The list of achievements for National Award-winning makeup and prosthetics designer Preetisheel Singh haven’t stopped from the day she set foot in the world of make-believe.
“They say, Bollywood is a place where dreams are made. So what better than a profession which helps makes those dreams a reality,” quips Preetisheel, who has designed the looks of actors for some of the topmost movies in Bollywood like Umesh Shukla’s 102 Not Out and Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 3, along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
Her work for the pre-Mughal epic Nanak Shah Fakir directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu bagged her the coveted National Film Award for Best Makeup, while her talent will soon be showcased again in Anubhav Sinha’s Mulk, where Rishi Kapoor will appear in the look of a devout Muslim. Then there is the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Thackeray — the biopic on Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray,...
“They say, Bollywood is a place where dreams are made. So what better than a profession which helps makes those dreams a reality,” quips Preetisheel, who has designed the looks of actors for some of the topmost movies in Bollywood like Umesh Shukla’s 102 Not Out and Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 3, along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
Her work for the pre-Mughal epic Nanak Shah Fakir directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu bagged her the coveted National Film Award for Best Makeup, while her talent will soon be showcased again in Anubhav Sinha’s Mulk, where Rishi Kapoor will appear in the look of a devout Muslim. Then there is the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Thackeray — the biopic on Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray,...
- 6/21/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
National Award-winning make-up and prosthetics expert Preetisheel Singh who created and worked on Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s look for the film Mom, has been receiving accolades and admiration ever since the release of the film. “I’m amazed and humbled by the stupendous appreciation I’ve got,” she says with a smile.
“I’d worked hard on Nawazuddin’s bald look with buck teeth for the film, and I was expecting it to be noticed. But the kind of glowing feedback it has received, is beyond my expectations,” she admits.
“Not only did all the film critics laud the look and character, but audiences including all my friends showered praise. Some sent me colourful bouquets too; another memory I would cherish for a long long time. It all seems like a sudden pleasant dream. Luckily, its reality.”
Preetisheel puts in a special word of thanks for the makers for their faith in her abilities.
“I’d worked hard on Nawazuddin’s bald look with buck teeth for the film, and I was expecting it to be noticed. But the kind of glowing feedback it has received, is beyond my expectations,” she admits.
“Not only did all the film critics laud the look and character, but audiences including all my friends showered praise. Some sent me colourful bouquets too; another memory I would cherish for a long long time. It all seems like a sudden pleasant dream. Luckily, its reality.”
Preetisheel puts in a special word of thanks for the makers for their faith in her abilities.
- 7/28/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Umesh Shukla’s 102 Not Out, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor is a film we have on our list of we must know more! Especially since the movie has Amitabh Bachchan playing a 102-year-old father to Rishi Kapoor as his 75-year-old son. It is based on writer-director Saumya Joshi’s Gujarati play with the actors playing Gujarati characters for the first time.
National Award-winning professional makeup, hair and prosthetics specialist Preetisheel Singh has worked on the looks of Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor the film.
When Preetisheel first learnt about the legends coming together after 26 years, she was excited. Once she started working with them she was floored by their magnetic appeal. “Even after all these years in the business of entertainment, their child-like enthusiasm and devotion to their art is awe-inspiring,” gushes Preetisheel.
“Their energy and intensity is infectious and exhilarating,” she remarks, “so much so that one can...
National Award-winning professional makeup, hair and prosthetics specialist Preetisheel Singh has worked on the looks of Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor the film.
When Preetisheel first learnt about the legends coming together after 26 years, she was excited. Once she started working with them she was floored by their magnetic appeal. “Even after all these years in the business of entertainment, their child-like enthusiasm and devotion to their art is awe-inspiring,” gushes Preetisheel.
“Their energy and intensity is infectious and exhilarating,” she remarks, “so much so that one can...
- 6/30/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Ihana Dhillon, the Punjabi actress is all set for her next Pollywood release. The bubbly girl who was last seen in Speed Records’ ‘Daddy Cool Munde Fool’ will be seen in an altogether new avatar with Sippy Gill in director Sartaj Singh Pannu’s ‘Tiger’. The trailer of the film will be released worldwide on 3rd August, 2016.
Excited about her next release model turned actress Ihana says, “The film is for today’s youth and I am glad to be a part of it. The trailer will be released in Chandigarh and I am waiting for the great response.”
The film is slated to release worldwide on 9th September, 2016.
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Excited about her next release model turned actress Ihana says, “The film is for today’s youth and I am glad to be a part of it. The trailer will be released in Chandigarh and I am waiting for the great response.”
