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{{short description|2021 Indian romantic-comedy film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Honsla Rakh
| image = Honsla Rakh film.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Amarjit Singh Saron
| producer = {{Plainlist|
*Daljit Thind
*Diljit Dosanjh
}}
| writer = Rakesh Dhawan
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
* [[Sonam Bajwa]]
* [[Shehnaaz Gill]]
* Shinda Grewal
* Anayah Miglani (baby honsla)
}}
| music = Sandeep Saxena
| cinematography = [[Baljit Singh Deo]]
| editing = Manish More
| studio = Thind Motion Films <br/> Storytime Productions
| distributor = White Hill Productions Ltd (overseas)
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|10|15|}}
| runtime = 145 minutes<ref name="runtime:bbc" />
| country = India
| language = Punjabi
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|54}} [[crore]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/shehnaaz-gill-debut-film-honsla-rakh-worldwide-box-office-7655430/ |title=Shehnaaz Gill's debut film Honsla Rakh mints Rs 54 crore on worldwide box office: 'We made it happen' |date=4 December 2021}}</ref>
}}

'''''Honsla Rakh''''' ({{translation|Be Patient}}) is a 2021 Indian [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by Amarjit Singh Saron starring [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Sonam Bajwa]], [[Shehnaaz Gill]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/pics-of-shehnaaz-gill-from-honsla-rakh-wrap-up-party-are-winning-the-internet/articleshow/81868862.cms |title=Pics of Shehnaaz Gill from 'Honsla Rakh' wrap up party are winning the internet |access-date=2 April 2021 |date=2 April 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> it marks the debut of Diljit Dosanjh as producer. It was released worldwide theatrically on 15 October 2021.<ref name="rel:ie" />

The film is set in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], and depicts the story of a divorced father who is raising his son on his own.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/diljit-dosanjh-and-shehnaaz-gill-wrap-up-honsla-rakh-shoot-in-canada-1786453-2021-04-02 |title=Diljit Dosanjh and Shehnaaz Gill wrap up Honsla Rakh shoot in Canada |author=Rishita Roy Chowdhury |work=India Today |access-date=2 April 2021 |date=2 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref> When he starts dating, romance and comedy ensue.

The film received positive reviews and is currently among the [[List of highest-grossing Punjabi films#Global gross figures|highest-grossing Punjabi films]] with a worldwide gross of {{INR Convert|54|c}}.

==Plot==
Yenkey Singh is a divorced [[single parent]], who lives with his son, Honsla Singh. He runs a successful Indian restaurant in Canada. He is desperate to find a woman for marriage, and always introduces his son as his younger brother whenever he meets a pretty girl. One day, while waiting at the airport for a delayed flight, he runs into his ex-wife, Sweety.

In a flashback, a young Yenkey and Sweety are on a date where Sweety places a condition that after marriage, they won't have any kids and would focus on their careers. But, after a few months of their marriage, Sweety gets pregnant and experiences mood swings. She demands a divorce and wants Yenkey to get child custody. After the child is born, Sweety leaves Yenkey and her newborn child with him, whom he names Honsla. Then, the film depicts the struggle Yenkey faced as a single parent, and how he couldn't marry a single girl as he is always rejected for having a child.

After the flashback, Sweety is revealed to be a successful fashion designer, who then finally meets her son, Honsla. Just as she meets Honsla, her new husband calls her, thus disappointing Yenkey. As the delayed flight is cancelled, Yenkey meets Jasmine, and falls in love with her instantly. They become friends and start dating. Yenkey proposes to Jasmine, but she rejects him as soon as she finds out he has a son. But Honsla lies, stating that his father's first wife is dead, leading to Jasmine to marry Yenkey.

Initially, both of them introduce Honsla as Yenkey's younger brother to their family, and Jasmine's parents agree to their marriage. The situation deteriorates when Sweety and her husband appear at his wedding. Yenkey and Honsla both decide to tell everyone the truth, as he doesn't want to hurt Jasmine and her parents anymore.

During their engagement, Yenkey tells everyone the truth. He confesses that Sweety was his first wife and Honsla is his and Sweety's son. Seeing his father sad, Honsla decides to stay with Sweety for his father's sake, but Yenkey, who loves Honsla, leaves the engagement on the spot. Then, it is revealed that both were doing a small drama to convince Jasmine and her family members. All of them finally forgive Yenkey and accept Honsla. Just as Sweety and her husband leave, Honsla calls Sweety "Mummy", thus enlightening her. Yenkey says that Sweety can meet Honsla whenever she wants and the film ends on a happy note with a group photo.

