"Shareek" (2015) is a Punjabi romantic comedy film directed by Manmohan Singh and produced by Ashvini Dhir. The film stars Jimmy Shekhar, Upma Sharma, and Sapna Choudhary in leading roles. The movie follows the story of two friends who fall in love with the same woman. The film received mixed reviews from critics but performed moderately well at the box office.

The Punjabi film industry, also known as Pollywood, has experienced significant growth over the past decade. With a thriving audience and increasing demand for Punjabi content, the industry has produced several notable films. However, this growth has also led to a rise in piracy, with websites like Filmywap becoming notorious for providing unauthorized downloads of movies. One such film is "Shareek" (2015), a Punjabi movie that was downloaded by millions of users from Filmywap. This essay will explore the context of the Punjabi film industry, the rise of piracy, and the specific case of "Shareek" (2015).

Piracy also discourages investment in the industry, as investors are reluctant to invest in films that may not generate returns due to piracy. Furthermore, piracy undermines the value of intellectual property, which is a critical component of the film industry.