<p>Punjabi Superstar <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/shehnaaz-gill-shares-she-was-being-used-as-a-prop-in-bollywood-films-23606311" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Shehnaaz Gill</a></strong> has once again set the internet abuzz as she unveiled the first poster of her upcoming film <em>Ishqnama</em> - and with it, heralded a powerful new chapter in her cinematic journey.</p>
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<p>Taking to social media, Shehnaaz shared the intriguing, intense and melancholic poster.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The poster offers a striking glimpse into <em>Ishqnama&rsquo;s</em> world - a romance drama rooted in true events and unfolding against the fraught India-Pakistan backdrop. In one image, Shehnaaz is seen hugging an injured Jayy Randhawa, her expression heavy with pain, resilience and devotion, capturing a love bruised by conflict yet refusing to break.</p>
<p>She shared another visual featuring only herself, in which she appears to be dressed as a bride, her face half-covered by a dupatta. She is wearing heavy gold jewellery, draped in the old Punjabi aesthetic, hinting at a love story shaped as much by sacrifice as by longing.</p>
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<p>She captioned her post: &ldquo;First picture from my upcoming movie&hellip;. (blue heart emoji) 'ISHQNAMA&rsquo; True Story of True Lovers NIMMA&ndash;NASIMA. Releasing 24th July 2026 in cinemas worldwide.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The announcement instantly sparked excitement, not just for the film but for the emotional weight the visuals promise.</p>
<p>This reveal comes at a defining moment in Shehnaaz Gill&rsquo;s career. In 2025, she achieved a major milestone with the Punjabi film <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/ikk-kudi-shehnaaz-gills-movie-to-release-in-theatres-on-september-19-23588854" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><em>Ikk Kudi</em></a></strong>, marking her debut as a producer under Shehnaaz Gill Production. The film emerged as a commercial success, &nbsp;establishing her not just as a performer but as a creative force backing stories with substance. Before that, she had already earned acclaim with the 2021 Punjabi blockbuster <em>Honsla Rakh</em>, which showcased her ability to connect with audiences on a large scale.</p>
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<p>Shehnaaz opened up about not receiving good offers in <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/dhurandhar-release-yami-gautam-paid-hype-trend-in-bollywood-hrithik-roshan-backs-her-23606287" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Bollywood</a></strong>, &ldquo;That statement came from the fact that I am not getting good stories, and I am being used as a prop in films. I am seeing the same kind of stories; there is nothing unique, and they have no great messages. I was getting a lot of offers, but I feel putting that money on me should be worthwhile. I have been offered Punjabi films for the last five years, but I wasn&rsquo;t doing them. I wanted someone to bet on me with a different concept. I wanted to make a comeback in the Punjab industry in a different way, especially when I was returning after 3-4 years. I was waiting for that.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>With <em>Ishqnama</em>, Shehnaaz appears to be pushing her artistic boundaries even further, embracing a romance etched in history, loss and hope.</p>

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The poster offers a striking glimpse into Ishqnama’s world - a romance drama rooted in true events and unfolding against the fraught India-Pakistan backdrop

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