Ammy Virk is a singer and an Indian actor primarily known for his work in the Punjabi film industry. Ammy Virk is a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of Punjabi music and cinema. Alongside his successful career as a singer, he has also ventured into acting and production, leaving a significant mark on both Punjabi and Hindi films.
Virk initiated the Villagers Film Studio, establishing himself not only as an actor but also as a producer. Additionally, he founded the distribution company In House Group, further solidifying his presence in the industry.
Ammy Virk’s Early Life:
Ammy Virk was born on May 11, 1992, hails from a Sikh Jatt family in the village of Lohar Majra in Nabha, Patiala. His real name is Amninderpal Singh Virk. He pursued a B.Sc in Biotechnology at Punjabi University in Patiala, furthering his education with an MSc in Biotechnology, completing it in 2009.
Virk’s roots trace back to Sheikhupura, originally named Virkgarh, in present-day Pakistan, from where his grandfather migrated during the partition of the subcontinent in 1947.
| Real Name | Amninderpal Singh Virk |
|---|---|
| Nick Name | Ammy Virk |
| Profession | Singe, Actor, Producer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| DOB | 11 May 1992 |
| Birthplace | Vill. Choudhri Majra, Nabha, Punjab |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sci in Biotechnology |
| Favorite Actor | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ranveer Singh |
| Favorite Actress | Alia Bhatt, Neeru Bajwa |
| Favorite Singer | Surjit Bindrakhia, Gurdas Maan |
| Favorite Sport | Handball, Cricket |
| Favorite Color | Black |
| Favorite Food | Chhole Kulche |
Music Career:
Ammy Virk embarked on his singing career in 2012, during the final semester of his graduation. He casually recorded the song “Chandigarh Diyan Kuudiyan” and shared it on YouTube for fun. The song quickly gained traction among audiences, motivating Ammy to pursue singing professionally.
| Year | Album | Record Label | Music | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chandigarh Diyan Kudian | Speed Records | Bhinda Auijla | 7 |
| 2013 | Jattizm | Lokdhun Punjabi | Gupz Sehra | 12 |
His tracks “Yaar Amli” and “Jatt Da Sahara” catapulted him to fame in the Punjabi music industry. In 2013, he released his debut music album titled “Jattizm,” which not only garnered widespread acclaim but also earned him the prestigious PTC Music Award for “Best Album of The Year.”
Following the success of “Jattizm,” Ammy Virk continued to release hit songs, including “Zindabad Yaarian,” “Surma To Sandals,” “Qismat,” “Time Boliyan,” and “Hath Chumme.” These tracks further solidified his position as a leading figure in Punjabi music, earning him a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
| Year | Song | Lyrics | Music | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ikk Pal | Lavi Nagpal | Gupz Sehra | Mv Records | From Album “Jattizm” |
| 2014 | Bullet vs Chammak Challo | Lalli Saggo | Gupz Sehra | ||
| 2015 | Zindabaad Yaarian | Maninder Turke | Gupz Sehra | ||
| Taara | Jaani | B Praak | Sony Music India | ||
| 2016 | Haan Kargi | Amrit Maan | Gupz Sehra | Mv Records | |
| Surma To Sandals | Jaani | B Praak | T-Series | Featuring B Praak | |
| Hassian Khedian | Balli Baljit | Mr.Wow | Speed Records | ||
| 2017 | Akh Teri Baaz Wargi | Tarseem Jassar | R Guru | White Hill Music | |
| Qismat | Jaani | B Praak | Speed Records | Featuring Sargun Mehta | |
| Skid | Desi Dark Child | Coffin Studios | |||
| 2018 | Hath Chumme[41] | Jaani | B Praak | Desi Melodies | Featuring B Praak |
| Double Cross | Happy Raikoti | Ikwinder Singh (ikky) | Speed Records | ||
| Background | Babbu | Mix Singh | Speed Records | ||
| 2019 | Mitraa | Simar Doraha | Jatinder Shah | Speed Records | |
| Wang Da Naap | Harmanjeet | Gurmeet Singh | White Hill Music | Promotional Track from “Muklawa” | |
| Haaye Ve | Raj Fatehpur | Sunny Vik | I Just Music | Produced By Jacky Bhagnani | |
| 2020 | Tod Da-e-Dil | Maninder Buttar | Avvy Sra | Desi Melodies | |
| Main suneya | Raj Fatehpur | Sunny Vik | T-Series | ||
