Jimmy Shergill’s production house, Jimmy Shergill Productions, and Eros International will co-produce four Punjabi films. The immensely popular actor, who has met with resounding success in Punjabi filmdom, dons the producer’s hat for the first time along with Eros.
The first of these projects, Taur Mitran Di, has gone on the floors and stars Amrinder Gill, Ranvijay Singh, Surveen Chawla and Amita Pathak. This will be followed by another film featuring Jimmy himself. Shooting will shall commence in February 2012.
Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media, says, “Jimmy Shergill has made an indelible mark in Punjabi films, and Eros is looking forward to partnering with him as we continue with our expansion plans in the regional film markets.”
Shergill adds, “Punjabi cinema is growing with every film and I am really happy to tie up with Eros because a systematic corporate approach will help us take Punjabi cinema forward and present it on a global platform.”
Director of Taur Mitran Di, Navaniat Singh, remarks, “Eros International gave me my first break as a director and released Tera Mera Ki Rishta. After three successive hits – Tera Mera Ki Rishta, Mel Kara De Rabba and Dharti – I am honoured to be associated with Eros. This association has helped me grow as a director and present quality Punjabi cinema to audiences worldwide.”
