It was just a matter of time before the former Indian cricket player and hyperactive Navjot Singh Sidhu were to be seen in a pivotal role in the big screen.

He captured the minds of the small screen viewers long ago itself as a judge in a famous stand up comedy competition.

The Sardar who is famous for his thunderous laughing is all set to try his skills as a leading man in a Punjabi film titled as 'Mera Pind'.

The film which will be released on September 5 has a story line that can inspire the people especially the youth.

Produced by Reliance BIG Pictures and directed by the acclaimed film maker Manmohan Singh, the movie is a tale of an NRI played by Sidhu who returns to his native village and with his innovative ideas and leadership qualities triggers off development activities which eventually changes the whole outlook of the simple rural hamlet.

Harbhajan Mann who is a reputed singer as well as an actor will also be seen in an important role.

Navneet Nishaan, Gurpreet Ghugghi, Kimi Varma and Deep Dhillon are the other actors in 'Mera Pind' which aims to provide wholesome entertainment for the whole family.