Shehnaaz Gill is an Indian model, actress, and singer. In addition to other works, she has contributed to several Punjabi films, including Sat Shri Akaal England, Kala Shah Kala, Daaka, and Honshu Rakh. She has also appeared in the Hindi reality TV show Bigg Boss season 13 as a contestant and finished in third place.
In 2019 and 2020, Shehnaaz was listed as the 13th and 11th most desirable woman on TV in The Times Top 20 ranking. In 2020, Gill was ranked No. 45 in The Time’s Most Desirable Women. In 2021, Shehnaaz was awarded the “Promising Fresh Face” at the ET Inspiring Women Awards and appeared on Filmfare’s digital cover.
Shehnaaz has also appeared in plenty of music videos throughout her career. Shehnaaz is popularly known as ‘Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif’. Shehnaaz loves being called that. Shehnaaz has shared in a fun interaction with music rapper, Yashraj Mukhate that she is no longer ‘Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif’, Katrina herself is the one. She further explained, saying, “Katrina got married to Vicky Kaushal. Vicky is from Punjab. So Katrina hui na Punjab ki?” She further added, “I am now India ki Shehnaaz”. There’s no doubt about that.
Though the actress says that, people will always remember her as Punjab Ki Katrina Kaif and she has never failed to live up to it. She has often given us moments with her acting, singing, dancing, and fashion where she truly is ‘Katrina of Punjab’.