Shehnaaz Gill Explained

Shehnaaz Gill
Birth Date:	27 January 1993 or 27 January 1994
Birth Place:	Punjab, India
Education:	Lovely Professional University (B.Com)
Years Active:	2015–present
Known For:	Bigg Boss 13 Honsla Rakh

Shehnaaz Gill (born 27 January 1993 or 1994) is an Indian actress, model and singer who works in television and films.^[1] She began her modelling career with the 2015 music video, Shiv Di Kitaab.^{[2] [3]} In 2017, she debuted as an actress in Punjabi film Sat Shri Akaal England. In 2019, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13^[4] where she finished in third place.^[5]

Life and career

Early life and career beginnings

Gill was born on 27 January in 1993 or 1994 and raised in Punjab, India.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]} She is of Punjabi descent and belongs to a Sikh family. She loved to act and sing, and dreamt to be an actor since childhood.^[10]

She did her schooling from Dalhousie Hilltop School, Dalhousie and completed her graduation from Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, and has a degree in commerce.

She began her career by featuring in "Shiv Di Kitaab" in 2015. Gill appeared in "Majhe Di Jatti" and "Pindaan Diyan Kudiyaan" in 2016. Gill's another music video came with Garry Sandhu titled Yeah Baby Refix.^[11] Gill also starred in some Punjabi films such as Sat Shri Akaal England in 2017, Kala Shah Kala and Daaka in 2019.^[12]

Bigg Boss 13 and further ventures

In September 2019, Gill entered as a celebrity participant on Bigg Boss 13. While she was in the Bigg Boss house, her first single, "Veham" came out, followed by some other singles including "Sidewalk", "Range" and "Ronda Ali Peti". The season ended in February 2020, where Gill finished up as second runner-up.^[13] In February 2020, she appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge but it terminated within a month because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[14]

Gill then appeared in a number of music videos including "Bhula Dunga",^[15] "Keh Gayi Sorry",^[16] "Kurta Pajama",^[17] "Waada Hai",^[18] "Shona Shona"^[19] and "Fly".^{[20] [21]}

In 2021, Gill appeared in Punjabi film Honsla Rakh opposite Diljit Dosanjh.^[22]

Media

Gill was ranked 13th and 11th in the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Women on TV in 2019 and 2020 respectively.^{[23] [24]} She was ranked at No. 45 in The Times Most Desirable Women in 2020.^[25] In 2021, Gill appeared on the digital cover of Filmfare^[26] and was awarded as the "Promising Fresh Face" at the ET Inspiring Women Awards.^{[27] [28]}

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role(s)	Ref.
2017	Sat Shri Akaal England	Sonia Khanna	^[29]
2019	Kala Shah Kala	Taaro
	Daaka	Pushpa
2021	Honsla Rakh	Sweety
2023	Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan	Sukoon	^[30]
	Thank You for Coming	Rushi Kalra	^[31]
2024	Sab First Class	TBA	^[32]

Television

Year	Title	Role(s)	Notes	Ref.
2019-2020	Bigg Boss 13	Contestant	2nd runner-up	^[33]
2020	Mujhse Shaadi Karoge	Herself		^[34]

Guest appearances

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2020	Shaandaar Ravivaar	Herself	^[35]
2021	Bigg Boss 14		^[36]
	Bigg Boss OTT		^[37]
	Dance Deewane 3		^[38]

