Punjabi Superstar Shehnaaz Gill has once again set the internet abuzz as she unveiled the first poster of her upcoming film Ishqnama – and with it, heralded a powerful new chapter in her cinematic journey.
Ishqnama poster
Taking to social media, Shehnaaz shared the intriguing, intense and melancholic poster.
The poster offers a striking glimpse into Ishqnama’s world – a romance drama rooted in true events and unfolding against the fraught India-Pakistan backdrop. In one image, Shehnaaz is seen hugging an injured Jayy Randhawa, her expression heavy with pain, resilience and devotion, capturing a love bruised by conflict yet refusing to break.
She shared another visual featuring only herself, in which she appears to be dressed as a bride, her face half-covered by a dupatta. She is wearing heavy gold jewellery, draped in the old Punjabi aesthetic, hinting at a love story shaped as much by sacrifice as by longing.
She captioned her post: “First picture from my upcoming movie…. (blue heart emoji) `ISHQNAMA’ True Story of True Lovers NIMMA–NASIMA. Releasing 24th July 2026 in cinemas worldwide.”
The announcement instantly sparked excitement, not just for the film but for the emotional weight the visuals promise.
This reveal comes at a defining moment in Shehnaaz Gill’s career. In 2025, she achieved a major milestone with the Punjabi film Ikk Kudi, marking her debut as a producer under Shehnaaz Gill Production. The film emerged as a commercial success, establishing her not just as a performer but as a creative force backing stories with substance. Before that, she had already earned acclaim with the 2021 Punjabi blockbuster Honsla Rakh, which showcased her ability to connect with audiences on a large scale.
Shehnaaz Gill talks about getting used as a prop in Bollywood
Shehnaaz opened up about not receiving good offers in Bollywood, “That statement came from the fact that I am not getting good stories, and I am being used as a prop in films. I am seeing the same kind of stories; there is nothing unique, and they have no great messages. I was getting a lot of offers, but I feel putting that money on me should be worthwhile. I have been offered Punjabi films for the last five years, but I wasn’t doing them. I wanted someone to bet on me with a different concept. I wanted to make a comeback in the Punjab industry in a different way, especially when I was returning after 3-4 years. I was waiting for that.”
With Ishqnama, Shehnaaz appears to be pushing her artistic boundaries even further, embracing a romance etched in history, loss and hope.
