Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Director, Producer |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Arora |
| Hobbies | Travelling and Shopping |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 15 November |
Family
| Spouse | Preeti Jain Batra |
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Career
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| Awards | Filmfare Award (Punjabi) for Best Director for 'Bambukat' (2017) | ||||
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Favourites
| Food | Rajma-Chawal |
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| Song | 'Muchh Te Mashook' by Amrit Maan |
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| Brand | Jack & Jones |
Social Media
| Website | https://iampankajbatra.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pankaj Batra is a renowned Indian filmmaker and screenwriter in the Punjabi Film Industry. | |
| 2. He initiated his professional journey as a theatre artist in Chandigarh. | |
| 3. Subsequently, he relocated to Mumbai to pursue film direction. | |
| 4. Some of his successful directorial ventures include 'Channa Mereya' (2017), 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot' (2018), and 'High End Yaariyaan' (2019). | |
| 5. Diljit Dosanjh holds a special place as an idol in Pankaj Batra's career. | |
| 6. His first Punjabi film as director was Reehjan in November 2005, starring Ranjeet, Aryan Vaid, and Bunti Garewal. | |
| 7. His first hit as director was Naughty Jatts, released in 2013, starring Neeru Bajwa, Binnu Dhillon and Aarya Babbar. | |
| 8. Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo was a hit in 2014 starring Amrinder Gill, Binnu Dhillon, Amrit Manghera. | |
| 9. Dildariyaan with Jassi Gill was his connective hit in 2015. | |
| 10. He has more than 15 years of experience as a director in Indian cinema, working in Punjabi cinema from 2005. | |
| 11. He is a Mumbai-based film director. | |
| 12. He transitioned into film production with 'High End Yaariyaan' (2019), which featured Jassie Gill, Ranjit Bawa, Ninja, and Navneet Dhillon. |