Shehnaaz Gill and Yo Yo Honey Singh are creating buzz with their upcoming collaboration for the promotional song "When and Where" from the Punjabi film "Ikk Kudi". The film marks Shehnaaz Gill's debut as a producer under her banner, Shehnaaz Gill Productions, in collaboration with Raaya Picturez and Amor Film. "Ikk Kudi" is directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and stars Nirmal Rishi, Udaybir Sandhu, and Harby Sangha.
The release of "Ikk Kudi" is set for September 19, 2025, and will be distributed worldwide by Dharma Productions. The film is anticipated to be a heartfelt story about a young girl's journey. Shehnaaz announced the release date on her social media, sharing the film's official poster with the caption "#IkkKudi – Har Ek Ladki Ki Kahani".
This isn't the first time Shehnaaz Gill and Honey Singh have worked together. Their previous collaboration, "Sheeshe Wali Chunni" from Honey Singh's album Glory, was a hit, garnering over 56 million views on YouTube. Fans are eager to see if "When and Where" will recreate the same magic.
Shehnaaz shared behind-the-scenes images on Instagram, giving fans a sneak peek into the making of the song. One image captures a joyful moment between her and Honey Singh, highlighting their camaraderie. Other photos reveal Shehnaaz's bold, Jamaican-inspired look for the song, featuring cornrows hairstyle and an orange and black tribal-patterned dress with a thigh-high slit. Honey Singh also shared a close-up of Shehnaaz's look on his Instagram, captioning it, "We made this Jatti look Jamaican". Shehnaaz commented on Honey Singh's "desi" sense of humor.
Beyond "Ikk Kudi," Shehnaaz is also working on a Hindi comedy film titled "Sab First Class" opposite Varun Sharma. The film is directed by Balwinder Singh Janjua and produced by Murad Khetani, also starring Kusha Kapila, Manu Rishi Chadha, and Faisal Malik.
Shehnaaz Gill's career began with modeling in 2015, and she debuted in Punjabi films with "Sat Shri Akaal England" in 2017. She gained widespread recognition after her appearance on "Bigg Boss 13", where her chemistry with the late Sidharth Shukla earned them the moniker "SidNaaz". She made her Bollywood debut in 2023 with "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan". Shehnaaz also had a special appearance in the song "Sajna Ve Sajna" for the film "Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video". Shehnaaz has also showcased her talent as a playback singer, with her first song being "Dil Kya Irada Tera" for the film "Patna Shuklla".