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- The campus of Guru Nanak Khalsa College witnessed an enthusiastic celebration of Punjabi cinema on Thursday as the team of the upcoming film Mitti De Putt visited the institution as part of its promotional campaign.
- The event also featured a screening of the film’s trailer, drawing an energetic response from the students and offering them a glimpse of the story ahead of its worldwide release on September 18.
- Speaking during the interaction, Vikramjeet Virk urged audiences to watch the film not merely as a source of entertainment but also as an opportunity to reconnect with Punjabi culture and their roots.
The campus of Guru Nanak Khalsa College witnessed an enthusiastic celebration of Punjabi cinema on Thursday as the team of the upcoming film Mitti De Putt visited the institution as part of its promotional campaign.
Actors Dev Kharoud, Vikramjeet Virk and Sharan Kaur, singer Tanvi Sharma and other members of the film team were greeted by a packed auditorium of students. The artistes interacted with the gathering and spoke about the idea at the heart of the film — encouraging young Punjabis to stay connected with their roots, culture and soil.
The event also featured a screening of the film’s trailer, drawing an energetic response from the students and offering them a glimpse of the story ahead of its worldwide release on September 18.
College Management Committee president Sardar Kanwarjit Singh Prince welcomed the cast and crew and said that cinema can become an effective medium for communicating meaningful ideas to younger generations. He expressed hope that Mitti De Putt would go beyond entertainment and carry a relevant message for students, intellectuals and society.
Speaking during the interaction, Vikramjeet Virk urged audiences to watch the film not merely as a source of entertainment but also as an opportunity to reconnect with Punjabi culture and their roots.
Dev Kharoud said his visit to Khalsa College gave him a strong sense of belonging and that he enjoyed interacting with the students. Describing Mitti De Putt as a socially driven film, he said its underlying message focuses on the importance of remaining grounded in one’s cultural identity.
Kharoud also appealed to students to support the film in theatres, emphasising that the story had been conceived with a wider social purpose rather than entertainment alone.
College Principal Dr Chuhar Singh welcomed the artistes and highlighted the role of constructive cinema in society. Films carrying positive messages, he said, can influence young minds and contribute to building greater social awareness.
Mitti De Putt has been directed by R Malkana and produced by Iqbal Cheema and Amar Hundal. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 18.
