Bhagwant Mann
| Bhagwant Mann | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bhagwant Singh Mann |
| Also known as | "Comedy King" |
| Born |
October 17, 1972 'Satauj', dist Sangrur, Punjab |
| Genres | Comedy, Bhangra |
| Occupations | Comedian, Singer, Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Amar Audio (India) |
| Associated acts | Jagtar Jaggi, Rana Ranbir, Babbu Maan, Binnu Dhillon |
Bhagwant Mann (Punjabi:ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ, Hindi: भगवंत मान) (born 17 October 1972) Satauj dist.Sangrur, Punjab, India. Bhagwant Mann is an Indian comedian and politician, who is famous for his skits in Punjabi language. He started his comedy career by participating in youth festivals and inter-college competitions. He won two gold medals from Punjabi University Patiala for Sunam College.[1]
His second comedy album was a huge success entitled "Kulfi Garma Garm". Bhagwant Mann's comedy focuses on Indian issues — politicians, policemen, business departments, and sports. His first comedy album was with Jagtar Jaggi and together they were the most successful comedy partnership of the 1990s creating many successful comedy albums. They also created a show for Punjabi channel Alpha Punjabi called Jugnu Kehnda Hai. After 10 years together, Jaggi and Mann split when Jaggi felt he was not getting enough credit. Jaggi left to carve his own niche in the comedy market.[2]
After their split, Bhagwant Mann became partners with writer and co-actor Rana Ranbir. Both were very popular and worked together on Jugnu Mast Mast for Alpha ETC Punjabi. In 2006, it was announced that Bhagwant & Jaggi had settled their differences and were due to reunite. Both toured Canada & England with their stage play No Life With Wife.
Bhagwant also gained nationwide fame when he competed in the Great Indian Laughter Challenge on Star Plus. This widened his audience and made him very popular throughout the world.He is nowadays the world's most appreciated Punjabi comedian.People love to hear his songs a lot.[3][4]
Bhagwant Mann currently had a show on MH One called Jugnu Hazir Hai[5] and featured in Manjit Mann's film Sukhmani alongside Gurdas Maan.
Discography (Comedy)
| Year | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kulfi Garma Garam 2 | Amar Audio |
| 2009 | Just Laugh Baki Maaf | M Series |
| 2007 | Haas-Haas Ke | T-Series |
| 2005 | Bhagwant Mann Most Wanted | Creative Audio Productions |
| 2004 | Kee Main Jhooth Boliya | T-Series |
| 2003 | Sawdhan! Agge Bhagwant Mann | T-Series |
| 2002 | Bhagwant Mann Full Speed | T-Series |
| 2001 | Bhagwant Mann Non-Stop | T-Series |
| 2001 | Bhagwant Mann Hazir Ho | T-Series |
| 2000 | Sadi Billi Sanu Miaun | T-Series |
| 2000 | Bhagwant Mann 420 | Sun Music |
| 2000 | Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagaya | Sun Music |
| 1999 | Lallu Kare Kawaliya | T-Series |
| 1998 | Gustakhi Maaf | T-Series |
| 1997 | Rukawat Ke Liye Khed Hai | T-Series |
| 1997 | Khariya Khariya | Tips |
| 1996 | Kursi Rani | Tips |
| 1995 | Jaagde Raho | Peritone |
| 1995 | Dhakka Start | T-Series |
| 1995 | Panj Duni Veeh | T-Series/MTL/AMC |
| 1994 | Koko De Bachhe Mummy Daddy Murdabaad |
T-Series AMC United States |
| 1994 | Bol Madaari Bol | Peritone |
| 1994 | Mithiya Mircha | T-Series MTL Canada |
| 1993 | Kulfi Garma Garam | T-Series MTL Canada |
| 1992 | Gobhi Diye Kachiye Vaparanay | Creative Music Company |
Discography (musical)
| Year | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rangle Punjab Nu Bachayin | |
| 2010 | Aawaaz - The Voice | Point Zero |
| 2001 | Dam Lai Lo | T-Series |
Filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Moga to Melbourne Via Chandigarh |
| 2014 | Kulfi Garma Garam |
| 2011 | Hero Hitler In Love (2011) |
| 2010 | Sukhmani – Hope for Life |
| 2010 | Ekam – Son of Soil |
| 2007 | Apne |
| 2001 | Sikandera |
| 1996 | Sukha |
| 1995 | Nain Preeto De |
| 1994 | Tabaahi |
| 1994 | Kachehri |
Videography
| Year | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jhanda Amli Kachahri Vich | Eagle |
| 2009 | Just Laugh Baki Maaf | M Series |
| 2008 | My Name is Mann | Eagle |
| 2007 | Pappu Da Dhaba | Eagle |
| 2006 | Punjabi Bluff Master | Eagle |
| 2006 | Pappu Baneya Neta | Eagle |
| 2006 | Pappu Bhaa Ji M.B.B.S. | Eagle |
| 2005 | Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | Eagle |
| 2004 | Kee Main Jhooth Boliya | T-Series |
| 2003 | Sawdhan Agge Bhagwant Mann | T-Series |
| 2002 | Bhagwant Mann Non-Stop Vol. 2 | T-Series |
| 2002 | Bhagwant Mann Full Speed | T-Series |
| 2001 | Bhagwant Mann Non-Stop Vol. 1 | T-Series |
Politics
In early 2011 he joined active politics of Punjab with his membership of People's Party of Punjab with leadership of Manpreet Singh Badal.[6][7] He is a member of general council of the party.He unsuccessfully contested elections for the LEHRAGAGA seat and lost to Rajinder Kaur Bhatthal. [8]
Social Works
He set up a NGO Lok Lehar Foundation to help children affected from deformities due to polluted groundwaters in border areas of Punjab.[9]
References
- ↑ http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=11791
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20040401180940/http://www.bhagwantmann.com/index1.html
- ↑ http://great-indian-laughter-challenge.blogspot.com/2008/07/bhagwant-mann-on-laughter-challenge.html
- ↑ http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050911/spectrum/tv.htm
- ↑ http://www.unp.me/f56/bhagwant-maan-jugnu-hazir-hai-comedy-29656/
- ↑ http://chandigarhpressclub.org/?p=164
- ↑ http://www.americanpunjabinews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1452:i-want-to-see-punjab-growing-bhagwant-mann&catid=24:english-news
- ↑ http://www.jagbani.com/news/jagbani_66812/http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/people%E2%80%99s-party-punjab-announced-general-council-members/33493
- ↑ http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?714518
- Ashish Mitra, Laugh Masters, "Indian Express", 30 December 2005
- Randeep Wadehra, I want people to sit down and reflect "Tribune India" 11 September 2005