Actress Shehnaaz Gill has spoken at length about her role as Jasneet Kaur in the upcoming Punjabi film 'Singh Vs Kaur 2', describing the experience of inhabiting a Bengali-rooted character as genuinely enriching. The film, directed by Navaniat Singh, is set for a worldwide release on 11 September 2026.

A Character That Crosses Cultures

Jasneet Kaur carries a Bengali background, and the film's narrative sweeps across Punjab, Kolkata, and Canada — a geographical spread that Gill says gave her the chance to immerse herself in distinct languages, traditions, and personalities. She described the character as one of the more layered roles she has taken on.

'It was a lot of fun, and it was a very interesting character. And I enjoyed living in that culture. And seriously, when you watch the film, the way we have presented Kolkata so beautifully, you will find it very interesting. When you watch the film on 11th September, you tell me how much you found my character interesting. I enjoyed it a lot,' said Gill.

No Pressure From Comparisons With the First Film

The actress also addressed the inevitable question of how her portrayal will be measured against the character from the original 'Singh Vs Kaur'. In the first instalment, a character named Jasmeet — played by a different actress — held the lead female role. Gill said the distinction between the two characters makes direct comparison largely irrelevant.

'I think, as far as comparisons are concerned, in Singh Vs Kaur, the first character was a girl named Jasmeet, who was someone else. Now, it's me. So, I don't have any pressure about this at all. And I don't think there will be any point of comparison because, of course, some things have a lot of impact on the audience's minds. But when people see me, trust me, they will fall in love with me too,' she said.

The Film and Its Lead Cast

'Singh Vs Kaur 2' stars Gippy Grewal alongside Gill in the lead roles, and is helmed by director Navaniat Singh. The sequel carries forward the franchise's cross-cultural premise, this time expanding its canvas to include a Bengali dimension alongside its Punjabi core. The film heads to cinemas worldwide on 11 September 2026.

What to Expect

Gill's enthusiasm for how Kolkata has been visually represented in the film suggests a strong production investment in authentic cultural depiction — a detail that could resonate with audiences both in West Bengal and among the Punjabi diaspora in Canada. Whether the sequel builds on or surpasses the original's audience reception remains to be seen when it opens next week.