Biopics are increasingly becoming a major trend in Pollywood, the Punjabi film industry. Audiences are now looking for movies that depict true Punjabi heroes as opposed to the comedies or romantic dramas that the Punjabi cinema was once synonymous with. The truth, the inspiration behind biographical movies, and the films that portray true life figures of immense valor and the spirit of Punjab is what fuel the demand for these movies.
There is so much more that the Punjabi film industry has to offer, and exploring the uncharted territory is what drives movies—to tell hidden yet intriguing stories. Pollywood is also telling deeply rooted stories of lack of acceptance from mainstream Bollywood and how Pollywood is starting to find its foothold. Biopics in Pollywood are no longer a new genre being explored; they’ve found a major foot hold and are thriving.
