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From the small town of Moga in Punjab to #1 film in America across all streaming platforms, Param Gill’s journey is as unconventional as the film that has made him a global talking point. A writer-director who dared to challenge political power through satire, Gill is now being celebrated worldwide for his bold indie comedy Bad President - a film Hollywood might never have dared to make.

At a time when mainstream studios avoid sharp political commentary, Gill chose the riskier path. Bad President, released quietly without major studio backing, tells the outrageous yet unsettling story of a corrupt businessman who improbably rises to the highest office in the land. Exaggerated in tone but rooted in reality, the film struck audiences as both hilarious and disturbingly familiar.

The film’s rise, however, was far from easy. When Bad President first debuted during the final phase of Donald Trump’s first term, political pushback severely limited its reach. With minimal promotion and restricted visibility, the film failed to find its audience and slowly faded from public view.

Years later, history took an unexpected turn.

Following Trump’s dramatic return to the presidency, Bad President resurfaced organically. Without any fresh marketing or relaunch campaign, the film began trending again across platforms, rediscovered by audiences who now viewed its satire as prophetic rather than provocative. What once suffered from political fatigue suddenly felt relevant, urgent, and deeply reflective of the times.

Gill believes this renewed response lies in the film’s honesty. Styled like a sharp, Saturday Night Live-inspired satire, the screenplay is grounded entirely in real statements and public behavior. “This was never about political sides,” Gill has often said. “It was about the danger of putting a damaging role model before the world.”

Gill’s personal story adds another fascinating layer to his success. A practicing dentist in the United States - known for singing Bollywood songs while performing dental procedures - he always believed filmmaking was his true calling. That belief, rooted in faith and fearlessness, gave him the courage to tell stories without compromise.

With Bad President 2 already in development, Param Gill’s rise signals a broader shift in global cinema - where audiences are embracing daring, truthful, and independent voices.

From Moga, Punjab, to the world stage, Gill’s journey proves that conviction, courage, and creativity can still cut through the noise - and spark conversations across continents.