Veerendra, born “Subhash Dhadwal,” was one of the best actors in Punjabi cinema of his time. His looks resembled those of the legendary actor Dharmendra and were often mistaken for those of his brother “Ajit Singh Deol” or even a cousin of Dharam ji.
He started his career with Dharmendra’s Punjabi movie “Teri Meri Ik Jindri” (1975). The hit song ‘Teriyan Mohabbatan Ne Maar Sutta, Das Ki Karan’ sung by Narendra Biba was filmed on Veerendra.
During his 12-year film career as a writer, producer-director, and protagonist, Veerendra gave about 25 films to the Punjabi audience. ‘Lambardarni’, ‘Laajo’, ‘Vari Jatt’, ‘Saida Jogan’, ‘Batwara’, ‘Balbiro Bhabi’, ‘Rano’, ‘Sarpanch’, ‘Santo-Banto’, ‘Teri Meri Ek Jindri’, ‘Sardara’ Kartara ‘,’ Jigri Yar ‘,’ Jatt Surme ‘,’ Kuara Mama ‘,’ Giddha ‘,’ Takra ‘,’ Dharamjit ‘,’ Yari Jatt Di ‘,’ Jatt Te Zameen ‘,’ Nimmo ‘etc. Are He also acted in two Hindi films, ‘Khel Muqaddar Ka’ and ‘Do Chehre’.
He was shot to death on 6 Dec, 1988 and is survived by his wife Pammi and two sons, Randeep and Ramandeep arya.
