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Sharanya Jit Kaur shines as a vibrant force in India's entertainment scene, captivating audiences with her bold performances and magnetic charm. Hailing from Patiala, Punjab, she first stepped into the spotlight through modeling gigs during her college days, where her natural flair and striking presence caught the industry's eye. Transitioning seamlessly into acting, Sharanya debuted in the 2017 Kannada film Darpana, but it was her fearless roles in Hindi web series that truly skyrocketed her fame. Known for standout performances in projects like Monalisa (2021), Dovesex (2023), and the Ullu app's Amrapali, she's earned a reputation for tackling diverse, challenging characters with finesse, particularly in bold narratives that push boundaries. Her work on platforms like Hotshots Originals and Cine 7 showcases a knack for blending intensity with nuance, winning her a loyal fan-base and critical nods. Beyond acting, Sharanya's modeling roots keep her in demand for high-profile shoots, adding to her multifaceted career. With a net worth estimated in the crores, she's not just a rising star but a cultural influencer redefining modern Indian storytelling. Sharanya continues to dominate the web series landscape, with upcoming projects poised to cement her legacy as a trailblazer who balances artistry with fearless expression, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Hashneen Chauhan is an Indian actress and model who is known for working in Punjabi films, television and web series. She was raised in Patiala, Punjab and completed her education by earning a Masters of Arts degree in English Literature.

The artist made her acting debut with Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree web series as Simran and Tunka Tunka feature film as Ginni. This was followed by many projects including Mahi Mera Nikka Jeha, in which she portrayed the character of Noor.

Hashneen also featured in Maujaan hi Maujaan starring alongside Gippy Grewal and Binnu Dhillon before giving special appearances in Maurh and Six Each. She also appeared in music videos Sangdi Sangdi and Suitan Da Swag with Tarsem Jassar.

The actress became a popular face with impressive performances for different roles. She came up as a versatile actress and model, owing to her decent project portfolio.

Her upcoming projects include Shaunki Sardar, starring Babbu Maan, Guru Randhawa and others.

Akshitaa Agnihotri was born in Patiala, Punjab, India. She is known for Beiimaan Love (2016), Mawaali (2025) and Bombay (2025).

Parmish Verma was born on 3 July 1990 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is a music artist and actor, known for Dil Diyan Gallan (2019), Tabaah (2024) and Jinde Meriye (2020).

Dev Kharoud was born in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is known for Rupinder Gandhi 2: The Robin Hood (2017), Dakuaan Da Munda (2018) and Blackia (2019).

Navjot Randhawa started her film career as the lead actress of Kabir Chowdhry's "Mehsampur" that won the Grand Jury Prize at MAMI 2018 (Mumbai International Film Festival). Her second film in leading role « The Shepherdess & the Seven Songs (Laila Aur Satt Geet) » had its world premiere at Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) 2020 in competition in "Encounters". Her third feature film KRIYA premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival, 2020. Before embarking on her film career,Navjot was active in the Mumbai Theatre scene (She made her debut with Alyque Padamsee's "Death of a Salesman") and also wrote 3 plays, 2 in Punjabi and 1 in English & French. The latter ("Everything She Wants : Amrita & Boris") that she co-wrote with Jim Sarbh) was given shape in residency at Footsbarn Theatre in France and also premiered there. Subsequently it traveled across Hungary as part of the PEN Festival 2017. She was a guest of the Ministry of Culture, Hungary. Navjot is the director of the Andretta Arts Company and lives between London and Andretta in the Northern Himalayas of India.

Girija Shanker is a Indian actor as well as director and is popular for his roles in television serials like 'Mahabharat' which was telecasted during the year 1988 to 1990, 'Baghi' which was released in the year 2006 and 'Khwaab' which was released in the year 2004. The televisions serial that gave him a great exposure and the one that stills remains one of his best performances ever is the character Dridharastra, who is the helpless father of Duryodhana in the television serial 'Mahabharat'.

Smeep Kang was born on 30 January 1973 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is a director and actor, known for Carry On Jatta 2 (2018), Carry on Jatta (2012) and Second Hand Husband (2015).

Guri was born on 24 November 1993 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is an actor and composer, known for Tufang (2023), Mansooba (2024) and Lover (2022).

Harrdy Sandhu was born on 6 September 1986 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is a music artist and actor, known for '83 (2021), Hardy Sandhu: Soch (2013) and Udta Punjab (2016).

Gazal is a leading Indian screenwriter. She is widely recognized for writing the screenplay and dialogues for Vinod Chopra Films' Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, starring Rajkummar Rao, Anil Kapoor, and Sonam K Ahuja. She has also worked as a dialogue writer on Alankrita Shrivastava's critically acclaimed Lipstick Under My Burkha, written the dialogues and co-written the screenplay for the Tanuja Chandra directed Qarib Qarib Singlle starring Irrfan Khan and Parvathy, and written additional dialogues for Wazir starring Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar. Gazal was recently the head-writer on Netflix's Mismatched, a Hindi-language coming-of-age series based on the book 'When Dimple Met Rishi' by Sandhya Menon, produced by RSVP. The show was well-received and has been commissioned for the next season, also developed by Gazal. She wrote the story for Tahira Kashyap's Quaranteen Crush for Netflix's recent anthology Feels Like Ishq. She is currently collaborating with writer Suprotim Sengupta on a mystery-drama feature for Maddock Films.

