Haryanvi cinema


Haryanvi cinema is the Haryanvi language film industry of the Indian state of Haryana. It is dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Haryanvi language, which is widely spoken in the region.

History

The history of Haryanvi cinema can be traced back to its first film, Dharti, released in 1968, directed by Kidar Sharma. This marked the beginning of Haryanvi-language films, but due to the dominance of the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry, extensive production of Haryanvi films did not begin until the 1980s.
Chandrawal, released in 1984, was the first commercially successful Haryanvi film. The film was produced by Devi Shankar Prabhakar and starred Usha Sharma, Jagat Jakhar, Nasib Singh Kundu, and Daryav Singh Malik. Its financial success played a crucial role in the continued production of Haryanvi films, although none have matched its success since.
Laado, released in 2000, was another significant film in Haryanvi cinema, featuring actor Ashutosh Rana and directed by Ashwini Chaudhary. It won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards, making it the first Haryanvi film to win a national award.
In 2014, Pagdi The Honour garnered two National Film Awards at the 62nd National Film Awards. Baljinder Kaur received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film, and the film was awarded Best Feature Film in Haryanvi.
In 2016, Satrangi won the 63rd National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi. The film, directed by Sundeep Sharma, also earned Yashpal Sharma the Best Actor Award at the Jharkhand International Film Festival in 2018. It was successful at the Haryana International Film Festival, winning six awards in 2017.

Notable films

YearFilm titleDirector/ProducerNotable Achievement
1968DhartiKidar SharmaFirst Haryanvi language movie
1982BahuraniArvind SwamiFirst commercially successful Haryanvi movie
1984ChandrawalDevi Shankar PrabhakarFirst commercial superhit Haryanvi movie
1984Chander KiranSS RawalWon Best Actress award for Pushpa Soni at the first Haryanvi Film Festival held in February 1986 at Hisar
2000LaadoAshwini ChaudharyWon the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director
2014Pagdi The HonourN/AWon National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi
2016SatrangiSundeep SharmaWon Best Feature Film in Haryanvi at the 63rd National Film Awards; received six awards at the Haryana International Film Festival

Overall, the financial success of films like Chandrawal paved the way for the Haryanvi film industry, leading to the production of numerous films, although only a fraction of them have achieved profitability in the box office, with only about one out of twelve films being successful.

Cinematographers

Haryana Film Policy

In May 2024, the Haryana government granted financial incentives to six films selected under the Haryana Film Policy. The selected films included Chhalaang, Tera Kya Hoga Lovely, Teri Meri Gal Ban Gayi, and Fuffad Ji. These films were recognized for promoting local culture, language, and talent. The state’s film policy aims to support regional filmmakers and attract production to Haryana.
YearFilm titleDirector/ProducerNotable Achievement
1968DhartiKidar SharmaFirst Haryanvi film
1982BahuraniN/AN/A
1984ChandrawalN/AMost successful Haryanvi film
1984Chander KiranSS RawalN/A
1985Laado BasantiDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
1986Phool BadanDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
1986Mahari Dharti Mahari MaaArvind SwamiN/A
1987Jhanakdar KanganaB S RaoN/A
1987Phaagan Aaya ReN/AN/A
N/ABaireeN/AN/A
N/ABataeuN/AN/A
1973Beera SheraPardeep NayarN/A
N/AChabileeN/AN/A
N/AChail GabharuN/AN/A
N/AChail Gaelyan JaangiN/AN/A
N/AChand ChakoriN/AN/A
N/AChandroN/AN/A
N/AChora Haryane KaN/AN/A
N/AChora Jat KaN/AN/A
N/AGulaaboN/AN/A
1991JataniDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
N/AKe Supney Ka JikarN/AN/A
N/ALambardaarN/AN/A
N/AMahara Pihar SansaraN/AN/A
N/AMuklavaN/AN/A
N/APanghatN/AN/A
N/APhool BadanDevi Shanker PrabhakerN/A
N/APiyaN/AN/A
N/APremi RamphalN/AN/A
N/AYaariN/AN/A
2004Dhakad ChhoraDinesh ChaudharyN/A
N/AMuthbhed - A Planned EncounterN/AN/A
2012Chandrawal-2Nishant PrabhakarN/A
2012Tera Mera VaadaBhaal Singh BalharaN/A
N/AModern Girl Desi ChhoraN/AN/A
N/AMaati Kare PukarN/AN/A
N/ALondon Ki ChhoriN/AN/A
2014KunbaYash ChouhanN/A
2014Tere Te Pyar HoyaN/AN/A
2014Pagdi The HonourRajeev BhatiaNational Award-winning film
2016SatrangiSundeep SharmaBest Haryanvi Film Award at the 63rd National Film Awards
2017UnkahiRobin SharayaNominated at Mumbai International Film Festival 2020, Jagran Film Festival 2018, and Dehradun International Film Festival 2018. At Cut.In Students' National Film Festival 2019, won Golden Excellence for Best Editing and was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Short Film.
2019WegRobin SharayaWEG is the first Haryanvi superhero film by Robin Sharaya, set during the British colonial era. It introduces Weg, a young boy born with super speed. Produced by State Institute of Film and Television
2022Dada LakhmiYashpal SharmaBest Haryanvi Film Award at the 68rd National Film Awards