Jasmin Bhasin: Punjabi actors don’t follow trends, trust originality | Exclusive

Actor Jasmin Bhasin, who is currently riding high on the success of her recently released film, Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di, shared her thoughts on the rising prominence of Punjabi cinema. She explained how this is the best time to work in Punjabi movies as the industry is flourishing. According to the actor, the industry, which has long been appreciated for its unique cultural narratives and musical flair, is now witnessing remarkable growth in terms of both content and reach.
In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday. in, Jasmin said, “I think I have been at the right place at the right time. As an actor, it’s important that whatever I do makes me want to do more. I want to explore more, and I am getting those opportunities. I played different characters in my past films, then I requested Gippy (Grewal) to give me something where I am really playing different shades. It has been a conscious decision to play different characters because I hate anything that’s monotonous, which keeps me in the same spot. So, that’s why I try experimenting with my films and roles.”
Jasmin debuted in the Punjabi film industry with Honeymoon, alongside Gippy in 2022. She further talked about the “validation” of Punjabi cinema. The former Bigg Boss star said, “Cinema and audience have matured a lot. Regional cinema is getting that validation now. The audience has given acceptance to regional cinema with good content and that is why Punjabi cinema is growing so much. It is because Punjabi artistes have been very hard-working, and they believe in originality and creating their own thing.”
The popular actor, who also worked in many Hindi TV shows in the past, went on to appreciate Punjabi actors for their sheer conviction in the stories. She highlighted that artistes in the Punjabi film industry do not blindly follow any trend. “They have never followed any trends and, because they have stuck to their originality, the audience understands that and the validation comes from it. People go to cinema halls for experiences, VFX, animation, and larger-than-life stories, which we are providing them with. So, I think Punjabi cinema is seeing one of its best times right now.”
Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di was released in theatres on September 13. It’s a film about spiritualism and focusses on Sikhism. The film also features Gurpreet Ghuggi and Prince Kanwaljeet, among others.