At the premiere of Punjabi film Akaal: The Unconquered, actor Gippy Grewal is at his modest best

Donning sunglasses, nihangs made an impressive entry, as the crowd eagerly awaited for the arrival of Gippy Grewal at the Mohali premiere of Akaal: The Unconquered on Tuesday evening at the CP67 Mall.

The film, written and directed by Gippy Grewal, also has him in the lead role. The star, dressed in a brown kurta and kesari turban, made a hasty entry along with the cast, including Nimrat Khaira, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Happy Raikoti and Prince Kanwaljit Singh. The film’s DOP Baljit Singh Deo gave Gippy close company.

After the film, Gippy wasn’t only a proud filmmaker but also a father, as his sons’ role in the film left the audience impressed. “When I entered the industry I knew nothing, but my effort is to ensure that my sons are prepared before they face the camera.” Gippy shared how his son Ekom learnt various forms of martial arts, including parkour and gatka, for his debut film. “He is fond of the gym, but I told him that the film wanted him to be warrior.”

Akaal got Dharma Productions’ backing, and was released in Hindi and Punjabi for a pan-Indian audience. Gurpreet Ghuggi, who led the team at the premiere, praised Gippy, “Only a good learner can be a good teacher, and he is a fine example of that.”

The film, which took about five years to be completed, is a fictional period drama. “We have done our bit, now we want to take the film to greater heights,” said Gippy.

Ghuggi shared, “Our children are exposed to a lot on social media that we can’t change but we are trying to instill values in them through our work.”

Gippy also spoke of his bonding with Baljit Singh Deo. Amongst the other actors who made it to the premiere were Sardar Sohi and Abheyy Attri. Akaal, which extols Sikh values, released in cinemas on April 10.

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