Jaspal Singh Sandhu
Jaspal Singh Sandhu | |
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| Born | |
| Occupations | Film director, writer, producer, actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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 | Yes | |||
| 2016 | Love Punjab | Yes | |||
| 2017 | Lahoriye | Yes | |||
| Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Yes | ||||
| Bhalwan Singh | Yes | ||||
| 2018 | Afsar | Yes | |||
| Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua | Yes | ||||
| 2019 | Uda Aida | Yes | |||
| 2022 | Vadh | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2026 | Vadh 2 | Yes | Yes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Vadh | Filmfare Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director | 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 (in Marathi). 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. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. 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.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (25 November 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: Director Jaspal Singh Sandhu calls IFFI response to Vadh 2 "deeply positive" 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ "Vadh 2 Unveils New Poster Featuring Sanjay Mishra And Neena Gupta Ahead Of February 2026 Release". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ "Complete List of Winners - 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 With Maharashtra Tourism". filmfare.com. Retrieved 1 May 2023.