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Inder Chhajli Turns Village Experiences Into Authentic Punjabi Storytelling
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.
Inder Chhajli draws on village life, family situations and personal experiences for his Punjabi web series.
He currently works across Maldar Shada, Nand and Vada Laana, while Lucha Buda has completed its run.
Chhajli writes, acts, directs and produces the series through Jatt Beat Record.
His stories combine humor with family and social issues, presenting messages through entertainment rather than direct instruction.
He received the 2026 PTC Punjabi Digital Creators Award for Best Desi Comedy Creator.
- Who
- Actor, writer, director and producer Inder Chhajli.
- What
- He is creating Punjabi web series based on village life, personal experiences and social subjects.
- Where
- The article is datelined Mumbai; his stories focus on Punjabi village settings and experiences.
- When
- He currently has three web series running and received an award in 2026.
- Why
- He wants to tell authentic, relatable stories while presenting social messages in an entertaining way.
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.”
thehansindia.com
“I had many stories of my own — from my journey and from my village.”
thehansindia.com









