Gurpreet Singh Palheri

Gurpreet Singh Palheri (born in Palheri village, Punjab) is an Indian writer, line producer, and director known for his work in Bollywood and the Punjabi film industry. He has made significant contributions as a writer and line producer and recently made his directorial debut with the web series Sarpanchi.

Early life and education

Gurpreet Singh Palheri was born to a dairy farmer in Palheri village near Chandigarh, Punjab. He initially pursued a career in the merchant navy and obtained a diploma in welding. However, his career took a turn towards the film industry after meeting film producer Darshan Aulakh. Aulakh was scouting locations in Punjab for the film Veer-Zaara (2004) and sought Gurpreet's help in finding a suitable plot of land and convincing villagers to participate in the film. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Gurpreet's long-standing association with the film industry.

Career

Line producer + Films as Line Producer Film Year Role Yamla Pagla Deewana 2011 Line Producer Son of Sardaar 2012 Line Producer Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 2013 Line Producer Jatt James Bond 2014 Line Producer Punjab 1984 2014 Line Producer Ghayal Once Again 2016 Line Producer Ardaas 2016 Line Producer Ambarsariya 2016 Line Producer Manje Bistre 2017 Line Producer Super Singh 2017 Line Producer

Writer + Films as Writer Film Year Role Dhan Guru Nanak 2016 Writer (Music Video) Saab Bahadar 2017 Writer Sajjan Singh Rangroot 2018 Writer Aar Nanak Paar Nanak 2018 Writer Nikka Zaildar 3 2019 Writer

Recent projects + Recent Projects Project Year Role Jodi 2023 Project Supervisor Shukar Dattea 2016 Associate Director Maurh 2023 Special Thanks Laung Laachi 2018 Special Thanks Gadar 2 2023 Team Member of Sunny Deol Bambukat 2016 Project Design

Director Gurpreet Singh Palheri made his directorial debut with the web series Sarpanchi, set to premiere on Chaupal from August 15. The series delves into the vibrant and tumultuous political landscape of Punjab's villages. It follows the journey of Bant, a young man played by Jass Bajwa, who navigates the complexities of Sarpanchi elections. Sarpanchi offers an unflinching look at the political dynamics and challenges of rural communities. The series has been shot in villages Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, and other areas near Bassi Pathana in Punjab.

Cast Jass Bajwa as Bant Singh Sardar Sohi Kuljinder Singh Sidhu Gurinder Makhna Irwin Meet Kaur Manna Mand

Production Sarpanchi has been filmed in several villages including Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, as well as areas near Bassi Pathana, Punjab.

Personal life Gurpreet Singh is better known by his nickname "Gyaniji". He started his own company, Kisan Productions, in 2009. He has been associated with Diljit Dosanjh for several years and has made notable contributions to the Punjabi film industry.

Notable works

Films Veer-Zaara (2004) Yaara Naal Bahara (2005) Kisaan (2009) Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) Son of Sardaar (2012) Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013) Punjab 1984 (2014) Jatt James Bond (2014) Ghayal Once Again (2016) Ardaas (2016) Ambarsariya (2016) Dhan Guru Nanak (2016) (Music Video) Saab Bahadar (2017) Manje Bistre (2017) Super Singh (2017) Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018) Aar Nanak Paar Nanak (2018) Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019) Maurh (2023) Gadar 2 (2023) Jodi (2023)

Web series Sarpanchi (2024)