==Cast==
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Yenkey Singh, Restaurant owner, Jasmine's husband, Sweety's ex-husband, Honsla's father<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-shehnaaz-gill-wrap-shoot-of-honsla-rakh-photos-7255939/ |title=Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill wrap shoot of Honsla Rakh, party together. See photos |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 April 2021 |date=2 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sonam Bajwa]] as Jasmine, yoga teacher, Yenkey's wife, Honsla's stepmother
* [[Shehnaaz Gill]] as Sweety, a fashion designer, Yenkey's ex-wife, Honsla's mother<ref name="gill:itvn2"/>
* Shinda Grewal as Honsla Singh, Yenkey and Sweety's son, Jasmine's stepson<ref name="shinda:toi" />
* Anayah Miglani<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/diljit-dosanjh-shehnaaz-gill-honsla-rakh-star-cast-trailer-release-date-box-office-where-to-watch-hd-download-online-740144 |title=Honsla Rakh: Star Cast, Trailer, Release Date, Box Office, Where to Watch, HD download online |website=India TV News |access-date=16 October 2021 |date=14 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Balinder Johal]] as Jasmine’s grandmother
* [[Kamaljit Neeru]] as Jasmine’s mother

==Production==
The film was announced by [[Diljit Dosanjh]] on 18 February 2021 with the lead cast Diljit Dosanjh, [[Sonam Bajwa]], [[Shehnaaz Gill]] and Shinda Grewal, the son of actor [[Gippy Grewal]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/diljit-dosanjh-shehnaaz-gill-sonam-bajwa-honsla-rakh-first-poster-7193703/ |title=Honsla Rakh: Diljit Dosanjh collaborates with Shehnaaz Gill, Sonam Bajwa in comedy caper |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 April 2021 |date=19 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The film marks Dosanjh's debut as a film producer.{{Cn|date=November 2021}}

