The Theatre Army Productions
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Gabbar Sangrur |
| Headquarters |
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Area served | India and international |
Key people | Gabbar Sangrur (Founder & Director) |
| Products | Line production services, film production |
| Divisions | Film, television, commercials |
The Theatre Army Films is a North (Punjab/Chandigarh) based production house which was founded by Gabbar Sangrur. This complete line production company has successfully handled line production of Hollywood, Bollywood and Pollywood movies such as West is West, Teen Thay Bhai, Mausam, Love Express, Student of the Year,[1] Surkhaab, Sikander, Stupid Seven, and Yamley Jatt Yamley. In April 2013 it came with a Punjabi movie Heer & Hero[2] under its banner and did line production for upcoming movie Santa Banta featuring Boman Irani and Vir Das.[3]
Biography
The Theatre Army is the brainchild of Gabbar and was formed in 2007. Hailing from Lehragaga, Sangrur district, Gabbar used to do theatre with well-known theatre artist Samuel John until he moved to Chandigarh for doing his post graduation in theatre from Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University.
He directed a few music videos, followed by getting the big break of handling the line production of the Hollywood movie West is West, which is a British comedy-drama film and the sequel to the award-winning comedy East is East. West is West was set in Pakistan but it was actually shot in Punjab. At its premiere in Chandigarh in 2010, Udwin thanked Gabbar and his team. Line production includes hunting for locales, striking deals with locals, arranging for commute for a film's cast and crew, arranging their boarding and lodging, importing equipment and goods, transportation, catering, movie set construction, security, getting permissions, and arranging all production services.
Projects
After West is West, the Theatre Army has handled line production of various national and international projects such as UUdta Punjab (Hindi), Vivek Kumar and Barkha Madan’s Surkhaab (Indo-Canadian) and Nanak Shah Faqir (Hindi).[4] Surkhaab, which is based on Canada's illegal immigrants, is on the festival circuit and has already bagged a Platinum Remi at Houston Film Fest, and will be screened in Nice, France, as part of the St Tropez International Film Festival.
The list of Bollywood movies includes Teen Thay Bhai,[5] Love Express, Student of the Year and Mausam.
Pankaj Kapoor’s Mausam, which was divided into three parts, certainly had the most enjoyable first part which was shot in Punjab. It was well received and the Theatre Army’s work was admired. The Pollywood projects of The Theatre Army include Jawani Zindabad, Channa Sachi Muchi, Veeran Naal Sardari, Pinky Moge Wali, Yamley Jatt Yamley, Stupid Seven and Sikander.
Heer & Hero, the debut Punjabi movie of Minissha Lamba, is under production by the Theatre Army.
Their list of television projects includes Guinness World Record, India's Got Talent, Rattan ka Rishta, Veena Malik Ka Swayambar and The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika.
Filmography
| Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Amar Singh Chamkila | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| White Panjab | Punjabi | Producer / Distributor |
| Yes I Am Student | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Guru Nanak Jahaz | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Sam Bahadur | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| The Diplomat | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Sanjog (Upcoming) | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Mastaney | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Mehar | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Parinda | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Khadari | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Hoshiar Singh | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Jalwayu Enclave | Punjabi | Producer / Distributor |
| Ikko Mikke | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Kali Jotta | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Parahuna 1 & 2 | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Babli Bouncer | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| The Return (Upcoming) | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Tabbar (Web series) | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Ikkis | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| De De Pyaar De 2 | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Khaao Piyo Aish Karo | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Paani Ch Madhani | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gya | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Heer & Hero | Punjabi | Producer |
| Daadi Ki Shaadi | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Campus Diaries Season 1 (Web series) | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Street Dancer 3D | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Gold | Hindi | Line producer (Punjab) |
| Stupid 7 | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Daana Paani | Punjabi | Line producer |
| Range Road 290 | Punjabi | Distributor |
| Masand | Punjabi | Distributor |
| The Gangland In Mother Land (Web series) | Punjabi | Writer / Director |
| Udta Punjab | Hindi | Line producer |
| Munda South Hall Da | Punjabi | Line producer (India) |
| Srinivasa kalyanam | South | Line producer (Punjab) |
Also associated with
| Films | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brownian Movement | Dutch | |
| Student of the Year | Hindi | Line producer |
| Fitoor | Hindi | Line producer |
| Qissa | Indo-German | |
| Gold (upcoming) | Hindi | Line producer |
| TV shows | Role |
|---|---|
| Savdhaan India | Line producer |
| Gumraah | |
| Mann Mein Hai Vishvas | |
| Guinness World Record | Audition organizer |
| Rattan Ka Rishta | |
| Extreme Makeover | |
| India’s Got Talent |
References
- ↑ Gupta, Vasudha (8 December 2011). "Brush with the screen". Tribune. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ Singh, Jasmine (17 April 2013). "Heer the story!". Tribune. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ Kapoor, Jaskiran (6 May 2013). "One Man Army". Indian Express. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ Singh, Manpriya (10 June 2012). "Zoom on-Chandigarh". Tribune. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ↑ sehajpal, ashima (29 June 2011). "Behind The Scene". Tribune. Retrieved 31 May 2013.