| Regret | Simar Doraha | Goldboy | Speed Records | ||
| Taare Baliye | Happy Raikoti | Avvy Sra | Burfi Music | Debut as Producer Featuring Sargun Mehta |
|
| 2021 | Khabbi Seat | Happy Raikoti | Mix Singh | Burfi Music | Featuring Sweetaj Brar and has passed 100M+ views on YouTube. |
| Kade Kade | Happy Raikoti | Avvy Sra | T-Series | Featuring Wamiqa Gabbi | |
| Pyaar Di Kahani | Raj Fatehpur | Sunny Vik | Saregama | ||
| Dabde Ni | Mani Longia | Starboy Music X | Burfi Music | ||
| 2022 | Teri Jatti | Mani Longia | Sync | Burfi Music | Featuring Tania |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Angrej | Haakam | Debut Film |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Agyapal Singh | |
| 2016 | Bambukat | Channan Singh | Debut as Lead Actor |
| 2016 | Nikka Zaildar | Nikka/Yadwinder | |
| 2016 | Dil Wali Gal | Ammy | Short film[30][31] |
| 2017 | Rabb Da Radio | Singer | Special appearance in song “Akh Boldi” |
| 2017 | Saab Bahadar | Kuldeep Singh/Saab Bahadar | |
| 2017 | Nikka Zaildar 2 | Nikka | |
| 2017 | Sat Shri Akaal England | Major German Singh Mann | |
| 2018 | Laung Laachi | Ajaypalq | Also producer |
| 2018 | Harjeeta | Harjeet Singh | Also producer |
| 2018 | Qismat | Shivjit Singh Gill | |
| 2018 | Aate Di Chidi | Singer | Special appearance in song “Muchh” |
| 2019 | Muklawa | Shinda | |
| 2019 | Nikka Zaildar 3 | Nikka Zaildar | [32] |
| 2020 | Sufna | Jagjeet | |
| 2021 | Puaada | Jaggi | [33][34] |
| 2021 | Bhuj: The Pride of India | Flight Lieutenant Vikram Singh Baj Jethaaz | Hindi film; Released on Disney+ Hotstar[35] |
| 2021 | Qismat 2 | Shivjit Singh | |
| 2021 | 83[24] | Balwinder Sandhu | Hindi film |
| 2022 | Aaja Mexico Challiye | Pamma | Also producer[36] |
| 2022 | Lekh | Maninder | Special appearance |
| 2022 | Saunkan Saunkne | Nirmal Singh | [37] |
| 2022 | Sher Bagga | Dilsher Singh | Also producer[38] |
| 2022 | Baajre Da Sitta | Roop’s husband | Also producer |
| 2022 | Laung Laachi 2 | Ajaypal | |
| 2022 | Oye Makhna | Makhan Virk | Also producer |
| 2023 | Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae | Raja | |
| 2023 | Maurh | Jeona Maurh | |
| 2023 | Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi | Happy | |
| 2023 | 2024 | Arjantina † | TBA |
| Dilaa Mereya | 2024 | TBA | Also producer |
| Jugni 1907 † | 2024 | Also producer | |
| Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam † | 2024 | TBA | Hindi film;Filming |
| Khel Khel Mein † | 2024 | TBA | Hindi film;Filming |
| Year | Title | Singer | Lyrics | Record Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Behja Behja | The Landers | Mani Longia | Burfi Music |
| Year | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tappe | Angrej |
| 2016 | Kawa Wali Panchait | Ardaas |
| Nain | ||
| Badla Lena | Dulla Bhatti | |
| Kainthe Wala | Bambukat | |
| Rakhi Soneya Ve | ||
| Bambukat | ||
| Mini Cooper | Nikka Zaildar | |
| Lagdi Na Akh | ||
| 2017 | Record Bolde | Jugni Hath Kise Na Auni |
| Akh Boldi | Rabb Da Radio | |
| Kali Jotta | Nikka Zaildar 2 | |
| Gaani | ||
| Vekh Ke Hasdi | Manje Bistre | |
| Sindhoori | Bailaras | |
| Jatt Da Kalej | Sat Shri Akaal England | |
| 2018 | Radio | Laung Laachi |
| Pasand Jatt Di | Qismat | |
| Gallan Teriyan | ||
| Akhiyaan Naar Diyan | ||
| 2018 | Daryaa | Manmarziyaan |
| 2020 | Jaan Deyan Ge | Sufna |
| 2021 | Aaye Haye Jattiye | Puaada |
| Teri Akhiyan | Qismat 2 |
Acting Career:
Virk’s acting journey commenced with his portrayal of Hakam in the historical romance Angrej (2015), a role that earned him the Best Debut Actor Award at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards. He has since appeared in a variety of films such as Bambukat, Ardaas, Nikka Zaildar, Laung Laachi, Qismat, Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi and Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae. His notable portrayals include the roles of Nikka in the Nikka Zaildar series, Shivjit in Qismat and its sequel Qismat 2, Harjeet Singh in Harjeeta, and Haakam in Angrej. These performances have garnered him acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Angrej and Qismat stand out as two of the highest-grossing Punjabi films to date, underscoring Virk’s prowess at the box office. In 2021, he made his Bollywood debut in Bhuj: The Pride of India, directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Ammy Virk is set to make his Bollywood debut in the film “83” (2021), directed by Kabir Khan. The movie revolves around the story of the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Angrej | Haakam | Debut Film |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Agyapal Singh | |
