Dave Sidhu
Dave Sidhu is a film director, producer, and casting director. Additionally he serves as a promoter of Bollywood and Punjabi cinema in Australia.[1][2]
| Dave Sidhu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 2 November 1986 Bernala, Punjab |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Australian |
| 💼 Occupation | film director |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Early life and education[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Credited As | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| 2023 | Balle O Chalaak Sajjna | Yes | Yes | Co-producer | |
| TBA | Qaida-e-Noor | Yes | Yes | Co-produced with Billa Aulakh | |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Credited As | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | |||
| 2023 | Serious Talk | Yes | Episode 1; Episode 2 | |
| Ji Huzoor | Yes | Episode 1; Episode 2 | ||
Music video[edit]
| Year | Title | Singer | Credited As | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | ||||
| 2023 | Tere Pyaar Ne | Harbhajan Mann | Yes | ||
| Dholan Mahi | Jaspreet Jazim Sharma | Yes | |||
Other work[edit]
Cinetown[edit]
Cinetown extends a warm invitation to Punjabi cinema productions in Australia on Saturday, 6 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[edit]
To support and celebrate emerging filmmakers who offer fresh and distinctive perspectives along with compelling narratives, 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[edit]
- ↑ "Dave Sidhu Joins Sydney Film Festival To Encourage Bollywood Cinema In Australia". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Team, Kiddaan com (2023-05-18). "Cinetown Welcomes Punjabi Cinema In Australia: Dave Sidhu, Karamjit Anmol, Jarnail Singh And Nisha Bano Attend Press Conference". Kiddaan. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ "This is how film director Dave Sidhu will be celebrating his 35th birthday". CineTalkers. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ↑ "Casting director Dave Sidhu: When Punjabis love someone they don't care whether he/she is a star or a new face". The Times of India. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ↑ "Qaida-e-Noor explores propagation of literacy through a cinematic lens". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ↑ Desk, Outlook Web (2022-01-10). "Director Dave Sidhu Spreads Social Messages Through His Movies". Outlook. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ↑ "'Qaida-E-Noor': Dave Sidhu's film explores Maharaja Ranjit Singh's 'Qaida method' of learning - NRI Affairs". 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ↑ "Dave Sidhu's Directorial Brilliance Shines in 'Tere Pyaar Ne' Music Video Featuring Harbhajan Mann". 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ "Yaarian Dildariyan Director Dave Sidhu's Music Video 'Dholan Mahi' Is All Set To Win Hearts". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Team, Kiddaan com (2023-05-18). "Cinetown Welcomes Punjabi Cinema In Australia: Dave Sidhu, Karamjit Anmol, Jarnail Singh And Nisha Bano Attend Press Conference". Kiddaan. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ "Cinetown Hosted Press Conference In Melbourne Welcome Punjabi Cinema In Australia". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ ""The Punjabi film industry expands to Australia as Karamjit Anmol, Dave Sidhu, Jarnail Singh, and Nisha Bano appear on their Australian tour."". Punjabi Teshan. 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Singh, Amandeep (2023-05-13). "Australia will be Next Location for Bollywood and Pollywood Film Productions". Aapna Pollywood. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Sharma, Monita (2023-05-13). "Dave Sidhu Invites and Supports Punjabi, Bollywood and Tollywood Filmmakers in Australia on behalf of cinetown". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Network, Punjabi Mania News. "Director Dave Sidhu Leads the Charge in Promoting Punjabi Cinema Productions in Australia". Punjabi Mania. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ "Director Dave Sidhu Welcomes Punjabi Cinema Productions with Open Arms in Australia". SirfPanjabiyat. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ↑ Desk, I. B. T. (2022-12-26). "Cinetown Awards, discovering the glamorous world of those behind the cameras". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ↑ "Cinetown Awards". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
External links[edit]
- Dave Sidhu on IMDb
- Dave Sidhu at Bookmyshow
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