Gurpreet Ghuggi

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Gurpreet Ghuggi
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Convener of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab
In office
4 September 2016 –8 May 2017
Comedy career
Genres
  • Films
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Television
Notable works and roles
  • Carry On Jatta
  • Ghuggi Khol Pitari
  • Ghuggi Chhoo Mantar
  • Ghuggi Yaar Gupp Na Maar
  • Ghuggi De Barati

Gurpreet Singh Waraich (born 19 June 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi, is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. He is known for his works in Punjabi and Hindi films. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theatre in the early 1990s, after which he had recurring roles in television series such as Ronak Mela and the soap opera Parchhaven . He gained international public recognition with comedic leading roles through his videos Ghuggi Junction (2003) and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar (2004), before beginning his film career by starring as Patwari Jhilmil Singh in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004). He starred in the film Carry On Jatta (2012), and was praised for his meaningful leading role in Ardaas (2015).

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Personal life

Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 June 1971 in Gurdaspur in Punjab. [2] [3] He is married to Kuljeet Kaur with whom he has a son and a daughter. [1] He is an eggetarian. [4]

Acting career

Early career

Ghuggi's career began with his appearance in several theatrical plays. In the 1990s, he got his break on television when he was cast in the comedic series, Ronak Mela. After Ronak Mela, Ghuggi had lead roles on the soap opera Parchhaven , playing a serious character, as well as on several shows, including Ghuggi Express and Ghuggi On Line.

2004-present

Ghuggi's debut film role was in the romantic drama Jee Aayan Nu , in which he played a travel agency role. Released in 2002, the movie went direct-to-video. Soon after, he became a cast member in several films, including a breakthrough in 2015, when he was given the opportunity to play the lead role in Ardaas. His involvement in the film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (critics).

Alongside working in Punjabi cinema movies, Ghuggi has appeared in a few Bollywood and Canadian cinema films such as Singh Is Kinng and Breakaway . He received public recognition in India through his participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge , a reality show on STAR One. Later Ghuggi appeared with his wife, Kuljeet Kaur, on Star One's Hans Baliye and won the contest.

Ghuggi has appeared in live concerts such as Shounki Mela 2003 (along with Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris and Sangtar), Vaisakhi Mela 2009 (along with Jazzy B and Sukhshinder Shinda) and Vaisakhi Mela 2010 (along with Nachatter Gill, Master Saleem and others).

In 2020, Ghuggi started a new talk show called Hasdeyaan De Ghar Vasde on Zee Punjabi and Zee5. Ghuggi hosts the show with Khushboo Grewal. [5]

Political career

In 2014, Waraich joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India. From 4 September 2016 to 10 May 2017, he had led AAP Punjab as the party's state convener but was replaced by Bhagwant Maan. After his replacement, he quit the party. [6] [7] [8] He had contested from the Batala Assembly Constituency during the 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election but lost, placing third behind Lakhbir Singh Lodhinangal and Ashwani Sekhri. [9]

Discography

YearAlbumRecord label
2018Heereye Da BoldiMovieBox
2015Charai Yarran DiVanjhali Recordz
2012Punjabi GabruVanjhali Recordz
2007Meri Vahuti Da Viyah Shemaroo
2005Ghuggi Khol Pitari T-Series
2005Tamasha Ghuggi DaT-Series
2004Ghuggi Shoo MantarT-Series
2004Ghuggi Da ViahT-Series
2003Ghuggi De BachcheT-Series
2003Ghuggi Kare KolkiMusic Waves
2003Ghuggi Junction Plasma Records
2002Tohfe Ghuggi DeT-Series

Videography

YearTitleRecord label
2010Ghasita Hawaldar Santa Banta Frar Shemaroo
2010Khich Ghuggi KhichT-Series
2009Ghuggi Hein Te Udd Ke VakhaEagle
2009Ghuggi Labhey GharwaliShemaroo
2008Ghuggi Yaar Gup Na MarShemaroo
2008Ghuggi De BaratiTips
2007Meri Vahuti Da ViyahShemaroo
2005Ghuggi Khol PitariT-Series
2004Ghuggi Chhoo MantarT-Series
2003Ghuggi Junction Plasma Records

