From a quiet, faith-and-family story in Vajood to a returning fan-favourite rom-com in Band Vaaje, here’s everything landing on Chaupal this week.
This week on Chaupal brings two fresh short films, an introspective drama, a returning comedy and one more short to close things out, five titles in all. Here’s your complete guide to what’s new, why each one is worth your time, and exactly when you can start watching. (Missed last week’s big theatrical crossover? Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree is still available to rent, having premiered digitally on Chaupal on September 20.)
New releases on Chaupal (September 21–28, 2026)
1. Bediyan – Monday, September 21
Short Movie | Punjabi | Streaming from 11:00 AM| Release date – September 21, Monday
Bediyan opens the week as one of two new short films joining Chaupal’s Punjabi library this week, part of the platform’s ongoing push into tightly told, single-sitting drama built specifically for streaming rather than adapted from a theatrical run. Short-format storytelling has increasingly become the way newer Punjabi directors, writers and performers get discovered without needing the budget or distribution muscle of a full feature, and Bediyan slots into that same lane, kicking off a week that leans noticeably more toward smaller, character-driven stories than big-ticket comedy.
Why watch it: It’s a low-commitment way to get in early on new Punjabi filmmaking talent before it’s built a following elsewhere, worth a look if you like discovering titles before they’re widely talked about.
2. Vajood – Tuesday, September 22
Movie | Punjabi | Exclusive | Streaming from 11:00 AM | Release date – September 22, Tuesday
Vajood is the quieter, more introspective addition to this week’s lineup. The drama follows Harkrishan Singh, a young man from a devout Sikh household, whose decision to cut his hair sets him on a collision course with his mother, who sees it as nothing short of a rejection of everything she raised him to believe in. What starts as one personal choice slowly unravels years of unspoken expectation between them, widening into a broader story about faith, inherited identity, and what it costs to belong to a tradition on your own terms rather than someone else’s. Ajay Jethi directs and takes on the lead role himself, with Chandan Gill and Sunita Dhir rounding out the supporting cast. Nes first reached audiences in theatres back in 2023, and now arrives on Chaupal as part of this week’s exclusive premieres, a smaller, slower watch worth setting aside a quiet evening for.
Why watch it: It’s the one genuinely emotional pick of the week, worth watching for the mother-son dynamic alone if themes of faith, identity and generational expectation are ones that resonate with you.
3. Beej – Wednesday, September 23
Short Movie | Punjabi | Exclusive | Streaming from 11:00 AM| Release date – September 23, Wednesday
Beej rounds out the week’s pair of new short films, joining Chaupal’s growing library of Punjabi exclusives made specifically for the platform rather than repurposed from a theatrical release. Landing midweek, right after Vajood’s heavier drama, it sits alongside Bediyan as part of a broader push to give shorter, more experimental Punjabi storytelling a dedicated home online, the kind of format that rewards viewers willing to take a chance on something new in fifteen or twenty minutes rather than committing to a full feature.
Why watch it: A quick, easy way to sample where independent Punjabi short-form storytelling is headed right now, without the time commitment of a full movie.
4. Band Vaaje – Thursday, September 24
Movie | Punjabi | Non-Exclusive | Streaming from 11:00 AM| Release date – September 24, Thursday
Fans who missed it the first time around can catch up with Band Vaaje this week, as the film returns to Chaupal in a non-exclusive slot. Directed by Smeep Kang, the filmmaker widely credited with reviving mainstream Punjabi comedy through the Carry On Jatta franchise, the film follows Inder (Binnu Dhillon), a bachelor living abroad under the watchful eye of his fiercely traditional grandmother, played by Nirmal Rishi. She’s already decided exactly what kind of girl he should marry: someone thoroughly Punjabi, deeply traditional, and, above all, not Pakistani. Naturally, Inder falls hard for Bilkis, a woman he connects with instantly, only to later discover she’s exactly the match his grandmother would never approve of. What follows is a growing web of half-truths and near-misses, as Inder tries to slowly ease Bilkis into the family in the hope her charm wins everyone over before the truth catches up with him. Gurpreet Ghuggi and Jaswinder Bhalla add to the comic chaos in supporting roles. First released in theatres back in 2019, Band Vaaje isn’t a new premiere, but it remains a dependable, lighter watch for anyone after a classic Pollywood comedy of errors this week.
Why watch it: The safest pick of the week if you want a proven crowd-pleaser rather than something new and unproven, a solid choice for a lighter, laugh-driven watch with the whole family.
5. Ghar – Monday, September 28
Short Movie | Punjabi | Exclusive | Streaming from 11:00 AM| Release date – September 28, Monday
Ghar closes out the week as the latest addition to Chaupal’s slate of Punjabi short-film exclusives, following Bediyan and Beej earlier in the same stretch. Its title, which simply translates to “home,” hints at the kind of intimate, close-quarters storytelling that’s become something of a signature for Chaupal’s short-format originals, stories that trade scale and spectacle for a tighter focus on family, belonging and the spaces people return to. It’s a fitting note to end the week’s releases on.
Why watch it: A good closer if you’re after something intimate and grounded rather than plot-heavy, ideal for winding down before the week’s bigger series premiere on the 29th.
Where to watch – Chaupal.com
Why it’s worth watching
This week’s lineup has something for every mood. Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree is the big one, a much-hyped reunion film making its digital premiere, perfect if you followed the original web series. Vajood offers real emotional depth, exploring faith and family through a mother-son relationship, while Band Vaaje brings dependable, laugh-out-loud comedy for a lighter watch. Bediyan and Beej round things out as quick, low-commitment short films, ideal if you want to discover new Punjabi filmmaking talent before it catches on elsewhere. Whether you’re after nostalgia, emotion, comedy, or something new, this week on Chaupal delivers all four.
Coming up right after
Right after this week wraps up, the series Sardarnia lands on Chaupal on September 29, the only series premiere in this stretch, and worth planning your next watch around.
How to watch these releases on Chaupal
1. Download the Chaupal app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, or visit chaupal.com on the web.
2. Sign up or log in to your account.
3. Search for the title by name, or check the Home or New Releases row.
4. Select the title and hit Play.
Watching offline: Tap the download icon on any title’s page to save it for offline viewing in the Chaupal app.
Which of this week’s releases are you most excited for? Check back next week for another round-up of what’s new on Chaupal.
