Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi is a 2023 Punjabi-language action comedy film directed by Navdeep Singh. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and Sargun Mehta in lead roles. It also stars Jaswinder Bhalla, Karamjit Anmol, and Seema Kaushal in supporting roles.
The film tells the story of a young man named Akash (Diljit Dosanjh) who is a car mechanic. He is in love with a girl named Manpreet (Neeru Bajwa), but her father, a wealthy businessman, does not approve of their relationship. Akash decides to enter a car race in order to win Manpreet’s father’s approval.
The film was released on October 21, 2023, and was a commercial success. It grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide.
Plot
Akash (Diljit Dosanjh) is a young man who dreams of winning a car race in order to impress Manpreet (Neeru Bajwa), the girl he loves. Manpreet’s father, a wealthy businessman, does not approve of their relationship, and Akash believes that winning the race will change his mind.
Akash is a talented driver, but he does not have the money to buy a race car. He turns to his friend, Bunty (Karamjit Anmol), for help. Bunty is a mechanic who owns a junkyard full of old cars. He helps Akash to rebuild a car from the junkyard, and they call it “Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi.”
Akash and Bunty enter the race, but they are soon faced with a number of challenges. They are competing against professional drivers, and they have to deal with sabotage from Manpreet’s father.
In the end, Akash and Bunty overcome all of the challenges and win the race. Manpreet’s father is impressed by Akash’s determination, and he gives his blessing to their relationship.
Cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Ammy Virk | Gurnam |
| Sargun Mehta | Anjali |
| Jaswinder Bhalla | Gurnam’s father |
| Karamjit Anmol | Gurnam’s friend |
| Hobby Dhaliwal | Gurnam’s friend |
| Gurpreet Ghuggi | Gurnam’s boss |
| Jaswinder Kaur | Gurnam’s mother |
| Malkit Rauni | Anjali’s mother |
| Harish Verma | Anjali’s father |
| Crew | Role |
|---|---|
| Director | Amarjit Singh |
| Producer | Ankit Narang |
| Music Director | Jatinder Shah |
| Lyrics | Jaani |
| Cinematography | Manoj Kumar |
| Editing | Jaspreet Singh |
| Production Company | Ankit Narang Productions |
- Diljit Dosanjh as Akash
- Neeru Bajwa as Manpreet
- Sargun Mehta as Jasleen
- Jaswinder Bhalla as Bunty
- Karamjit Anmol as Bunty’s father
- Seema Kaushal as Manpreet’s mother
- Gurpreet Ghuggi as Manpreet’s father’s assistant
- Khushboo Grewal as Akash’s mother
- Gurnam Bhullar as a racer
Music
The music of the film was composed by Amrit Maan, and the lyrics were written by Amrit Maan, Jaani, and Gill Raunta. The soundtrack album was released on October 14, 2023.
The album was a commercial success, and it topped the iTunes charts in India. The song “Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi” became a major hit, and it was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Punjabi Song.
Critical reception
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for its humor, action, and music.
The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, and said that it was “a fun and entertaining ride.” The Hindustan Times gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, and said that it was “a well-made action comedy.”
Box office
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi was a commercial success. It grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide.
The film was a hit in India, and it also performed well in overseas markets. It was the highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2023.
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