The current number one actress of Punjabi cinema, Neeru Bajwa has turned producer. After being around in the Punjabi industry for some years now, Neeru decided to take up production herself to, "Empower women in Punjab with good, relatable roles and also to provide good, quality cinema in Punjab," as she put it. For her maiden production, Neeru cast an obvious choice for her male lead actor in Diljit Dosanjh, her co-star in the hit film Jatt & Juliet, which is also in the making of a sequel Jatt & Juliet 2, besides other films like Mel Karade Rabba and Jihne Mera Dil Luteya.
However, the surprise element in her production was singer, actor Gurdas Maan. "I am so honoured that Gurdasji accepted my proposal to act in my film. He is the doyen, a founding pillar of Punjabi cinema without whom no project can be successful," said an emotional Neeru. The film is expected to release next summer and will be directed by Pankaj Batra who directed the Arya Babbar starrer, Virsa and is currently directing Naughty Jatts. Maybe as quid pro quo, Neeru is also doing a film for Gurdas Mann's production house.
Source : Times of India
