Gippy Grewal is a popular Punjabi actor, singer and film producer. Gippy was born on January 2, 1983 in Koom Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. In the Punjabi music scene, his track “Phulkari” was a huge hit. Here is a brief biography of Gippy Grewal:
Early Life:
Gippy Grewal was born into a Sikh family. His real name is Rupinder Singh Grewal, he adopted the stage name “Gippy” from his childhood nickname. He completed his studies at North India Institute of Hotel Management, Panchkula. He was inclined towards music and acting from a young age. His early education took place at Nankana Sahib Public School in Kot Gangu Rai, Ludhiana, and he later earned a degree in Hotel Management from the North India Institute of Hotel Management in Panchkula.
Personal Life:
Gippy Grewal is married to Ravneet Kaur, and the couple has three sons named Ekomkar Singh Grewal, Gurfateh Singh Grewal and Gurbaaz Grewal. He is known for keeping his personal life relatively private.
Career in Music:
Gippy initially gained fame as a singer with his debut album “Chakkh Lai” in 2002 featuring Jagdev Maan. He continued to release successful Punjabi albums, earning recognition for his singing talent. Some of his popular songs include “Angreji Beat” and “Phulkari.” This was just the beginning as he went on to release several successful albums, including “Aaja Ve Mitran” (2003), “Phulkari 2” (2005), “Chandi De Challe” (2007), “My Time To Shine” (2008), “Desi Rockstar” (2010), “The Main Man” (2020), and “Limited Edition” (2021).
His collaboration with Yo Yo Honey Singh on the song “Angreji Beat” (2011) became a massive hit, reaching Bollywood fame as it was featured in the film “Cocktail” (2012) starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Acting Career:
Gippy made his acting debut in the Punjabi film industry with “Mel Karade Rabba” in 2010, which was a commercial success. Following this, he played a lead role in the romantic comedy “Jihne Mera Dil Luteya” (2011), also achieving commercial success. He went on to feature in numerous Punjabi films, establishing himself as one of the leading actors in the industry.
In 2012, he starred in “Mirza: The Untold Story,” directed by Baljit Singh Deo, and continued to feature in hit Punjabi films like “Jatt James Bond” (2014), “Carry on Jatta” (2012), “Manje Bistre” (2017), and “Daaka” (2019).
Grewal extended his presence to Hindi cinema with a guest appearance in the film “Dharam Sankat Mein” (2015) and his first Hindi leading role in the romantic comedy “Second Hand Husband” (2015), co-starring Tina Ahuja.
Film Production and Entrepreneurship:
Apart from acting and singing, Gippy has also ventured into film production. He established his production company, Humble Motion Pictures and Big Daddy Films along with his brother Sippy Grewal and also produced successful films like “Ardaas” and “Manje Bistre.”
Gippy is involved in various business ventures. He owns a production house, restaurant and a distribution company.
Achievements:
His outstanding contributions to the Punjabi film industry have earned him numerous awards, including PTC Punjabi Film Awards for Best Actor in “Jatt James Bond” (2014) and “Carry On Jatta 2” (2018). Additionally, he received the Brit Asia Award for Best Actor for “Carry On Jatta 2” in 2019.
Beyond acting, Grewal has also been recognized for his musical prowess, winning accolades such as the PTC Punjabi Music Awards in categories like Most Popular Song and Best Dual Vocalist. His versatile talents continue to make him a prominent figure in the vibrant Punjabi entertainment industry.
Television Hosting:
Gippy Grewal has also tried his hand at hosting television shows. He hosted the popular Punjabi singing reality show “Voice of Punjab” for several seasons.
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