Navjot Singh Sidhu was born on 20 October 1963 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is an actor and composer, known for Mera Pind: My Home (2008), Manushya (2017) and Mr. & Mrs. 420 (2014).

Gurjazz was born in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is known for 25 Kille (2016), Jal Wayu Enclave (2022) and Hawa - Gurjazz, Hashneen (2023).

Romy was born on July 11, 1992 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He made his debut by being the voice of Diljit Dosanjh in Phillauri (2017). He sang four songs for the film. He also known for Veere Di Wedding (2018), Zero (2018), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Kesari (2019) and Mission Mangal (2019)

Lak Rana was born in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is known for General Hospital (1963), This Is Us (2016) and Shadow Wolves (2019).

Arvindr Khaira was born on 27 October 1988 in Nabha, Patiala, Punjab, India. He is a director and producer, known for Jaani Feat. Asees Kaur: Apsraa (2021), Yaad Aati Hai (2023) and B Praak: Kya Loge Tum (2023).

Rohanpreet Singh was born on December 01, 1994 in Patiala, Punjab to Gurinder Pal Singh and Daljeet Kaur. He also has two sisters (Amanpreet and Rashminder). He is an Indian playback singer, musician, television personality, actor and TikToker. He started singing from the age of three and his father also motivated him to sing and is also trained in Hindustani Classical Music. In 2007, he participated in 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs' and was the first runner-up on this show and then performed many live shows and concerts in various countries. And again in 2018, he participated in a reality show titled 'Rising Star' where he was again the first runner-up. He is married to singer Neha Kakkar since October 24, 2020.

Asha Posley was born Sabira Begum in Patiala, Punjab, British India in 1927. She was given the film name Asha Posley by the renowned music director Ghulam Haider. She made her film debut in a Lahore-made Punjabi film Gawandi (1942) as a supporting actress.Later she played just a few female lead roles in some films starting with film Champa (1945) and then Kamli (1946) in British India. After independence of Pakistan in 1947, her whole family migrated to Lahore, Pakistan including her music director father Inayat Ali Nath and her 2 sisters- actress Rani Kiran and Kausar Perveen who later gained fame in Pakistan as a film playback singer. Her father was the music director for the first-ever released film in Pakistan Teri Yaad (1948) and Asha Posley played the female lead role in the film opposite Nasir Khan who was a brother of famous Indian actor Dilip Kumar.Later she was mostly cast in supporting roles opposite comedian actors Nazar and Asif Jah in films both in Urdu and Punjabi languages. She acted in 129 films in total in her career spanning over 4 decades (1942-1986). Asha Posley was awarded a Special Award for Excellence in 30 years of acting by the prestigious Nigar Awards organization in Pakistan in 1982.

Mohinder Amarnath was born on 24 September 1950 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is an actor, known for '83 (2021), Kabhi Ajnabi Thé (1985) and Dishoom (2016).

Mandeep Benipal was born on 13 January 1976 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is a director, known for DSP Dev (2019), Ekam: Son of Soil (2010) and DJ Wale Babu (2022).

Amardeep Kaleka was born on 12 July 1978 in Patiala, Punjab, India. He is an editor and director, known for Sirius (2013), Baby Blues (2008) and Wamba (2010).

S. D. Batish has been a stalwart on the Indian music scene since 1936. His songs have been broadcast from All India Radio nationwide. His old movies are regularly shown on Indian TV. He is a true master of the various vocal and instrumental styles of North Indian music, including Bhajans, Geet, Thumri, Ghazals, Film Sangeet, etc. Some of his outstanding films are Betab, Bahu Beti, Toofan, Harjeet, Tipu Sultan, Ham Bhi Kuch Kam Nahin, and Amar Keertan. His songs have been sung by such top artists as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Talat Mahmood, Mohomad Rafi, Sudha Malhotra, Manna Dey, and Geeta Dutt. Some of his all time hit songs are, Pagadi Sambhal Jatta, Khamosh Nigahen, and Aakhen Kehe Gayi Dil Ki Baat. He also sang in the famous qawalli "Naa To Kaaravaan Ki Talaash Hai" from the film Barsat Ki Raat.

Habibur Rehman was born in 1931 in Patiala, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and producer, known for Jaag Utha Insan (1966), Ayaz (1960) and Malanga (1986). He was married to Naghma. He died on 25 February 2016 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Kausar Perveen was born in 1933 in Patiala, Punjab, British India. She was an actress, known for Ankh Ka Nasha (1957), Ayaz (1960) and Waada (1957). She was married to Akhtar Husain. She died on 30 December 1967 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.