Haryanvi cinema explained

Haryanvi Cinema
Screens:Approx 106 in Haryana state of India.[1]
Produced Year:2022
Produced Ref:[2]
Produced Total:4 (Theatrical)
Box Office Year:2023
Box Office Ref:[3]
Box Office Total:India: ₹0.00 crore (US$0.00 million)
Box Office National:India

Haryanvi cinema, is the Haryanvi language film industry of the Indian state of Haryana. Also known as Harywood, it is dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Haryanvi language, which is widely spoken in the region. The term "Harywood" is a portmanteau of "Hary," referring to Haryana, and "Hollywood."

History

The history of Haryanvi cinema can be traced back to its first film, Dharti, released in 1968, directed by Kidar Sharma. This marked the beginning of Haryanvi-language films, but due to the dominance of the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry, extensive production of Haryanvi films did not begin until the 1980s.

Chandrawal, released in 1984, was the first commercially successful Haryanvi film.[4] [5] The film was produced by Devi Shankar Prabhakar and starred Usha Sharma, Jagat Jakhar, Nasib Singh Kundu, and Daryav Singh Malik. Its financial success played a crucial role in the continued production of Haryanvi films, although none have matched its success since.[6]

Laado, released in 2000, was another significant film in Haryanvi cinema, featuring actor Ashutosh Rana and directed by Ashwini Chaudhary. It won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards, making it the first Haryanvi film to win a national award.

In 2014, Pagdi The Honour garnered two National Film Awards at the 62nd National Film Awards.[7] Baljinder Kaur received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film,[8] and the film was awarded Best Feature Film in Haryanvi.

In 2016, Satrangi won the 63rd National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi. The film, directed by Sundeep Sharma, also earned Yashpal Sharma the Best Actor Award at the Jharkhand International Film Festival (JIFF) in 2018. It was successful at the Haryana International Film Festival, winning six awards in 2017.

Notable Films and Awards

Year Film Title Director/Producer Notable Achievement
1968 Dharti [9] Kidar Sharma First Haryanvi language movie
1982 Bahurani [10] Arvind Swami First commercially successful Haryanvi movie
1984 Chandrawal [11] [12] Devi Shankar Prabhakar First commercial superhit Haryanvi movie
1984 Chander Kiran [13] SS Rawal Won Best Actress award for Pushpa Soni at the first Haryanvi Film Festival held in February 1986 at Hisar
2000 Laado [14] Ashwini Chaudhary Won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director
2014 Pagdi The Honour [15] N/A Won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi
2016 Satrangi [16] Sundeep Sharma Won Best Feature Film in Haryanvi at the 63rd National Film Awards; received six awards at the Haryana International Film Festival

Overall, the financial success of films like Chandrawal paved the way for the Haryanvi film industry, leading to the production of numerous films, although only a fraction of them have achieved profitability in the box office, with only about one out of twelve films being successful.[17]

Film Artists

Name Origin Notable Works Contributions
Haryana Gulaabo, Pagdi The Honour Impactful roles in Haryanvi cinema; promotes women's representation.
Punjab Chandrawal, Dharti Veteran actor known for versatility in regional cinema.
Punjab Satrangi, Kurbani Ek Junoon Celebrated singer and actor; significant figure in Punjabi and Haryanvi music.
Haryana Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter, Yaari Noted for performances resonating with local audiences.
Haryana Tera Mera Vaada, Pagdi The Honour Recognized for strong, character-driven performances.
Haryana Chora Haryane Ka, Phool Badan Esteemed actor with diverse body of work in Indian cinema.
Haryana Yaari, Beera Shera Versatile actor and director; contributions to comedy and drama.
Rajasthan Chand Chakori, Chora Jat Ka Renowned for compelling performances in supporting roles.
Haryana Mahari Dharti Mahari Maa, Lambardaar Recognized for work in Haryanvi films and cultural contributions.

