Gippy Grewal

Gippy Grewal, born Rupinder Singh Grewal on 2 January 1983, is an Indian Punjabi singer, actor, filmmaker, producer and screenwriter who has built a successful career across both Punjabi music and cinema. Originally from Punjab, Grewal became widely known through his energetic Punjabi songs and distinctive vocal style before establishing himself as a leading personality in Punjabi films. His music catalogue includes Punjabi pop, bhangra, folk-influenced recordings and film songs, with tracks such as Angreji Beat, Phulkari and Car Nachdi becoming particularly recognizable among Punjabi music listeners. Alongside music, Grewal expanded into acting, production, writing and direction, developing a career that connects Punjabi popular music with contemporary Punjabi cinema.

Gippy Grewal developed his music career through Punjabi albums and singles before becoming a prominent voice in mainstream Punjabi entertainment. His early recordings helped establish his energetic bhangra and Punjabi pop style, while later songs and collaborations expanded his audience in India and among Punjabi listeners internationally. Over the years, his catalogue has included romantic songs, dance tracks, folk-influenced Punjabi music and songs created for film soundtracks. Angreji Beat, recorded with Yo Yo Honey Singh, became one of his widely recognized crossover tracks, while songs including Phulkari, Car Nachdi, Oscar, Hello Hello and Dubai Wale Shaikh further strengthened his music catalogue. Grewal has continued balancing his recording career with acting, filmmaking, production and screenwriting.

Gippy Grewal’s music is primarily rooted in Punjabi pop and bhangra, while frequently drawing from Punjabi folk traditions and contemporary commercial production. His energetic vocal delivery makes many of his recordings particularly suited to dance and celebratory settings, although his catalogue also includes romantic, emotional and film-oriented songs. Traditional Punjabi rhythms and vocabulary often appear alongside modern electronic production, creating a sound that connects Punjabi musical identity with contemporary pop. His collaborations with different singers, lyricists and producers have allowed his music to move between folk-inspired tracks, mainstream Punjabi pop, bhangra and modern Punjabi film music.

Gippy Grewal has developed a multifaceted career spanning Punjabi music, acting, direction, production and screenwriting. His work in cinema has received recognition at the Filmfare Awards Punjabi, including Best Debut Director for Ardaas in 2017 and Best Screenplay for Manje Bistre in 2018. He later won Best Screenplay for Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di at the Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025. Alongside these filmmaking achievements, Grewal has maintained a long-running recording career and has become a recognizable figure in Punjabi entertainment internationally. His ability to work across music and cinema as a singer, actor, writer, director and producer has made him one of the prominent multi-hyphenate personalities in the modern Punjabi entertainment industry.