Gurpreet Ghuggi
Actor in Hindi and Punjabi Film
Two things that inspired you to pursue a career in the creative field of acting?
My own passion for theatre and acting and I was confident that I have a special talent and I trusted my instincts.
I knew that I was not good in academics so in case I pursue a career based on academics only, I won’t be able to achieve much.
Two things you always remember as a theatre artist?
Theatre gives you shine and refinement as an actor.
Theatre gives you immediate gratification as an actor, unlike films where you have to wait for the audience response after the release of the film, in theatre the applause of the audience if you did well and hooting of the audience if you didn’t do well is visible at the same point, so this gives a chance to improve yourself then and there. I did a lot of theatre in Jalandhar city.
Two reasons you focussed your professional career as commedian?
Early in my career I realized that a comedian gets a lot of attention and applause and when people around me praised other comedians, I liked it a lot so I decided to pursue a career in this style of acting because I had that tinge in me for comedy too.
I was doing Doorshan I came to know that maximum money is earned by either singers or comedians, so I decided to enter the field of comedy
Two of your most popular punjabi movies appreciated world wide?
It is difficult to categorize your own movies as good or bad, but since you have asked the question, I would like to mention two of my very popular movies. ‘Carry On Jatta-1’, ‘Ardaas-1’ and one more I would like to mention is ‘Mastaney’.
Two messages for audience from your hit film Ardaas?
I personally believe that films are for entertainment and not for giving any message but still if any film is able to give a strong message and leave an impression on the audience then nothing can be more beautiful than this. Since you specifically mentioned ardaas, this movie gives a strong message on self- awareness, positive thinking and self-worth and confidence.
Two of your hindi films you feel proud of?
I did my debut in the Hindi movie ‘Humko Dewana Karde’ and during this film I became good friends with actor Akshay Kumar.
“Khiladi-786” where the length of my role was good and my role was quite appreciated in the movie. That was a time when Punjabi cinema was growing and now since Punjabi movies have their own worldwide audience so I prefer to do more work here.
Two of your alltime favourite directors from Punjabi films?
S. Manmohan Singh Ji.
Mr. Smeep Kang, with the formar I did my debut film and with the later I have done many films.
Two reasons you left Aam Aadmi party as a convener?
The major reason is that I felt is that my need in cinema is more and that should be my priority at this time.
My thinking was reinforced when I got a similar reaction from people around me and my audience so I decide to focus more on cinema.
Two memorable films in which you played serious characters?
My first memorable character in serous role is definitely ‘Ardaas’ and also ‘Mastaney’ where I found my role to be very different and challenging to do as a comedian.
Another beautiful film where my role is on a serious side is ‘Danna-Pani’. I would also like to mention two upcoming films of mine that have me in a serious role, are: Akaal to be released in 10th april and the other one is ‘Guru Nanak Jahaj- Komagata Maru’ . These two movies are likely to change the face of punjabi cinema and bring it to the next level.
Two differences you feel while acting for Cinema and TV series?
TV series has a pressure because the duration of shoot is limited. The episode has to be shot within a stipulated time frame.
In cinema you don’t have this pressure, they want your best take and for that you have flexibility of time as well as frame of mind. Another point of difference is any TV series, however popular, still has an age or frame of acceptability but cinema is ageless and timeless.
Two things you want to contribute for the society as a celebrity?
I will feel honoured if I am able to give the right direction to the youth of this country through my roles, movies etc.
I feel proud that through my comic roles and acting I am able to relieve some stress from people’s life and my acting is not just my bread or better or just entertainment for audience but also a stress buster for them.
Two messages for the youth of Punjab?
Stay committed to your parents and teachers because they are your roots, as a uprooted plant cannot survive beyond 2 days, same way a person who has dissociated himself/herself from his/her roots cannot thrive in long run.
5-6 years after teenage are crucial, either live like a king during these years and then struggle for the rest of your life or struggle during these crucial years and then live like a king for rest of your life.
Two awards you always feel proud of?
IIFA award for my movie ‘Ardaas’.
Special recognition received from the Government of Punjab.
Two things about people that vex you?
When people don’t respect your privacy.
When people meet you as your fan but present as if they are superior to you.
Two decisions of life you never regret?
I don’t regret in life is that I joined politics for some time.
I don’t regret that of paying more attention to extra-curricular activities and instead of paying attention to my academics, I paid attention to my talent and worked on improving it.
Two compliments for your parents?
Whatever I am today it’s only because of my parents as they provided me the required base.
I think I am actually living the dream that they had for themselves.
Two expectations from your life partner Kuljeet Kaur?
I want her to continue supporting me, like she has been doing from day 1 when we got together.
I don’t have any expectation from her now because she has lived up on all of them. Now, I just want to thank her for being there always.
Two things you want to say for your critics?
Healthy criticisms is good and always welcome, but while criticizing one should always remember the language and etiquette while criticizing.
Critics should channelize their energy in positive thinking instead of wasting it in finding faults where they don’t exist.
Two goals you want to achieve in your cine career?
I want Punjabi cinema to be on the top.
I want to be seen as an actor who has contributed to getting Punjabi language recognized worldwide in cinema.
Two things you do for your happiness?
I pamper myself because if I feel happy, only then I can keep others happy time spent with my family and family friends, I look forward to and cherish these special moments with my family.
Two things you do for your fitness?
I take care of my diet.
I wish to do, but unable to do so as of now, is exercise.
Two of your favourite Quotes?
Quote by Sri Guru Nanak dev Ji, that says “Lie has a short life.. eventually truth shall prevail”.
“ Karm Karo, Fal ki Iccha mat karo”.. do your duty, in case you get results you will be happy, in case you don’t you will have no regrets because in your heart, you know that you did the your part.