| 2016 | Bambukat | Channan Singh | Debut as Lead Actor |
| 2016 | Nikka Zaildar | Nikka/Yadwinder | |
| 2016 | Dil Wali Gal | Ammy | Short film[30][31] |
| 2017 | Rabb Da Radio | Singer | Special appearance in song “Akh Boldi” |
| 2017 | Saab Bahadar | Kuldeep Singh/Saab Bahadar | |
| 2017 | Nikka Zaildar 2 | Nikka | |
| 2017 | Sat Shri Akaal England | Major German Singh Mann | |
| 2018 | Laung Laachi | Ajaypalq | Also producer |
| 2018 | Harjeeta | Harjeet Singh | Also producer |
| 2018 | Qismat | Shivjit Singh Gill | |
| 2018 | Aate Di Chidi | Singer | Special appearance in song “Muchh” |
| 2019 | Muklawa | Shinda | |
| 2019 | Nikka Zaildar 3 | Nikka Zaildar | [32] |
| 2020 | Sufna | Jagjeet | |
| 2021 | Puaada | Jaggi | [33][34] |
| 2021 | Bhuj: The Pride of India | Flight Lieutenant Vikram Singh Baj Jethaaz | Hindi film; Released on Disney+ Hotstar[35] |
| 2021 | Qismat 2 | Shivjit Singh | |
| 2021 | 83[24] | Balwinder Sandhu | Hindi film |
| 2022 | Aaja Mexico Challiye | Pamma | Also producer[36] |
| 2022 | Lekh | Maninder | Special appearance |
| 2022 | Saunkan Saunkne | Nirmal Singh | [37] |
| 2022 | Sher Bagga | Dilsher Singh | Also producer[38] |
| 2022 | Baajre Da Sitta | Roop’s husband | Also producer |
| 2022 | Laung Laachi 2 | Ajaypal | |
| 2022 | Oye Makhna | Makhan Virk | Also producer |
| 2023 | Annhi Dea Mazaak Ae | Raja | |
| 2023 | Maurh | Jeona Maurh | |
| 2023 | Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi | Happy | |
| 2023 | 2024 | Arjantina † | TBA |
| Dilaa Mereya | 2024 | TBA | Also producer |
| Jugni 1907 † | 2024 | Also producer | |
| Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam † | 2024 | TBA | Hindi film;Filming |
| Khel Khel Mein † | 2024 | TBA | Hindi film;Filming |
Awards & Achievements:
Ammy Virk has received several notable awards throughout his career:
In 2016, he won the award for Best Debut Actor for his role in “Angrej.”
The following year, in 2017, he was honored with the Best Actor award for his performance in “Bambukat.”
In 2018, Virk’s talents extended beyond acting as he won the award for Best Playback Singer (male) for his work in “Nikka Zaildar 2.”
In 2019, his song “Daryaa” from the movie “Manmarziyaan” earned him the Best Song award.
| Year | Film | Award ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Angrej | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Debut Actor | Won |
| 2017 | Bambukat | Best Playback Singer (male) | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Won(shared with Amrinder Gill) | |||
| Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor (critics) | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| Nikka Zaildar | Best Playback Singer (male) | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Nikka Zaildar 2 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer (male) | Won |
| Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer (male) | Nominated | |||
| Brit Asia Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer (male) | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Manmarziyaan | 25th Screen Awards | Screen Award for Best Male Playback | Nominated |
| FC Film Club Awards[43] | Best Song “Daryaa” | Won | ||
| Reel Movie Awards[44] | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Won | ||
| Qismat | Brit Asia TV Awards | Best Male Playback Vocalist | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| Laung Laachi | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Nominated | |||
| Harjeeta | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | 83 | FOI Online Awards | Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast | Nominated |
