Punjabi cinema getting good recognition in the country: Ammy Virk
6 months ago

Punjabi cinema getting good recognition in the country: Ammy Virk

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk says the representation of Punjab and its people is changing for the better in cinema and pop culture, whether it's the success of a film like "Amar Singh Chamkila" or the international popularity of an artist like Diljit Dosanjh. Punjabi cinema getting good recognition in the country: Ammy Virk Through web series like "CAT", "Kohrra", "Tabbar", and "Chamak" and most recently, "Amar Singh Chamkila", fronted by Dosanjh, many filmmakers have trained their lens at Punjab or the stories set in the state. Virk, who stars in the new film "Kudi Haryane Val Di" with Sonam Bajwa and Ajay Hooda, said he hopes content from Punjab continues to gain popularity across India. Virk and Bajwa, both top names in the Punjabi film industry, have previously worked together in a number of films, including "Muklawa" and "Nikka Zaildar".

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