Binnu Dhillon (born 29 August 1975) is an Indian actor who is known for his roles in Punjabi and Hindi films .[2][3][4]

Binnu Dhillon
Binnu dhillon grace the trailer launch of Carry On Jatta 3 (Cropped).jpg
Dhillon at the media meet of Carry On Jatta 3
Born (1975-08-29) 29 August 1975 (age 49)[1]
Alma materPunjabi University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stand-up comedian
  • film producer
  • television presenter
Years active1996–present
OrganizationBinnu Dhillon Production
Known forComedy
SpouseGurjinder Kaur
Children2

Early life and education

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Dhillon was born on 29 August 1975 in Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab, where he did his schooling from Guru Teg Bahadur Public School. He did his post-graduate degree in theatre and television from Punjabi University, Patiala.[5][6]

Personal life

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Dhillon was married to Gurjinder Kaur and has two daughters.[7]

Career

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Binnu Dhillon began his career as a Bhangra performer and had an opportunity to perform at the Indian Festivals in Germany and the UK, he appeared in television and serials before he entered the acting field. He continued to act in plays during his time in university such as a student and as part of the theatre and television department's repertory too.[citation needed]

He made his debut on television with the serial Paddu, written and directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal in 1998[6] and went on to work in popular television serials Sarhad, Lori, Gaoundi Dharti, Sirnaave, Man Jeetey Jag Jeet, Channo Chan Vargi, Professor Money Plant, Jugnu Hazir Hai, Jugnu Mast Mast, Padam Paria, Kankaal, Aaste and Pagdandian. He continued to perform in telefilms like Khara Dudh and Khich Ghuggi Khich.[7]

He also played small roles in commercially successful Hindi films like Shaheed-E-Azam and Dev D.[7]

In 2010, he directed a play Naughty Baba in Town that was performed in both US and Canada. Binnu is now one of the most known comedian of Punjabi movies.[8][better source needed]

Binnu Dhillon rose on the Punjabi comedy scene with films like Carry On Jatta, Sirphire, Raula Pai Gaya, Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Rangeelay and Vekh Baraatan Challiyan.[7]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2002 Shaheed-E-Azam Hindi language film
2005 Nalaik
2007 Mitti Wajaan Maardi
Kaun Kise Da Beli Jeona
2009 Dev.D Dwij Dhillon Hindi language Film
Tera Mera Ki Rishta Shingara
Munde UK De Jaile Brar
Lagda Ishq Hogaya Sarjeet Naggar
Love U Bobby
2010 Ekam - Son of Soil Bhagat
Akh Labdi Harjit
Mel Karade Rabba Taari
Chhevan Dariya Ranjit
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Karanveer
2012 Mirza – The Untold Story Diler Singh
Taur Mittran Di Dulla
Kabaddi Once Again Kirpal 'Clutch' Singh
Carry On Jatta Goldy Dhillon
Sirphire Happy Singh
Yaar Pardesi Tarsem Singh
Raula Pai Gaya Sunny
Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan Raunak
Munde Patiala De Mama Ji
2013 Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 Sher Singh
Singh vs Kaur Taari
Lucky Di Unlucky Story Dimpi
Rangeelay Titli
Jatts in Golmaal Titoo
Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya Chamkila
Best of Luck Happy
Naughty Jatts Laali
Punjab Bolda
Jatt Airways Inspector Hukum Singh
Viyah 70 Km Lakha
2014 Ishq Brandy Pritam As a Lead
Mr & Mrs 420 Deputy / Neeru / Japji As a Lead
Oh My Pyo Binnu As a Lead
Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Mann Sahib
2015 What the Jatt!! Daljeet
Angrej Aslam
Munde Kamaal De Tinku
Dildariyaan Bus Conductor
2016 Channo Kamli Yaar Di Taaji As a Lead
Love Punjab Naseem
Ambarsariya SHO Hakam Singh
Vaisakhi List Minister
Dulla Bhatti Wala Dara
Bambukat Resham Singh
2017 Vekh Baraatan Challiyan Jaggi Waraich As Lead
Bailaras Jagga • As a Lead

• Co-producer also

2018 Carry On Jatta 2 Goldy Dhillon
Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan Pargat • As a Lead

• Co-producer also

Mar Gaye Oye Loko Gill Bai
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se Billa
2019 Kala Shah Kala Lovely ‘Naag •As a Lead
Naukar Vahuti Da Shivinder / Satnam Singh •Double role

•As a Lead

Band Vaaje Inder As a Lead
Jhalle •As a Lead

•Producer also[9] As a Lead Actor

2021 Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme Barinder Singh
Fuffad Ji Arjan Singh
2023 Gol Gappe Jaggi
Carry on Jatta 3 Goldy Dhillon
Jatt Johnny Sins Jasjit Singh (J.S) Adult Feature Film
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi

Barinder Singh "Bhola"

[10]
Maujaan Hi Maujaan TBA
TBA Welcome Bhua Ji As a Lead
Jeonde Raho Bhoot Ji As a Lead
Maan Vs Khan As a Lead
Dilaa Mereya As a Lead
Jatt Pardesi
2024 Fateh

References

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  1. ^ "Binnu Dhillon Official Facebook - About". Facebook. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Our ghosts don't scare, they do Bhangra: Binnu Dhillon". Hindustan Times. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Binnu Dhillon: An artist always strives for character - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  4. ^ "शादी से भागने वाला था ये मशहूर कॉमेडियन, खुद किया खुलासा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 13 July 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Binnu Dhillon Birthday Special! From a Bhangra performer to the leading Punjabi movie star, here's how Binnu Dhillon rose to success". The Times of India. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b "About Me". Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  7. ^ a b c d Sood, Ribha (28 April 2022). "Pollywood: Journey from TV serials to films, here's Binnu Dhillon's secret to success". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  8. ^ Binnu Dhillon | PUNJAB GOLD :: Punjabi Music, Punjabi Movies, Previews, Reviews, Punjabi Singers, Latest Songs, Videos Portal - Part 2, Punjab Gold, retrieved 13 October 2012
  9. ^ "Watch: Everyone is going crazy on the sets of 'Jhalley'". The Times of India. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi: Release Date Of Ammy Virk & Binnu Dhillon Starrer Announced". Kiddaan.Com. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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