Filming began in March 2021 in Vancouver, Canada<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/shehnaaz-gill-cradles-baby-bump-as-diljit-dosanjh-stares-into-her-eyes-see-honsla-rakh-new-poster-224637 |title=Shehnaaz Gill cradles baby bump as Diljit Dosanjh stares into her eyes; see 'Honsla Rakh' new poster |work=The Tribune |date=13 March 2021 |access-date=3 April 2021 |language=ko}}</ref> and [[principal photography]] was wrapped on 1 April 2021 in Canada.<ref name="gill:itvn2">{{Cite web |date=2 April 2021 |title=Shehnaaz Gill, Diljit Dosanjh wrap up Punjabi film Honsla Rakh - Videos and Pics go viral |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/shehnaaz-gill-diljit-dosanjh-wrap-up-punjabi-film-honsla-rakh-videos-latest-pictures-viral-695079 |access-date=2 April 2021 |website=Indian TV News |language=en}}</ref><ref name="shinda:toi">{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/gippy-grewals-son-gurfateh-finishes-the-shoot-of-honsla-rakh/articleshow/81833179.cms |title=Gippy Grewal's son Gurfateh finishes the shoot of 'Honsla Rakh' |date=1 April 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=2 April 2021}}</ref> A promotional song of the film which was scheduled to be shot on 15 September in London was postponed, as Shehnaaz Gill was mourning the death of her friend, actor [[Sidharth Shukla]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2021 |title=Shehnaaz Gill to resume shoot for 'Honsla Rakh' opposite Diljit Dosanjh? Makers share update |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/shehnaaz-gill-to-resume-shoot-for-honsla-rakh-opposite-diljit-dosanjh-makers-share-update-735633 |access-date=23 September 2021 |website=Indian TV News |language=en}}</ref> It was reported that Shehnaaz Gill will shoot the promotional song on 7 October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-shehnaaz-gill-to-resume-work-on-october-7-will-shoot-a-song-for-her-film-honsla-rakh/articleshow/86750345.cms |title=Exclusive: Shehnaaz Gill to resume work on October 7, will shoot a song for her film Honsla Rakh |author=Neha Maheshwri |access-date=4 October 2021 |date=4 October 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Release==
===Theatrical===
''Honsla Rakh'' certified with running time of 145 minutes,<ref name="runtime:bbc">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/honsla-rakh-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc01mzqxnze |title=Honsla Rakh (2021) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=12 October 2021}}</ref> was released worldwide on 15 October 2021 coinciding with [[Vijayadashami|Dussehra]] holidays in India.<ref name="rel:ie">{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/shehnaaz-gill-smiles-at-diljit-dosanjh-in-latest-honsla-rakh-poster-trailer-out-soon-7534355/ |title=Shehnaaz Gill smiles at Diljit Dosanjh in latest Honsla Rakh poster, trailer out soon |work=The Indian Express |access-date=25 September 2021 |date=25 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://abcfry.com/honsla-rakh-release-date-reveal-trailer-out-tomorrow/ |title="Honsla Rakh" Release Date Reveal, Trailer Out Tomorrow |website=abcFRY.com}}</ref>
===Home media===
''Honsla Rakh'' was released for [[Streaming media|digital streaming]] on 24 November 2021 on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=23 November 2021 |title=Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill's Honsla Rakh to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Nov 24 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/diljit-dosanjh-shehnaaz-gill-s-honsla-rakh-to-premiere-on-amazon-prime-video-on-nov-24-1879986-2021-11-23 |access-date=26 November 2021 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Honsla Rakh
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Avvy Sra, [[MixSingh|Mix Singh]], JSL, Intense, Yeah Proof
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2021|}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| language = [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| length = 16:27
| label = Tips Punjabi
| producer =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
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| misc =
}}
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Intense and lyrics written by Raj Ranjodh. The first track "Chanel No 5" is released on Tips Punjabi on 30 September.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/chanel-no-5-the-first-song-from-honsla-rakh-will-get-you-grooving-in-no-time/articleshow/86648561.cms |title=Chanel No 5: The first song from 'Honsla Rakh' will get you grooving in no time |access-date=1 October 2021 |date=30 September 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Second track "Guitar" composed by JSL and sung by Raj Ranjodh is released on 4 October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/honsla-rakh-song-guitar-diljit-dosanjh-sonam-bajwa-love-ballad-shehnaaz-gill-punjabi-watch-video-7551372/ |title=Honsla Rakh song Guitar: Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa are love-struck |website=The Indian Express |access-date=4 October 2021 |date=4 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> 3rd track "Sher" composed by
Yeah Proof is released on 8 October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/diljit-dosanjh-dances-like-a-true-punjabi-sher-in-the-new-song-of-honsla-rakh/articleshow/86872191.cms |title=Diljit Dosanjh dances like a true Punjabi 'Sher' in the new song of 'Honsla Rakh' |access-date=9 October 2021 |date=8 October 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Four days later, 4th track "Lalkaara" composed by Avvy Sra was released on 12 October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/honsla-rakh-song-lalkaare-diljit-dosanjh-shehnaaz-gill-and-sonam-bajwa-groove-to-an-upbeat-track-watch-video-7568401/ |title=Honsla Rakh song Lalkaare: Diljit Dosanjh, Shehnaaz Gill and Sonam Bajwa groove to an upbeat track, watch video |website=The Indian Express |access-date=12 October 2021 |date=12 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> On 14 October 5th track "Saroor" composed by Avvy Sra was released.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/saroor-diljit-dosanjhs-bhangra-and-shehnaaz-gills-nakhra-is-a-treat-to-watch-in-the-new-song-of-honsla-rakh/articleshow/87016730.cms |title=Saroor: Diljit Dosanjh's bhangra and Shehnaaz Gill's nakhra is a treat to watch in the new song of 'Honsla Rakh' |access-date=14 October 2021 |date=14 October 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Title track was released on 20 October.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/punjabi/honsla-rakh-title-track/videoshow/87154340.cms |title=Honsla Rakh - Title Track |access-date=21 October 2021 |date=20 October 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

===Track list===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 17:47
| title1 = Chanel No 5
| music1 = Intense
| lyrics1 = Raj Ranjodh
| extra1 = [[Diljit Dosanjh]]
| length1 = 3:05
| title2 = Guitar
| music2 = JSL
| lyrics2 = Raj Ranjodh
| extra2 = Raj Ranjodh
| length2 = 3:18
| title3 = Sher
| music3 = Yeah Proof
| lyrics3 = Laddi Chahal
| extra3 = Diljit Dosanjh
| length3 = 2:38
| title4 = Lalkaara
| music4 = Avvy Sra
| lyrics4 = [[Happy Raikoti]]
| extra4 = Diljit Dosanjh
| length4 = 2:24
| title5 = Saroor
| music5 = Avvy Sra
| lyrics5 = Happy Raikoti
| extra5 = Diljit Dosanjh
| length5 = 3:10
| title6 = Honsla Rakh (Title Track)
| music6 = [[MixSingh]]
| lyrics6 = Happy Raikoti
| extra6 = Diljit Dosanjh
| title7 = Come ON Bruh
| length7 = 1:45
| lyrics7 = JSL
| music7 = JSL
| extra7 = Diljit Dosanjh
| length6 = 1:52
}}

