# Haryanvi cinema

Haryanvi cinema, is the Haryanvi language film industry of the Indian state of Haryana. Also known as Harywood, it is dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Haryanvi language, which is widely spoken in the region. The term "Harywood" is a portmanteau of "Hary," referring to Haryana, and "Hollywood."

## History

The history of Haryanvi cinema can be traced back to its first film, Dharti, released in 1968, directed by Kidar Sharma. This marked the beginning of Haryanvi-language films, but due to the dominance of the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry, extensive production of Haryanvi films did not begin until the 1980s.
Chandrawal, released in 1984, was the first commercially successful Haryanvi film. The film was produced by Devi Shankar Prabhakar and starred Usha Sharma, Jagat Jakhar, Nasib Singh Kundu, and Daryav Singh Malik. Its financial success played a crucial role in the continued production of Haryanvi films, although none have matched its success since.
Laado, released in 2000, was another significant film in Haryanvi cinema, featuring actor Ashutosh Rana and directed by Ashwini Chaudhary. It won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards, making it the first Haryanvi film to win a national award.
In 2014, Pagdi The Honour garnered two National Film Awards at the 62nd National Film Awards. Baljinder Kaur received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film, and the film was awarded Best Feature Film in Haryanvi.
In 2016, Satrangi won the 63rd National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi. The film, directed by Sundeep Sharma, also earned Yashpal Sharma the Best Actor Award at the Jharkhand International Film Festival (JIFF) in 2018. It was successful at the Haryana International Film Festival, winning six awards in 2017.

## Notable Films and Awards

| Year | Film Title | Director/Producer | Notable Achievement |
| 1968 | Dharti | Kidar Sharma | First Haryanvi language movie |
| 1982 | Bahurani | Arvind Swami | First commercially successful Haryanvi movie |
| 1984 | Chandrawal | Devi Shankar Prabhakar | First commercial superhit Haryanvi movie |
| 1984 | Chander Kiran | SS Rawal | Won Best Actress award for Pushpa Soni at the first Haryanvi Film Festival held in February 1986 at Hisar |
| 2000 | Laado | Ashwini Chaudhary | Won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director |
| 2014 | Pagdi The Honour | N/A | Won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Haryanvi |
| 2016 | Satrangi | Sundeep Sharma | Won Best Feature Film in Haryanvi at the 63rd National Film Awards; received six awards at the Haryana International Film Festival |
Overall, the financial success of films like Chandrawal paved the way for the Haryanvi film industry, leading to the production of numerous films, although only a fraction of them have achieved profitability in the box office, with only about one out of twelve films being successful.

## Festivals

| Name | Est. | City | Type | Details | Website |
| Haryana International Film Festival | 2016 | Hisar | International | Annual showcase of Haryanvi films | HIFF |

## Film Artists

| Name | Origin | Notable Works | Contributions |
| Usha Sharma | Haryana | Gulaabo, Pagdi The Honour | Impactful roles in Haryanvi cinema; promotes women's representation. |
| Arun Bali | Punjab | Chandrawal, Dharti | Veteran actor known for versatility in regional cinema. |
| Gurdaas Maan | Punjab | Satrangi, Kurbani Ek Junoon | Celebrated singer and actor; significant figure in Punjabi and Haryanvi music. |
| Jagat Jakhar | Haryana | Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter, Yaari | Noted for performances resonating with local audiences. |
| Jaideep Ahlawat | Haryana | Tera Mera Vaada, Pagdi The Honour | Recognized for strong, character-driven performances. |
| Rajendra Gupta | Haryana | Chora Haryane Ka, Phool Badan | Esteemed actor with diverse body of work in Indian cinema. |
| Satish Kaushik | Haryana | Yaari, Beera Shera | Versatile actor and director; contributions to comedy and drama. |
| Sri Vallabh Vyas | Rajasthan | Chand Chakori, Chora Jat Ka | Renowned for compelling performances in supporting roles. |
| Uttar Kumar | Haryana | Mahari Dharti Mahari Maa, Lambardaar | Recognized for work in Haryanvi films and cultural contributions. |

