From ruling Indian television to rewriting the rules of Punjabi entertainment, Sargun Mehta completes a decade of unmatched success
One of the most successful and influential names in the entertainment industry, Sargun Mehta, celebrates a landmark moment today as she completes 10 years in Punjabi cinema, a decade that has redefined success, created new benchmarks, and solidified her position as the undisputed queen of the Punjabi film industry.
After making a successful mark on Indian television with acclaimed shows like 12/24 Karol Bagh and Balika Vadhu, Mehta took a leap of faith in 2015, stepping away from the comforts of Hindi television to explore the then-unchartered territory of Punjabi cinema. Her debut film Angrej became a cultural milestone and a box office hit, paving the way for a new wave of storytelling in the Punjabi industry.
Husband Ravie shared a heartwarming post on his Instagram, calling wife the Queen of Punjabi Industry.
With a consistently successful filmography including Qismat, Love Punjab, Lahoriye, Qismat 2, Saunkan Saunkne, Jind Mahi, and this year’s twin blockbusters Saunkan Saunkanay 2 and Sarbala Ji, Mehta has not only delivered multiple hits but also emerged as the highest-paid actress in Punjabi cinema today. She is one of the few female actors in regional Indian industries to enjoy both critical acclaim and mass commercial success across the board.
But Mehta’s impact extends far beyond acting. In 2021, alongside her husband and creative partner Ravie Dubey, she co-founded Dreamiyata Entertainment, and changed the game behind the scenes. She became the first actress to produce content for Punjabi television with Udaariyaan, a show that ran for over three years on Colors TV and became one of its longest-running shows. The move not only brought Punjabi-rooted storytelling to national screens, but also created hundreds of recurring jobs in the regional TV market something no other mainstream actor had done before.
Today, under the Dreamiyata banner, Sargun and Ravie have expanded their vision into Dreamiyata Music and Dreamiyata Dramaa, two additional verticals that focus on regional and family-first entertainment content across platforms. Through these ventures, the duo continues to give back to the very industry that made her a star, not just creating content, but creating infrastructure, jobs, and momentum for the Punjabi creative ecosystem. As Sarbala Ji continues its strong theatrical run and Saunkan Saunkanay 2 stands as the year’s biggest Punjabi hit, Sargun Mehta remains on top, not just as a performer, but as a powerhouse who has transformed Punjabi entertainment forever.
