Sidhu (Navjot Sidhu) – a well to do, happy go lucky NRI who has chosen to settle in his native village, spreads the message of self-empowerment and entrepreneurship amongst the village youth. Led by Himmat (Harbhajan Mann), the youth set off a revolution of development in the village. Their lives are changed by Sidhu’s simple but extremely enterprising initiatives. Soon, the village transforms into a modern prosperous hamlet and becomes a model village.
The film drives an important message targeted at Punjabi audiences to realize the importance of being an entrepreneur in one’s own land rather than showing their extraordinary entrepreneurship in the West where Punjabis are touted to be fairly successful and hardworking, an impression which belies the visible reality back home. ‘Mera Pind’ is a complete family entertainer with a perfect blend of emotions, drama and comedy.
CAST
Navjot Singh Sidhu
The multi-facted persona – cricketer, MP and TV anchor makes his debut on celluloid with Mera Pind.
Harbhajan Mann
Successful and globally popular Punjabi singer and actor, Harbhajan has acted in several Punjabi blockbusters such as Mitti Wajaan Maardi, Asaan Nu Mann Watnaan Da, Jee Aaayaan Nu, Yaaran Naal Baharaan and Dil Apna Punjabi.
Kimi Varma
Kimi is a familiar face in Punjabi cinema, having acted in movies like Asa Nu Maan Watna Da & Shaheed Uddham Singh.
The cast also includes fine performers like noted comedian Gugu Gill and others such as Sarabjit Mangat, Deep Dhillon, Navneet Nishaan, Sheeba Bhakri, Rana Ranbir, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Darshan Aulakh.
DIRECTOR
Manmohan Singh, is an accomplished director of Punjabi films such ‘Mitti Wajaan Maardi’, ‘Asaan Nu Maan Watnaan Da’, Jee Aayaan Nu’, ‘Yaaran Naal Baharaan’ and ‘Dil Apna Punjabi. He is also an awarded expert cinematographer and has worked on Bollywood movies like Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai and Mohabbatein.
MUSIC
Composer – Babloo Kumar
An acclaimed lyricist – Babu Singh Mann
Composition:
-Masterly blend of Desi Bhangra and Punjabi hip pop
-Recreate the magic of Mitti Wajan Mardi and Dil Apna Punjabi
-Versatile score that will stay forever….making “Mera Pind†truly a collector’s album
-Songs like “College†and “Geda Sheda†captures the spirit of youth
-The “Dhabha†song is completely a trend setting track and so very DESI !!
Singers: Harbhajan Mann, Labh Janjua, Rani Randeep, Rana Ranbir
Title: MERA PIND
Language: Punjabi
Genre: Family Drama
Release Date: 5th September, 2008
Music release date: 8th August, 2008
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