Akram Udas

''Chal Mera Putt'' is a 2019 Indian Punjabi-language comedy-drama Film directed by Janjot Singh and co-produced by Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, Gillz Network and Omjee Star Studios. It stars Amrinder Gill, Simi Chahal, Iftikhar Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti, Akram Udas, Rup Khatkar, Hardeep Gill and Gurshabad. The film revolves around Punjabis trying hard to make a living in a foreign land. The film will followed by a direct sequel ''Chal Mera Putt 2'' (2020). It marked the feature film directorial debut for Janjot Singh.

The film written by Rakesh Dhawan, started its principal photography in May 2019 at Birmingham, and ended in June 2019. Additional filming took place in parts of Punjab, India. Soundtrack of the film is composed by Dr Zeus and Gurcharan Singh, which features vocals from Gill, Gurshabad, Nimrat Khaira, and Bir Singh. It was released in India on 26 July 2019.

''Chal Mera Putt'' grossed over globally in its theatrical run, making it one of highest-grossing Punjabi films and highest-grossing Punjabi film at overseas with an overseas gross over 3.6 million. At PTC Punjabi Film Awards, the film received six nominations including Best Comedy Film.

Plot

Jinder, Bikkar and Billa are illegally working in Birmingham, United Kingdom to earn money for family back in India. They are constantly in danger of Immigration Agents raid while working multiple jobs.
Savy and Bal move in next door and they become friends with Jinder. Tavrej and Butta come from Pakistan with the aim of making money. They stay with Chaudhary Shamsher.

One day Jinder, Bikkar and Billa vacate the apartment in hurry thinking police is there to pick them up. While looking for place to stay, they meet Shamsher. Shamsher is also in need for more roommates so they all move in together. Misunderstandings ensue resulting in lock up of Jinder and Billa. In the end, friends all help each other out and solve their problems.

Cast

* Amrinder Gill as Jaswinder Singh 'Jinder'
* Simi Chahal as Swaran Kaur 'Savy'
* Iftikhar Thakur as Chaudhary Shamsher
* Nasir Chinyoti as Tabrez Waseem
* Rup Khatkar as Bal
* Hardeep Gill as Bikkar Chacha
* Akram Udas as Butta Khan
* Gurshabad as Balwinder Singh 'Billa'
* Seema Kaushal as Chachi
* Raj Dhaliwal as Butta’s wife
* Sanju Solanki as Billa’s father
* Prabhjot Kaur as Chacha’s daughter
* Nimrat Khaira as special appearance in song "Baddlan De Kaalje"
* Agha Majid as Tavrej's Father

Soundtrack

Soundtrack of the film is composed by Dr Zeus and Gurcharan Singh. Background score is also composed by Gurcharan Singh. Lyrics are written by Harmanjeet, Bir Singh, Satta Vairowalia, and Bunty Bains.

Track List

Production

Janjot Singh, Virasat Films, and Tata Benipal started working on ''Chal Mera Putt'', Rakesh Dhawan developed the story and later approached to Rhythm Boyz Entertainment to produce. Amrinder Gill started his filming schedule even before the release of ''Laiye Je Yaarian''. Also, Gill in an interview disclosed that the film is an Indian-Pakistan collaboration and is starring many actors from Pakistan including Iftikhar Thakur, Nasir Chinyoti and Akram Udas. He said, "Our ndianfilms did well in Pakistan like ''Angrej'' and their stage dramas are loved in East Punjab. So we went for collaboration." On 2 June 2019, Gill and Simi Chahal were confirmed as lead actors. Gurshabad and Hardeep Gill also play main roles in the film. It marks the feature film directorial debut for Janjot Singh while his first announced film ''Aahlna'' is unreleased.

Auditions for the film were held in February 2019 while principal photography of the film took place in single schedule of one month, it began on 25 May 2019 in Birmingham and completed on 26 June 2019 where Sandeep Patil served as cinematographer. Cast of the film spent more than a month in United Kingdom before filming to prepare for their respective characters. Gill in an interview disclosed that filming was initially scheduled for February 2019 but was delayed due to relations between India and Pakistan at the time. The film was edited by Sadik Ali Shaikh and its final cut ran for a total of 123 minutes and 51 seconds.

Release and marketing

''Chal Mera Putt'' was announced by Amrinder Gill in an interview with BBC
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