Top 10 Women-Centric Punjabi Movies

Punjabi cinema has come up with many women-oriented movies in the recent past. There are many talented actresses in Punjabi cinema. They have portrayed strong characters and have become an inspiration for many. The female characters have challenged societal norms. They strongly demanded their individuality and equality. These movies have brought a revolution in the Punjabi cinema. They bring strong messages and entertainment at the same time. Moreover, they have performed brilliantly well at the box office.

1. Ek Kudi Punjab Di

Ek Kudi Punjab Di is a Punjabi-language film directed by Manmohan Singh Manmohan Singh is a Punjabi film director and a re >> Read More... . It was released on September 17, 2010. It starred Jaspinder Cheema Jaspinder is a girl from a small town Batala in Pu >> Read More... , Amrinder Gill Amrinder Gill is a singer and actor in Punjab’s fi >> Read More... , Gugu Gill, Rana Ranbir Rana Ranbir is a Punjabi actor, comedian, host and >> Read More... , Aman Dhaliwal Aman Dhaliwal is a model, extra, TV and radio pres >> Read More... and Gurpreet Ghuggi Gurpreet Ghuggi is a Punjabi and Hindi film actor >> Read More... . The film came up with an entirely new concept in the Punjabi cinema. The film's story revolves around a strong-headed girl, Navdeep. She was determined to fulfill her dreams. She was ready to challenge the gender inequality coming in her path. The film’s music album was an instant hit. Moreover, it was a commercially successful film.

2. Needhi Singh

Needhi Singh movie was directed by Jaivi Dhanda Jaivi Dhanda is an Indian film director, known for >> Read More... . It was released on July 22, 2016. It starred Kulraj Randhawa Kulraj Kaur Randhawa is an Indian film and televis >> Read More... , Aman Sutdhar Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Ashish Duggal Ashish Duggal is an Indian professional actor and >> Read More... , and Raman Dhagga Raman Dhagga is a well-known Indian actor who has >> Read More... in prominent roles. The story revolves around a decent girl, Needhi ( Kulraj Randhawa). She took a stand for the injustice done to her friend. She decided to take revenge on all her culprits. The film was critically acclaimed. Kulraj's strong performance received positive reviews. She was well-praised.

3. Surkhi Bindi

Jagdeep Sidhu's directorial film Surkhi Bindi, was released on August 30, 2019. It starred Sargun Mehta Sargun Mehta is an Indian model, comedian, actress >> Read More... and Gurnam Bhullar Gurnam Bhullar is an Indian artist, actor, and son >> Read More... in prominent roles. Sargun Mehta played the lead character, Rano. She was a simple Punjabi girl, who dreamed of marrying a Canadian. Although, she was forcefully married off to Sukha. Sukha helped in all the hardships of Rano. And, she happily set up a parlor in her in-law's village. The film was a box office success. The chemistry between Sargun and Gurnam was critically praised. The film received positive reviews.

4. Ardab Mutiyaran

This women-centric film was directed by Manav S Shah. It was released on October 18, 2019. It starred Sonam Bajwa Sonam Bajwa is an Indian actress - model by profes >> Read More... , Mehreen Pirzada, Ninja, and Ajay Sarkaria Ajay Sarkaria is a Punjabi singer and actor. He wa >> Read More... in primary roles. The story revolves around a strong-headed girl, Babbu Bains (Sonam Bajwa). She has a bold identity. She is the boss of her life. She is a finance recovery agent by profession. She does not change her values and principles after marriage. The film was commercially successful at the box office. Sonam Bajwa was well-praised for her excellent performance.

5. Pinky Moge Wali

This Punjabi romance-drama film was released on September 28, 2012. It was directed by Vikram Dhillon Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . It starred Neeru Bajwa Neeru Bajwa, is a Punjabi actress born on 26th Aug >> Read More... and Gavie Chahal Gavie Chahal is an Indian actor and model. He was >> Read More... in primary roles. The story revolves around a girl named Pinky, played by Neeru Bajwa. Her character is strong and determined. She breaks all social barriers in her path and empowers herself. The film conveys a strong message of women's empowerment and gender equality. It performed well at the box office.

