Dave Sidhu
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Early Life & Education
Sidhu was born 2 November 1986 to Jatinder Singh and his wife Surjeet Kaur at Barnala, Punjab. He studied filmmaking from Australian Film Institute (AFI).[3]
Career
Sidhu started his career as a casting director with Pareshan Parinda (2018) followed by Kuriyan Jawan Baapu Pareshaan (2021), Yaariyan Dildariyaan (2022) and Haterz (2022).[4]
In 2021, Sidhu announced a documentary short on the Qaida method of Maharaj Ranjit Singh.[5][6][7] Sidhu ventured in film direction with the release of Yaariyan Dildaariyan (2022) which he directed along with Virat Kapoor.
In 2023, Dave Sidhu collaborated with Harbhajan Mann for the music video Tere Pyaar Ne[8] and with Jaspreet Jazim Sharma for the music video Dholan Mahi.[9]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Credited As | |||
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Director | Casting Director | Producer | Notes | ||
2018 | Pareshaan Parinda | Yes | Also as an actor | ||
2020 | The Oneness | Yes | Documentry short | ||
2021 | Kuriyan Jawan Baapu Preshaan | Yes | |||
Parvaaz: The Journey | Yes | Executive Producer | |||
2022 | Yaariyan Dildariyaan | Yes | Yes | Directed along with Virat Kapoor | |
Haterz | Yes | ||||
Kuch Na Kuch | Yes | Short | |||
Char Cup Chai | Yes | ||||
Padma Shri Kaur Singh | Yes | ||||
TBA | Qaida-e-Noor | Yes | Yes | Co-produced with Billa Aulakh |
Television
Year | Title | Credited As | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Director | Producer | |||
2023 | Serious Talk | Yes | Episode 1; Episode 2 | |
Ji Huzoor | Yes | Episode 1; Episode 2 |
Music Video
Year | Title | Singer | Credited As | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director | Producer | ||||
2023 | Tere Pyaar Ne | Harbhajan Mann | Yes | ||
Dholan Mahi | Jaspreet Jazim Sharma | Yes |
Other Work
Cinetown
Cinetown extends a warm invitation to Punjabi cinema productions in Australia on Saturday, 6th May 2023, at the Grand Saffron located at 1/5 Danaher Dr, South Morang VIC 3752. The event will be graced by the presence of Dave Sidhu, Jarnail Singh, Karamjit Anmol, and Nisha Bano.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
Cinetown Awards
To support and celebrate emerging filmmakers who offer fresh and distinctive perspectives along with compelling narratives, renowned Indo-Australian Film Director and actor, Dave Sidhu, has established the Cinetown Awards. This annual short film competition, along with the Annual Awards Fiesta, aims to foster and promote talented individuals in the film industry.[17][18]
References
- ↑ "Dave Sidhu Joins Sydney Film Festival To Encourage Bollywood Cinema In Australia" (in en-GB). 2023-06-26. https://glamsham.com/hollywood/entertainment-news/dave-sidhu-sydney-film-festival-encourage-bollywood-cinema-in-australia.
- ↑ Team, Kiddaan com (2023-05-18). "Cinetown Welcomes Punjabi Cinema In Australia: Dave Sidhu, Karamjit Anmol, Jarnail Singh And Nisha Bano Attend Press Conference" (in en-US). https://kiddaan.com/cinetown-welcomes-punjabi-cinema-in-australia-dave-sidhu-karamjit-anmol-jarnail-singh-and-nisha-bano-attend-press-conference/.
- ↑ "This is how film director Dave Sidhu will be celebrating his 35th birthday" (in en-US). 2021-11-01. https://www.cinetalkers.com/this-is-how-film-director-dave-sidhu-will-be-celebrating-his-35th-birthday/.
- ↑ "Casting director Dave Sidhu: When Punjabis love someone they don't care whether he/she is a star or a new face" (in en). 2021-09-27. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/casting-director-dave-sidhu-when-punjabis-love-someone-they-dont-care-whether-he/she-is-a-star-or-a-new-face/photostory/86549728.cms.
