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Inder Chhajli Turns Village Experiences Into Authentic Punjabi Storytelling

Inder Chhajli Turns Village Experiences Into Authentic Punjabi Storytelling
From village incident to digital hit: Inder Chhajli’s secret to authentic Punjabi storytelling · thehansindia.com

Inder Chhajli makes Punjabi web series using stories inspired by people and events he has seen.

Some characters come from people in his village.

He changes those real-life inspirations to fit his stories.

His shows include Maldar Shada, Nand and Vada Laana.

His work often shows village life in a raw and familiar way.

The stories can be funny, but they also discuss families and social problems.

He tries to share these messages through entertaining stories.

Viewers’ support and a 2026 digital creators award have encouraged him to continue.

Key facts

Current series
Maldar Shada, Nand and Vada Laana
Most popular series
Maldar Shada
Completed series
Lucha Buda
Production company
Jatt Beat Record
Theatre education
MBA in Theatre at Panjab University
2026 award
PTC Punjabi Digital Creators Award for Best Desi Comedy Creator
Creative focus
Raw village settings, familiar conversations, humor, family issues and social subjects

Quotes

Inder Chhajli

Punjabi actor, writer, director and producer

“If you present a social message in a very straightforward way, people may not want to watch it. So for us, the challenge is to keep that message intact but present it in an entertaining way.”
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“I had many stories of my own — from my journey and from my village.”
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