Sukh Sanghera is a Canadian
film and
music video director
A music video director is the head of music video production. The director conceives of videos' artistic and dramatic aspects while instructing the musical act, technical crew, actors, models, and dancers. They may or may not be in collabora ...
associated with
Punjabi-language films
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmospher ...
and
music
Music is generally defined as the The arts, art of arranging sound to create some combination of Musical form, form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise Musical expression, expressive content. Exact definition of music, definitions of mu ...
. He has directed over 300 Punjabi music videos. He has been nominated for various awards at ''
PTC Punjabi Music Awards
PTC Punjabi Music Awards are presented annually by PTC Punjabi
PTC Punjabi is a Punjabi television network from India. Indian politician and the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal holds a majority stake in PTC. It featu ...
'', winning one for his music video ''Diary'' sung by
Amrinder Gill
Amrinder Singh Gill () is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music. He has been nominated for twenty-four PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning seven including three for Best Actor, and two f ...
.
In 2019, he directed ''
Laiye Je Yaarian'', for which he received PTC nomination for Best Debut Director.
Early life and career
Sanghera hails from village Buzrag,
Ludhiana
Ludhiana ( ) is the most populous and the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 2011 census and distributed over , making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state. ...
. In 2007, he shifted to
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
and joined the trucking business. Before become director Sanghera has also modelled for more than 70 Punjabi songs.
The first video he directed was for his friend and in an interview said, “I learned each and everything from
YouTube
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.” In 2010, he founded an entertainment company 10+1 Creations Limited which has 11 members. As of 2019, he has directed over 300 music videos.
Sanghera started his film career in 2016 with the film
Love Punjab
''Love Punjab'' is a 2016 Punjabi film directed by Rajiv Dhingra, written by Amberdeep Singh and starring Amrinder Gill, Sargun Mehta and Manvir Johal as the main protagonists of the film. This film is about a journey of a family to find love, ...
, in which he served as
line producer
A line producer is a type of film or television producer who is the head of the production office management personnel during daily operations of a feature film, advertisement film, television film, or TV program. A line producer usually works o ...
in Canadian schedule. Similarly in 2018, he served as
Assistant Director
The role of an assistant director on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have t ...
and line producer in the film
Ashke. In 2019, he made his directorial debut with the film
Laiye Je Yaarian produced by Rhythm Boyz Entertainment.
Till now Sukh Sanghera has directed over 1000 videos and has worked with almost every punjabi singers . He directed many videos of big artists such as
Karan Aujla
Jaskaran Singh "Karan" Aujla (born 18 January 1997) is an Indo-Canadian and Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. He is known for his single tracks, 14 of which have been featured in the UK Asian chart by ''Official Charts Company'', while s ...
,
Garry Sandhu
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Music of Punjab (Punjabi: پنجاب دی موسیقی ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਸੰਗੀਤ ) reflects the traditions of ...
,
Amrinder Gill
Amrinder Singh Gill () is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music. He has been nominated for twenty-four PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning seven including three for Best Actor, and two f ...
, Mankirt Aulakh,
Gippy Grewal
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His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry. He mad ...
,
Sidhu Moosewala
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,
Babbu Maan
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etc . He directs the videos mostly in Canada only .
In 2021, he announced his first film as writer named "Filma Wale" also directed by himself.
Selected music videos
* ''Khat '' -
Babbu Maan
Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan (born 29 March 1975) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music director, actor and film producer. Most of his artistic work focuses on Punjabi music and films. He is recognised as being among the biggest artists in Punj ...
* ''Samundar - Babbu Maan
* ''Pendu'' -
Amrinder Gill
Amrinder Singh Gill () is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music. He has been nominated for twenty-four PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning seven including three for Best Actor, and two f ...
* ''Diary'' - Amrinder Gill
* ''Supna'' - Amrinder Gill
* ''Don’t Worry'' -
Karan Aujla
Jaskaran Singh "Karan" Aujla (born 18 January 1997) is an Indo-Canadian and Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. He is known for his single tracks, 14 of which have been featured in the UK Asian chart by ''Official Charts Company'', while s ...
