Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Barnala |
Latest News about Dave Sidhu
05/07/2025
Dave Sidhu delivered a TEDx talk titled 'Never Give Up' at TEDxAbbotsford, sharing his journey as an Australian-based Indian film director and his experiences in the Indian cinema industry. The talk highlighted his resilience in overcoming challenges while directing multiple films and music videos.
15/03/2025
Dave Sidhu's film 'Balle O Chalaak Sajjna' (2023) gained renewed attention at the 2025 Punjabi Film Festival, where it was recognized for its authentic portrayal of rural Punjabi life. Sidhu attended the event and discussed his upcoming project 'Kuch Na Kuch', which is set to be shot in New York, USA.
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Bio/Wiki
| Dave Sidhu is an Australian-based Indian film director who predominantly works in Indian Cinema, particularly Punjabi and Hindi films. He began his career as a music video director and has since directed multiple feature films, short documentaries, and music videos. He is also a casting director, actor, and producer. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government High School, Barnala |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Jatinder Singh |
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| Mother | Surjeet Kaur |
| Spouse | Sandeep Sidhu |
| Children | Surmandeep Sidhu |
Career
| Casting director for films including Pareshaan Parinda, Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Preshaan, Haterz, and Padma Shri Kaur Singh. | |
| Directed short documentaries Pand - The Responsibility (2017), Tabbar (2018), The Oneness (2020), Kuch Na Kuch (2021), and Qaida-E-Noor (2021). | |
| Directed films Yaariyan Dildariyan and Padma Shri Kaur Singh. | |
| Directed music videos including Mirza by Vikram Rathod, Dhooman, Dollar vs Sleep, Gaddi Naal Viah, and Aaj Bhangre Pan Ge. | |
| Actor in Hindi films Pareshaan Parinda (2018, role of Rohan) and Jabardaar. | |
| Founded Cinetown Org in 2022 and serves as Festival Director for Cinetone Awards. | |
| Directed films Yaariyan Dildariyan (released 04/02/2022) and Padma Shri Kaur Singh.[1] | |
| Producer for films including Parvaaz The Journey (13/01/2022), Balle O Chalaak Sajjna (2023), and Allahr Vres (2024).[1][4] | |
| TEDx speaker at TEDxAbbotsford with the talk 'Never Give Up'. |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dave Sidhu, an Australian film director, originates from India and predominantly focuses on Indian Cinema. | |
| 2. Some of the films Dave Sidhu has directed include 'Kuch Na Kuch', 'Yaariyan Dildariyan', and 'The Oneness'. | |
| 3. Apart from film direction, Dave Sidhu has also directed numerous music videos and served as a casting director for several films. | |
| 4. In addition to his work behind the camera, Dave Sidhu has appeared as an actor in Hindi films such as 'Pareshaan Parinda' and 'Jabardaar'. |