Shehnaaz Gill is an Indian actress, model and singer who works in television and films. She began her modelling career with the 2015 music video, “Shiv Di Kitaab”. In 2017, she debuted as an actress in Punjabi film Sat Shri Akaal England. In September 2019, Gill participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13 where she finished in third place.
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Gill was born and raised in Punjab. She is of Punjabi descent and belongs to a Sikh family. She loved to act and sing and this was her passion since childhood.
She began her career by featuring in “Shiv Di Kitaab” in 2015. Gill appeared in “Majhe Di Jatti” and “Pindaan Diyan Kudiyaan” in 2016. Gill’s another music video came with Garry Sandhu titled “Yeah Baby Refix”. Gill also starred in some Punjabi films such as Sat Shri Akaal England in 2017, Kala Shah Kala and Daaka in 2019.
Bigg Boss 13 and further ventures
In September 2019, Gill entered as a celebrity participant on Bigg Boss 13. While she was in the Bigg Boss house, her first single, “Veham” came out, followed by some other singles including “Sidewalk”, “Range” and “Ronda Ali Peti”. The season ended in February 2020 and was won by Sidharth Shukla, whereas Gill finished up as second runner-up. In February 2020, she appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge but it terminated within a month because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gill then appeared in a number of music videos including “Bhula Dunga”, “Keh Gayi Sorry”, “Kurta Pajama”, “Waada Hai”, “Shona Shona” and “Fly”. Gill will collaborate with Sidharth Shukla for their third music video together titled “Habit”. Gill is scheduled to appear in the film Honsla Rakh.
Filmography
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Films
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sat Shri Akaal England | Sonia Khanna | Punjabi film | |
| 2019 | Kala Shah Kala | Taaro | ||
| Daaka | Pushpa | |||
| 2021 | Honsla Rakh |
TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Contestant | 2nd runner-up | |
| 2020 | Mujhse Shaadi Karoge | Herself | DQed | |
| Bigg Boss 14 | Guest |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | “Shiv Di Kitaab” | Gurvinder Brar | |
| 2016 | “Majhe Di Jatti” | Kanwar Chahal | |
| “Pindaan Diyaan Kudiyaan” | Gejja Bhullar | ||
| 2017 | “Yaari” | Guri | |
| 2018 | “Yeah Baby” | Garry Sandhu | |
| 2020 | “Bhula Dunga” | Darshan Raval | |
| “Keh Gayi Sorry” | Jassi Gill | ||
| “Kurta Pajama” | Tony Kakkar | ||
| “Waada Hai” | Arjun Kanungo | ||
| “Shona Shona” | Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar | ||
| 2021 | “Fly” | Badshah and Amit Uchana | |
| “Habit” |
Shreya Ghoshal |
Discography
| Year | Song | Composer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | “Veham” | Laddi Gill | |
| 2019 | “Range” | Lovees | |
| 2020 | “Sidewalk” | Harj Nagra |