Rana Ranbir : Films in Punjabi

This interview is a part of the “Punjabi in BC” oral history project (2019-2023). “Punjabi in BC” is comprised of interviews with over 50 K-12 teachers, language advocates, journalists, and writers who have contributed to the life of the Punjabi language in British Columbia, Canada. The subject of this interview, Rana Ranbir, is an actor, writer, and director known for his significant contributions to Punjabi literature and film over the past twenty-five years. He received a gold medal for his Master’s degree from Punjabi University Patiala in Theatre and Television and has built a reputation through his work in radio, television, and academia. This interview includes three promotional videos. In the interview, Rana Ranbir talks about his involvement in theater, connection between his films and the Punjabi diaspora, Punjabi speech and dialects in Canada, and the process of book publishing.