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Shehnaaz Gill`s journey: Punjab to Toronto Film Festival 2023

Updated On: 11 August, 2023 04:04 PM IST | Tanmayi Savadi

Shehnaaz Gill needs no introduction. Hailed as the new star in the making, the actress won the hearts of the nation by displaying her unabashed self on Bigg Boss season 13. Her introduction on the premiere night of the show was- Main Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif Hoon. By the time Bigg Boss 13 ended, she became India Ki Shehnaaz Gill. Since then, there was no looking back for the Punjabi starlet who acted in films like Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala, Daaka and Honsla Rakh.  On Thursday, her upcoming Hindi film, titled Thank You For Coming, was announced. Co-starring Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra and Anil Kapoor, the Rhea Kapoor-produced film will get a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023.  As Thank You For Coming is making waves, here`s looking back at Shehnaaz`s journey from Punjab to Toronto

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Shehnaaz Gill needs no introduction. Hailed as the new star in the making, the actress won the hearts of the nation by displaying her unabashed self on Bigg Boss season 13. Her introduction on the premiere night of the show was- Main Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif Hoon. By the time Bigg Boss 13 ended, she became India Ki Shehnaaz Gill. Since then, there was no looking back for the Punjabi starlet who acted in films like Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala, Daaka and Honsla Rakh.  On Thursday, her upcoming Hindi film, titled Thank You For Coming, was announced. Co-starring Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra and Anil Kapoor, the Rhea Kapoor-produced film will get a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023.  As Thank You For Coming is making waves, here`s looking back at Shehnaaz`s journey from Punjab to Toronto

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Shehnaaz Gill needs no introduction. Hailed as the new star in the making, the actress won the hearts of the nation by displaying her unabashed self on Bigg Boss season 13. Her introduction on the premiere night of the show was- Main Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif Hoon. By the time Bigg Boss 13 ended, she became India Ki Shehnaaz Gill. Since then, there was no looking back for the Punjabi starlet who acted in films like Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala, Daaka and Honsla Rakh.  On Thursday, her upcoming Hindi film, titled Thank You For Coming, was announced. Co-starring Bhumi Pednekar, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, Shibani Bedi, Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra and Anil Kapoor, the Rhea Kapoor-produced film will get a World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023.  As Thank You For Coming is making waves, here`s looking back at Shehnaaz`s journey from Punjab to Toronto

Born on January 27 in Punjab, Shehnaaz Gill aspired to become an actor, singer and model since childhood. She has a brother named Shehbaz Badesha

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Born on January 27 in Punjab, Shehnaaz Gill aspired to become an actor, singer and model since childhood. She has a brother named Shehbaz Badesha

Shehnaaz Gill`s first project was a music video titled Shiv Di Kitaab in 2015. She did other songs like Majhe Di Jatti, Pindaan Diyan Kudiyaan and Yeah Baby Refix

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Shehnaaz Gill`s first project was a music video titled Shiv Di Kitaab in 2015. She did other songs like Majhe Di Jatti, Pindaan Diyan Kudiyaan and Yeah Baby Refix

Shehnaaz Gill started her career as an actor in the Punjabi film industry. Before Bigg Boss 13, she acted in films like Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala and Daaka

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Shehnaaz Gill started her career as an actor in the Punjabi film industry. Before Bigg Boss 13, she acted in films like Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala and Daaka

Shehnaaz Gill became the nation`s darling with Bigg Boss 13. She displayed her child-like emotions, innocence and won the hearts of the audience. Shehnaaz or Sana ended her journey as the 2nd runner-up

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Shehnaaz Gill became the nation`s darling with Bigg Boss 13. She displayed her child-like emotions, innocence and won the hearts of the audience. Shehnaaz or Sana ended her journey as the 2nd runner-up

After Bigg Boss 13 ended, Shehnaaz Gill participated in yet another reality show. Titled Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, she had to find a perfect life partner for herself. However, Shehnaaz exited the show without finding the right suitor

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After Bigg Boss 13 ended, Shehnaaz Gill participated in yet another reality show. Titled Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, she had to find a perfect life partner for herself. However, Shehnaaz exited the show without finding the right suitor

Shehnaaz Gill`s bond with Sidharth Shukla gave them the moniker- SidNaaz. Owing to their immense popularity as a pair, they were signed up for a couple of music videos. The first one was Bhula Dunga in 2020

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Shehnaaz Gill`s bond with Sidharth Shukla gave them the moniker- SidNaaz. Owing to their immense popularity as a pair, they were signed up for a couple of music videos. The first one was Bhula Dunga in 2020

Shehnaaz Gill returned to the Punjabi film industry after a long gap with Diljit Dosanjh`s Honsla Rakh in 2021. It was right after the success of Bigg Boss 13

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Shehnaaz Gill returned to the Punjabi film industry after a long gap with Diljit Dosanjh`s Honsla Rakh in 2021. It was right after the success of Bigg Boss 13

Earlier this year, Shehnaaz Gill entered Bollywood with Salman Khan`s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. She was paired with Raghav Juyal in the film

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Earlier this year, Shehnaaz Gill entered Bollywood with Salman Khan`s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. She was paired with Raghav Juyal in the film

Amid this, Shehnaaz Gill launched her own celebrity chat show titled Desi Vibes With Shehnaaz Gill. She interacted with celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan and many others

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Amid this, Shehnaaz Gill launched her own celebrity chat show titled Desi Vibes With Shehnaaz Gill. She interacted with celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan and many others

Shehnaaz Gill`s next film, Thank You For Coming, is a chick flick that is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. It will be held between Sept 7 to 17, 2023. The film will release theatrically on October 6, 2023

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Shehnaaz Gill`s next film, Thank You For Coming, is a chick flick that is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. It will be held between Sept 7 to 17, 2023. The film will release theatrically on October 6, 2023

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