Music videos

Year	Title	Singer(s)	Ref.
2015	Shiv Di Kitaab	Gurvinder Brar	^[39]
	Selfie	Honey Sarkar	^[40]
	BDS Kardi	Vattan Sandhu	^[41]
	Maar Kar Gayi	Jaslove
2016	Majhe Di Jatti	Kanwar Chahal	^[42]
	Pindaan Diyaan Kudiyaan	Gejja Bhullar	^[43]
	Kafila	Sahib Kaler	^[44]
	Je Haan Ni Karni	Saaheb Inder
	Har Gal	Sikander Malhi
	Yaaran Di Vote	Deep Sidhu
	Velliyan Da Laana	Gurjazz
	Laal Maruti	Harjot
	Putt Sardaran De	Aman Dhillon
	Rishte Te Rishta	Manpreet Waris
	Flight	Davvy Dhanoa
	3 Goliyan	Nick Sandhu
	Chandigarh Police	Pretty Bhullar
	7 Din	Amardeep
	Goli	Vattan Sandhu
	Shartaan	Deep Bhangu
	Murga	Aman Sandhu
2017	Yaari	Guri	^[45]
	Pyar	Karan Sehmbi	^[46]
	Lakh Laanhta	Ravneet Singh	^[47]
	Shokeen	Rajvir Jawanda	^[48]
	Chann	Akhilesh Nagar	^[49]
	Satrangi Titli	Jass Bajwa	^[50]
	Viah Da Chaa	Sukhman Heer	^[51]
	Mangni 2 (Malwe Da Jatt)	Joban Sandhu	^[52]
	Pyar Dholna	Lovie Virk	^[53]
	Vehla	John Barara	^[54]
	Jatt Jaan Vaarda	Armaan Bedil	^[55]
	Mere Sanam	Dr. Pardeep Bhardwaj	^[56]
	Aakhian	Parminder Singh and Joban Wahla	^[57]
	Makeup	Akshay	^[58]
	Ishq	Isher Bachhal	^[59]
	Aa Sajna	Vaneet Khan	^[60]
	Shehzaadi The Queen	Lakha Sidhu	^[61]
	Gamle	Harry Singh	^[62]
	Gusse Ho Ke Nahiyo Sarna	Jazz Sandhu	^[63]
	Main Nahi Mandi	Bai Amarjit	^[64]
	Laggi Yaari	Vin Brar	^[65]
	Eh Gall Pichle Sunday Di	Sukhshinder Shinda	^[66]
	Cat Eyes	Honey Sidhu	^[67]
	Jatti Vs Janjh	Gurmeet Singh	^[68]
	Hawai Adda	Tej Bhangu	^[69]
	PU Boliyan	Challa	^[70]
	Sharabi Pind	Binnie Toor	^[71]
2018	Yeah Baby Refix	Garry Sandhu	^[72]
	Matching	Gupz Sehra	^[73]
	Jatti Hadd Sekhdi	Surjit Aulakh	^[74]
	Saada Challa	Raja Game Changerz
	Facebook Wali	Avtar Deepak and Gurlez Akhtar
	Gunday Ik Vaar Fer	Dilpreet Dhillon and Baani Sandhu
	Different Gabru	Preet Jassal
	Laadli	Narayan
	Peg Marda	Turban Beats
	Meditation	Manaa Mandd
	Pain	Parm Malhi
	Photo Kapiyan	Parteek Maan
	Kaim	Preet Ryaz
	Pranda	Hearbeat
	Revolver	Tejbir
	Gaut	Sifat
	White Gold	Elly Mangat
	Saath Jatt Da	Himmat Sandhu
	Peg Paun Wele	Simar Gill
	Change	Gurneet Dosanjh
	Pagg Di Pooni	Hardeep Grewal
	Laggi Hove Ghutt	Upkar Sandhu
	Shoppang	Inder Dosanjh
	Silent Game	Teji Grewal
	Ankhi Bande	Katani Mangat and Pretty Bhullar
	Jahaaj	Garry Bagri
	Newspaper	Jagmeet Bhullar
	Poh Da Mahina	Jindu Bhullar
	Jatt Dhoorh Patt	Meenu Singh
	Khali Botlaan	Deep Sidhu
	Gulaam Bhabhi Da	Deep Sidhu
	Saadh Jatt	Satkar Sandhu
	Yaariyan	Jonty
	Pachtayenga Dhola	Penny
	Sketch	Khush Baaz Ft. Inder Pandori
	Dream	Kabal
	Ki Chahida	Jairit Beniwal
	Giftaan	Deep Karan
	Chadra	Guru Bhullar
	Yess Mam	Suffi Rathour
	Kalli Ho Gayi (Alone)	Harvy Sandhu
	Sangdi	Inder Chahal
	Chitta	Nav Dolorain
	President	Rhythm Gulati
2019	Koi Gall Ni (Album-Jazbaati)	Nachattar Gill
	California	Nishawn Bhullar
	Khauff	Jigar
	Old School Jatti	Navjeet
	Mind Na Kari	Robbey Singh	^[75]
	Jawayi	Gurlez Akhtar	^[76]
	Sohneya	Guri	^[77]
	Chann Ve	Garry Dhanju	^[78]
	Jatt Nature	Gursanj	^[79]
	Mainu Tere Jehi	V Raj	^[80]
	Langotiye Yaar	Dilraj Dhillon	^[81]
	Dollar Da Jugaad	Jass Pelia ft Gurlez Akhtar	^[82]
	Saheli	Kamal Khaira	^[83]
	Head Tail	Gur Chahal
	Chad Khehrra	Jatinder Dhiman
	Gedi Route	Nawab
	Gucci Gacci	Dilraj Bhullar
	Welcome To Jattwaad	King Sidhu
	Too Much Late	Sunny Shawn
	TikTok	Ladi Singh
	Last Call	Amar Singh
	Kasam Khuda Di	R Guru, Tanishq Kaur and Kulbir Jhinjer
	Fiqran	Ricky Sandhu
	Vair	Raja Game Changerz
	Jaddi Sardar	Param D
	Jatt Circle	Dhammi Gill and Gurlez Akhtar
	Shera Samb Lai	Arjan Dhillon
	Galtian	Prabh Jass
	Brainwash	Angrej Ali and Gurlez Akhtar
	Viah	G Sandhu
	Mittran De Dil	Pav Gandhi
2020	Mangni	AJ Dharmani
	Chann Mahiya	Khush Chahal
	Audian	Jeet Sandhu
	Manglik	Manvir Jhinjar
	Teriyan Akhan	Rahul Grover
	Love Affair	Ranjeet Sran and Gurlez Akthar
	Gulab	Maan Pandrali
	Gentleman	Robbey Singh
	Bhula Dunga	Darshan Raval
	Keh Gayi Sorry	Jassi Gill	^[84]
	Kurta Pajama	Tony Kakkar
	Waada Hai	Arjun Kanungo
	Shona Shona	Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar
2021	Fly	Badshah and Amit Uchana	^[85]
	Habit	Shreya Ghoshal and Arko	^[86]

