Punjabi cinema has a rich history dating back to the 1930s. However, it wasn't until the 1980s that the industry started gaining recognition. The 1990s and 2000s saw a significant increase in the production of Punjabi films, with movies like "Pardes" (1996) and "Jatt Punjabi" (2003) becoming huge hits. Today, Punjabi cinema is one of the fastest-growing film industries in India, with a large and dedicated fan base.