Babbu Maan

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Babbu Maan
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Maan launching "Baarish Ke Bahaane"
Background information
Birth nameTejinder Singh Maan
Born (1975-03-29) 29 March 1975 (age 48)
Khant Maanpur, Punjab, India
Genres Folk, Bhangra, pop, ghazals
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • lyricist
  • music director
  • actor
  • producer
  • screenwriter
Years active1997–present
LabelsCatrack, T-Series, Point Zero, Eros International, Swag Music, Speed Records, Zee Music Company, Sony Music
Website babbumaan.net

Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan (born 29 March 1975) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music director, actor and film producer. [1] Most of his artistic work focuses on Punjabi music and films. He is recognised as being among the biggest artists in Punjabi music.

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Early life

Maan was born as Tejinder Maan on in the village of Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab on 29 March 1975. [1] [2] [3]

Career

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Maan performing live in 2010

Maan's main target audience is the Punjabi-speaking population of the world. Since 1999, he has released eight studio albums and six compilation albums; has written screenplays for, acted in and produced Punjabi films; and has contributed significantly to regional and Bollywood film soundtracks. Maan is the ambassador for One Hope, One Chance, a non-profit organisation based out of Punjab. [4]

Music

Babbu Maan recorded his first album Sajjan Rumaal De Geya in 1997 [1] but revised and re-released most of the songs in his subsequent albums. Maan's first official debut album Tu Meri Miss India was released in 1999. [5] [6]

In 2001, Babbu Maan released his third album Saaun Di Jhadi, [6] [7] featuring songs such as Chan Chanani, Raat Guzarlayi, Dil Ta Pagal Hai, Ishq, Kabza and Touch Wood, and in 2003, he wrote and sang for his first film soundtrack Hawayein where he worked alongside Indian playback singers Sukhwinder Singh and Jaspinder Narula. Maan released his fourth album Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan in 2004, followed by Pyaas in 2005, one of the best-selling Punjabi albums of the time. [8] In 2007, Maan released his first Hindi album entitled Mera Gham, and in 2009, his first religious album Singh Better Than King . [8] A song from the latter, Baba Nanak, a reaction to fake saints and preachers in Punjab, caused various debates about the growing phenomenon in the state. [9] In 2010 he won "Best International Artist" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards. [10]

On 4 July 2013, Maan released Talaash: In Search of Soul, his first Punjabi commercial album after eight years. [8] [4] The album entered top 10 in World Albums chart by Billboard . [11] In 2015, the album named Itihaas was released and in 2018 Ik C Pagal was released.

In addition to Hawayein , Babbu Maan has sung in Punjabi films Waagah and Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar as well as for Bollywood productions Vaada Raha , Crook , Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster , Titoo MBA , and 31st October .

Babbu Maan has performed in shows across Asia, Australasia, [12] Europe, [13] [14] North America and the Middle East. In 2014, Maan was a winner of four World Music Awards: World's Best Indian Male Artist, World's Best Indian Live Act, World's Best Indian Entertainer and World's Best Indian Album for Talaash: In Search of Soul. [15]

Maan also won two daf BAMA Music Awards Germany in 2017.

Films

Babbu Maan debuted in a supporting role in Hawayein , [1] a 2003 film based on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Although banned in India, the film was a success overseas.[ citation needed ] In 2006, Maan starred in his first Punjabi film as the main lead in Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean. Dissatisfied with certain scenes and the fate of the film, Maan returned to form in 2008 with Hashar (A Love Story). [16] [17] [18] He has since written, produced and acted in his own films Ekam , [9] [18] [19] Hero Hitler in Love [1] [20] [12] and Desi Romeos . [21] Babbu Maan is a partner in Maan Films Pvt. Ltd, [1] and in 2010, constructed a film set called Ishqpura in his native village. In 2018, he acted in the film Banjara which is based on the life of truck drivers.

Clothing brand

Babbu Maan launched his own clothing brand named The Babbu Maan Store, which has more than 20 stores in Punjab, India. [22] [23]

Discography

Studio albums

Album Year Music director Record label Lyrics
Sajjan Rumal De Geya1998 Surinder Bachan Catrack Babbu Maan
Tu Meri Miss India1999
Saaun Di Jhadi2001 Jaidev Kumar T-Series
Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan [24] 2004 Babbu Maan
Pyass: In Search of Destiny2005
Mera Gham2007 Point Zero
Singh Better Than King 2009
Talaash: In Search Of Soul [25] 2013 Swag Music
Mera Gham 22014
Itihaas2015
Ik C Pagal [26] 2018
Pagal Shayar [27] 2020
Singh Better Than King Vol. 22020
Adab Punjabi [28] 2022

