LIONS OF PUNJAB

The Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025, held on August 23 at the I S Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali, celebrated the finest of Punjabi cinema from 2024.

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The evening was marked by grandeur, stellar performances, and a strong showcase of talent across acting, direction, and music. Bibi Rajni emerged as the evening's biggest winner, claiming nine awards, including the Best Film Critics' and Best Actress (Critics') for Roopi Gill, highlighting its critical acclaim and cinematic impact. Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di was honored as Best Film. Amrinder Gill won the Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) Award for his role in Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni, and Neeru Bajwa got the Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) Award for her role in Shayar, while the Best Actor (Critics's) was awarded to Jagjeet Sandhu for Oye Bhole Oye. Direction recognition went to Amar Hundal for Warning 2. In music, Satinder Sartaaj won Best Playback Singer (Male) for Bhulliye kive'n from Shayar. Special honors included the Lifetime Achievement Award for Guggu Gill and the Living Legend Award for Hans Raj Hans. The event not only celebrated winners but also paid homage to Punjabi cinema's enduring talent, blending tradition with contemporary flair. Here's looking at all the winners...

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD GUGGU GILL

Guggu Gill, born Kulwinder Singh Gill, is regarded as one of the most celebrated icons of Punjabi cinema. Beginning his career with a small role in Putt Jattan De (1983), he rose to fame with his powerful performance as a villain in Gabhroo Punjab Da (1986), earning recognition as a villain. Soon after, he transitioned into leading roles and became the quintessential Punjabi hero of the 1980s and 1990s. Gill starred in a string of blockbuster hits, including Jatt Jeona Morh, Truck Driver, Anakh Jattan Di, Jatt Te Zameen, Badla Jatti Da, and