Welcome to PIFFLA Hollywood, the Punjabi International Film Festival and Awards, where creativity meets culture! PIFFLA Hollywood celebrates the brilliance of Punjabi cinema and music, showcasing the talents of renowned actors, actresses, singers, comedians ,rappers ,musicians, writers and directors Dedicated to producing high-quality content, we bring stories to life that capture the essence and vibrancy of Punjabi culture. Each film is a heartfelt effort to entertain and inspire, reflecting the rich heritage and contemporary spirit of Punjab. Join us at PIFFLA Hollywood and immerse yourself in the magic of Punjabi storytelling!
Some of the best Punjabi
Actors, Actresses, Singers, Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Directors And Entertainers...
Gurdass Mann
Diljit Dosanjh
Neeru Bajwa
Gippy Grewal
Gurpreet Ghuggi
Babu Mann
Divya Datta
Preety Sapru
Harbhajan Mann
Amy Virk
Sargun Mehta
Nirmal Rishi
Fawad Khan
Gurnam Bhullar
Sunita Dhir
Mahira Khan
Nimrat Khaira
Saba Qamar
Jimmy Shergill
Mankirt Aulakh
Raj Babbar
Guggu Gill
Yograj Singh
Hadiqa Kiani
Baani Sandhu
Sonam Bajwa
Parmesh Verma
Arif Lohar
Sai Zahoor
Amrinder Gill
Sardar Sohi
Jaswinder Bhalla
Satinder Sartaaj
Paramjit Singh Sidhu
Kapil Sharma
Amitoj Maan
Jagdeep Sidhu
Simarjeet Singh
Smeep Kang
Mandeep Benipal
Sohail Ahmed
Malkit Singh
Jasmine Sandlas
Karan Aujla
Miss Pooja
Karamjit Anmol
Binnu Dhillon
Tarsem Jassar
Jasbir Jassi
Kimi Verma
Some Of The Legends Of Punjabi Entertainment Industry...
Prithvi Raj Kapoor
Balraj Sahni
Radha Saluja
Om Puri
Jaspal Bhatti
Daljeet Kaur
Virendra Deol
Nishi Kohli
Satish Kaul
Mehar Mittal
Indira Billi
Pran Sikand
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Dara Singh
Mohammad Rafi
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Vijay Tondon
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Madan Puri
Prem Chopra
Harpal Tiwana
Hans Raj Hans
Surinder Shinda
Surinder Kaur
Sidhu Moose Wala
Amrish Puri
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
The Birth and Evolution of Punjabi Cinema
Punjabi cinema, or “Pollywood,” began its journey in 1928 with the silent film The Daughters of Today (also known as Prem Priksha), produced by the Premium Company in Lahore, the then capital of greater Punjab. Directed by G.K. Mehta (Gopal Krishan Mehta), the film was censored in Bombay in October 1928 and premiered at Imperial Cinema, Lamington Road, Bombay, in January 1929.
PUNJABI CINEMA
Punjabi cinema, sometimes metonymously referred to as Pollywood, is the Punjabi-language film industry centered around the Indian state of Punjab, and based in chandigarh.
The cinema of Punjab has its beginnings with the 1928 production of Daughters of Today, the earliest feature film produced in the region. The first sound film, Heer Ranjha, using the sound-on-disc technology, was released in 1932. Since then, many films have been produced in Punjabi cinema, a number of which have received international recognition. Many actors and filmmakers started their careers in Punjabi films, a number of whom have acquired international reputations, and a number of whom have found greater financial benefits in careers in larger film producing industries.
PUNJABI MUSIC
Music of Punjab reflects the traditions of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, currently divided into two parts: East Punjab and West Punjab. The Punjab has diverse styles of music, ranging from folk and Sufi to classical, notably the Patiala gharana. While this style of music is, obviously, most popular in Punjab, it has seen popularity in many diverse and different areas of the world, such as Southern Ontario.
If one music genre that is popular around the world today and is the signature dance move for any Punjabi around the world than that is Bhangra. Bhangra is actually music and dance form that originated from Punjab in India.
Mainstream Punjabi music is also famous for its unique tunes and beats. Songs with high notes with excellent tunes and rhythmic beats become super catchy for the non-Punjabi-speaking audience. They may not understand the lyrics, but the tunes and beats make them become listeners of Punjabi music.
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OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Dr. Rajiee M Shinde
Festival Director
Rajiee M Shinde, a Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation awardee, is a seasoned media executive with extensive expertise in television, music...
Parvez Zaidi
Global advisor, Media broadcast/Production
With over 28 years in the satellite television industry, Parvez Zaidi has excelled in channel planning, newsroom management...
Jasmine kalra
Sr. Festival Coordinator
Jasmine Kalra is an LA based Stage and Production Manager, working with Live Management Society...
Mandeep Singh Sidhu
Film Historian | Columnist | Writer | Critic | Journalist | Music Collector
Mandeep Singh Sidhu is the name of a versatile and multi-talented personality...
Natalie N Speth.
Designer, Photographer and Media Consultant
Natalie Nicole Speth is an independent photographer, videographer, and visual designer with a diverse range of skills...