Sargun Mehta Feels Punjabis Have Mastered The Art Of Comedy

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24-05-2025

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Nimrat Khaira and Sargun Mehta opened up about the behind-the-scenes challenges of filming Saunkan Saunkne 2 in peak summer.
Sargun Mehta is counting down the days to the release of her upcoming Punjabi film Saunkan Saunkne 2. The sequel to the 2022 comedy reunites her with co-stars Ammy Virk and Nimrat Khaira. As the release date draws closer, the lead trio is going all out to build excitement among audiences. Recently, Sargun and Nimrat sat down for an interview with a media portal, where they opened up about their experiences filming the comedy franchise, their expectations from the sequel, and the growing popularity of Punjabi cinema.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, the actors shared behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Saunkan Saunkne 2, particularly the challenges of filming in the sweltering summer heat while wearing heavy padding to depict weight gain for their characters. Nimrat Khaira recalled, 'We enjoyed the first two days a lot with the new getup and all the padding. It felt very new, very nice. But, as the shoot went on, it became challenging."
However, for Sargun Mehta, the overall fun they had during the creative process outweighed the challenges. 'When you are on a shoot, nothing else matters. And when it is such a comedy, even the actors enjoy while performing. The audience has fun, but the actor does too. There's no death scene in the film. So, since so much is happening, you don't think of anything else."
The actress also reflected on the rising reach of Punjabi cinema, crediting streaming platforms for helping the industry break regional boundaries and attract a wider audience. She believes this is just the beginning, with Punjabi films poised to gain greater national recognition in the years to come.
She further said, 'Even if we can reach out to 5 more people to invest time in us, that is a win. People are watching everything, from Korean and Turkish to English. Now, Punjabi is very close to Hindi as a language. It's not very difficult to understand."
Citing her husband, actor Ravi Dubey, who is not Punjabi but understands her films, Sargun emphasised, 'I know that we don't have to create a new world for the audience. So, I feel the Hindi audience would love to watch these films, such as Saunkan Saunkane 2. And I think nobody does comedy better than the Punjabis. They've mastered the art of it. Everybody in a film – even the person doing a single scene – is so good with their comic timing. Like action is South's language of films, comedy is Punjab's."
Coming to Saunkan Saunkne 2, the film has been penned by Amberdeep Singh and directed by Smeep Kang. Building on the success of the 2022 hit, the sequel reunites the beloved trio Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, and Nimrat Khaira in another hilariously chaotic marital saga. Promising even more laughter, drama, and unexpected twists, the much-anticipated film is set to hit theatres on May 30.
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