Harmandeep Sood

Harmandeep Sood, honestly, doesn’t get enough credit for the work he’s done in Punjabi cinema. People mostly remember him for Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya back in 2013, that rom-com that threw everyone into a tizzy with its silly love triangles and those catchy songs blasting out of every car stereo. The film wasn’t just about mushy romance—there was a lot happening underneath, especially with the way Sood tackled the role. He brought this goofy charm, yeah, but also a kind of vulnerability you don’t always see in these movies. It was almost like he was letting people in on a secret, saying, “Hey, love’s messy and weird, but isn’t that the best part?” Fast forward to 2024, and boom, Sector 17 drops. This one’s a huge leap, totally different flavor. Gone are the days of just chasing a girl through mustard fields. Here, Sood digs into something grittier. The story kicks off in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, a place buzzing with life and chaos—street vendors, kids skipping school, old-timers playing chess like their lives depend on it. Sood’s character? He’s got baggage, dreams, and a whole lotta attitude. The plot weaves through his struggles with family expectations, brushes with the law, and that ever-present itch to break free from a life mapped out by someone else. There’s tension, sure. But there’s also hope, and those little moments where Sood’s performance just smacks you with realness. It’s a side of him audiences hadn’t seen before, and honestly, it’s about time.