Discography

Year	Title	Composer	Ref.
2019	"Aunty Aunty"	Herself
	"Ronda Ali Peti"	Herself
	"Veham"	Laddi Gill	^[87]
	"Booha Khol De"	Lovees
	"Range"
2020	"Sidewalk"	Harj Nagra
	"Straight Up Jatii"
2021	"Tu Yaheen Hai"	Raj Ranjodh	^[88]
2024	"Dhup Lagdi"	Aniket Shukla, Udaar	^[89]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shehnaz Gill earnings. 13 February 2020.
2. Web site: 2020-01-27. Happy birthday Shehnaz Gill: Lesser known facts about Punjab's Katrina Kaif. 2020-11-06. The Times of India.
3. Web site: 2020-01-09. Popular Punjabi Songs Of Shehnaaz Gill We Didn't Know We've Been Grooving To. 2020-11-06. iDiva.
4. Web site: 2019-09-29. Bigg Boss 13 Contestants Name List With Photo Official: Full and Final Confirmed list of contestants of Bigg Boss Season 13. 2020-11-06. The Times of India.
5. Web site: 2020-02-16. Bigg Boss 13: Shehnaaz Gill drops out, it is Sidharth Shukla now. 2020-06-14. Hindustan Times.
6. Web site: shehnaaz gill celebrates birthday with Sidharth Shukla and family, he throws her in pool. 27 January 2021. Hindustan Times.
7. Web site: Bigg Boss 13's Shehnaaz Gill rings in her 27th birthday with Sidharth Shukla's family; he throws her in the pool. Times of India. 27 January 2021.
8. Web site: 2021-01-27. Shehnaaz Gill celebrates 27th birthday with Sidharth Shukla, watch videos. 2021-06-14. The Indian Express.
9. Web site: On Shehnaaz Gill's 27 the birthday Sidharth Shukla throws her into pool.Watch epic video. NDTV. 27 January 2021.
10. Web site: Bigg Boss 13 contestant: Shehnaaz Gill profile, hot photos and videos. . 29 September 2019.
11. Web site: 2018's Garry Sandhu song Yeah Baby. . 12 August 2018.
12. Web site: Bigg Boss 13: Meet Shehnaaz Gill who called herself 'Punjab ki Katrina Kaif', left Salman Khan gushing. 30 September 2019.
13. Web site: 19 December 2019. Bigg Boss 13: Shehnaz Gill says, 'I can't live without Sidharth Shukla'. .
14. Web site: Mujhse Shaadi Karoge: THESE Two 'Bigg Boss 13' Contestants To Have Swayamvar On National Television. ABP Live. February 13, 2020.
15. Web site: Latest Hindi Song 2020 'Bhula Dunga' Sung By Darshan Raval Featuring Sidharth Shukla And Shehnaaz Gill Entertainment - Times of India Videos. 2020-11-06. The Times of India.
16. Web site: 2020-05-11. Keh Gayi Sorry lyrical video to be out on May 12, Jassie Gill will shoot for music video with Shehnaaz Gill after lockdown. 2020-11-06. Hindustan Times.
17. Web site: Bureau. ABP News. 2020-07-17. 'Kurta Pajama' OUT: Shehnaaz Gill Steals The Show In Tony Kakkar's Peppy Number; Duo's SIZZLING Chemistry Wins Hearts. 2020-11-06. news.abplive.com.
18. Web site: Shehnaaz Gill and Arjun Kanungo's Waada Hai will leave you all mushy. indianexpress . 5 November 2020.
19. Web site: 2020-11-22. Shona Shona: Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill to star together in new romantic music video. 2020-11-25. Hindustan Times.
20. Web site: 2021-03-03. Shehnaaz Gill-Badshah's Fly drops its first look, song out on March 5. 2021-03-04. The Indian Express.
21. Web site: VIDEOS: Sidharth Shukla, Shehnaaz Gill party in Goa; groove together to Shona Shona. indiatvnews.com. 30 December 2020.
22. Web site: 19 February 2021. Honsla Rakh: Diljit Dosanjh collaborates with Shehnaaz Gill, Sonam Bajwa in comedy caper. 2 April 2021. The Indian Express.
