Baljit Singh Deo is an Indian music and cinematographer known for his work in the Punjabi film industry.

Baljit Singh Deo
Occupation
  • Director / Cinematographer / Photographer

Early life

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Baljit Singh Deo was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, India and later moved to England, where he studied microelectronic engineering.[1]

Career

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After working in engineering, including roles at Motorola and EA Sports, Deo transitioned to filmmaking. He gained recognition for his work in Punjabi music videos and films, including Jag Jeondeyan De Mele starring Harbhajan Maan and Tulip Joshi, and Mirza: The Untold Story. His current projects include Ardaas Sarbat De Bhala Di and Rajni, where he serves as Director of Photography and Creative Adviser, and Manje Bistre 3.

Director (music videos)

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Director (Films)

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Notes Director
2009 Jag Jeondeyan De Mele Director / Editor Yes
2012 Mirza The Untold Story Nominated: PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Director
2013 Himmat Singh[3] Delayed
2015 Hero Naam Yaad Rakhi Director / DOP Yes
2015 Faraar Director / DOP / Editor Yes
2016 Ardaas DOP / Editor
2017 Manje Bistre Director / DOP Yes
2019 Manje Bistre 2 (Director/DOP)[4] Yes
2019 Ardaas Karaan DOP & Editor
2019 Daaka (Director / DOP) [5] Yes
2021 Honsla Rakh DOP
2021 Shava Ni Girdhari Lal DOP
2022 Maa Director / DOP [6] Yes
2022 Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne CINEMATOGRAPHER
2023 Outlaw Director and DOP [7] Yes
2024 ARDAAS Sarbat De Bhala Di DOP/Editor
2024 RAJNI DOP / CREATIVE ADVISER
2024 Manje Bistre 3 Director / DOP / Editor [8] Yes

References

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  1. ^ http://www.cinepunjab.com/2011/03/baljit-singh-deo.html Archived 7 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine - Baljit Singh Deo
  2. ^ "Gippy Grewal's Album 'Limited Edition' released first song on Humble Music".
  3. ^ Punjab, Cine (1 March 2013). "Arjan Bajwa in Baljit Singh Deo's Next". cinepunjab.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  4. ^ "New on-screen Punjabi jodies to look forward in 2019". The Times of India. 17 December 2019.
  5. ^ "We bet you cannot recognise this Punjabi celeb behind the mask!". The Times of India. 11 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Divya Dutta Returns to Mumbai as 'Maa' Shoot Suspended in Punjab". 25 March 2020.
  7. ^ https://kiddaan.com/outlaw-web-series-review/ [bare URL]
  8. ^ "Gippy Grewal's 'Manje Bistre 3' to release in 2024". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
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