Punjabi Cinema’s First Industry Directory Launched by Shilpa Shetty
The Punjabi entertainment industry has taken a significant step forward with the release of its first-ever Data-Information & Telephone Directory for 2025-26. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty launched this directory, appreciating its founder, Sapan Manchanda, for his initiative. She highlighted that Punjabi cinema and music have now gained worldwide recognition, reaching audiences beyond Punjab.
The 400-page directory is a comprehensive record of Punjabi cinema from its first film in 1935 to 2024. It provides detailed insights into film production, budgets, and distribution in North India. Additionally, it covers essential information on shooting locations, job opportunities in the industry, and historical landmarks in Punjab.
Punjab Film City head and key directory contributor, Iqbal Singh Cheema, emphasized that this directory will benefit not just Punjabi cinema but also Bollywood. The directory is set to become an encyclopedia for Punjabi entertainment, making it an essential resource for filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals worldwide.