Role reversal

Singer Jasbir Jassi was in the city to shoot for his debut Punjabi film

At first it seemed to be yet another Nagar Kirtan procession taken out by city residents to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh outside the gurudwara in Sector 34. As the crowds moved on and we got a closer look, there appeared a very familiar face. Right in the middle of the congregation was popular Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi and he seemed to be looking for someone! It8217;s only after we caught up a hile later did Jassi reveal he was actually shooting for his debut Punjabi film. Titled 8216;Chhevan Dariya8217;, the film is being directed by Ish Amitoj Kaur under Noor Nishan Productions. Those involved with the project tell us it8217;s a is a crossover film which will focus on highlighting societal problems like female foeticide, HIV/AIDS and drugs. 8220;We are planning to start further shooting for the film sometime in March in Chandigarh and nearby places,8221; informed the singer for whom this is his first foray into acting. For Jassi fans, however, there8217;s good news. The singer is all set to release his next music album 8216;Bang8217; by the last week of this month. 8220;The album boasts of nine songs,8221; mentioned Jassi who has brought in a potpourri of styles for 8216;Bang8217;. 8220;You8217;ll see elements of Sufi, Folk and Western music,8221; he said. Incidentally post this shoot in Chandigarh, the actor is all set to perform live at a show to be held in Mumbai. 8220;It8217;s in memory of all those who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attacks,8221; the singer signed off saying.