* ''
Chitta Kurta
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'' -
Karan Aujla
Jaskaran Singh "Karan" Aujla (born 18 January 1997) is an Indo-Canadian and Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. He is known for his single tracks, 14 of which have been featured in the UK Asian chart by ''Official Charts Company'', while s ...
*Kya Baat Aa -
Karan Aujla
Jaskaran Singh "Karan" Aujla (born 18 January 1997) is an Indo-Canadian and Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. He is known for his single tracks, 14 of which have been featured in the UK Asian chart by ''Official Charts Company'', while s ...
Ft. Tania
*Let Em Play - Karan Aujla
*Yaariyan Ch Fikk - Karan Aujla
*Rim V Jhanjhar- Karan Aujla
*Hair - Karan Aujla
*Ik Saal -
Jassie Gill
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* ''Gangland'' - Mankirt Aulakh
* ''Badnam'' - Mankirt Aulakh
* ''Kadar'' - Mankirt Aulakh
*Jail - Mankirat Aulakh
*Kamli - Mankirt Aulakh
*Khayal - Mankirt Aulakh
*Daang - Mankirt Aulakh
* ''Dard '' - Babbu Maan
* ''Banda Ban Ja'' -
Garry Sandhu
Gurmukh Singh "Garry" Sandhu, is an Indian singer, songwriter, rapper and actor known for his work in Punjabi music
Music of Punjab (Punjabi: پنجاب دی موسیقی ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਸੰਗੀਤ ) reflects the traditions of ...
*Door - Garry Sandhu
*Illegal Weapon -
Garry Sandhu
Gurmukh Singh "Garry" Sandhu, is an Indian singer, songwriter, rapper and actor known for his work in Punjabi music
Music of Punjab (Punjabi: پنجاب دی موسیقی ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਸੰਗੀਤ ) reflects the traditions of ...
&
Jasmine Sandlas
Jasmine Kaur Sandlas is an Indian-American singer, rapper, television personality, performer, songwriter who mainly sings Punjabi songs. She was also featured on the TEDx Talks, ''MTV'' Coke Studio and spoken word platforms. Jasmine Sandlas i ...
* ''Tareyan De Des'' - Prabh Gill
* ''Tankha'' -
Ranjit Bawa
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* ''Sohne Mukhde'' -
Sharry Mann
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* ''Kaali Camaro'' -
Amrit Maan
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Early life
Maan was born ...
* ''Guerilla War'' - Amrit Maan
* ''Aa Geya Ni Ohi Billo Time'' -
Deep Jandu
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* ''Good Life'' - Deep Jandu
* ''Rang Sanwla'' - Arsh Benipal
* ''Nose Pin'' -
Jass Bajwa
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Career
He made his singing debut with ...
* ''Diamond'' -
Gurnam Bhullar
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Background
Bhullar hails from Kamal Wala village in Fazilka district. He re ...
* ''Gangster Scene'' - Gursewak Dhillon
*Scratch - Gursewak Dhillon
* ''Kho Na Baithan'' -
Kulwinder Billa
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* Company -
Gur Sidhu
Gursimran Singh Sidhu (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, record producer and song-writer associated with Punjabi Music and Punjabi cinema. He is best known for his songs "8 Parche","Bamb Aagya","Vaddi Galbaat","Gabhru","Dekhi Jau","Ashke A ...
* Manke -
Jassa Dhillon
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Early life and education
Dhillon was born 7 ...
* Lowrider -
Jassa Dhillon
Jassa Dhillon is an Indian singer and songwriter who is associated with the Punjabi music industry. His song "Talja" has featured on the UK Asian Music Chart and also the Global YouTube weekly chart.
Early life and education
Dhillon was born 7 ...
* ''Majha Block'' -
Prem Dhillon
*Above All -
Jassa Dhillon
Jassa Dhillon is an Indian singer and songwriter who is associated with the Punjabi music industry. His song "Talja" has featured on the UK Asian Music Chart and also the Global YouTube weekly chart.
Early life and education
Dhillon was born 7 ...