Singles

SongYearMusicRecord labelAlbum
Chor1997Babbu Maan
Lareyan De Naal
Sardar2008Point ZeroAao Saare Nachiye
Uchiyan Imartan2009Aao Saare Nachiye 2
Aashquan Di Line
Sari Duniya2011Aao Saare Nachiye 4
Mil Gayi Pind De Morh Te2013Swag MusicTalaash: In Search of Soul
SinghAah Chak 2013
Maa Boli2014Aah Chak 2014
ChamkilaJatt Band
Canada CanadaBabbu Maan
21st Century Saadh
America America
KhatMera Gham 2
License2015Aah Chak 2015
E Doye Naina
Murgi2016Aah Chak 2016
Jogiya
Khu Te Bar ft.Badshah (rapper) Jaidev Kumar Sony Music India Terminator
Rally2017Babbu MaanSwag MusicAah Chak 2017
MehndiIk C Pagal
Gorgeous
Barish ke Bahane [29] Dj SheizwoodZee Music Company
TelefoonBabbu MaanHey Yolo & Swag Music
SamundarHey Yolo & Swag Music
Mere Fan2018Swag MusicAah Chak 2018
Teri Yaad aati haiDj SheizwoodVenusN/A
Chandigarh2019Babbu MaanHey yolo MusicAah Chak 2019
Dard [30] T-Series (company)
Tera Fan2020Navrattan Music
HollywoodSwag MusicMera Gham 2
Ik Din ft. Shipra Goyal [31]
Adab Punjabi [32] 2021Pagal Shayar
Rat Race [33]
BarsaatSingle Track
Babe Da Khooh
Purani Yaari (with Jazzy B) [34] Harj NagraJazzy B Records
Dhuan (Social Track)Babbu MaanSwag Music
Ishqpura (Version 1) & (Version 2) ft. Mohammad Sadiq) [35]
Rally 2
Angrai
Saun Raab Di2022
Bhari Mehfil [36] Amol DangiMeri Tune
HawaaBabbu MaanSwag Music
Itna Pyar Karuga (ft.Shipra Goyal) [37] Shipra Goyal Blue Beat Studios
TelepathyBabbu MaanSwag MusicAdab Punjabi 2
Singh SoormeSingh is better than king vol.2
Gal Ni HoyiAdab Punjabi 2
All AloneBabbu Maan

Film songs

Punjabi

YearFilmSongsNotes
2006Rabb Ne Banayian Jodiean"Sada Kiye ", "Kad Pyaar Ho Gaya", "Kudiye", "Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean", "Butta", "Boli O Boli", "Punjab"
2007Waagah"Oye Mundeyo"with Shreya Ghoshal
2008Hashar : A Love Story [38] "Jeth Da Dupehra", "Kabaddi Kabaddi", "Dukhrhe Den Layee", "Chandigarh Boli Paendi", "Thandi Thandi", "Bhangra Paun De", "Nachna Main Nachna", "Hashar"
2010 Ekam: Son of Soil "Lor", "Kohra", "Sharabi", "Chann", "Holi", "Pind", "Mitti", "Rail"
2011 Hero Hitler in Love "Chardi Jawani", "Heer", "Hitler", "Jatt Marjuga", "Mirza", "Rabb Mil Jawe", "Sharab", "Sher", "Supney"
2012 Desi Romeos "Kabootri" (Remix)", "Output Zero", "Sohaniyan", "Sardari", "Chandigarh", "Mutiyar", "Why Don't You", "Kabootri"
2012Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyar"Peeni Ae Peeni Ae"
2014Baaz [39] "Baaz", "Makaan", "Mehrmaan", "Kuddi Mardi", "Chor Police"
2018 Banjara "Jua", "Nachne Da Mood", "Tralla 2", "Safar", "Dil Ta Dil Hai"

Bollywood

YearFilmSongsNotes
2003 Khel – No Ordinary Game "Sharrata"with Sukhwinder Singh
2003 Hawayein "Bhangra Paa Laiye", "Meri Muskan(Sad)", "Teri Yaad", "Meri Muskaan", "Hawayein(Sad)", "Nachoongi Saari Raat", "Hawayein", "Pabb Chak De", "Aaja O Yaara"
2009 Vaada Raha "Rabb Na Kare", "Rabb Na Kare - Slow" [40]
2010 Crook [41] "Challa", "Challa (Tigerstyle Remix)"with Suzanne D'Mello
2011 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster "Jugni"Music by Jaidev Kumar
2016 31st October "Umeed - Reprise Version"Featured in Song's Video

Filmography

YearFilmActorProducerSingerMusic DirectorLyricistscreenWriterNotes
2003 Khel – No Ordinary Game YesYesBollywood
2003 Hawayein YesYesYesYesYesDebut Hindi/Punjabi film
2006Rabb Ne Banaiyan JodieanYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2007WaagahYesYesPunjabi
2008Hashar : A Love StoryYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2009 Vaada Raha YesYesYesBollywood
2010 Ekam – Son of Soil YesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2010 Crook YesYesBollywood
2011 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster YesYesBollywood
2011 Hero Hitler in Love YesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2012 Desi Romeos YesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2012Dil Tainu Karda Hai PyarYesNoPunjabi
2014BaazYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2016 31st October YesBollywood
2018 Banjara YesYesYesYesPunjabi
2022Sucha SoormaYesNoYesYesYesNoPunjabi (post production)

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