Ratan Aulakh Explained

Ratan Aulakh
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor, Director, Writer
Years Active:1973-present
Children:2

Gurratan Singh Aulakh, known professionally as Ratan Aulakh (Punjabi: ਰਤਨ ਔਲਖ ; Hindi: रतन औलख) (born 23 September 1953) is an Indian film and television actor, director, writer,[1] [2] [3] [4] producer[5] [6] and sports promoter.[7]

Early life and career

Background

Ratan Aulakh was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started as a theater actor before transitioning to cinema.[8]

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. This role established him as a prominent actor in Punjabi cinema. [9]

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’[10] featured an appearance by Akshay Kumar.[11] Ratan started working in Television during the 1990's with shows that include Junoon, Yug, Main Dilli Hoon, Vishnu Puran etc.

Sports Promotion

Ratan has worked as a promoter and referee of freestyle wrestling and professional wrestling

Awards and recognitions

Ratan has been honored with Punjab Rafi Ratan Award in 2022[12] [13] [14] and 'Pride of Punjabi Cinema' award in July 2019.[15] [16]

Personal life

Ratan Aulakh is married and has two children. He is the brother-in-law of wrestler and filmmaker Dara Singh.[17]

Filmography

† Denotes films that have not yet been released

!Year!Title!Language!Format!Notes
2024Raunak † PunjabiFeature filmActor
2024Sukha Raider † PunjabiWeb SeriesActor
2024Lambran da LaanaPunjabiFeature filmActor
2024Nanak Naam Jahaz HaiPunjabiFeature filmActor
2023Mera SupnaPunjabiFeature filmActor
2023NidarrPunjabiFeature FilmExecutive Producer
2023MazdoorPunjabiFeature FilmActor, Director
2022Bajre da sittaPunjabiFeature FilmActor
2021Desi Magic †PunjabiFeature FilmActor
2014Jatt James BondPunjabiFeature FilmActor, Executive Producer
2004Mitter Pyaare Nu Haal Mureedan da KehnaPunjabiFeature FilmActor, Director, Writer
2000Vishnu PuranHindiTV SerialActor
1999JaalsaazHindiFeature FilmActor
1998Main Dilli HoonHindiTV SerialActor
1997SardariPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1996Rab Diyan RakhanPunjabiFeature FilmProduction Manager
1994KaranHindiFeature FilmWriter
1997Truck DriverPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1996YugHindiTV SerialActor
1994JunoonHindiTV SerialActor
1994RakhwaleHindiFeature FilmActor
1993BechainHindiFeature FilmActor
1993Yaaraan Naal BahaaraanPunjabiFeature FilmWriter
1992Pagdi Sambhal JattaPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1991Roohani TaaqatHindiFeature FilmActor
1991Maut ki SazaaHindiFeature FIlmActor
1990Sheran de putt sherPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1990Amavas Ki RaatHindiFeature FilmActor
1989Satyavadi Raja HarishchandraHindiTV SerialActor
1986Tarantula TanziEnglishTheaterAction Director/Wrestling Coach
1988Aakhri NishchayHindiFeature FilmActor
1988ShoorveerHindiFeature FIlmActor
1983Mamla Garbar HaiPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1983Unkhilli MutiyaarPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1982SarpanchPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1982Main Intaquam LoongaHindiFeature FilmActor, Fight Coordinator
1981Guru Suleman Chela PahelwanHindiFeature FilmActor
1978Bhakti Mein ShaktiHindiFeature FilmActor
1978Dhyanu BhagatPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1976BajrangbaliHindiFeature FilmActor
1976Sawa Lakh Se Ek LadaunPunjabiFeature FilmActor
1973Mera Desh Mera DharamHindiFeature FilmActor
[18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sidhu, Mandeep Singh . The Illustrated History of Punjabi Cinema . Gurmehar Publications . 2019 . 978-81-941048-0-3 . Patiala . xxii, 178, 197, 203, 253.
  2. Web site: After half a century, 'Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai' is all set to get a remake; details inside . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . Times of India . 5 November 2019 . TNN.
  3. News: John . Ali Peter . 28 July 2000 . Ratan Aulakh with torches of triumph . Screen . The Indian Express.
  4. News: Vashist . Neha . Aug 4, 2019 . Week that was! From the trailer release of 'Naukar Vahuti Da' to first look of 'Surkhi Bindi' here's the Pollywood weekly highlight . The Times of India . Jan 1, 2020.
  5. News: Sirohiwall . Dev Raj . 10 May 2014 . Jatt James Bond is the mirror of society . Times Plus . Times of India . 15.
  6. Web site: फिल्म निर्माण में 'लाइन प्रोड्यूशर' निभाते हैं खास किरदार! . Kumar . Naveen . aajtak.intoday.in . India Today.
  7. Gill . Deep . 15 June 2019 . Ratan Aulakh . Punjabi Screen . Punjabi . Punjab . Punjabi Screen.
  8. Web site: 08 Sep 2023 Jalandhar Edition of e Paper Punjabi Jagran - Read news in Punjabi at Digital Edition of Punjabi News Paper . 2023-09-21 . epaper.punjabijagran.com.
  9. Web site: Ratan Aulakh Filmography . IMDB.
  10. News: Mittal . Madhur . 15 April 2001 . All for Punjabiyat! . 16 April 2001 . The Tribune.
  11. Web site: India . Chitramala . Akshay Kumar Filmography . Chitramala.in . Chitramala.
  12. News: 30 July 2022 . धालीवाल और औलख को दिया 'पंजाब रफी रत्न अवार्ड' . Dhaliwal and Aulakh awarded "Punjab Rafi Ratan Award" . Dainik Bhaskar.
  13. Web site: विनोद मेहरा पर फिल्माए गीतों को सुनकर झूमे दर्शक . 2022-07-30 . Dainik Jagran . hi.
  14. Web site: ਅਜੀਤ: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ : ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ 20220730 . 2022-08-01 . ਅਜੀਤ: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਈ-ਪੇਪਰ20220730.
  15. News: Rampura . Ramesh . 29 July 2019 . ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨਾਟਸ਼ਾਲਾ 'ਚ ਕਰਵਾਈ 'ਓਲਡ ਇਜ਼ ਗੋਲਡ ਰਫ਼ੀ ਨਾਈਟ' . 12 April 2020 . Punjabi Jagran.
  16. News: 28 July 2019 . बच्चों और बजुर्गो ने मोहम्मद रफी को दी श्रद्धांजलि . 12 April 2020 . Jagran.
  17. Book: Alimchand, Seema Sonik . Deedara aka Dara Singh . 26 Nov 2016 . Westland . 978-9386224156 . Mumbai . viii, ix, 230.
  18. Web site: Filmography . IMDB.
  19. Web site: Gehi . Reema . Jul 8, 2019 . One beat at a time . 2024-06-07 . Mumbai Mirror . en.
  20. News: Aujla . Ajaib Singh . March 6, 2020 . Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi becomes film producer (in Punjabi) . March 25, 2020 . Ajit Jalandhar.
  21. News: Randhawa . Hardeep . 16 Feb 2019 . बॉलीवुड-पॉलीवुड अदालत की पहली किश्त में दर्शकों के रूबरू होंगे दलीप सेन . 12 April 2020 . Jagran.
  22. News: Faridkot . Paramjit . 17 September 2019 . Nanan Naam Jahaz Hai to Ratan Aulakh . 28 September 2019 . Punjabi Jagran.

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