The Punjabi film industry, better known as Pollywood, is dominated by glamorous actresses known for their scintillating performances and captivating looks. A major credit for the success and popularity of Punjabi films can be ascribed to these gorgeous and talented Punjabi actresses. Let’s look at some of the top beauties of the Punjabi film industry.
1. Sonam Bajwa
Sonam Bajwa left her career as an air hostess to participate in the Femina Miss India Contest 2012. She debuted in the Punjabi film industry with the 2013 movie Best of Luck. Bajwa won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Ardab Mutiyaran. She has played the lead role in many other Punjabi movies, such as Punjab 1984, Nikka Zaildar, Manje Bistra, Carry On Jatta 2 and Honsla Rakh. Sonam Bajwa has appeared in Hindi films such as Bala and Street Dancer 3D and starred in the 2014 Tamil film Kappar.
2. Neeru Bajwa
Neeru Bajwa is a Canadian citizen of Indian origin. She started her acting career in 1998 with a Bollywood movie, Main Solah Baras Ki, before appearing in television serials, such as Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi, Astitva, Jeet and Roses. Bajwa debuted in Punjabi cinema with the 2013 movie Saadi Love Story. She shot to prominence for appearing in the super-hit movie Jatt and Juliet and its sequel, Jatt and Juliet 2, opposite Diljit Dosanjh. Neeru Bajwa won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress Critics for her performance in Mel Karade Rabba.
3. Surveen Chawla
Surveen Chawla is a dancer and actress who predominantly appears in Punjabi and Hindi films and serials. She started her acting career with the Star Plus television series Kahin To Hoga and subsequently played the lead role in Sony TV’s Kaajal in 2006. Chawla debuted in Punjabi cinema with the 2011 movie Dharti. Other Punjabi films to her credit include Singh vs Kaur, Saddi Love Story, Disco Singh and Taur Mittran Di. Surveen Chawla has starred in Bollywood flicks like Hate Story 2, Parched, 24 and Ugly.
4. Sargun Mehta
Sargun Mehta commenced her acting career in 2009 with Zee TV’s 12/24 Karol Bagh. She debuted in Punjabi cinema with the 2015 romantic comedy Angrej, which became the second-highest Punjabi grosser of the year and won her the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress. Mehta has twice won the Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Actress for her roles in Love Punjab and Lahoriye movies.
5. Shehnaz Kaur Gill
Shehnaz Kaur Gill started her career in glamour by appearing in several music videos, such as Shiv Di Kitaab, Majhe Di Jatti and Yeah Baby Refix. She debuted in Punjabi cinema with the 2017 movie Sat Shri Akaal England. Other Punjabi movies to her credit include Kaala Shah Kaala, Honsla Rakh and Daaka.
6. Mandy Takhar
Mandy Takhar is a British national who predominantly works in the Punjabi film industry. She debuted with the 2010 Punjabi film Ekam, followed by the lead role in the 2010 movie Mirza opposite superstar Gippy Grewal. Takhar won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 2015 movie Sardaar Ji.
7. Himanshi Khurana
Himanshi Khurana is an actress, singer and model working in the Punjabi film industry. She started her modeling career by winning the title of Miss Ludhiana, followed by winning the Miss North Zone Contest. Khurana debuted in Punjabi cinema with the hit 2013 movie Sadda Haq. Thereafter, she played roles in the movies Leather Life and 2 Bol. In the year 2019, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13 as a celebrity contestant.
8. Mahie Gill
Mahie Gill works in both Punjabi and Hindi film industries. She debuted in 2003 with the Punjabi film Hawayein. Subsequently, she appeared in many Punjabi movies, such as Khushi Mil Gayee, Carry On Jatta, Shareek, Joda, Chak De Phatte and more. Gill shot to prominence for her performance in the Bollywood movie Dev.D, which won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
9. Simi Chahal
Simi Chahal is an actress who is predominantly associated with Punjabi cinema. She appeared in some music videos before making her acting debut in 2016 with the Punjabi movie Bambukat. Chahal won the Filmfare Award Punjabi for Best Debut Actress for her performance in Bambukat. She has starred in many Punjabi movies, including Sarvann, Rab Da Radio, Daana Pani, Manje Bistra 2, Mastaney and Fifty Shades of Baljeet Singh.
10. Tania
Tania is an actress working in the Punjabi film industry. She gained fame for her performance in her debut film Qismat, which won her the Brit Asia TV Award for Best Supporting Actress. Tania received wide acclaim for leading in the 2020 romantic drama film Sukna. She has appeared in many Punjabi movies, including Qismat 2, Lekh, Son of Manjeet Singh and Guddiyan Patole.
These actresses have not only contributed significantly to Punjabi cinema but have also set high standards with their acting skills and beauty, making them some of the most admired personalities in the film industry today.
