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{{short description|Indian writer, line producer, and director}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Gurpreet Singh Palheri
| image =
| caption =
| known_for = Gyani ji
| notable_works = Sajjan Singh Rangroot, Nikka
Zaildar 3 , Sarpanchi
| birth_place = Palheri, Punjab, India
| occupation = Writer, Line Producer, Director
| years_active = 2004–present
| website = [http://www.GurpreetSinghPalheri.com www.GurpreetSinghPalheri.com]
}}

'''Gurpreet Singh Palheri''' (born in Palheri village, Punjab) is an Indian writer, line producer, and director<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurpreet Singh Palheri Filmography {{!}} Biography of Gurpreet Singh Palheri {{!}} Gurpreet Singh Palheri |url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/crew/gurpreet-singh-palheri |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=www.indianfilmhistory.com |language=en}}</ref> known for his work in Bollywood and the Punjabi film industry. He has made significant contributions as a writer and line producer and recently made his directorial debut with the web series ''[[Sarpanchi]]''.

== Early life and education ==

Gurpreet Singh Palheri was born to a dairy farmer in Palheri village near Chandigarh, Punjab.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-07 |title=Deol's 'double' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sunny-deol-representative-gurpreet-singh-palheri-gurdaspur-5818916/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He initially pursued a career in the merchant navy and obtained a diploma in welding. However, his career took a turn towards the film industry after meeting film producer Darshan Aulakh. Aulakh was scouting locations in Punjab for the film ''Veer-Zaara'' (2004)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sethi |first=Chitleen K. |date=2019-07-04 |title=Like Sunny Deol, his 'representative' Gurpreet Palheri is political novice, linked to movies |url=https://theprint.in/politics/like-sunny-deol-his-representative-gurpreet-palheri-is-political-novice-linked-to-movies/258005/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> and sought Gurpreet's help in finding a suitable plot of land and convincing villagers to participate in the film. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Gurpreet's long-standing association with the film industry.

== Career ==

=== Line producer ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Films as Line Producer
|-
! Film !! Year !! Role
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana]]'' || 2011 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Son of Sardaar]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sunny Deol Appoints Screenwriter Gurpreet Singh Palheri To Represent Him In Constituency {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/sunny-deol-appoints-screenwriter-gurpreet-singh-palheri-to-represent-him-in-constituency/5d1b2f785fd43e548cc7a35f |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}}</ref>|| 2012 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]'' || 2013 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Jatt James Bond]]'' || 2014 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Punjab 1984]]'' || 2014 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Ghayal: Once Again|Ghayal Once Again]]'' || 2016 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Ardaas (film)|Ardaas]]'' || 2016 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Ambarsariya]]'' || 2016 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Manje Bistre]]'' || 2017 || Line Producer
|-
| ''[[Super Singh]]'' || 2017 || Line Producer
|}

=== Writer ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Films as Writer
|-
! Film !! Year !! Role
|-
| ''Dhan Guru Nanak'' || 2016 || Writer (Music Video)
|-
| ''Saab Bahadar'' || 2017 || Writer
|-
| ''[[Sajjan Singh Rangroot]]'' || 2018 || Writer<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-09 |title=Diljit Dosanjh's Sajjan Singh Rangroot depicts patriotism and the bravery of the Sikh soldiers |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh's-sajjan-singh-rangroot-depicts-patriotism-and-the-bravery-of-the-sikh-soldiers-20300 |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Mumbai Live |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Aar Nanak Paar Nanak'' || 2018 || Writer
|-
| ''[[Nikka Zaildar 3]]'' || 2019 || Writer
|}

=== Recent projects ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Recent Projects
|-
! Project !! Year !! Role
|-
| ''[[Jodi (2023 film)|Jodi]]'' || 2023 || Project Supervisor
|-
| ''Shukar Dattea'' || 2016 || Associate Director
|-
| ''[[Maurh]]'' || 2023 || Special Thanks
|-
| ''[[Laung Laachi]]'' || 2018 || Special Thanks
|-
| ''[[Gadar 2]]'' || 2023 || Team Member of Sunny Deol
|-
| ''[[Bambukat]]'' || 2016 || Project Design
|}

=== Director ===
Gurpreet Singh Palheri made his directorial debut with the web series ''[[Sarpanchi]]'', set to premiere on [[Chaupal (streaming service)|Chaupal]] from August 15. The series delves into the vibrant and tumultuous political landscape of Punjab's villages. It follows the journey of Bant, a young man played by [[Jass Bajwa]], who navigates the complexities of [[Sarpanchi]] elections. ''[[Sarpanchi]]'' offers an unflinching look at the political dynamics and challenges of rural communities. The series has been shot in villages Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, and other areas near Bassi Pathana in Punjab.

=== Cast ===
* [[Jass Bajwa]] as Bant Singh
* [[Sardar Sohi]]
* [[Kuljinder Singh Sidhu]]
* Gurinder Makhna
* Irwin Meet Kaur
* Manna Mand

=== Production ===
[[Sarpanchi]] has been filmed in several villages including Rupalheri and Kheri Bir Singh, as well as areas near Bassi Pathana, Punjab.

== Personal life ==
Gurpreet Singh is better known by his nickname "Gyaniji". He started his own company, Kisan Productions, in 2009. He has been associated with [[Diljit Dosanjh]] for several years and has made notable contributions to the Punjabi film industry.<ref name=":0" />

== Notable works ==

=== Films ===
* [[Veer-Zaara|''Veer-Zaara'' (2004)]]
* [[Yaaran Naal Baharan|''Yaara Naal Bahara'' (2005)]]
* [[Kisaan|''Kisaan'' (2009)]]
* [[Yamla Pagla Deewana|''Yamla Pagla Deewana'' (2011)]]
* [[Son of Sardaar|''Son of Sardaar'' (2012)]]
* [[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2|''Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'' (2013)]]
* [[Punjab 1984|''Punjab 1984'' (2014)]]
* [[Jatt James Bond|''Jatt James Bond'' (2014)]]
* [[Ghayal: Once Again|''Ghayal Once Again'' (2016)]]
* [[Ardaas (film)|''Ardaas'' (2016)]]
* [[Ambarsariya|''Ambarsariya'' (2016)]]
* ''Dhan Guru Nanak'' (2016) (Music Video)
* ''Saab Bahadar'' (2017)
* [[Manje Bistre|''Manje Bistre'' (2017)]]
* [[Super Singh|''Super Singh'' (2017)]]
* [[Sajjan Singh Rangroot|''Sajjan Singh Rangroot'' (2018)]]
* ''Aar Nanak Paar Nanak'' (2018)
* [[Nikka Zaildar 3|''Nikka Zaildar 3'' (2019)]]
* [[Maurh|''Maurh'' (2023)]]
* [[Gadar 2|''Gadar 2'' (2023)]]
* [[Jodi (2023 film)|''Jodi'' (2023)]]

=== Web series ===
* ''[[Sarpanchi]]'' (2024)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm9827799}}

[[Category:Punjabi-language film directors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Indian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Indian film producers]]
[[Category:People from Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]

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