6. Chauthi Koot

Chauthi Koot (The Fourth Direction) is a Punajbi thriller-drama movie released on August 5, 2016 in India. It was co-written and directed by Gurvinder Singh Gurvinder Singh was born in Delhi in a Sikh family >> Read More... . It starred Suvinder Vicky Suvinder Vicky is Punjabi film actor, who played t >> Read More... , Kanwaljit Singh Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Ranbir Kaur, Harnek Aulakh Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , and Gurpreet Bhangu Gurpreet Kaur Bhangu is an Indian actress/theatre >> Read More... . The film highlights the inequalities and struggles faced by women during the Sikh separatist movement (1980s). Chauthi Koot won the Mumbai Film Festival award, the Singapore International Film Festival award, the National Film Award, and the Filmfare Punjabi Award. The film got excellent reviews from the critics.

7. Guddiyaan Patole

This Vijay Kumar Arora directorial film was released on March 8, 2019. It starred Sonam Bajwa, Tania, Nirmal Rishi Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , and Gurnam Bhullar in prominent roles. It is a beautiful story of two sisters from Canada. They visit their maternal house in Punjab and meet their grandmother there. They raise their voice for the injustice done to the women in the family and demands equality. They convince Grandmother to join them for a week's outing. Their bond grows and they start loving each other even more. This family-drama film won the hearts of the audience. It performed excellent at the box office.

8. Channo Kamli Yaar Di

This Punajbi romantic-drama film was released on February 19, 2016. It was directed by Pankaj Batra Pankaj Batra is an Indian Film Director. He works >> Read More... . It starred Neerru Bajwa and Binnu Dhillon Binnu Dhillon(real name Birender Singh Dhillon) is >> Read More... in lead roles. Neeru Bajwa played a pregnant woman in the film. Her husband went to Canada and never came back. She decides a journey to Canada in search of her husband. She got a helping hand from her friend Taji (Binnu Dhillon). Taji has one-sided feelings for her. The film was critically acclaimed. It received positive reviews.

9. Sardar Ji

Sardar Ji is a Punjabi horror-comedy film. It was released on June 26, 2015. It was directed by Rohit Jugraj. It starred Neeru Bajwa, Diljit Dosanjh Diljit Dosanjh, born on 6 January 1984, in Jalandh >> Read More... , Mandy Thahar, and Ali Kazmi Ali Arsalan Kazmi is a Pakistani born actor and di >> Read More... in prominent roles. Neeru Bajwa played the character of a ghost in the movie. The movie uniquely narrates the strength and potential of women in a male-dominated society. The movie was an instant hit. It broke many box office records. It was a box office success. The film won three awards at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards (2016).

10. Qissa: The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost

Qissa is a Punjabi-language family-drama film. The film was co-written and directed by Anup Singh Anup Singh is a renowned film director. He was bor >> Read More... . It was released on February 20, 2013. It starred Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More... , Tillotama Shome Tillotama Shome is an Indian actress who is known >> Read More... , Rasika Dugal Rasika Dugal is an Indian actress, who predominant >> Read More... , and Tisca Chopra Tisca Zareen Chopra (Nee Arora) is a talented and >> Read More... in prominent roles. The plot is set in the 1947 partition era. Umber Singh (Irrfan) is disheartened about not having a son. He declares his fourth daughter as a boy named Kanwar (Tillotama). He even forces Kanwar to marry Neeli (Rasika). He tries to rape Neeli in the hope of a son. But, he is shot dead by Kanwar. Umber returns as a ghost and possesses Kanwar's body. He is determined to fulfill his desire to have a son. In this film, Kanwar strongly demands her individuality. She challenges societal norms. The film was critically applauded. It performed extraordinarily well at the box office.

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