Mera Pind is a Punjabi

Punjabi language

Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...

 movie, released date in India

India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

 on 20 September 2008, directed by Manmohan Singh (director)

Manmohan Singh (Director)

Manmohan Singh, originally from a beautiful village Neza Dela Kalan of Sirsa, Haryana , is a director of Punjabi films. He also works as a cinematographer in Bollywood films. He has worked in the making of movies including Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Mohabbatein. He...

 and produced by Manmohan Singh (director)

Manmohan Singh (Director)

Manmohan Singh, originally from a beautiful village Neza Dela Kalan of Sirsa, Haryana , is a director of Punjabi films. He also works as a cinematographer in Bollywood films. He has worked in the making of movies including Darr, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Mohabbatein. He...

. The movie stars Harbhajan Mann

Harbhajan Mann

Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...

, Navjot Singh Sidhu

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Navjot Singh Sidhu is former Indian cricket star . After retirement from cricket Navjot Singh Sidhu took up television commentary, and politics. He was later forced to resign from his political position because he was convicted of homicide.-Biography:...

, Kimi Verma

Kimi Verma

Kimi Verma , born 1979, is an Indian actress. She hails from Jagraon in Ludhiana and has a chain of photography studios there....

, Gurpreet Ghuggi

Gurpreet Ghuggi

Gurpreet Ghuggi is an Indian comedian born in the village of Khokhar Fojian in District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India. Currently, he resides in Jalandhar, Punjab.-Family:...

, Rana Ranbir

Rana Ranbir

Rana Ranbir is an Indian actor.Ranbir received a postgraduate degree in theater and television. He went on to act in several Punjabi stage, radio and television productions. He has directed works including Aala Afsar, and Mitti Da Moh Some of his stage shows are Loha Kutt, Annay Nishanchi and...

, Gugu Gill

Gugu Gill

Kulwinder Singh Gill known as Guggu Gill is a Punjabi film actor. He was a leading actor in Punjabi cinema in the 1990s along with Yograj Singh. He has done 30-40 films so far.-Career:...

, Sarabjit Mangat, Deep Dhillon, Navneet Nishan

Navneet Nishan

Navneet Nishan is an Indian Bollywood actress. She makes her debue in Bollywood with the movie waaris released in 1988. She is best known for her role as Tara in the soap opera, Tara, Kavyanjali, Kasautii Zindagii Kay...

, Sheeba Bhakri.

Cast

• Navjot Sidhu
• Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  
• Kimi Varma
• Gugu Gill
  Gugu Gill
  Kulwinder Singh Gill known as Guggu Gill is a Punjabi film actor. He was a leading actor in Punjabi cinema in the 1990s along with Yograj Singh. He has done 30-40 films so far.-Career:...
  
  
• Sarabjit Mangat
• Deep Dhillon
• Navneet Nishan
  Navneet Nishan
  Navneet Nishan is an Indian Bollywood actress. She makes her debue in Bollywood with the movie waaris released in 1988. She is best known for her role as Tara in the soap opera, Tara, Kavyanjali, Kasautii Zindagii Kay...
  
  
• Sheeba Bhakri
• Rana Ranbir
  Rana Ranbir
  Rana Ranbir is an Indian actor.Ranbir received a postgraduate degree in theater and television. He went on to act in several Punjabi stage, radio and television productions. He has directed works including Aala Afsar, and Mitti Da Moh Some of his stage shows are Loha Kutt, Annay Nishanchi and...
  
  
• Gurpreet Ghuggi
  Gurpreet Ghuggi
  Gurpreet Ghuggi is an Indian comedian born in the village of Khokhar Fojian in District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India. Currently, he resides in Jalandhar, Punjab.-Family:...
  
  
• Darshan Aulakh
• Goldy Mann

Plot

Mera Pind is the story of a well-to-do non-resident Indian Navroz Singh Lamba who has chosen to settle in his native village and spread the message of empowerment and entrepreneurship amongst the village youth. Led by Himmat[Harbhajan Maan], the youth set off a revolution in development of the village. It inspires Punjabis who are increasingly opting to settle abroad, to undertake business in their home villages and cities. Mera Pind is also a story of a young man seeking his love, the only barrier being the girl's father. It is the story of simple yet zealous men who drive greedy real estate agents away. It is the story of a Punjab that awakens to modernity and progress. This tale is set in Punjab and based on the story of Jamshaid.

Reception

Mera Pind has turned out to be a blockbuster

Blockbuster (entertainment)

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. The film has grossed a huge 5.50 crore worldwide in two weeks. In Punjab

Punjab (India)

Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...

 it has grossed 1.75 crore from 44 prints (22 digital) in two weeks. Overseas it has grossed 3.75 crore from 56 prints in two weeks. The two week overseas billings are 1.35 crore in United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...

, 1.85 crore in North America

North America

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 and 55 lakhs from Australia

Australia

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, New Zealand

New Zealand

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 and Germany

Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

.The film opened to packed houses in Punjab and grossed INR 57, 95, 533 in the opening weekend alone. In India, the film released in 44 screens (22 prints and 22 digital). Overseas, the film opened at an astounding ₤72,000 in the UK, $177,000 in US and Canada, AUD $42, 419 in Australia and NZ $4,400 in New Zealand. The film released overseas with 56 prints across UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.

Music

• Mera Pind - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  
• Geda Cheda - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
   , Rani Randeep
• College - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  
• Bhul Jaaye - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  
• Jatt - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
   , Labh Janjua
  Labh Janjua
  Labh Janjua is a bhangra / hip hop singer from India, who first became known after his bhangra song, Mundian To Bach Ke, was remixed by Panjabi MC in 2002, subsequently he has sung many Bollywood hits including, Jee Karda from Singh Is King...
  
  
• Chan Naal - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
   , Rani Randeep
• Bharavaan - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  
• Dhaaba - Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann
  Harbhajan Mann is a Punjabi singer and actor. Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani"...
  
  , Rana Ranbir