Ratan Aulakh

Ratan Aulakh (extreme left) at the foundation of Dara Studio.

Gurratan Singh Aulakh, known professionally as Ratan Aulakh is an Indian film and television actor, director, writer, producer and sports promoter.

Early life and career

Background Ratan Aulakh was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started as a theater actor before transitioning to cinema.

Debut and breakthrough Aulakh began his film career with the Hindi movie Mera Desh Mera Dharam in 1973. He gained recognition with the Punjabi film Mamla Garbar Hai (1983), where he starred opposite Gurdas Maan and played the main antagonist- Mickey.

Film and television career Aulakh has worked in various capacities in the film industry, including acting, directing, writing, and producing. He works to bring Hindi filmmakers and actors to Punjabi cinema. His project ‘Mitter Pyaare nu Haal Mureedan da Kehna’ Ratan started working in Television during the 1990's with shows that include Junoon, Yug, Main Dilli Hoon, Vishnu Puran etc. and 'Pride of Punjabi Cinema' award in July 2019.

Personal life Aulakh is married and has two children. He is the brother-in-law of wrestler and filmmaker Dara Singh.

Filmography

† Denotes films that have not yet been released