Gurratan Singh Aulakh, known professionally as Ratan Aulakh (Punjabi: ਰਤਨ ਔਲਖ ; Hindi: रतन औलख) (born 23 September 1953) is an Indian film and television actor, director, writer,[1][2][3][4] producer[5][6] and sports promoter.[7]
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Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Writer |
Years active | 1973-present |
Children | 2 |
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Early life and career
editBackground
editRatan Aulakh was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started as a theater actor before transitioning to cinema.[8]
Debut and Breakthrough
editAulakh began his film career with the Hindi movie Mera Desh Mera Dharam in 1973. He gained recognition with the Punjabi film Mamla Garbar Hai (1983), where he starred opposite Gurdas Maan and played the main antagonist- Mickey. This role established him as a prominent actor in Punjabi cinema. [9]
Film and Television career
editAulakh has worked in various capacities in the film industry, including acting, directing, writing, and producing. He works to bring Hindi filmmakers and actors to Punjabi cinema. His project ‘Mitter Pyaare nu Haal Mureedan da Kehna’[10][3] featured an appearance by Akshay Kumar.[11] Ratan started working in Television during the 1990's with shows that include Junoon, Yug, Main Dilli Hoon, Vishnu Puran etc.[8]
Sports Promotion
editRatan has worked as a promoter and referee of freestyle wrestling and professional wrestling [8]
Awards and recognitions
editRatan has been honored with Punjab Rafi Ratan Award in 2022[12][13][14] and 'Pride of Punjabi Cinema' award in July 2019.[15][16]
Personal life
editRatan Aulakh is married and has two children. He is the brother-in-law of wrestler and filmmaker Dara Singh.[17]
Filmography
edit† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year | Title | Language | Format | Notes |
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2024 | Raunak † | Punjabi | Feature film | Actor |
2024 | Sukha Raider † | Punjabi | Web Series | Actor |
2024 | Lambran da Laana | Punjabi | Feature film | Actor |
2024 | Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai | Punjabi | Feature film | Actor |
2023 | Mera Supna | Punjabi | Feature film | Actor |
2023 | Nidarr | Punjabi | Feature Film | Executive Producer |
2023 | Mazdoor | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor, Director |
2022 | Bajre da sitta | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
2021 | Desi Magic † | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
2014 | Jatt James Bond | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor, Executive Producer |
2004 | Mitter Pyaare Nu Haal Mureedan da Kehna | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor, Director, Writer |
2000 | Vishnu Puran | Hindi | TV Serial | Actor |
1999 | Jaalsaaz | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1998 | Main Dilli Hoon | Hindi | TV Serial | Actor |
1997 | Sardari | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1996 | Rab Diyan Rakhan | Punjabi | Feature Film | Production Manager |
1994 | Karan | Hindi | Feature Film | Writer |
1997 | Truck Driver | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1996 | Yug | Hindi | TV Serial | Actor |
1994 | Junoon | Hindi | TV Serial | Actor |
1994 | Rakhwale | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1993 | Bechain | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1993 | Yaaraan Naal Bahaaraan | Punjabi | Feature Film | Writer |
1992 | Pagdi Sambhal Jatta | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1991 | Roohani Taaqat | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1991 | Maut ki Sazaa | Hindi | Feature FIlm | Actor |
1990 | Sheran de putt sher | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1990 | Amavas Ki Raat | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1989 | Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra | Hindi | TV Serial | Actor |
1986 | Tarantula Tanzi | English | Theater | Action Director/Wrestling Coach |
1988 | Aakhri Nishchay | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1988 | Shoorveer | Hindi | Feature FIlm | Actor |
1983 | Mamla Garbar Hai | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1983 | Unkhilli Mutiyaar | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1982 | Sarpanch | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1982 | Main Intaquam Loonga | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor, Fight Coordinator |
1981 | Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1978 | Dhyanu Bhagat | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1976 | Bajrangbali | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
1976 | Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun | Punjabi | Feature Film | Actor |
1973 | Mera Desh Mera Dharam | Hindi | Feature Film | Actor |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sidhu, Mandeep Singh (2019). The Illustrated History of Punjabi Cinema. Patiala: Gurmehar Publications. pp. xxii, 178, 197, 203, 253. ISBN 978-81-941048-0-3.
- ^ "After half a century, 'Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai' is all set to get a remake; details inside". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ a b John, Ali Peter (28 July 2000). "Ratan Aulakh with torches of triumph". Screen. The Indian Express.
- ^ Vashist, Neha (4 August 2019). "Week that was! From the trailer release of 'Naukar Vahuti Da' to first look of 'Surkhi Bindi' here's the Pollywood weekly highlight". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ Sirohiwall, Dev Raj (10 May 2014). "Jatt James Bond is the mirror of society". Times Plus. No. 15. Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, Naveen. "फिल्म निर्माण में 'लाइन प्रोड्यूशर' निभाते हैं खास किरदार!". aajtak.intoday.in. India Today.
- ^ Gill, Deep (15 June 2019). "Ratan Aulakh". Punjabi Screen (in Punjabi). Punjab: Punjabi Screen.
- ^ a b c "08 Sep 2023 Jalandhar Edition of e Paper Punjabi Jagran - Read news in Punjabi at Digital Edition of Punjabi News Paper". epaper.punjabijagran.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Ratan Aulakh Filmography". IMDB.
- ^ Mittal, Madhur (15 April 2001). "All for Punjabiyat!". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 April 2001.
- ^ India, Chitramala. "Akshay Kumar Filmography". Chitramala.in. Chitramala.
- ^ "धालीवाल और औलख को दिया 'पंजाब रफी रत्न अवार्ड'" [Dhaliwal and Aulakh awarded "Punjab Rafi Ratan Award"]. Dainik Bhaskar. 30 July 2022.
- ^ "विनोद मेहरा पर फिल्माए गीतों को सुनकर झूमे दर्शक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "ਅਜੀਤ: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ : ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ 20220730". ਅਜੀਤ: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼: ਈ-ਪੇਪਰ20220730. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Rampura, Ramesh (29 July 2019). "ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨਾਟਸ਼ਾਲਾ 'ਚ ਕਰਵਾਈ 'ਓਲਡ ਇਜ਼ ਗੋਲਡ ਰਫ਼ੀ ਨਾਈਟ'". Punjabi Jagran. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ "बच्चों और बजुर्गो ने मोहम्मद रफी को दी श्रद्धांजलि". Jagran. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ Alimchand, Seema Sonik (26 November 2016). Deedara aka Dara Singh. Mumbai: Westland. pp. viii, ix, 230. ISBN 978-9386224156.
- ^ "Filmography". IMDB.
- ^ Gehi, Reema (8 July 2019). "One beat at a time". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Aujla, Ajaib Singh (6 March 2020). "Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi becomes film producer (in Punjabi)". Ajit Jalandhar. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Randhawa, Hardeep (16 February 2019). "बॉलीवुड-पॉलीवुड अदालत की पहली किश्त में दर्शकों के रूबरू होंगे दलीप सेन". Jagran. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ Faridkot, Paramjit (17 September 2019). "Nanan Naam Jahaz Hai to Ratan Aulakh". Punjabi Jagran. Retrieved 28 September 2019.