Most Famous Comedy actors in Pollywood
The Punjabi Film Industry AKA ‘Pollywood’ is one of the most evolving regional cinemas in the country. The scope has rapidly grown for it to emerge as an experimental cinema.
With Actors like Diljit Dosanjh and Sargun Mehta contributing to the much-needed global recognition for the Punjabi cinema, there are several actors who have given us memorable performances and have made us laugh and giggle with their amazing comic timing and witty dialogues.
Here’s a list of the most famous Comedy Actos of Pollywood.
Jaswinder Bhalla– Jaswinder Bhalla is famous for giving a comic touch to his movies through taglines. With a respectable educational background as a Ph.D., He chose to follow his passion for cinema and Comedy. He is known for the Punjabi Comic series ‘Chankanta’ and movies like ‘Jatt and Juliet’ and ‘Mel Karade Rabba’.
BN Sharma– Having worked in more than 75 Punjabi Films, BN Sharma is one of the funniest and most acclaimed comic actors in the Punjabi Film Industry. The actor has also voiced for the growth and development of Punjabi cinema and has urged the Punjab government to contribute to the same. He has successful comedy movies like ‘Carry on Jatta’, ‘Bhaaji in Problem’ and ‘Jatt and Juliet’ to his credit. He began his career in a Punjabi soap, ‘Jeb Katre’ on Jalandhar Doordarshan, and the comedy serial ‘The Flop Show’. While being an avid lover of theatre and acting, he also served in the Punjab Police department as a constable.
Binnu Dhillon– Binnu Dhillon is one of the most talented actors in Pollywood. With a Theatre and Dancing Background, Binu Dhillon carved a niche for himself with sheer talent and dedication. He rose to the Punjabi Comedy Scene with Films like ‘Tu Mera 22, Main Tera 22’, ‘Carry on Jatta’, ‘Lucky Di Unlucky Story’ and ‘Kaala Shah Kaala’. He also had a short stint in Bollywood with Movies like ‘Shaheed -e- Aazam’ and ‘Dev D’.
Karamjeet Anmol– Having worked in successful movies like ‘Carry on Jatta and ‘Nikka Zaildaar’, Karamjeet Anmol has made a name for himself as one of the best comedy actors in Punjab. No other actor can match his energy and comic delivery. He has played almost every role, ranging from a troublemaker, and a broker to a gangster and the owner of a marriage bureau. This fine actor is full of entertainment and versatility.
Mehar Mittal– The ‘King of Comedy, Mehar Mittal is the OG veteran of Pollywood. Not only was he loved by the people of Punjab but by the likes of Bollywood as well. A movie was incomplete without his unmatched comedy. He was famous for his comic roles in movies like ‘Mar Jawan Gur Khaake’ and ‘Laung Da Lashkara’. He was also awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for his work. Legends Like Gurdaas Mann and Binnu Dhillon have been ardent fans of him throughout their careers.
Jaspal Bhatti– Regarded as the ‘Satire King of India’, The Ace comedy actor Jaspal Bhatti was known for his Television works, ‘The Flop Show’ and ‘Ulta Pulta’ on Doordarshan. He was posthumously honoured with India’s third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan in 2013 for his contribution to Arts. He is one of the very few actors in Punjab who talked about political and social issues like inflation, female foeticide and corruption through his works.
