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Sippy
BornSippy Grewal
30 Aug 1972
Kum Kalan
OccupationProducer
Years active2005-present

Sippy Grewal is an Indian film producer and distributor, best known for his work in the Punjabi film industry. He is the founder of Sippy Grewal Productions, a production company under which he has produced several successful films. Grewal is widely recognized for producing the hit film Carry On Jatta, which revolutionized Punjabi cinema and became one of the most successful films in the industry.

Early Life and Personal Life

Grewal was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, and his family hails from Koom Kalan village in Ludhiana. He completed his schooling in his village before moving to Mohali for his higher education. His younger brother Gippy Grewal is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry.

Career

However, it was the 2011 film Jihne Mera Dil Luteya that established him as a prominent figure in Punjabi cinema, with the film becoming one of the biggest hits in the history of Punjabi films at that time. In 2012, Grewal produced the film Carry On Jatta, which became a major milestone in the history of Punjabi cinema. The film achieved the highest opening and second-highest total collections for a Punjabi film at the time. Carry On Jatta is widely regarded as a game-changer for Punjabi cinema, as it took the industry to new heights and attracted a larger audience. Following Carry On Jatta, Grewal produced several successful films, including Lucky Di Unlucky Story (2013), Singh vs Kaur (2013), Best of Luck (2013), Faraar (2015), and Lock (2015). Faraar was notable for being the first Punjabi film shot in Los Angeles on a large budget. In 2016, Grewal produced Ardas, a religious drama that received widespread critical acclaim globally. His production company, Sippy Grewal Productions, has released and distributed over 50 Punjabi films worldwide, including Mel Karade Rabba, Munde UK De, Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Jatt & Juliet, and the record-breaking animated film Chaar Sahibzaade. Grewal is married to Kamal Preet and has two daughters.

Filmography

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Recognition

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Best Film Critics - Carry On Jatta

References

References

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  3. BBFC (15 October 2019). "Carry on Jatta (2012)". Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  4. Bollywood Hungama (18 September 2023). "Carry on Jatta 3 Box Office: Gippy Grewal starrer crosses Rs. 100 cr; emerges as first Punjabi film to enter the Rs. 100 cr club". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes (1 December 2022). "Carry on Jatta - 2012". Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  6. Movie Weaver (28 July 2012). "Carry On Jatta First Day Box Office Collections Report". Retrieved 30 July 2012.
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  8. Times of India. "Singh vs Kaur". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  9. Bangalore Mirror. "Sathya Harishchandra movie review: A remake factory product". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  10. Times Colonist. "Victoria meets Bollywood: Punjabi stars shoot film on Inner Harbour". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
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  14. FilmFog (12 November 2013). "Naga Chaitanya in Singh Vs Kaur remake". Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  15. The Times of India. "Jazzy B with Gippy Grewal in Punjabi Film". Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  16. Ric Wallace. "Best of Luck Shoot at White Rock Beach". Retrieved 13 June 2012.
  17. The Times of India (20 July 2015). "Gippy Grewal in Faraar". Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  18. India.com (13 July 2015). "First Look revealed: Gippy Grewal's rugged look in 'Faraar'". Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  19. Shekhar Hooli (1 September 2015). "'Faraar' 1st Weekend Box Office Collection: Gippy Grewal Film Slows Down 'Angrej' Business in International Markets". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  20. International Business Times (9 September 2015). "'Faraar' (Punjabi) 10 days Business Report". Retrieved 23 September 2015. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  21. Tribune News Service (7 September 2015). "No reason to run away". Retrieved 31 August 2015.


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