Film director, writer, producer, actor
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Jaspal Singh Sandhu is an Indian film director, writer, producer, and actor.[1][2][3]
His film credits include Angrej (2015), Afsar (2018), and Vadh (2022).[4][5]
Vadh 2, written and directed by Sandhu, is scheduled for release on 6 February 2026.[6][7]
Career
Punjabi film industry
In 2015, Sandhu made his debut in Punjabi film industry with the film Angrej starring Amrinder Gill, Sargun Mehta and Ammy Virk.[8] In 2016, he produced the film Love Punjab starring Amrinder Gill and Sargun Mehta.[9] In 2017, he contributed as co-producer in the film Lahoriye, as producer in the film Vekh Baraatan Challiyan and Bhalwan Singh.[10] In 2018, sandhu produced the film Afsar and co-produced the film Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua.[11]
He also acted in the film Uda Aida as vice principal.[12]
Hindi film industry
Sandhu made his debut in the Hindi film industry with the crime thriller Vadh (2022).[13][14] He worked on the film as director, writer, producer, and actor, and later directed its sequel, Vadh 2.[15][16]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Actor | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Angrej | Template:Yes | |||
| 2016 | Love Punjab | Template:Yes | |||
| 2017 | Lahoriye | Template:Yes | |||
| Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Template:Yes | ||||
| Bhalwan Singh | Template:Yes | ||||
| 2018 | Afsar | Template:Yes | |||
| Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua | Template:Yes | ||||
| 2019 | Uda Aida | Template:Yes | |||
| 2022 | Vadh | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Template:Yes |
| 2026 | Vadh 2 | Template:Yes | Template:Yes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Template:Tooltip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Vadh | Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director | Template:Won | [17] |
References
- ↑ Exclusive. Firstpost(14 February 2023). Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Vadh director Jaspal Singh Sandhu opens up on his working experience in Punjabi industry. Indulgexpress. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ "Vadh started off with an idea that 'an old man commits a murder'," says director Jaspal Singh Sandhu. The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Jaspal Singh Sandhu. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Vadh director Jaspal Singh Sandhu is gearing up to make a 1950s thriller. ETV Bharat. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Vadh 2 release date out: Neena Gupta, Sanjay Mishra return in spiritual sequel. India Today(27 October 2025). Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ↑ Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta’s ‘Vadh 2’ gets new poster, theatrical release locked for February. The Times of India. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ↑ Exclusive! Vadh director Jaspal Singh Sandhu: Audiences are now warming up to slow burn. www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Love Punjab - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ↑ Jaspal Singh Sandhu movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com. Cinestaan. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Punjabi to hindi films. The tribune. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Uda Aida | Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ↑ Vadh Movie Review: Gripping, thrilling and powered with stellar performances. The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ Vadh movie review: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta's film is both heroic and heartbreaking. Firstpost(7 December 2022). Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Director Jaspal Singh Sandhu calls IFFI response to Vadh 2 “deeply positive” 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood(2025-11-25). Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Vadh 2 Unveils New Poster Featuring Sanjay Mishra And Neena Gupta Ahead Of February 2026 Release. zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ↑ Complete List of Winners - 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 With Maharashtra Tourism. filmfare.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.