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| Binnu Dhillon |
Punjabi cinema has bigger stars, but it is hard to name a harder-working one. Binnu Dhillon spent years as the funny man standing next to the hero. Then one film, Carry On Jatta, turned him into a headline act himself. What most people do not know is where he started: not in films at all, but on stage, dancing Bhangra at festivals in Europe.
Dhuri, Bhangra and a Theatre Degree
Binnu was born Birender Singh Dhillon on 29 August 1975 in Dhuri, a small town in the Sangrur district of Punjab. His father is Harbans Singh Dhillon and his mother is Narinder Kaur Dhillon, as profiles of him report. He began performing as a Bhangra dancer and travelled to the Indian festivals in Germany and the UK. Acting pulled him in, and he trained for it properly: a post-graduate degree in theatre and television from Punjabi University, Patiala, where he also acted in the department's repertory plays.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Birender Singh Dhillon |
| Born | 29 August 1975, Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab, India |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Producer |
| Years Active | 1998 to present |
| Education | Post-graduation in Theatre and Television, Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Father | Harbans Singh Dhillon |
| Mother | Narinder Kaur Dhillon |
| Wife | Gurjinder Kaur |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Known For | Carry On Jatta series, Bambukat, Kala Shah Kala |
The Television Years
His screen career began on Punjabi television. His debut serial was Parchhawain in 1998, written and directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal. A run of serials followed: Sarhad, Lori, Gaoundi Dharti, Sirnaave, Man Jeetey Jag Jeet and Channo Chan Vargi, along with telefilms. The stage never left him either. In 2010 he directed a play, Naughty Baba in Town, which was performed in the United States and Canada.
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Carry On Jatta Changed Everything
Films came slowly at first. He had small roles in the Hindi film Shaheed-E-Azam (2002) and in Anurag Kashyap's Dev.D (2009), and worked steadily in Punjabi films from Mitti Wajaan Maardi (2007) on. Then, in 2012, Carry On Jatta made him. As Goldy Dhillon, the hero's chaos-causing friend, his timing carried scene after scene, and the film became one of the biggest Punjabi hits of its time. A wave of comedies followed with him at the centre of the jokes: Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22, Lucky Di Unlucky Story, Mr & Mrs 420, in which he played a triple role as the lead, and Angrej, where he played Aslam. He had become what Punjabi comedy is built around, in the same years that performers like Shiwani Saini were making their own mark on Punjabi screens.
Binnu Dhillon at the trailer launch of Carry On Jatta 3. Photo by Bollywood Hungama (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2002 | Shaheed-E-Azam | Hindi film debut |
| 2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Punjabi film work begins |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Dwij Dhillon |
| 2012 | Carry On Jatta | Goldy Dhillon |
| 2014 | Mr & Mrs 420 | Triple role, as lead |
| 2015 | Angrej | Aslam |
| 2016 | Bambukat | Resham Singh |
| 2017 | Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Jaggi Waraich, as lead |
| 2018 | Carry On Jatta 2 | Goldy Dhillon |
| 2019 | Kala Shah Kala | Lovely, as lead |
| 2021 | Fuffad Ji | Arjan Singh |
| 2023 | Carry On Jatta 3 | Goldy Dhillon |
| 2023 | Maujaan Hi Maujaan | With Gippy Grewal |
| 2024 | Jeonde Raho Bhoot Ji | As lead |
| 2025 | Fateh | Sandhu (Hindi film) |
| 2025 | Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya | Jatinder Singh / Jeeti |
| 2026 | Bambukat 2 | Resham Singh |
| 2026 | Carry On Jatta 4 | Goldy Dhillon |
From Comic Support to Leading Man
The bigger change came behind the jokes. From the middle of the 2010s, Binnu began leading films, not just decorating them, and producing them too. He co-produced Bailaras (2017) and Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan (2018), and produced and led Jhalle (2019). Kala Shah Kala (2019) showed his range best: a warm romantic comedy-drama where he played Lovely, a man whose dark skin keeps costing him in the marriage market. It is the performance people point to when they argue he is more than a comedian.
| Year | Film | Note |
| 2014 | Mr & Mrs 420 | Triple role as lead |
| 2016 | Channo Kamli Yaar Di | As lead |
| 2017 | Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | As lead |
| 2017 | Bailaras | Lead role; also co-producer |
| 2018 | Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan | Lead role; also co-producer |
| 2019 | Kala Shah Kala | Lead role |
| 2019 | Naukar Vahuti Da | Double role as lead |
| 2019 | Jhalle | Lead role; also producer |
The work has not slowed. He was in three films in 2023 alone, played a ghost-comedy lead in Jeonde Raho Bhoot Ji (2024), stepped back into Hindi films with Fateh (2025), and led the zombie comedy Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya (2025). In 2026 he returned as Resham Singh in Bambukat 2 and as Goldy Dhillon in Carry On Jatta 4 — the role that made him, still running fourteen years on.
Family Life
Binnu is married to Gurjinder Kaur, and they have two daughters. The family keeps a low profile, and he rarely puts his home life in front of the cameras. Nearly thirty years after Parchhawain, the boy from Dhuri who started out dancing Bhangra is still one of the first names on a Punjabi film's poster.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Binnu Dhillon?
He was born on 29 August 1975, so he is 51 years old.
What is Binnu Dhillon's real name?
His full name is Birender Singh Dhillon. Binnu is his nickname, and it became his screen name.
Who is Binnu Dhillon's wife?
He is married to Gurjinder Kaur. They have two daughters.
What was Binnu Dhillon's first film?
His first film role was in the Hindi film Shaheed-E-Azam (2002). On television, he debuted earlier, in the Punjabi serial Parchhawain (1998).
Which role made Binnu Dhillon famous?
Goldy Dhillon in Carry On Jatta (2012). He has played Goldy in all four films in the series, up to Carry On Jatta 4 in 2026.
What are Binnu Dhillon's latest films?
Fateh and Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya in 2025, and Bambukat 2 and Carry On Jatta 4 in 2026.
What is Binnu Dhillon's height?
He is about 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall.
What is Binnu Dhillon's net worth?
No verified figure has been published. The numbers on gossip sites are guesses, so this page does not print one as fact.
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