On Saturday 12th May 2018, Brit Asia TV hosted the first ever Punjabi Film Awards in the UK in Birmingham. The event started off with The Red Carpet followed by the main event. A Night of Glamour and Celebration at the UK's Inaugural Punjabi Film Awards!

Birmingham made history on Saturday 12th May by hosting the biggest Punjabi awards ceremony, which took place in the UK for the first time. BritAsia TV, the UK's leading, homegrown Asian entertainment channel, hosted the inaugural Punjabi Film Awards, presented by Metatron Global Fund at the International Convention Centre (ICC), welcoming a dazzling guest list of the leading names in Punjabi film and entertainment.

The ceremony was hosted by Punjabi superstar, Jasmine Sandlas, who also performed during the evening alongside Harrdy Sandhu, Sharry Mann, UK born Gurj Sidhu and Sunanda Sharma. The audience was further blown away by a special, surprise guest performance by celebrated Punjabi singer and international superstar, Satinder Sartaaj as well as the appearance of actor and singer Gippy Grewal.

The night was a huge success, with all the nominees and winners being deservingly celebrated and acknowledged for their work and contribution in putting Punjabi cinema on the map, honoured in the UK on one platform for the very first time.

Punjabi Film Award winners announced on the night:

Best Debut Performance: Tarsem Jassar

Best Female Playback Vocalist: Nimrat Khaira (Dubai Wale Shaikh)

Best Male Playback Vocalist: Diljit Dosanjh (Ho Gaya Talli)

Best Supporting Actress: Nirmal Rishi (Nikka Zalidar 2)

Best Supporting Actor: Karamjit Anmol (Manje Bistre)

Best Film Song: Dubai Wale Shaikh (Manje Bistre)

Best Soundtrack: Sardar Mohammed

Best Cinematography: Chakravarty (Sardar Mohammed)

Best Actress: Sargun Mehta (Lahoriye)

Best Actor: Gippy Grewal (Manje Bistre)

Best Director: Baljit Singh Deo (Manje Bistre)

Best Comedy Performance: Karamjit Anmol (Manje Bistre)

Best Film: Manje Bistre

Additionally, Satinder Sartaaj picked up the Outstanding Achievement, while British Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar picked up the Inspiration Award. Renowned Punjabi comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi went on to pick up the Special Recognition Award.

Gurpreet Ghuggi said: