# Ratan Aulakh

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, producer and sports promoter.

## Early life and career
### Background

Ratan Aulakh was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started as a theater actor before transitioning to cinema.

### Debut and Breakthrough

Aulakh 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.

### Film and Television career

Aulakh 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’ featured an appearance by Akshay Kumar. Ratan started working in Television during the 1990's with shows that include Junoon, Yug, Main Dilli Hoon, Vishnu Puran etc.

### Sports Promotion

Ratan has worked as a promoter and referee of freestyle wrestling and professional wrestling

### Awards and recognitions

Ratan has been honored with Punjab Rafi Ratan Award in 2022 and 'Pride of Punjabi Cinema' award in July 2019.

### Personal life

Ratan Aulakh is married and has two children. He is the brother-in-law of wrestler and filmmaker Dara Singh.

## Filmography

† Denotes films that have not yet been released
| Year | Title | Language | Format | Notes |
| 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 |