Directors

Name From Notable Works
N/A Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter, Tera Mera Vaada
Sundeep Sharma N/A Satrangi, Kurbani Ek Junoon
Surinder Walia[19] N/A London Ki Chhori
Robin Sharaya[20] [21] Unkahi, Weg
Aman Punia[22] Chulha Nyond

Cinematographers

Name From Notable Works
Neeraj Jangra[23] Mewat, Dhara Ka Tame
Abhishek Saini[24] Chhaya,[25] Beyond the Wool[26]

Editors

Name From Notable Works
Sahil Sharaya[27] Gehu
Hitesh Dua[28] Unkahi

List of Haryanvi Language Films

See main article: List of Haryanvi-language films.

Year Film Title Director/Producer Notable Achievement
1968 Dharti [29] Kidar Sharma First Haryanvi film
1982 Bahurani [30] N/A N/A
1984 Chandrawal [31] N/A Most successful Haryanvi film
1984 Chander Kiran [32] N/A
1985 Laado Basanti [33] Devi Shanker Prabhaker[34] N/A
1986 Phool Badan [35] N/A
1986 Mahari Dharti Mahari Maa Arvind Swami N/A
1987 Jhanakdar Kangana [36] B S Rao N/A
1987 Phaagan Aaya Re[37] N/A N/A
N/A Bairee N/A N/A
N/A Bataeu N/A N/A
1973 Beera Shera[38] Pardeep Nayar N/A
N/A Chabilee N/A N/A
N/A Chail Gabharu N/A N/A
N/A Chail Gaelyan Jaangi N/A N/A
N/A Chand Chakori N/A N/A
N/A Chandro N/A N/A
N/A Chora Haryane Ka N/A N/A
N/A Chora Jat Ka N/A N/A
N/A Gulaabo N/A N/A
1991 Jatani Devi Shanker Prabhaker N/A
N/A Ke Supney Ka Jikar N/A N/A
N/A Lambardaar N/A N/A
N/A Mahara Pihar Sansara N/A N/A
N/A Muklava N/A N/A
N/A Panghat N/A N/A
N/A Phool Badan Devi Shanker Prabhaker N/A
N/A Piya N/A N/A
N/A Premi Ramphal N/A N/A
N/A Yaari [39] N/A N/A
2004 Dhakad Chhora [40] Dinesh Chaudhary N/A
N/A Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter [41] N/A N/A
2012 Chandrawal-2 [42] Nishant Prabhakar N/A
2012 Tera Mera Vaada[43] Bhaal Singh Balhara N/A
N/A Modern Girl Desi Chhora N/A N/A
N/A Maati Kare Pukar N/A N/A
N/A London Ki Chhori N/A N/A
2014 Kunba[44] Yash Chouhan N/A
2014 Tere Te Pyar Hoya [45] N/A N/A
2014 Pagdi The Honour [46] Rajeev Bhatia[47] National Award-winning film
2016 Satrangi [48] Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 63rd National Film Awards
2017 Unkahi [49] [50] Robin Sharaya[51] [52] Nominated at Mumbai International Film Festival 2020[53] (Student's Film), Jagran Film Festival 2018 (Best Indian Short Film, "Short is Sweet" section), and Dehradun International Film Festival 2018 (Best Short Film). At Cut.In Students' National Film Festival 2019, won Golden Excellence for Best Editing (Hitesh Dua) and was nominated for Best Cinematography (Akshit Gandhi) and Best Short Film.
2019 Weg [54] [55] WEG is the first Haryanvi superhero film by Robin Sharaya, set during the British colonial era. It introduces Weg, a young boy born with super speed. Produced by State Institute of Film and Television
2022 Dada Lakhmi[56] Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 68rd National Film Awards

