Harpreet Sandhu (born 8 January 1979) is an Indian actor, director, writer, music director, editor, cinematographer and poet. His debut Punjabi film Work Weather Wife was the first ever Punjabi and only Canadian film to get shortlisted at 87th Academy Awards under Best Original Song in a feature film and Best Feature Film for its songs "Moon" and "Long Braid".
Early life Sandhu was born in Rurka Kalan, Punjab, India and spent the early part of his life living in a remote village. He is a graduate of Khalsa College, Amritsar and he trained under Hollywood actress Debra Podowski in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Professional work Sandhu is an actor and film maker. His debut film is Work Weather Wife in 2014. He has worked with Alka Yagnik. He has acted in Indian and international films. He dubbed Wahgan Hawaawan, in Urdu for ArtGauge Films Inc. and scripted the Urdu version of poems for Work Weather Wife.
He has been associated with advertising since 2009 as a model, choreographer, copywriter, producer and director.
Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes2010 Swallowed Whole Mr. Gill Judaaiyaan: The Separation Villain2011 My Hope Cameo2012 Through My Eyes Avi My Suicide Cameo2013 Thuk La Ke Avi Diwali Himself 2013 Kabaddi World Cup Athlete2014 Work Weather Wife Vick2015 Monologo Lead2016 Star Trek Beyond Uncredited bridge crew
Awards and nominations On March 19, 2015, Sandhu was nominated for Canadian Immigrant Award, recognizing the top 25 Canadian immigrants of the year, sponsored by RBC. Won: Los Angeles Movie Awards for Judaaiyaan: The Separation (2011) Won: Toronto Independent Film Festival: Judaaiyaan: The Separation (2011) Won: Los Angeles Reel Film Festival: Judaaiyaan: The Separation (2011) – As producer
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