Punjab News Daily
Patti, February 5

After winning a Filmfare Award for the film Bibi Rajni, Punjabi actress Roopi Gill dedicated the honour to the soil and people of Patti in an emotional tribute.

In a heartfelt message, Roopi Gill reflected on the belief that a person’s character is deeply shaped by the water and soil they grow up with. She expressed gratitude to audiences for showering immense love on the film based on Bibi Rajni Ji—not merely as a cinematic work, but as a representation of a powerful and timeless philosophy.

Calling the honour a collective achievement, the actress said that the Filmfare Award she received truly belongs to the soil of Patti and its people. “Today, I genuinely feel this award is not mine alone; it is of Patti’s mitti and every resident living here,” she shared.

Roopi Gill further hoped that society would imbibe Bibi Rajni Ji’s values in everyday life, emphasizing that such thinking not only leads to success but also helps shape better human beings.

Describing her emotions as Shraddha, Shukrana aur Samarpan (faith, gratitude, and dedication), Roopi Gill offered her “first Filmfare Awards” to the people of Patti, bowing in respect to the ideals of Bibi Rajni Ji.

The moment has resonated strongly with fans, highlighting the deep cultural and emotional connect between Punjabi cinema, its stories, and the land it represents.