Harpreet Sandhu (actor)
Indian actor, director, writer, and producer
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Harpreet Sandhu (born 8 January 1979) is an Indian actor, director, writer, music director, editor, cinematographer and poet. His debut Punjabi film Work Weather Wife was the first ever Punjabi and only Canadian film to get shortlisted at 87th Academy Awards under Best Original Song in a feature film and Best Feature Film for its songs "Moon" and "Long Braid".[2]
Harpreet Sandhu | |
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Sandhu in 2015 | |
| Born | 8 January 1979 |
| Occupations | Actor, director, producer, writer, musician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[citation needed] |
| Awards | 2015 Nominated National Award top25 People's Choice Canadian Immigrant 2015 Shortlist 87th Academy Awards |
| Website | Official website |
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Early life
Sandhu was born in Rurka Kalan, Punjab, India and spent the early part of his life living in a remote village. He is a graduate of Khalsa College, Amritsar and he trained under Hollywood actress Debra Podowski in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[3]
Professional work
Sandhu is an actor and film maker.[4][5] His debut film is Work Weather Wife in 2014.[4] He has worked with Alka Yagnik. He has acted in Indian and international films.[5][6][7][8][9][10] He dubbed Wahgan Hawaawan, in Urdu for ArtGauge Films Inc. and scripted the Urdu version of poems for Work Weather Wife.[5]
He has been associated with advertising since 2009 as a model, choreographer, copywriter, producer and director.[11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Swallowed Whole | Mr. Gill | |
| Judaaiyaan: The Separation | Villain | ||
| 2011 | My Hope | Cameo | |
| 2012 | Through My Eyes | Avi | |
| My Suicide | Cameo | ||
| 2013 | Thuk La Ke | Avi | |
| Diwali | Himself | ||
| 2013 Kabaddi World Cup | Athlete | ||
| 2014 | Work Weather Wife | Vick | |
| 2015 | Monologo | Lead | |
| 2016 | Star Trek Beyond | Uncredited bridge crew[13] | |