23. Web site: 2020-09-05. Hina Khan to Shehnaz Gill: Meet the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Women on TV 2019. 2021-08-06. The Times of India.
24. Web site: Erica Fernandes is The Times Most Desirable Woman on TV 2020 - Times of India. 2021-08-11. The Times of India.
25. Web site: The Times Most Desirable Women of 2020 - Times of India. 2021-08-06. The Times of India.
26. News: Shehnaaz Gill breaks the internet with her digital Filmfare cover - Times of India . The Times of India . 6.
27. Web site: Shehnaaz Gill Wins 'Promising Fresh Face' Award at ET Awards. India Today.
28. Web site: Shehnaaz Gill is hotness overload in strapless, sheer corset and sexy high-waisted shorts. 31 August 2021. The Hindu Times.
29. Web site: Bigg Boss 13: 5 times Shehnaaz Kaur Gill proved she has the CUTEST style on Indian TV. 2020-01-22. The Times of India. 2020-04-22.
30. Web site: 30 April 2022 . Shehnaaz Gill to debut in Hindi films with Salman Khan's Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali 30 . 15 May 2022 . The Indian Express.
31. Web site: 10 August 2023 . Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill's film to release on October 6. 10 August 2023 . India Today.
32. Web site: Sab First Class: Shehnaaz Gill To Co-Star With Varun Sharma. Details Inside . 2024-01-24 . NDTV.com.
33. Web site: 2020-02-16. Bigg Boss 13 Grand Finale Highlights. 2021-11-08. News18. en.
34. Web site: Paras Chhabra and Shehnaz Gill's Mujhse Shaadi Karoge comes to an end due to Coronavirus outbreak - Times of India. The Times of India. 2020-04-22.
35. Web site: 2020-10-13. Shehnaaz Gill, Bharti Singh set to be part of Colors' Shaandaar Ravivar. 2021-11-13. The Indian Express. en.
36. Web site: Bigg Boss 14: Shehnaz Gill is back in the house; tells Salman Khan 'I love you in a positive way' . The Times of India. 2 November 2020.
37. Web site: 2021-08-16. Bigg Boss OTT: Sidharth Shukla tells Shehnaaz Gill 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', her reply leaves Karan Johar in splits. 2021-10-22. Hindustan Times.
38. Web site: After BB OTT, Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill to appear on Dance Deewane 3. 2021-10-22. India Today.
39. Web site: 2020-01-27. Happy birthday Shehnaz Gill: Lesser known facts about Punjab's Katrina Kaif. 2021-03-13. The Times of India.
40. Web site: Listen Selfie song by Honey Sarkar.
41. Web site: Listen BDS Kardi song by Vattan Sandhu on Gaana.com.
42. Web site: Shehnaaz Gill opens up on bond with Sidharth Shukla: 'He was my everything in Bigg Boss 13'. 24 June 2020.
43. Web site: Listen Pindaan Diyaan Kudiyaan song by Gejja Bhullar on Spotify.com.
44. Web site: Watch Latest Punjabi Song Music Video - 'Kafila' Sung By Sahib Kaler Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-10-22. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
45. Web site: Glamorous pictures of former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill you simply can't miss!. 27 January 2021.
46. Web site: शहनाज गिल के 'प्यार' गाने ने मचाई धूम, Karan Sehmbi संग जमी जोड़ी. 2021-10-22. Navbharat Times. hi.
47. Web site: Punjabi Song Lakh Laahnta Sung By Ravneet Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-10-22. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
48. Web site: 2017-08-14. Shokeen (New Punjabi Song) by Rajveer Jawanda Official Video. 2021-10-22. Chandigarh Metro.