## Directors

| Name | From | Notable Works |
| Rajeev Bhatia | N/A | Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter, Tera Mera Vaada |
| Sundeep Sharma | N/A | Satrangi, Kurbani Ek Junoon |
| Surinder Walia | N/A | London Ki Chhori |
| Robin Sharaya | Chhatehra | Unkahi, Weg |
| Aman Punia | Bichpari | Chulha Nyond |

## Cinematographers

| Name | From | Notable Works |
| Neeraj Jangra | Rohtak | Mewat, Dhara Ka Tame |
| Abhishek Saini | Bahadurgarh | Chhaya, Beyond the Wool |

## Editors

| Name | From | Notable Works |
| Sahil Sharaya | Chhatehra | Gehu |
| Hitesh Dua | Rohtak | Unkahi |

## List of Haryanvi Language Films

| Year | Film Title | Director/Producer | Notable Achievement |
| 1968 | Dharti | Kidar Sharma | First Haryanvi film |
| 1982 | Bahurani | N/A | N/A |
| 1984 | Chandrawal | N/A | Most successful Haryanvi film |
| 1984 | Chander Kiran | SS Rawal | N/A |
| 1985 | Laado Basanti | Devi Shanker Prabhaker | N/A |
| 1986 | Phool Badan | Devi Shanker Prabhaker | N/A |
| 1986 | Mahari Dharti Mahari Maa | Arvind Swami | N/A |
| 1987 | Jhanakdar Kangana | B S Rao | N/A |
| 1987 | Phaagan Aaya Re | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Bairee | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Bataeu | N/A | N/A |
| 1973 | Beera Shera | Pardeep Nayar | N/A |
| N/A | Chabilee | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chail Gabharu | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chail Gaelyan Jaangi | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chand Chakori | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chandro | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chora Haryane Ka | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Chora Jat Ka | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Gulaabo | N/A | N/A |
| 1991 | Jatani | Devi Shanker Prabhaker | N/A |
| N/A | Ke Supney Ka Jikar | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Lambardaar | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Mahara Pihar Sansara | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Muklava | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Panghat | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Phool Badan | Devi Shanker Prabhaker | N/A |
| N/A | Piya | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Premi Ramphal | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Yaari | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 | Dhakad Chhora | Dinesh Chaudhary | N/A |
| N/A | Muthbhed - A Planned Encounter | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | Chandrawal-2 | Nishant Prabhakar | N/A |
| 2012 | Tera Mera Vaada | Bhaal Singh Balhara | N/A |
| N/A | Modern Girl Desi Chhora | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Maati Kare Pukar | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | London Ki Chhori | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | Kunba | Yash Chouhan | N/A |
| 2014 | Tere Te Pyar Hoya | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | Pagdi The Honour | Rajeev Bhatia | National Award-winning film |
| 2016 | Satrangi | Sundeep Sharma | Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 63rd National Film Awards |
| 2017 | Unkahi | Robin Sharaya | Nominated at Mumbai International Film Festival 2020 (Student's Film), Jagran Film Festival 2018 (Best Indian Short Film, "Short is Sweet" section), and Dehradun International Film Festival 2018 (Best Short Film). At Cut.In Students' National Film Festival 2019, won Golden Excellence for Best Editing (Hitesh Dua) and was nominated for Best Cinematography (Akshit Gandhi) and Best Short Film. |
| 2019 | Weg | Robin Sharaya | WEG is the first Haryanvi superhero film by Robin Sharaya, set during the British colonial era. It introduces Weg, a young boy born with super speed. Produced by State Institute of Film and Television |
| 2022 | Dada Lakhmi | Yashpal Sharma | Best Haryanvi Film Award at the 68rd National Film Awards |