Amrinder Singh Gill (born 11 May 1976) is an Indian actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer who makes Punjabi-language films and music.
He has been nominated for twenty-four PTC Punjabi Film Awards, winning seven including three for Best Actor, and two for Best Playback singer and has been nominated for five Filmfare Awards, winning two for Best Actor and Best Playback singer, among other accolades.
Gill recorded his first song for Jalandhar Doordarshan program Kala Doria.
He came into the limelight with his track "Paigam", followed by songs like "Daru", "Madhaania", "Khedan De Din", with Sunidhi Chauhan, and many others like "Mel Kara De" and Dildarian.
Gill was born on 11 May 1976 in Amritsar, Punjab.
In an interview, Gill disclosed, "During my childhood days, I would stand in front of the mirror, assuming myself as an actor and would imitate scenes. My father was a doctor, mother was a teacher and my sister was married, therefore often when I was alone at home I would practice to be an actor."
He is graduated from Khalsa College, Amritsar.
He received master's degree in agriculture science.
He is an alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University.
During college, he performed Bhangra dance as a support artist for personalities like Sarbjit Cheema.
Before starting his singing career, he worked in the Ferozepur Central Cooperative Bank as a Manager.
1999
He recorded his first song "Sanu Ishq Ho Gaya" in 1999, for Jalandhar Doordarshan program Kala Doria but credited song to Rhythm Boyz instead of himself.
Gill has developed other ventures, including Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, with manager Karaj Gill, which helped launch the careers of artists such as Gurshabad, Bir Singh, and Gurpreet Maan.
2000
Gill released his debut studio album "Apni Jaan Ke" in early 2000.
The album was produced by Sukhpal Sukh, and was released by Goyal Music.
"Ki Kariye" and "Ishq Ho Gaya" were well received by audience.
2002
In 2002, Gill released his second studio album "Ek Vaada".
Song "Je Mile Oh Kudi" from the album was a commercial success.
The album was produced by Gurmeet Singh.
Also, Gill referred to the song as one of his favourite songs.
2003
The album was followed by the studio album "Chan Da Tukda", released in 2003.
This album was produced by Sukhpal Sukh, and was released by Finetouch Music.
2006
Gill finally got his breakthrough with the album Dildarian, which was released in 2006; and was produced by Sukhshinder Shinda.
Songs "Dildarian" and "Sohni Kuri" from the album were well received.
The album was nominated for three categories at 2006 PTC Punjabi Music Awards.
2008
In 2008, his fifth studio album "Ishq", produced by Shinda was released.
The album was released by Speed Records and Times Music.
2009
He started his acting career with a supporting role in the film Munde UK De in 2009.
Then he acted as lead in films Ik Kudi Punjab Di, Taur Mittran Di, and many more.
Finally he had success with films Daddy Cool Munde Fool and Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo.
Later, films like Angrej, Love Punjab, Lahoriye, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, and Ashke won various awards at different ceremonies.
Five of his films, Angrej, Chal Mera Putt, Chal Mera Putt 2, Chal Mera Putt 3, and Chhalla Mud Ke Nahi Aaya, have grossed over ₹30 crore globally, with the second grossing more than ₹50 crore becoming the second highest grossing Punjabi film at the time, before it was surpassed by Saunkan Saunkne the next year.
The album was followed by Dooriyan, which was released in late 2009 by Speed Records and Times Music.
2010
The album received numerous nominations at 2010 PTC Punjabi Music Awards.
His album Judaa received a Brit Asia Music Award for 'best album.
2012
In 2012, Judaa received a Brit Asia Music Award for 'best album'.
2014
After the success of Judaa, in mid 2014, Amrinder Gill came up with a sequel Judaa 2, which won Best Album award at PTC Punjabi Music Awards.
Gill has been credited as playback singer in various films including Chaar Sahibzaade (2014).
Gill has developed other ventures, including Rhythm Boyz Entertainment, with manager Karaj Gill, which helped launch the careers of artists such as Gurshabad.
2015
His last single "Supna" was released in 2015 since then he has released only film tracks.
