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Carry on Jatta 3 (2023)

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Director: Smeep Kang
Starring: Gippy Grewal, Sonam Bajwa, Gurpreet Ghuggi
Production Company: Humble Motion Pictures
Kent Locations Used: Botany Bay

Carry on Jatta 3 (2023) is the third instalment in a series of Punjabi comedy films produced by star Gippy Grewal.

Directed by Smeep Kang (Chakk de Phatte, Second Hand Husband), the film stars Gippy Grewal (Paani Ch Madhaani (2021), Jatt James Bond), Sonam Bajwa (Ardab Mutiyaran, Nikka Zaildar 2) and Gurpreet Ghuggi (Race, Singh is Kinng).

Production visited Kent to film the sequence for the titular song at Botany Bay, Viking Bay, North Foreland Road and Whiteness Road.

Botany Bay is a very popular filming location due to its sandy beach, rock pools, white cliffs and highly photographed white chalk stacks. Recent productions to have filmed there include The Baby (2022), The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2022) and Jhimma (2021).

Carry on Jatta 3 (2023) was released in UK Cinemas on Thursday 29th June 2023.

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Paani Ch Madhaani (2021)

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Director: Vijay Kumar Arora
Starring: Neeru Bajwa, Gippy Grewal, Rene Costa
Production Company: Dara Films Entertainment
Kent Locations Used: Canterbury, Herne Bay, Ramsgate Marina

Paani Ch Madhaani (2021) follows the story of Gulli (Gippy Grewal), a rising star in the music world in 1980, who is waiting for his big break. Eventually, Gulli decides that the secret to success is becoming a duo and teams up with another singer, Gazal (Neeru Bajwa). The film follows the ups, downs and hardships of trying to make it in the business, and a burgeoning friendship that may turn into romance.

The rom-com was directed by Vijay Kumar Arora (Prince’s Son, A Flying Jatt) and stars Neeru Bajwa (Munda Hi Chahida, Shaada), Gippy Grewal (Daaka, Ardaas Karaan) and Rene Costa (Holby City, Jawaani Jaaneman).

During filming, production visited Herne Bay, Canterbury, and Ramsgate Marina.

Scenes at Herne Bay include shots of the Clock Tower, Pier and Central Parade. Herne Bay is a coastal seaside town near Canterbury and is known for its 2-mile-long coastline, colourful beach huts, promenade, pier, and historical bandstand. Many productions have filmed here before including High End Yaariyaan (2019) and Two Weeks to Live (2020).

Production filmed a romantic song at Ramsgate Marina. Ramsgate is a thriving seaside town with beautiful Victorian terraced housing, a Marina, Port and Promenade. It often doubles for period London streets. Productions such as The Flood (2019) and Juliet, Naked (2018) have previously filmed here.

Scenes were also filmed in Canterbury City Centre. Canterbury is a historic cathedral city; the Cathedral is amongst the oldest in England. The city is a popular tourist destination which boasts a modern shopping complex with many restaurants and bars. Canterbury Prison is a popular filming location, with recent productions including Break (2020) and Avengement (2019).

Paani Ch Madhaani (2021) was released in select UK cinemas on Friday 5th November 2021.

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High End Yaariyaan (2019)

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Director: Pankaj Batra
Producer: Pankaj Batra, Dinesh Auluck, Sandeep Bansal, Manmeet Bindra
Production Company:Pankaj Batra Films, Pitaara Movies
Starring: Jassie Gill, Ranjit Bawa, Ninja, Navneet Kaur Dhillon, Neet Mahal, Musskan Sethi
Kent Locations Used: Cobham Hall, Herne Bay

High End Yaariyaan (2019) is the story of three friends Karanvir (Jassie Gill), Manga (Ranjit Bawa) and Sachin (Ninja) who attend college and share a flat in London. The film documents their complex relationships and romantic pursuits.

The film is directed and produced by Pankaj Batra (Sajjan Singh Rangroot, Channa Mereya). The three friends played by  Jassie Gill (Mr & Mrs 420 Returns, Sargi), Ranjit Bawa (Khido Khundi, Bhalwan Singh) and Ninja (Channa Mereya) are accompanied by love interests Navneet Kaur Dhillon(Amavas, Ambarsariya ) as Seerat, Neet Mahal (Dulla Vaily, Hard Kaur) as Pooja and Musskan Sethi (Paisa Vasool) as Mandy.

Production used various locations in Herne Bay during filming. The Pier, Beach, Clocktower and Central Bandstand are featured throughout. Cobham Hall and grounds doubled as a London College which Karanvir, Manga and Sachin attend.

Cobham Hall is a private school set in a historic house located in 150 acres of Grade II listed parkland. Features include a stunning ball room, library, cobbled courtyards, formal gardens, water towers, modern classrooms and sports facilities, including a swimming pool.  Previous productions to film here include Wild Child (2008) and Bleak House (2005).

Herne Bay is a coastal resort in Kent which is home to the world’s first free-standing purpose-built clock tower. Nearby attractions include the Pier, beach, Reculver Country Park and Wildwood.  Big Bad World (2013) previously filmed here.

High End Yaariyaan (2019) was released in the UK on Friday 22nd February 2019.

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Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018)

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Movie poster showing WW1 Indian soldier carrying a comrade on his back. Rangroot is written in white underneath.

Sajjan Singh Rangroot Poster ©Flame Visuals

Director: Pankaj Batra
Starring: Diljit Dosanjh, Yograj Singh, Darren Tassell
Production Company: Colour 9 Productions
Kent Locations Used: Faversham Market

Based on a true story, Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018) follows British Indian Army officer Sajjan Singh (Diljit Dosanjh), who served on the Western Front during World War I. It centres on the Sikh regiments who were sent to fight for Britain during the war, and pays tribute to the sacrifice that the Indian Army made for Britain, fuelled by Sikh pride and appreciation.

The film was directed by Pankaj Batra (Virsa, Channa Mereya), and features actors Diljit Dosanjh (Udta Punjab, Welcome to New York), Yograi Singh (Tiger, Baaz) and Darren Tassell (COBRA, Best Geezer).

Faversham Market was used in multiple scenes, in which WWI soldiers are marching through town.

Located in the heart of Faversham’s historic town centre, Faversham Market has the esteemed status of Kent’s oldest town market. Southcliffe (2013) filmed primarily in Faversham town centre. The surrounding areas of Faversham are often used as locations for productions such as Great Expectations (2012) and Waterland (1992).

Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018) was released in UK cinemas on Friday 23rd March 2018.

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