- ↑ "Qaida-e-Noor explores propagation of literacy through a cinematic lens" (in en). https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/qaida-e-noor-explores-propagation-of-literacy-through-a-cinematic-lens.
- ↑ Desk, Outlook Web (2022-01-10). "Director Dave Sidhu Spreads Social Messages Through His Movies" (in en). https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/outlook-spotlight-director-dave-sidhu-spreads-social-messages-through-his-movies/393903.
- ↑ "'Qaida-E-Noor': Dave Sidhu’s film explores Maharaja Ranjit Singh's 'Qaida method' of learning - NRI Affairs" (in en-US). 2021-09-02. https://www.nriaffairs.com/qaida-e-noor-dave-sidhus-new-film-explores-the-method-of-learning-though-your-mother-tongue/.
- ↑ "Dave Sidhu's Directorial Brilliance Shines in 'Tere Pyaar Ne' Music Video Featuring Harbhajan Mann" (in en). 2023-06-19. https://www.filmibeat.com/promotions/dave-sidhu-s-directorial-brilliance-shines-in-tere-pyaar-ne-music-video-featuring-harbhajan-mann-355263.html.
- ↑ "Yaarian Dildariyan Director Dave Sidhu's Music Video 'Dholan Mahi' Is All Set To Win Hearts" (in en). https://zeenews.india.com/people/yaarian-dildariyan-director-dave-sidhus-music-video-dholan-mahi-is-all-set-to-win-hearts-2627769.html.
- ↑ Team, Kiddaan com (2023-05-18). "Cinetown Welcomes Punjabi Cinema In Australia: Dave Sidhu, Karamjit Anmol, Jarnail Singh And Nisha Bano Attend Press Conference" (in en-US). https://kiddaan.com/cinetown-welcomes-punjabi-cinema-in-australia-dave-sidhu-karamjit-anmol-jarnail-singh-and-nisha-bano-attend-press-conference/.
- ↑ "Cinetown Hosted Press Conference In Melbourne Welcome Punjabi Cinema In Australia". http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/413798.
- ↑ "“The Punjabi film industry expands to Australia as Karamjit Anmol, Dave Sidhu, Jarnail Singh, and Nisha Bano appear on their Australian tour.”" (in en). 2023-05-13. https://punjabiteshan.com/the-punjabi-film-industry-expands-to-australia-as-karamjit-anmol-dave-sidhu-jarnail-singh-and-nisha-bano-appear-on-their-australian-tour/.
- ↑ Singh, Amandeep (2023-05-13). "Australia will be Next Location for Bollywood and Pollywood Film Productions" (in en-US). https://aapnapollywood.com/australia-will-be-next-location-for-bollywood-and-pollywood-film-productions/.
- ↑ Sharma, Monita (2023-05-13). "Dave Sidhu Invites and Supports Punjabi, Bollywood and Tollywood Filmmakers in Australia on behalf of cinetown" (in en-US). https://iampunjaabi.com/dave-sidhu-invites-and-supports-punjabi-bollywood-and-tollywood-filmmakers-in-australia-on-behalf-of-cinetown/.
- ↑ Network, Punjabi Mania News. "Director Dave Sidhu Leads the Charge in Promoting Punjabi Cinema Productions in Australia" (in en-US). https://punjabimania.com/post/director-dave-sidhu-leads-the-charge-in-promoting-punjabi-cinema-productions-in-australia.
- ↑ "Director Dave Sidhu Welcomes Punjabi Cinema Productions with Open Arms in Australia" (in en-US). 2023-05-17. https://sirfpanjabiyat.com/director-dave-sidhu-welcomes-punjabi-cinema-productions-with-open-arms-in-australia/.
- ↑ Desk, I. B. T. (2022-12-26). "Cinetown Awards, discovering the glamorous world of those behind the cameras" (in en). https://www.ibtimes.co.in/cinetown-awards-discovering-glamorous-world-those-behind-cameras-855287.
- ↑ "Cinetown Awards" (in en). https://filmfreeway.com/CinetownAwards.
External links
- Dave Sidhu on IMDb
- Dave Sidhu at Bookmyshow