Jassie Gill says Diljit Dosanjh helped to change how Sardars were viewed in Bollywood: ‘Punjabis aren’t comedians’

In the upcoming Eid launch Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Jassie Gill performs certainly one of Salman’s brothers within the movie. The Hindi characteristic is among the largest movies the singer-actor has been part of. He is among the a number of Punjabi actors together with Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk and Harrdy Sandhu who stability their time between each industries. Jassie credited Diljit for altering the way in which Punjabi artistes had been seen in Bollywood. Earlier, they largely was once stereotyped because the comedian aid in Hindi movies. (Also learn: Diljit Dosanjh shares behind-the-scenes take a look at Coachella efficiency, poses with Diplo. See pics)

After his movie debut within the Punjabi comedy Mrs & Mrs 420, Jassie largely labored in his native language. He made his Hindi movie debut with Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi in 2018 alongside Diana Penty, Sonakshi Sinha, Jimmy Sheirgill, Piyush Mishra, and Ali Fazal. Jassie additionally acted within the Hindi movies Panga (2020) with Kangana Ranaut and Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? (2021). Dijit made his Hindi debut with Udta Punjab (2016). Jassie and Diljit have additionally lent their voices to a number of Bollywood soundtracks.

Speaking to Mid-Day, the singer-actor shared, “We used to talk about this in Punjab. Earlier in Bollywood, Sardars were shown as comedians. Their look was not even authentic, especially the way they wore turbans. We are thankful to Diljit paaji for changing this. He showed people that Punjabis aren’t comedians, that they are stylish [and created awareness] about the kind of work they do.”

Diljit made historical past over the weekend as he grew to become the primary Punjabi artist to debut on the Coachella music pageant in Indio, California. DJ Diplo was additionally seen attending the singer-actor’s efficiency on Sunday. While Diljit and Jassie have by no means labored collectively, the Punjabi singers-actors have stored in contact within the small regional business.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, directed by Farhad Samji, additionally stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Bhumika Chawla and Jagapathi Babu. Raghav Juyal and Siddharth Nigam additionally play Salman’s brothers, whereas Shehnaaz Gill, Virali Bhatnagar and Palak Tiwari play their love pursuits. Shehnaaz and Palak are making their Bollywood debuts with the movie produced by Salman.