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Sardaar Ji
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Wikipedia article
'Sardaarji' is a 2015 Indian Punjabi fantasy comedy film directed by Rohit Jugraj, and starring Diljit Dosanjh, Mandy Takhar and Neeru Bajwa in lead roles. The trailer of the film was released on 18 May 2015. 'Sardaar Ji' is one of the first fantasy films to be made in Punjabi cinema. It released on 26 June 2015, and had the biggest opening ever for a Punjabi film in Punjab.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/Diljit-Dosanjh-Neeru-Bajwa-to-share-screenspace-again/articleshow/44889158.cms Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwa to share screenspace again]. 'The Times of India' (20 October 2014). Retrieved on 2015-05-11.[http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/big-picture-craigdarroch-castle-turns-into-little-india-1.1489979 Big Picture: Craigdarroch Castle turns into little India]. 'Times Colonist' (31 October 2014). Retrieved on 2015-05-11.
Plot
Jaggi (Diljit Dosanjh) is tasked with driving away a ghost (Neeru Bajwa) who haunts a mansion in London. However hilarious situations ensue when he falls in love with ghost.
Cast
* Diljit Dosanjh as Jaggi, the ghost hunter from Samrala
* Neeru Bajwa as Pinky, the spirit
* Mandy Takhar as Jasmine Kaur
* Jaswinder Bhalla as Armeek Singh 'Master'
* Amritpal Chotu as Joondi, Jaggi's friend
* Ali Kazmi as Bilal Choudary
* Anita Kailey as Ruksana Bibi, Bilal's fiance
* Damanpreet Singh as young Jaggi
* Avy Randhawa as Jaggi's Guide Angel
* Sunita Dhir as Pinky's Mother
* Jas Heer as Jasmine's Mother
* Bhavkhandan Singh Rakhra as Jasmine's father
* Darren Andrichuk as ghost Hunter from Discovery Channel
* Jessica Singh as Ghost
* Punam Randhawa as Mrs. Sharma
* Natasha Sharma as News Reporter
* Sonam Bajwa Special Appearance in 'Veervaar' song
Songs
Track listing
Reception
Box office
The movie had a record opening in history of Punjabi Cinema, it opened to 100% occupancies and shattered previous openings record of 'Jatt & Juliet 2'. It collected on its first day in Punjab while Jatt & Juliet 2 earned on its opening day. Sardaar Ji also earned in its opening weekend recovering its making costs of easily. Sardaar Ji beat bollywood film ABCD 2 easily at overseas box office in top the international collection chart.
In its first running week 'Sardaar Ji' collected over , highest ever in Punjabi cinema. It was first Punjabi movie ('Chaar Sahibzaade' has total collection of as movie was released in English, Hindi and Punjabi languages) to cross mark worldwide and mark alone in India.
Critical response
CNN-IBN, 'Hindustan Times' & 'The Tribune' gave positive reviews to the movie. Film was also reviewed by British media like 'The Guardian'.Sequel
A Sequel, entitled 'Sardaar Ji 2', directed by Rohit Jugaraj, written by Dheeraj Rattan and produced by White Hill Production, was released on 24 June 2016. Diljit Dosanjh, Monica Gill and Sonam Bajwa starring as main leads.
Telugu remake
Telugu Filmmaker Vasu Manthena acquired the rights of 'Sardaar Ji', to produce it in Telugu cinema.
Television viewership record
In December 2015, 'Sardaar Ji' broke UK TV ratings records by delivering the biggest ever audience for a channel as it registered a huge 54,900 viewers, peaking at 90,000 viewers.
Accolades
References
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