See also

Haryana
General

Notes and References

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  2. News: List of feature films Certified in 2022 .
  3. News: Box Office 2023: Haryanvi films performance . Example Agency . 2 February 2023 . . 2 February 2023 .
  4. Web site: "Chandrawal - Central Board of Film Certification" . 19 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405165946/http://cbfcindia.gov.in/html/uniquepage.aspx?lang=HARYANVI&va=chandrawal&Type=search . 5 April 2012 . dead .
  5. Complete Index To World Film (CITWF).
  6. News: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films. https://web.archive.org/web/20101008025813/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/03/stories/2010100359290700.htm. dead. 8 October 2010. 17 March 2011. The Hindu. 3 October 2010.
  7. Web site: Desk . Online . Complete List of The 62nd National Film Awards . The New Indian Express . 24 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150326221029/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Complete-List-of-The-62nd-National-Film-Awards/2015/03/24/article2728221.ece . dead . 26 March 2015 . 12 August 2015.
  8. Web site: President Honours Cinematic Excellence at 62nd National Film Awards - May 03, 2015 . outlookindia.com . 10 August 2015 . 12 August 2015.
  9. Web site: "Dharti - Central Board of Film Certification" . 19 September 2011.
  10. Web site: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films . 17 March 2011.
  11. Web site: "Chandrawal - Central Board of Film Certification" . 19 September 2011.
  12. News: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films. 17 March 2011.
  13. Web site: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films . 17 March 2011.
  14. News: Complete List of The 62nd National Film Awards . 12 August 2015.
  15. Web site: President Honours Cinematic Excellence at 62nd National Film Awards - May 03,2015 . outlookindia.com . 10 August 2015 . 12 August 2015.
  16. Web site: Complete List of The 63rd National Film Awards . 5 April 2017.
  17. Web site: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films. https://web.archive.org/web/20101008025813/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/03/stories/2010100359290700.htm. dead. 8 October 2010. 17 March 2011. The Hindu. 3 October 2010.
  18. Web site: Haryana International Film Festival . HIFF India . 27 October 2024.
  19. Web site: London Ki Chhori- Cast, Reviews. Justdial.in. 9 April 2019.
  20. Web site: Robin Sharaya. IMDB.
  21. Web site: Google Knowledge Panel. Google.
  22. Web site: Aman Punia. IMDB.
  23. Web site: Neeraj Jangra. IMDB.
  24. Web site: Abhishek Saini. IMDB.
  25. Web site: Chhaya. IMDB.
  26. Web site: Beyond the Wool. IMDB.
  27. Web site: Sahil Sharaya. IMDB.
  28. Web site: Hitesh Dua. IMDB.
  29. Web site: "Dharti - Central Board of Film Certification" . 19 September 2011.
  30. Web site: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films . 17 March 2011.
  31. Web site: "Chandrawal - Central Board of Film Certification" . 19 September 2011.
  32. Web site: Haryana may set up board to promote Haryanvi films . 17 March 2011.
  33. Web site: Laado Basanti . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  34. Web site: Devi Shanker Prabhaker . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  35. Web site: Phool Badan . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  36. Web site: Jhanakdar Kangana . YouTube . 27 October 2024.
  37. Web site: Phagan Aaya Re . JioSaavn . 27 October 2024.
  38. Web site: Beera Shera . YouTube . 27 October 2024.
  39. Book: India, a reference annual. 2001. Publications Division, Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 285.
  40. Web site: Dhakad Chhora . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  41. News: Political Statement. 17 March 2011. Indian Express. 10 June 2010.
  42. News: Chandrawal-2: After years of honour killing, again a reel story - The Times of India. The Times Of India .
  43. Web site: Tera Mera Vaada. IMDB.
  44. Web site: Kunba . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  45. News: Tere Te Pyar Hoya (2014). HaryanviPortal.Com .
  46. News: Pagdi: The Honour (2014) .
  47. Web site: Rajive Bhatia . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  48. Web site: Satrangi . IMDb . 27 October 2024.
  49. Web site: Unkahi . IMDb . 2024-10-27.
  50. Web site: Unkahi - Google Knowledge Panel . 2024-10-27.
  51. Web site: Robin Sharaya - IMDb . IMDb . 2024-10-27.
  52. Web site: Robin Sharaya - Google Knowledge Panel . 2024-10-27.
  53. Web site: Nominated at Mumbai International Film Festival 2020 (Student's Film) - Unkahi . MIFF . 27 October 2024 . PDF.
  54. Web site: Weg . IMDb . 2024-10-27.
  55. Web site: Weg - Google Knowledge Panel . 2024-10-27.
  56. Web site: Dada Lakhmi . IMDb . 2024-10-27.

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