49. Web site: Chann by Akhilesh Nagar. TribuneIndia.
50. Web site: Satrangi Titli by Jass Bajwa.
51. Web site: Viah Da Chaa by Sukhman Heer on Gaana.com.
52. Web site: Mangni 2 (Malwe Da Jatt) by Joban Sandhu on Gaana.com.
53. Web site: Listen Pyar Dholna by Lovie Virk on Gaana.com.
54. Web site: Listen Vehla by John Barara on Gaana.com.
55. Web site: Listen Jatt Jaan Vaarda by Armaan Bedil on Gaana.com.
56. Web site: Listen Mere Sanam by Dr. Pardeep Bhardwaj on Spotify.com. .
57. Web site: Listen Aakhian by Parminder Singh and Joban Wahla.
58. Web site: Listen Makeup by Akshay on Gaana.com.
59. Web site: Listen Ishq by Isher Bachhal on JioSaavn.
60. Web site: Listen Aa Sajna by Vaneet Khan on Gaana.com.
61. Web site: Listen Shehzaadi The Queen by Lakha Sidhu on JioSaavn.
62. Web site: Listen Gamle by Harry Singh on Gaana.com.
63. Web site: Gusse Ho Ke Nahiyo Sarna by Jazz Sandhu.
64. Web site: Listen Main Nahi Mandi by Bai Amarjit on JioSaavn.
65. Web site: Listen Laggi Yaari by Vin Brar on Gaana.com.
66. Web site: Listen Eh Gall Pichle Sunday Di by Sukhshinder Shinda on Spotify.com. .
67. Web site: Cat Eyes by Honey Sidhu on JioSaavn.
68. Web site: Jatti Vs Janjh by Gurmeet Singh on Gaana.com.
69. Web site: Listen Hawai Adda by Tej Bhangu on Gaana.com.
70. Web site: Listen PU Boliyan by Challa on Gaana.com.
71. Web site: Listen Sharabi Pind by Binnie Toor on Gaana.com.
72. Web site: Karki. Tripti. 2020-02-10. Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill's popular Punjabi songs. Which is your favourite?. 2020-04-22. www.indiatvnews.com.
73. Web site: Matching Song By Gupz Sehra Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-10-22. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
74. Web site: Jatti Hadd Sekhdi By Surjit Aulakh.
75. Web site: 2020-03-24. Before Bhula Dunga, check out these Shehnaaz Gill music videos. 2021-10-22. The Indian Express.
76. Web site: शहनाज गिल के पंजाबी सॉन्ग 'जवाई' ने मचाया धमाल, Video 47 लाख के पार. 2021-10-22. NDTVIndia.
77. Web site: Punjabi Song Sohneya Sung By Guri Feat. Sukhe & Parmish Verma Punjabi Video Songs - Times of India. 2021-10-22. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
78. Web site: Chann Ve (feat. Shehnaaz Gill).
79. Web site: Jatt Nature.
80. Web site: Listen Mainu Tere Jehi by V Raj on Gaana.com.
81. Web site: Listen Langotiye Yaar by Dilraj Dhillon on JioSaavn. 24 October 2019 .
82. Web site: Listen Dollar Da Jugaad by Jass Pelia ft Gurlez Akhtar on Gaana.com.
83. Web site: Saheli.
84. Web site: Bigg Boss 13 Friends Shehnaaz Gill And Sidharth Shukla To Co-Star In A Music Video. NDTV.com. 15 March 2020 . 2020-04-22.
85. Web site: 2021-03-03. Shehnaaz Gill-Badshah's Fly drops its first look, song out on March 5. 2021-11-01. The Indian Express. en.
86. Web site: SidNaaz's song Habit out. Shehnaaz Gill remembering Sidharth Shukla will make you teary-eyed. 2021-10-21. India Today.
87. Web site: Shehnaz Gill's Latest Song 'Veham' Is Playing Exclusively On 9X Tashan. www.spotboye.com.
88. News: Tu Yaheen Hai song: Shehnaaz Gill's heartfelt rendition for Sidharth Shukla tugs hearts - Times of India. 2021-10-29. The Times of India. 29 October 2021 .
89. Web site: ANI . 2024-04-06 . 'Dhup Lagdi': Shehnaaz Gill, Sunny Singh's fresh pairing promises musical magic . 2024-06-22 . ThePrint . en-US.