,
Gur Sidhu
Gursimran Singh Sidhu (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, record producer and song-writer associated with Punjabi Music and Punjabi cinema. He is best known for his songs "8 Parche","Bamb Aagya","Vaddi Galbaat","Gabhru","Dekhi Jau","Ashke A ...
*Raule -
Jassa Dhillon
Jassa Dhillon is an Indian singer and songwriter who is associated with the Punjabi music industry. His song "Talja" has featured on the UK Asian Music Chart and also the Global YouTube weekly chart.
Early life and education
Dhillon was born 7 ...
*Vaddi Galbaat -
Gur Sidhu
Gursimran Singh Sidhu (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, record producer and song-writer associated with Punjabi Music and Punjabi cinema. He is best known for his songs "8 Parche","Bamb Aagya","Vaddi Galbaat","Gabhru","Dekhi Jau","Ashke A ...
*
US -
Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper, singer and actor. He rose to the mainstream with his track "So High". In 2018, he released his debut album ''PBX 1'' ...
*Brown Shortie - Sidhu Moose Wala Ft .
Sonam Bajwa
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*G-Shit -
Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper, singer and actor. He rose to the mainstream with his track "So High". In 2018, he released his debut album ''PBX 1'' ...
*IDGAF -
Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper, singer and actor. He rose to the mainstream with his track "So High". In 2018, he released his debut album ''PBX 1'' ...
Ft. Morrisson
*Power -
Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper, singer and actor. He rose to the mainstream with his track "So High". In 2018, he released his debut album ''PBX 1'' ...
*GOAT -
Sidhu Moose Wala
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu (11 June 1993 – 29 May 2022), better known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was an Indian rapper, singer and actor. He rose to the mainstream with his track "So High". In 2018, he released his debut album ''PBX 1'' ...
*2 Seater -
Gippy Grewal
Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born 2 January 1983), is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry.
His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry. He mad ...
*Vigad Gaya -
Gippy Grewal
Rupinder Singh "Gippy" Grewal (born 2 January 1983), is an Indian actor, singer, film director and producer whose works span over Punjabi and Hindi film industry.
His single "Phulkari" was very successful in the Punjabi music industry. He mad ...
*Stranger -
Diljit Dosanjh
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*Impress -
Ranjit Bawa
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*Uche Uche Kadd -
Babbal Rai
Babbal Rai is an Indian Punjabi singer, songwriter and film actor.
Music career
Babbal Rai made his debut with the album "sau putt the first chapter" which brought him into the limelight in the music industry. His album, which was brought ...
*Kalla Changa -
Ninja
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*Rukh -
Akhil
*Rang Gora -
Akhil
*Double Cross -
Ammy Virk
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*Hassiyan Khediyan -
Ammy Virk
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*Kaali Hummer -
Maninder Buttar
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Career
His song ''Sakhiyaan'' has gathered a total of over ...
*Oh Kithe -
Kamal Khan
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*Main Tan Vi Pyaar Karda -
Happy Raikoti
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Ft.
Millind
*Taakre -
Gur Sidhu
Gursimran Singh Sidhu (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, record producer and song-writer associated with Punjabi Music and Punjabi cinema. He is best known for his songs "8 Parche","Bamb Aagya","Vaddi Galbaat","Gabhru","Dekhi Jau","Ashke A ...
ft.
Jassa Dhillon
Jassa Dhillon is an Indian singer and songwriter who is associated with the Punjabi music industry. His song "Talja" has featured on the UK Asian Music Chart and also the Global YouTube weekly chart.
Early life and education
Dhillon was born 7 ...
*Goli -
Gur Sidhu
Gursimran Singh Sidhu (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian singer, record producer and song-writer associated with Punjabi Music and Punjabi cinema. He is best known for his songs "8 Parche","Bamb Aagya","Vaddi Galbaat","Gabhru","Dekhi Jau","Ashke A ...
Filmography
Awards and nominations
See also
*
Rahul Chahal
*
Navi Lubana
References
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Punjabi-language film directors
People from Ludhiana district
Canadian music video directors
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people