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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Binnu Dhillon
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| caption = Dhillon at the media meet of ''[[Carry On Jatta 3]]''
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1975|08|29}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Binnu Dhillon Official Facebook - About |url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/BinnuDhillon/about/?ref=page_internal |website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=16 November 2018}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Dhuri]], Punjab, India
| alma_mater = [[Punjabi University]]
| known_for = Comedy
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*stand-up comedian
*film producer
*television presenter}}
| years_active = 1996–present
| organization = Binnu Dhillon Production
| website =
| spouse = Gurjinder Kaur
| children = 2
}}

'''Binnu Dhillon''' (born 29 August 1975) is an Indian actor who is known for his roles in [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] and [[Hindi]] films .<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 September 2018|title=Our ghosts don't scare, they do Bhangra: Binnu Dhillon|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/our-ghosts-don-t-scare-they-do-bhangra-binnu-dhillon/story-XncNF06jONgpFh1gnvDjzL.html|access-date=11 January 2022|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Binnu Dhillon: An artist always strives for character - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/binnu-dhillon-an-artist-always-strives-for-character/articleshow/72035583.cms|access-date=11 January 2022|work=The Times of India|language=en|date=3 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=शादी से भागने वाला था ये मशहूर कॉमेडियन, खुद किया खुलासा|url=https://www.amarujala.com/chandigarh/comedian-binnu-dhillon-visits-chandigarh|work=Amar Ujala|language=hi|date=13 July 2018|access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Dhillon was born on 29 August 1975 in [[Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab]]. He went on to attend Guru Teg Bahadur Public School. He did his post-graduate degree in theatre and television from [[Punjabi University]], [[Patiala]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Binnu Dhillon Birthday Special! From a Bhangra performer to the leading Punjabi movie star, here's how Binnu Dhillon rose to success |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/binnu-dhillon-birthday-special-from-a-bhangra-performer-to-the-leading-punjabi-movie-star-heres-how-binnu-dhillon-rose-to-success/photostory/70890051.cms |access-date=24 February 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=29 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Official">{{cite web |title=About Me |url=http://www.iambinnudhillon.com/about-me/ |access-date=16 November 2018 |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116220625/http://www.iambinnudhillon.com/about-me/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Dhillon is married to Gurjinder Kaur and has two daughters.<ref name="IE_April2022"/>

==Career==
Binnu Dhillon began his career as a Bhangra performer and had an opportunity to perform at the Indian Festivals in Germany and the UK, he appeared in television and serials before he entered the acting field. He continued to act in plays during his time in university such as a student and as part of the theatre and television department's repertory too.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}

He made his debut on television with the serial ''Parchhawain'' written and directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal in 1998<ref name="Official"/> and went on to work in popular television serials ''Sarhad'', ''Lori'', ''Gaoundi Dharti'', ''Sirnaave'', ''Man Jeetey Jag Jeet'', ''Channo Chan Vargi'', ''Professor Money Plant'', ''Jugnu Hazir Hai'', ''Jugnu Mast Mast'', ''Padam Paria'', ''Kankaal'', ''Aaste'' and ''Pagdandian''. He continued to perform in telefilms like ''Khara Dudh'' and ''Khich Ghuggi Khich''.<ref name="IE_April2022">{{Cite news |last=Sood |first=Ribha |date=28 April 2022 |title=Pollywood: Journey from TV serials to films, here's Binnu Dhillon's secret to success |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/binnu-dhillon-tv-serials-films-journey-pollywood-success-7890551/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=29 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503195300/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/binnu-dhillon-tv-serials-films-journey-pollywood-success-7890551/ |archive-date=3 May 2022}}</ref>

He also played small roles in commercially successful Hindi films like ''[[Shaheed-E-Azam]]'' and ''[[Dev D]]''.<ref name="IE_April2022"/>

In 2010, he directed a play ''Naughty Baba in Town'' that was performed in both US and Canada. Binnu is now one of the most known comedian of Punjabi movies.<ref>{{citation|url=http://punjabgold.com/tag/binnu-dhillon/page/2 |title=Binnu Dhillon | PUNJAB GOLD :: Punjabi Music, Punjabi Movies, Previews, Reviews, Punjabi Singers, Latest Songs, Videos Portal - Part 2 |publisher=Punjab Gold |access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=August 2015}}

