Harbhajan Maan
Harbhajan Mann (Punjabi: ਹਰਭਜਨ ਮਾਨ) is a Punjabi singer and actor.[1] Although not known much for his singing he soon became a Punjabi all rounder star in the entertainment industry. He got spotlight in Punjabi music industry with his astonishing performance and miraculous voice in "Husn Jawani". When he became "Inder" in "Jee Aayan Nu" in 2002 and his success in "Asa Nu Mann Watna Da" stamped him with a label of star in the Punjabi movie world, and his recent movies like Heer ranjha and Jag Jeondeyan De Mele are one of the few blockbusters of Punjabi cinema. He is a student of Pakistani Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali.
Career
Harbhajan Mann singing in 1980-81 and as an amateur who used to perform in local shows for the Asian community while in his school in Canada. His aspirations to sing professionally were sparked when he studied music from his first guru, Karnail Singh.
His first professional break came to him in 1992 while he was still in Canada with the release of Chithiye Nee Chithiye. This track became a success with the target audiences in Punjab. After the success of the single Chithiye Nee Chithiye in India, Harbhajan realized that the industry for Punjabi music was too limited in Canada. Harbhajan returned to Punjab to record his albums. Harbhajan's melodious voice was still relatively undiscovered until 1999. With the help of India MTV and some extra promotions from T-Series, Mann's 1999 album, "Oye Hoye", became an explosive hit. His Punjabi-pop style soon attracted audiences from all over India. Singing was not only a Passion inside him but he started giving his voice to the actors as he turned into a Playback Singer and an Actor. Harbhajan Mann has become a prominent figure in the revitalisation of Punjabi cinema. He has starred and produced in seven movies, namely "Ji Aayan Nu", "Asa Nu Mann Watna Da", "Dil Apna Punjabi", "Mitti Wajaan Mardi", "Mera Pind, My home", "Jag Jeondiyan De Mele" and his most recent movie "Heer Ranjha".[2] He has also produced the soundtrack albums for his movies.
Discography
| Year |
Album[3] |
Record label |
Composed |
| 2012 |
Satrangi Peengh 2 |
Moviebox |
Aman Hayer |
| 2010 |
Vaari Vaari |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 2008 |
Sohniye[4] |
T-Series |
Sukshinder Shinda |
| 2008 |
Nazran Miliyan |
Think Big Entertainment |
Sukshinder Shinda |
| 2007 |
Mauj Mastiyan |
Think Big Entertainment |
Surinder Bachan |
| 2005 |
Dil Dol Gaya |
MovieBox |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 2003 |
Satrangi Peengh (With Gursewak Mann) |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 2001 |
Haaye Meri Billo |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 2001 |
Nachlai |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 2000 |
Lala Lala Lala |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 1999 |
Oye-Hoye |
T-Series |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 1996 |
Vadhaiyan Jee Vadhaiyan |
Tips |
Charanjit Ahuja |
| 1994 |
Jag Jeondeyan De Mele |
Saga |
Charanjit Ahuja |
| 1992 |
Chithiye Ne Chithiye |
Music Bank |
Charanjit Ahuja |
| 1990 |
Gidha Punjabna Da" |
T-Series |
Charanjit Ahuja |
| 1988 |
Ishq De Mamle |
HMV |
Charanjit Ahuja |
Religious
| Year |
Album[3] |
Record label |
Notes |
Composed |
| 1999 |
Amrit Da Batta |
T-Series |
With Gursewak Mann |
Jaidev Kumar |
| 1997 |
Raj Karega Khalsa |
Sur sangam |
With Gursewak Mann |
Charanjit Ahuja |
| 1995 |
Panth Tere Diyan Goojan |
Saga |
With Gursewak Mann |
Charanjit Ahuja |
Guest appearances
Filmography
References
External links
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Mann, Harbhajan |
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| Short description |
Punjabi singer and actor |
| Date of birth |
December 30, 1965 |
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