KKBKKJ: Shehnaaz Gill Doesn't Need Salman Film To Prove Herself Being More Than Punjab's Katrina Kaif

Shehnaaz Gill, the popular Punjabi actor and singer, rose to fame after appearing in one of the biggest Hindi reality shows, Bigg Boss 13. She won hearts with her bubbly and fun-loving personality and became a household name in no time. Her relationship with the late actor and winner of the 13th season of Bigg Boss, Sidharth Shukla, was loved and blessed by millions of fans.

Fan clubs with the name hashtag “SidNaaz” took over the internet in no time. Their cute banter, love and romance made a fan universe for their couple's goals. But soon Gill had to face an unexpected tragedy when Shukla suddenly passed away in 2021 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 40. However, Gill fought back and came out stronger with a career soaring high.

Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif- Shehnaaz Gill

Since then, she has been making headlines for her work in music videos and Punjabi films. Salman Khan and fans drew comparisons between Gill and Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif and went on to make her famous as Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif (Punjab's Katrina Kaif).

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However, with over 150 music videos, four Punjabi hit films, Bigg Boss and her very own talk show Desi Vibes With Shehnaaz Gill, she doesn't need a Salman Khan film to prove herself as more than just a regional version of Katrina Kaif.

Shehnaaz Gill’s Bollywood Debut With ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’

Gill is set to debut in the upcoming Khan starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan where she is will play the role of Khan’s sister along with Palak Tiwari who is also debuting in Bollywood with the film.

Gill has come a long way from her days as a contestant on a reality show. She has carved a niche for herself in the Punjabi entertainment industry and has been a part of several successful music videos and films. Her acting skills have improved with every project she takes up, and her on-screen presence is magnetic. She has proved time and again that she is not just a pretty face, but a talented artist who can hold her own.

She has also proven herself as a talented singer, with several popular Punjabi songs to her credit. Her music videos have garnered millions of views on YouTube, making her one of the most popular Punjabi artists today. Gill has 14.8 million followers on Instagram currently.

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However, speaking about her journey from Punjab to Bollywood in a recent interview, Gill said that the Punjabi film industry ‘cut her off completely’ and that she was not called for her own film’s premiere which hurt her the most. However, she said she has come a long way after a lot of struggle and that she believes God is there for her and ‘Karma’ exists. And we couldn’t agree any less.