The film is slated to release worldwide on 9th September, 2016.
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- 8/3/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Sartaj Singh Pannu's Soch Lo, is winning more admirers than he would have imagined, when he first made the film. The latest one is the Honorable Mayor of Milpitas in California, Us. Mayor Esteves was one of the attendees at the Global Music Video Launch of Soch Lo, organized by Paul Bhathal of Kesar Entertainment. This event was held at the Heritage of India restaurant in Milpitas, CA, on December 18, 2010. Barkha Madan, the lead actress of Soch Lo, who was in attendance, was...
- 1/10/2011
- Bollywood Trade
Sartaj Singh Pannu's Soch Lo, is winning more admirers than he would have imagined, when he first made the film. The latest one is the Honorable Mayor of Milpitas in California, Us. Mayor Esteves was one of the attendees at the Global Music Video Launch of Soch Lo, organized by Paul Bhathal of Kesar Entertainment. This event was held at the Heritage of India restaurant in Milpitas, CA, on December 18, 2010. Barkha Madan, the lead actress of Soch Lo, who was in attendance, was...
- 1/10/2011
- GlamSham
When debutant Sartaj Singh Pannu made Soch Lo with the limited budgets in hand hardly he must have imagined that his film would see such a wide release and will be well-received by one and all. After receiving accolades and charming audiences in La, Sartaj's Soch Lo is now all set to release in Toronto on Saturday 20th November 2010. The film is distributed by Barkha Madan's company Golden Gate Creations. Soch Lo will also release in UK in December. The release date of which will...
- 11/17/2010
- GlamSham
The screenplay of the film Soch Lo will soon find its place in the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Director of the film Sartaj Singh Pannu, who made his debut as a director and actor with the film has been contacted by The Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for acquiring a copy of the screenplay of the movie for the permanent Core Collection.The movie that had released on 27August , 2010 didn’t fare well at the box office but was critically acclaimed at various international platforms. Soch ...
- 11/16/2010
- BusinessofCinema
New Delhi, Oct 22 – Sartaj Singh Pannu, who made his directorial and acting debut with ‘Soch Lo’, is elated after being contacted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to acquire the copies of the screenplay of his small budget film for their permanent core collection.
The movie, released Aug 27, sank without a trace at the box office. However it garnered critical acclaims and has even qualified for Independent Spirit Awards, 2011, Colorado in the foreign film category.
‘It’s a great honour that we got a request.
The movie, released Aug 27, sank without a trace at the box office. However it garnered critical acclaims and has even qualified for Independent Spirit Awards, 2011, Colorado in the foreign film category.
‘It’s a great honour that we got a request.
- 10/22/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
August 28, 2010: Sartaj Singh Pannu, actor – director – producer of ‘Soch Lo’ tells Jyothi Venkatesh that starting with just $400, he raised funds up to $ 1, 00,000 through YouTube, friends, acquaintances and the full length cutting edge flick was ready
Why did you set out to make your debut film ‘Soch Lo’?
To tell you the truth, I set out to make ‘Soch Lo’ just to prove to myself whether I am good enough. Though I have also produced the film besides writing and directing it and acting in it, I hope my name succeeds in superseding my various designations
What.
Why did you set out to make your debut film ‘Soch Lo’?
To tell you the truth, I set out to make ‘Soch Lo’ just to prove to myself whether I am good enough. Though I have also produced the film besides writing and directing it and acting in it, I hope my name succeeds in superseding my various designations
What.
- 8/28/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Movie Review: Soch Lo; Star cast: Introducing Sartaj Singh Pannu, Barkha Madan, Iris Maity and Himanshu Kohli; Director: Sartaj Singh Pannu; Rating: *** – A good first effort.
Actor – writer – filmmaker Sartaj Singh Pannu’s first attempt ‘Soch Lo’ is an interesting attempt that keeps you engrossed right till its unusual end. Those cribbing about wanting to watch something different can definitely give this one a try and not end up being disappointed.
‘Soch Lo’ takes off from the point where a wounded man (Sartaj Singh Pannu) is left to die in.
Actor – writer – filmmaker Sartaj Singh Pannu’s first attempt ‘Soch Lo’ is an interesting attempt that keeps you engrossed right till its unusual end. Those cribbing about wanting to watch something different can definitely give this one a try and not end up being disappointed.
‘Soch Lo’ takes off from the point where a wounded man (Sartaj Singh Pannu) is left to die in.