==Reception==
Jaspreet Nijher reviewing for ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film with 4 stars out of 5, praised storyline writing, "[... the film] is a sublime exhibit of emotions through various equations, that of a father and his son, between a man and a woman and eventually between a woman and her son." Nijher praised the performances of [[Diljit Dosanjh]] and Shinda Grewal. Nijher wrote, "Shinda is [[Winning Hearts|winning hearts]] with his effortless acting, without losing the innocence of a child of seven." Nijher said while concluding the review: "The comedy is just enough to keep the focus on romance and the emotions, and entertaining with its straightforward references."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/honsla-rakh/movie-review/87041052.cms |title=Honsla Rakh Movie Review: A fine balance of sublime emotions and comedy that takes Punjabi cinema to a new dimension |author=Jaspreet Nijher |access-date=16 October 2021 |date=15 October 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Kritika Vaid of India.com rated the film with 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Honsla Rakh'' gives you two hours and 25 minutes of laughter. An easy-breezy family entertainer with nothing much to write about!"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/honsla-rakh-review-shehnaaz-gill-diljit-dosanjhs-film-has-an-unplanned-child-but-planned-laughter-and-a-lot-of-entertainment-5055461/ |title=Honsla Rakh Review: Shehnaaz Gill-Diljit Dosanjh's Film Has an Unplanned Child, But Planned Laughter And a Lot of Entertainment! |author=Kritika Vaid |access-date=17 October 2021 |date=15 October 2021 |website=India.com}}</ref> Kiddaan.com gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and praised the performance of Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Shehnaaz Gill and Shinda Grewal, stating that "they all have done commendable jobs". Criticising the music, they wrote, "we also believe that if its music was a little better, it could have uplifted the overall feel of the movie." Kiddaan stated that "''Honsla Rakh'' is the kind of entertainer we all needed for a long time, hence without any second thoughts, it is a must-watch."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kiddaan.com/honsla-rakh-movie-review/ |title=Honsla Rakh Review: With All Laughters, And Melodrama, The Movie Wins Our Hearts |website=Kiddaan.com |publisher=Kiddan |date=15 October 2021 |access-date=17 October 2021}}</ref>

=== Box office ===

''Honsla Rakh'' opened with net collection of {{INRConvert|55|m}} on first day of release worldwide, which is the highest ever for a Punjabi film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6362 |title=Honsla Rakh Is Highest Punjabi Opening Of All Time |date=16 October 2021 |access-date=16 October 2021 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> The film had worldwide gross collection of {{INRConvert|175|m}} in opening weekend,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=6369 |title=Honsla Rakh Has Highest Opening Weekend Worldwide |date=18 October 2021 |access-date=18 October 2021 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> and {{INRConvert|282.5|m}} in opening week.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/diljitdosanjh/status/1451526425689743361 |title=28.25 cr worldwide box office gross on 7th day |date=22 October 2021 |access-date=22 October 2021 |author=Diljit Dosanjh (official) |via=Twitter}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=July 2025}}

The film {{As of|2021|12|3|lc=y}}, has grossed {{INRConvert|540|m}} worldwide.<ref name="bo1:boi">{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/diljitdosanjh/status/1466821886591963139 |title=54 cr worldwide box office gross on 50th day |date=3 December 2021 |access-date=4 December 2021 |author=Diljit Dosanjh (official) |via=Twitter}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=July 2025}}

== PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2022 ==

Honsla Rakh received five awards at the [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]] 2022:

* Best Film
* Best Director - Amarjit Singh Saron
* Best Actor - Diljit Dosanjh
* Most Popular Song of The Year - Guitar by Raj Ranjodh
* Best Cinematography - Baljit Singh Deo

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt14598754}}

[[Category:Punjabi-language Indian films]]
[[Category:2021 Punjabi-language films]]
[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Vancouver]]
[[Category:2021 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:2021 comedy-drama films]]

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