Binnu Dhillon rose on the Punjabi comedy scene with films like ''[[Carry On Jatta]]'', ''[[Sirphire]]'', ''[[Raula Pai Gaya]]'', ''[[Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22]]'', ''[[Lucky Di Unlucky Story]]'', ''[[Rangeelay]]'' and ''[[Vekh Baraatan Challiyan]]''.<ref name="IE_April2022"/>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
! 2002
|| ''[[Shaheed-E-Azam]]'' || ||[[Hindi|Hindi language]] film
|-
! 2005
|| ''Nalaik'' || ||
|-
! rowspan="2"|2007
|| ''[[Mitti Wajaan Maardi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''Kaun Kise Da Beli'' || Jeona ||
|-
! rowspan="5"|2009
|| ''[[Dev.D]]'' || Dwij Dhillon || [[Hindi language]] Film
|-
| ''[[Tera Mera Ki Rishta]]'' || Shingara ||
|-
| ''[[Munde UK De]]'' || Jaile Brar ||
|-
| ''Lagda Ishq Hogaya'' || Sarjeet Naggar ||
|-
| ''Love U Bobby'' || ||
|-
! rowspan="4" |2010
|| ''[[Ekam - Son of Soil]]'' || Bhagat ||
|-
| ''Akh Labdi'' || Harjit ||
|-
|''[[Mel Karade Rabba]]''
|Taari
|
|-
| ''Chhevan Dariya'' || Ranjit ||
|-
! 2011
|| ''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]'' || Karanveer ||
|-
! rowspan="9"|2012
|| ''[[Mirza – The Untold Story]]'' || Diler Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Taur Mittran Di]]'' || Dulla ||
|-
| ''[[Kabaddi Once Again]]'' || Kirpal 'Clutch' Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Carry On Jatta]]'' || Goldy Dhillon ||
|-
| ''[[Sirphire]]'' || Happy Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Yaar Pardesi]]'' || Tarsem Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Raula Pai Gaya]]'' || Sunny ||
|-
| ''[[Saadi Wakhri Hai Shaan]]'' || Raunak ||
|-
| ''[[Munde Patiala De]]'' || Mama Ji ||
|-
! rowspan="11"|2013
|| ''[[Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22]]'' || Sher Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Singh vs Kaur]]'' || Taari ||
|-
| ''[[Lucky Di Unlucky Story]]'' || Dimpi ||
|-
| ''[[Rangeelay]]'' || Titli ||
|-
| ''[[Jatts in Golmaal]]'' || Titoo ||
|-
| ''[[Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya]]'' || Chamkila ||
|-
| ''[[Best of Luck (2013 film)|Best of Luck]]'' || Happy ||
|-
| ''[[Naughty Jatts]]'' || Laali ||
|-
| ''Punjab Bolda'' || ||
|-
| ''Jatt Airways'' || Inspector Hukum Singh ||
|-
| ''Viyah 70 Km'' || Lakha ||
|-
! rowspan="4"| 2014
|| ''[[Ishq Brandy]]'' || Pritam ||As a Lead
|-
| ''[[Mr & Mrs 420]]'' || Deputy / Neeru / Japji || Lead role
|-
| ''Oh My Pyo'' || Binnu ||As a Lead
|-
| ''[[Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo]]'' || Mann Sahib ||
|-
! rowspan="4"|2015
|| ''What the Jatt!!'' || Daljeet ||
|-
| ''[[Angrej]]'' || Aslam ||
|-
| ''[[Munde Kamaal De]]'' || Tinku ||
|-
| ''[[Dildariyaan]]'' || Bus Conductor ||
|-
! rowspan="6"|2016
|| ''[[Channo Kamli Yaar Di]]'' || Taaji || Lead role
|-
| ''[[Love Punjab]]'' || Naseem ||
|-
| ''[[Ambarsariya]]'' || SHO Hakam Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Vaisakhi List]]'' || Minister ||
|-
| ''[[Dulla Bhatti Wala]]'' || Dara ||
|-
| ''[[Bambukat]]'' || Resham Singh ||
|-
! rowspan="2"|2017
|| ''[[Vekh Baraatan Challiyan]]'' || Jaggi Waraich || Lead role
|-
| ''[[Bailaras]]'' || Jagga || • Lead role
• Co-producer also
|-
! rowspan="4"|2018
|| ''[[Carry On Jatta 2]]'' || Goldy Dhillon ||
|-
| ''[[Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan]]'' || Pargat|| •Lead role
• Co-producer also
|-
| ''[[Mar Gaye Oye Loko]]'' ||Gill Bai ||
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se]]'' || Billa ||
|-
! rowspan="4"|2019
|| ''[[Kala Shah Kala]]'' || Lovely ‘Naag ||•As a Lead
|-
| ''[[Naukar Vahuti Da]]'' || Shivinder / Satnam Singh || •Double role
•Lead role
|-
| ''Band Vaaje'' ||Inder || Lead role
|-
| ''[[Jhalle]]'' || ||• Lead role
•Also Producer<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/watch-everyone-is-going-crazy-on-the-sets-of-jhalley/articleshow/70344009.cms|title=Watch: Everyone is going crazy on the sets of 'Jhalley'|work=The Times of India|date=23 July 2019|access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref> As a Lead Actor
|-
! rowspan="2"|2021
|| ''Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme'' ||Barinder Singh ||
|-
| ''Fuffad Ji'' ||Arjan Singh ||
|-
! rowspan="4" |2023
|''[[Gol Gappe (film)|Gol Gappe]]''
| Jaggi
|
|-
|''[[Carry on Jatta 3]]''
| Goldy Dhillon
|
|-
| ''Maujaan Hi Maujaan''
|
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |title=It's a wrap for 'Maujaan Hi Maujaan' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-maujaan-hi-maujaan/articleshow/97088366.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 January 2023 |access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi]]''
|Barinder Singh "Bhola"
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|last1=Team |first1=Kiddaan. com |title=Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi: Release Date Of Ammy Virk & Binnu Dhillon Starrer Announced|url=https://kiddaan.com/gaddi-jaandi-ae-chalaangaan-maardi-release-date/|work=Kiddaan.Com|date=10 February 2023|access-date=18 February 2023}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="2" |2025
|''[[Fateh (2025 film)|Fateh]]''
|Sandhu
|Hindi Language film
|-
| ''[[Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya]]''
| Jatinder Singh / Jeeti
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite news |title=Punjabs FIRST Zombie Invasion Horror Film Jombieland Poster Unveiled - Check It Out! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/punjabs-first-zombie-invasion-horror-film-jombieland-poster-unveiled-check-it-out-2878919.html |work=Zee News |date=28 March 2025 |access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Jombieland (Official Trailer) {{!}} Binnu Dhillon {{!}} G Khan {{!}} Kanika Mann {{!}} Angira Dhar {{!}} 13th June 2025 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczPPLQFxBk |website=YouTube |date=30 May 2025 |access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{URL|iambinnudhillon.com}}
* {{IMDb name|3839111}}
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