (Canada & India) Im Here (UK) (2007) My Time To Shine (2008) Desi Rockstar (2010) Talwar (2011) Desi Rockstar 2 (2016) The Main Man (2020) Limited Edition (2021)
Filmography
+Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
Actor Year Film RoleActor ProducerDirector Writer Notes Language 2010 Mel Karade Rabba Nihal Dhasah Punjabi film debut Punjabi 2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Yuvraaj Singh Randhawa 2012 Mirza: The Untold Story Mirza Carry On Jatta Jass Dhillon Co-producer2013 Singh vs Kaur Nihal Singh Lucky Di Unlucky Story Lucky Co-producer Best of Luck Kullu Bhaji in Problem Jeeta 2014 Jatt James Bond Shinda Double Di Trouble Fateh/Ekam (Double role) 2015 Second Hand Husband Rajbir Hindi film debut Hindi Faraar Shinda/Ekam (Double role) Punjabi2016 Ardaas Sukhi Cameo appearance Kaptaan Advocate Kaptaan Singh Lock Bhola 2017 Manje Bistre Sukhi Lucknow Central Parminder Singh Gill (Pali) Hindi2018 Subedar Joginder Singh Joginder Singh Punjabi Carry on Jatta 2 Jass Mar Gaye Oye Loko Tittu 2019 Manje Bistre 2 Sukhi Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh Rajveer Ardaas Karaan Sehaj Co-writer with Rana Ranbir Daaka Shinda Co-producer 2020 Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Sandhu 2021 Paani Ch Madhaani GulliWarningGejaCameo Appearance Shava Ni Girdhari LalMagghar Singh Sandhu (Girdhari Lal)2022Posti Starring Babbal RaiMaaJora SaamnaGurpreet singh (Gippy)Yaar Mera Titliyaan Warga Gurmail Singh Honeymoon DeepSnowman2023Mitran Da Naa ChaldaLaadiWith TaniaCarry on Jatta 3JassMaujaan Hi Maujaan2024Shinda Shinda No PapaGopiWarning 2GejaJatt Nuu Chudail Takri2025Akaal: The UnconqueredSardar Akal SinghSarbala JiSuchaPhatte Dinde Chakk Punjabi CompletedManje Bistre 3 Sukhi Widow Colony
Special appearances Year Film Role Sources 2011 Dharti Himself 2015 Dharam Sankat Mein Manjeet Manchala 2016 Ardaas Sukhi 2018 Asees
Dubbing roles Year Film Role Original Actor Original language Dubbed language 2013 A Good Day To Die Hard Jack Jae Courtesy English Punjabi
Awards and nominations
YearFilmAward CeremonyCategoryResult2009Mel Karade RabbaPTC Punjabi Film Awards Best Male Debut Best Villain 2011Punjabi Music Best Folk pop Album Award 2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Best Actor (tied with) Diljit Dosanjh for Jihne Mera Dil Luteya 2012Punjabi Music Most Popular song of the year2012Mirza: The Untold Story Best Actor Critics Best Actor Carry On Jatta Best Actor Mirza: The Untold StoryCarry On Jatta Best Popular Star Of The Year 2013 Singh vs Kaur Best Actor 2014 Jatt James Bond Best Actor 2014Entertainer of The Year 2015 Faraar Best Actor 2016 Kaptaan Most Popular song of the year 2016Ardaas Best Director Best Debut Director Best Screenplay Best Story Kaptaan Best Actor ArdaasFilmfare Awards Punjabi Best Director Best Debut Director Best Original Story Kaptaan Best Actor 2017Manje Bistre Best Actor Best Original Story Best Screenplay Brit Asia Awards Best Actor 2017Punjabi Music AwardsBest Duat vocalist(With Neha Kakkar) for patt Lain ge2018Carry on Jatta 2PTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest ActorBrit Asia AwardsBest Actor2020Ardaas KaraanPTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest DirectorPTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest Film
Controversy Grewal faced strong opposition in Punjab over his film Akaal: The Unconquered. Several Sikh organisations protested against the film, raising questions about Grewal’s character as well. These groups claimed that the film distorted Sikh history, pointing out that there is no historical evidence of the main character, Akaal Singh. Moreover, the film shows several Sikh characters consuming meat and alcohol, which goes against Sikh religious beliefs. Grewal was also criticised for wearing a fake beard in his role, which many people found disrespectful. Questions were also raised about Nimrat Khaira’s character. Additionally, several screenings of the film were cancelled at various locations.
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