Thursday, 9 January 2014

Career

Babbu Maan
Birth nameTejinder Singh Maan
Also known asKhantwala Maan, Khantiya, Maana Da Maan
BornMarch 29, 1975 (age 38)
Khant Maanpur, India
GenresFolk, Bhangra, Pop, Ghazals
OccupationsSinger, Lyricist, Music Director,Actor, Producer, Writer
Years active1998–present
LabelsCatrack, T-Series, Point Zero,Eros International , Swag Music
Associated actsSukhwinder Singh, Jaspinder Narula, Monty Sharma, Jaidev Kumar, Harjit Harman, Bhagwant Maan, Gurdas Maan
Websitebabbumaanonline.com
Babbu Maan is a Punjabi singer, songwriter, music director, actor and film producer, working and living in Mohali. He is the youngest of three children and was raised in the village Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab, India.


A well known Punjabi songwriter, composer and singer, Babbu Maan recorded his first album Sajjan Rumaal De Geya in 1998. Unhappy with the finished product, he went back to the drawing board and re-released most of the songs in his subsequent albums. His first official debut album Tu Meri Miss India released in 1999 and became an instant hit in India and with Punjabis abroad. In 2001, Maan released his third album Saaun Di Jhadi. It featured several popular songs such as Chan Chanani, Raat Guzarlayi, Dil Ta Pagal Hai, Ishq, Kabza and Touch Wood.Music

In 2003, Babbu Maan wrote and sang for the Hindi movie Hawayein where he worked alongside reputed 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, and the album that delivered the popular song Mittran Di Chhatri. Maan released his first Hindi album entitled Mera Gham in 2007, and in 2009, his first religious album Singh Better Than King. 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. The album went on to sell in millions in India alone. On 4th July 2013, Maan released his new album Talaash: In Search Of Soul, his first Punjabi commercial album after eight years. Despite receiving mixed reactions from fans, the album stormed to the top of the iTunes World Albums charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Maan is the first Punjabi artist to enter the Billboard charts with Talaash.
In addition to Hawayein, Babbu Maan has lent his voice for Punjabi films Waagah and Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar as well as for Bollywood productionsVaada Raha, Crook and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. He also co-wrote the song Layi Ve Na Gaye with Pappu Dhillon for the Yash Raj Chopra filmChalte Chalte. In 2010, legendary singer Gurdas Maan accepted a PTC music award for the song Challa from Crook on Babbu Maan's behalf, referring to him as "kalakaran da Mirza" (the Mirza of all artists).
Babbu Maan has performed in sell-out shows across Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. In 2010, he performed in one of the largest concerts that India has ever seen: Dirba Live. He owns the music label Swag Music and is keen to promote new talent. Maan is the ambassador for One Hope, One Chance, a non-profit organisation based out of Punjab.

Films[edit]

Babbu Maan debuted in Hindi films in a supporting role in 2003 with Hawayein. Although banned in India, the film was an overseas success. 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). His sensitive portrayal of a heartbroken young man caught up in student politics, remains to be one of his best and most popular performances to date. He has since written, produced and acted in his own home-grown filmsEkam, Hero Hitler in Love and Desi Romeos. Babbu Maan owns Maan Films Pvt. Ltd, and in 2010, constructed a film set called Ishqpura in his native village.

Discography

Studio Albums

YearAlbumRecord LabelMusic DirectorLyrics
1998Sajjan Rumal De GeyaCatrack*UnreleasedBabbu Maan
1999Tu Meri Miss IndiaCatrackSurinder BachanBabbu Maan
2001Saun Di JhadiT-SeriesJaidev KumarBabbu Maan
2004.Ohi Chann Ohi RataanT-SeriesBabbu MaanBabbu Maan
2005Pyass: In Search of DestinyT-SeriesBabbu MaanBabbu Maan
2007Mera Gham'Point ZeroBabbu MaanBabbu Maan
2009Singh Better Than KingPoint ZeroBabbu MaanBabbu Maan
2013Talaash: In Search Of SoulSwag MusicBabbu MaanBabbu Maan

Singles

YearAlbumSongMusicRecord label
2008Aao Saare NachiyeSardarBabbu MaanPoint Zero
2009Aao Saare Nachiye 2Uchiyan ImartanBabbu MaanPoint Zero
2009Aao Saare Nachiye 2Aashquan Di LineBabbu MaanPoint Zero
2011Aao Saare Nachiye 4Sari DuniyaBabbu MaanPoint Zero
2012Mil Gayi Pind De Morh TeMil Gayi Pind De Morh TeBabbu MaanSwag Music
2012Ahh Chakk 2013SinghBabbu MaanSwag Music
2013TalaashGypsy KaliBabbu MaanSwag Music
2013TalaashJaanBabbu MaanSwag Music
2014Aah Chak 2014Chamkila / Jai PunjabiJatt Band (Babbu Maan)Swag Music

Filmography


YearFilmActorProducerSingerMusic DirectorLyricistWriterNotes
2003Khel – No Ordinary GameYesYesBollywood
2003HawayeinYesYesYesYesYesDebut Hindi/Punjabi film
2003Chalte ChalteYesBollywood
2006Rabb Ne Banaiyan JodieanYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2007WagahYesYesPunjabi
2008Hashar... A Love StoryYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2009Vaada RahaYesYesYesBollywood
2010Ekam – Son of SoilYesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2010CrookYesBollywood
2011Saheb, Biwi Aur GangsterYesYesBollywood
2011Hero Hitler in LoveYesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2012Desi RomeosYesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
2012Dil Tainu Karda Hai PyarYesYesPunjabi
2014Prince Of PatialaYesYesYesYesYesYesPunjabi
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