- 8/28/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Gul Panag, who has always been known as a thinking 'brains with beauty' actress, loved Sartaj Singh Pannu's debut film as writer, director and actor, Soch Lo (think about it), which releases on August 27, 2010. The actress, who got recognition for her offbeat films like Manorama - Six Feet Under, Dhoop, Dor, Rann and Straight, met Sartaj Singh Pannu at the Indibloggers meet and didn't miss the golden opportunity to see this much-talked about film, Soch Lo, and just loved it. In fa...
- 8/17/2010
- GlamSham
The music of the much awaited film Soch Lo was released at a glittering event. The star studded event was attended by a bevy of celebrities and veteran actor Anupam Kher was the guest of honour. Sartaj Singh Pannu, who has produced, directed and acted in the film, said that the music of the film is already becoming popular on the internet and now the launch has thrown it open to all the music lovers. Anupam Kher, who was all praise for this young filmmaker and actor, said th...
- 8/14/2010
- GlamSham
Soch Lo Cast: Barkha Madan, Iris Maity, Nishan Nanaiah, Sartaj Singh Pannu; Director: Sartaj Singh Pannu; Music: Charu Mohan, Nitish Pires.
Preview:
The Film takes off from the point where a wounded man is left to die in the desert. He survives the ordeal but loses his memory. He then resorts to robbing solitary car drivers traversing on this highway. He finds an abandoned shed as his hideaway, where three troubled travelers, Harry, Toto and Pali chance upon him. They take.
Preview:
The Film takes off from the point where a wounded man is left to die in the desert. He survives the ordeal but loses his memory. He then resorts to robbing solitary car drivers traversing on this highway. He finds an abandoned shed as his hideaway, where three troubled travelers, Harry, Toto and Pali chance upon him. They take.
- 8/7/2010
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
Sartaj Singh Pannu will be seen making his debut in Soch Lo as scriptwriter, director and actor. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on August 27. After receiving wide critical acclaim, the film will soon have its second screening in Los Angles, United States. Sartaj Singh Pannu says, "Soch Lo will be screened in La on August 10 for the international press. Most Hollywood films are screened there. Nichola Ellis, the publicist who has handled films like Gandhi and No...
- 8/6/2010
- GlamSham
Sun Entertainment Productions' Soch Lo is releasing in India and USA on August 27. Golden Globe Creations (Ggc) will release the film in USA in Hindi and with English subtitles for mainstream American audience. The film got good reviews after pre-release screening in La which was shown to non-Hindi film audience. The film is directed by Sartaj Singh Pannu. It stars Barkha Madan, Iris Maity, K.P Nishan and Sartaj Singh Pannu. Soch Lo is powered by very good cinematography...
- 7/26/2010
- GlamSham
Sartaj Singh Pannu directed film Soch Lo is getting critical acclaim not only from the domestic audiences but from the international viewers too.Now, in the latest development, the film opened to some heart warming response in La recently. The filmmakers of Soch Lo had organized a special screening of their film in La and as per latest reports the film has been praised for its different narrative and powerful performances.Talking to the press after the screening, Sartaj Singh Pannu, who is the director of the film and has also acted in it says, "It a very big day for us. Soch Lo's exclusive screening in La recently was highly praised by the gathered audiences which consisted of filmmakers, journalists and film students. The fact that the international audiences loved the film has really added to the happiness."Soch Lo is gearing up for a simultaneous release in India and abroad.
- 6/23/2010
- Filmicafe
Sartaj Singh Pannu directed film Soch Lo is getting critical acclaim not only from the domestic audiences but from the international viewers too. Now, in the latest development, the film opened to some heart warming response in La recently. The filmmakers of Soch Lo had organized a special screening of their film in La and as per latest reports the film has been praised for its different narrative and powerful performances. Talking to the press after the screening, Sartaj...
- 6/23/2010
- GlamSham
Live performances seem to be the flavour of the season. Keeping this in mind, there is an upcoming event being organized on the 30th of this month that will have two of the biggest music talents showcasing their art. The festival which will have performances by Kailash Kher and the band of the upcoming film Soch Lo, whose music is already creating waves for its lyrical freshness and soothing melody. Speaking about the festival, the director of the film Sartaj Singh Pannu add...
- 5/28/2010
- GlamSham
In a time when the industry is obsessed with actors with six or eight pack abs, here's an actor who begs to differ.Sartaj Singh Pannu, who is making his debut with the upcoming film Soch Lo, believes that the concept of six and eight packs is not a healthy trend as it reduces actors to mere physical appearances. Speaking about it, the actor says, "At the end of the day looks alone can't carry a film forward. The actor has to impress with his acting too. Sadly, the trend of hi...
- 5/21/2010
- GlamSham
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