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Jee Aayan Nu Travel Agent
2003 Pind Di Kudi Lalli's uncle
2004 Asa Nu Maan Watna Da Patwari Jhilmil Singh
2005NalaikMamaspecial appearance
JijajiMr. Sandhu
Yaaran Naal Baharan Rangila
2006 Dil Apna Punjabi Prabhjot Singh Mundi
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Gurpreet GuggiHindi film
Rab Ne Banayiyan JodiyanTillu Singh/K.B. Singh 'Kabadiya'
Ek Jind Ek Jaan Comedy King-Ghuggi
2007 Namastey London Taxi DriverHindi film
Mitti Wajaan Maardi Ambarsariya
2008 Race Police InspectorHindi film
Singh Is Kinng Manjeet SinghHindi film
Mera Pind Teetu Kalra
Chak De PhattePinka Bhoond/Ratan Singh Tata
2009 Ek: The Power of One Guru
Jag Jeondeyan De Mele Lucky/Mitha singhDouble role
Tera Mera Ki Rishta Wedding Planner
Munde U.K. De Diljeet "DJ" Singh
Lagda Ishq HogayaServant
Apni Boli Apna DesYankee Singh
2010Lad Gaya PechaBaljeet
Kabaddi Ik MohabbatSukhi
Ik Kudi Punjab Di Bawa
Mar Jawan Gur Khake Inspector 420
2011 The Lion of Punjab [10] Amrit's brother
Breakaway Uncle SammyEnglish-language film
Naughty @ 40 Hindi film
KhushiyaanHindi film
Yaara o Dildaara Kang
2012 Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi Preetam Singh
2012 Joker CameramanHindi film
2012 Carry On Jatta Honey Singh
2012 YAAR Pardesi Kamaljit Singh
2012 Ajj De Ranjhe Inspector Manjit Singh Phirki
2012 Khiladi 786 SukhiHindi film
2012Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar
2012Yamley Jatt Yamley
2013 Lucky Di Unlucky Story Jelly
2013 Jatts In Golmaal Jugnu
2013 Bhaji in Problem Sandeep Cheema
2013 Heer and Hero
2014 Jatt James Bond Binder
2014 Fateh
2014 Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De DJ
2014 Double Di Trouble
2014 Happy Go Lucky Harpal
2015 Singh Of Festival
2015 Second Hand Husband Tea SellerHindi film
2015 Singh Is Bliing MinisterHindi film
2016 Ardaas Gurmukh/ Masterji
2016 Vaisakhi List No Named Character
2016 Ambarsariya Hakim Manpreet
2016 Lock Harpal
2017BandookanKulwinder
2018 Carry on Jatta 2 Honey
2018 Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan Sukhi
2018 Afsar
2018 Son Of Manjeet Singh Manjeet Singh
2018 Aate Di Chidi
2018Jatt vs IELTSLakhwinder Singh
2018Laavaan PhereKarnail Singh 'Kaila'
2018 Raduaa
2019Band Vaaje [11]
2019 Ardaas Karaan
2019 Naukar Vahuti Da Goldie
2021 Paani Ch Madhaani Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora [12]
2022 Ni Main Sass Kutni
Bai Ji Kuttange [13]
Cuttputlli GuleriaHindi film [14]
2023Es Jahano Door Kitte Chal JindiyeWaryam Singh
Rang Ratta
Carry on Jatta 3 Honey
Mastaney Qalandar
Dunki Passenger at Laltu StationHindi film
2024Master Scheme Singh†Web series [15]
Ardaas Sarbat De Bhalle DiGurmukh Singh [16]
Raduaa Returns†Sukhi [17]

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