Ardaas is an Indian Punjabi-language film. It is directed and written by Gippy Grewal and the dialogues are written by Rana Ranbir and was released on 11 March 2016.
Plot The movie revolves around Master Gurmukh (Gurpreet Ghuggi) and how he arrives in a new village after being posted to a government school. He helps various villagers by reminding them of their good values and teaching them more while he simultaneously faces his own inner guilt.
Cast Gurpreet Ghuggi as Master Gurmukh Singh Ammy Virk as Agyapal Singh/Aasi B.N. Sharma as Subedar Saab Karamjit Anmol as Shambhu Nath/Lala Rana Ranbir as Lottery (Postman) Mandy Takhar as Binder Sardar Sohi as Diler Singh Sohi (Aasi's Father) Isha Rikhi as Mannat Brar Meher Vij as Baani Satwant Kaur as Lady Doctor Harby Sangha as Nagraaj/Sapp Prince Kanwaljit Singh Gippy Grewal as Sukhi (Cameo Appearance)
Track list S. No. Track Singer Lyrics Music 1. "Daata Ji" Nachhatar Gill Happy Raikoti Jatinder Shah 2. "Kawa Wali Panchait" Ammy Virk Gill Raunta 3. "Jann Ton Pyara" Tarannum Malik & Happy Raikoti Happy Raikoti 4. "Mere Sahib" Gippy Grewal & Sunidhi Chauhan Happy Raikoti 5. "Nain" Ammy Virk & Gurlez Akhtar Amrit Mann 6. "Fakeera" Kanwar Grewal Happy Raikoti
Release The film was released on 11 March 2016 in the theatres.
Reception Ardaas was premiered on 10 March 2016 as part of Punjabi International Film Festival Toronto 2016 in Brampton (Canada). Aamir Khan praised the story and trailer of the film.
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First time in history of Punjabi cinema two major Superstars' films were released on same day, Ardaas and Love Punjab.
Critical response The Tribune reviewed Ardaas as a film that will touch every heart as it doesn't have a lesson but has meaning. CNN-IBN reviewed Ardaas as a film that will help you understand how every experience in life that has the potential of becoming a spiritual experience.
Sequel The second film of the franchise, Ardaas Karaan, was released on 19 July 2019. The third film of the franchise, Ardaas Sarbat De Bhalle Di, was released on 13 September 2024.
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