Yes I Am Student

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{{Infobox film

| name = Yes I Am Student

| image =

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| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Tarnvir Singh Jagpal

| producer = Tarnvir Singh Jagpal

| writer = Gill Raunta

| starring = {{Plainlist|

| music = {{Plainlist|

  • Intense
  • The Kidd}}

| cinematography = Ravi Kumar Sana

| editing = Gagan Sachdeva

| studio = Tarn Jagpal Films

| distributor = {{Plainlist|

  • 1313 Studios
  • Daana Paani Studios}}

| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|10|22}}

| runtime = 112 minutes{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/yes-i-am-student-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc01mzqyndu|title=Yes I Am Student|website=British Board of Film Classification|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131141100/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/yes-i-am-student-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtmtawmda0oti|url-status=live}}

| country = India

| language = Punjabi

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Yes I Am Student is a 2021 Indian Punjabi language film directed and produced by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal.{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Sidhu Moosewala and Mandy Takhar share why their film ‘Yes I Am Student’ is unique|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/pollywood/sidhu-moosewala-and-mandy-takhar-share-why-their-film-yes-i-am-student-is-unique-327625|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025203759/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/pollywood/sidhu-moosewala-and-mandy-takhar-share-why-their-film-yes-i-am-student-is-unique-327625|url-status=live}} It stars Sidhu Moose Wala, Mandy Takhar and Gill Raunta.{{Cite web|title=‘Yes I Am Student’ trailer: Sidhu Moosewala’s acting astonishes all - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/yes-i-am-student-trailer-sidhu-moosewalas-acting-astonishes-all/articleshow/86887450.cms|access-date=2021-11-27|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028082437/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/yes-i-am-student-trailer-sidhu-moosewalas-acting-astonishes-all/articleshow/86887450.cms|url-status=live}} The film is written by Gill Raunta. The film was released on 22 October 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/sidhu-moosewala-and-mandy-takhar-say-their-film-yes-i-am-student-will-strike-a-chord-with-the-audience-328494|title=Sidhu Moosewala and Mandy Takhar say their film Yes I Am Student will strike a chord with the audience|date=23 October 2021|publisher=tribuneindia.com|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201163116/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/sidhu-moosewala-and-mandy-takhar-say-their-film-yes-i-am-student-will-strike-a-chord-with-the-audience-328494|url-status=live}} This film marked Moose Wala's final film in his lifetime before his assassination on 29 May 2022.

Cast

Plot

A young man leaves his motherland to study abroad and search for a better future in Canada.

Production

= Development =

In November 2018 Director Tarnvir Singh Jagpal announced a new film ‘Yes I Am A Student’{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/sidhu-moose-wala-is-making-his-cinematic-debut-in-and-as-yes-i-am-a-student/articleshow/66846535.cms?from=mdr|title=Sidhu Moose Wala is making his cinematic debut in and as ‘Yes I Am A Student’|date=28 November 2018|publisher=timesofindia.Indiatimes.com|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131155240/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/sidhu-moose-wala-is-making-his-cinematic-debut-in-and-as-yes-i-am-a-student/articleshow/66846535.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}

= Filming =

On 27 August 2019, principal photography began{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/yes-i-am-student-the-shoot-of-sidhu-moose-walas-debut-movie-goes-on-the-floor/articleshow/70856241.cms?from=mdr|title=Yes I Am Student: The shoot of Sidhu Moose Wala’s debut movie goes on the floor|date=27 August 2019|publisher=timesofindia.Indiatimes.com|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131160942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/yes-i-am-student-the-shoot-of-sidhu-moose-walas-debut-movie-goes-on-the-floor/articleshow/70856241.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}} Filming was completed on 4 March 2020.

Soundtrack

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| artist = The Kidd & Intense

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| released = September 2021

| recorded = 2019–2021

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| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 23:46

| label = Tips

| producer = The Kidd, Intense

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The soundtrack of the film are composed by Sidhu Moose Wala, The Kidd, Intense, Gurtaj and Barbie Mann. They consisted of six songs.

{{Track listing

| headline = Tracklist

| total_length = 23:45

| title1 = Athra Style

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| lyrics1 = Sidhu Moose Wala

| music1 = The Kidd

| extra1 = Sidhu Moose Wala, Jenny Johal

| length1 = 4:00

| title2 = Yaariyaan

| lyrics2 = Sidhu

| music2 = The Kidd

| extra2 = Sidhu

| length2 = 3:12

| title3 = Saab

| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Happy Malhi|Sidhu}}

| music3 = The Kidd

| extra3 = {{hlist|Sidhu|Gurtaj}}

| length3 = 3:23

| title4 = Jaan

| lyrics4 = Sidhu

| music4 = Intense

| extra4 = Sidhu

| length4 = 3:56

| title5 = Pyaar

| lyrics5 = Gill Raunta

| music5 = The Kidd

| extra5 = Barbee Mann, Tarnvir Singh Jagpal

| length5 = 3:28

| title6 = Baapu

| lyrics6 = Sidhu

| music6 = Intense

| extra6 = Sidhu

| length6 = 5:46

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Release

Yes I Am Student was released on 22 October 2021 on the big screens. It is also available on the Chaupal Ott as well as YouTube for streaming.

Reception

Neha Vashist of The Times of India gave three out of five stars, stating that "In the movie, there are a number of other characters who played significant roles. For instance, there were students who mirrored the exact image that people with a bias against international students had. They used to burn the money sent by their parents on expensive cars, drugs, clubbing, and more. Thereafter, there was Jassa’s friend, Heera, who made sure to stand by him in every thick and thin, and also made him understand the difference between right and wrong. Last but not least, Jassa’s uncle showed us the image of the so-called relatives who promise to have our back all the time, but never live by their words"{{Citation|title=Yes I Am A Student Movie Review: The story impresses the audience but not the acting of Sidhu Moosewala|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movie-reviews/yes-i-am-a-student/movie-review/87209763.cms|access-date=2021-11-27|archive-date=2021-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022135433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movie-reviews/yes-i-am-a-student/movie-review/87209763.cms|url-status=live}} Cinestaan.com wrote that, "Yes I Am Student has its heart in the right place and draws attention to an oft-neglected yet crucial issue. It's also nice to see Moosewala's film actively shunning alcohol and drug usage, drawing awareness about the social evil and sending a positive message to viewers."{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/yes-i-am-student-47936|title=Yes I Am Student review: A slow-paced film that raises crucial issues|date=22 October 2021|publisher=Cinestaan.com|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131180543/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/yes-i-am-student-47936|url-status=live}}

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