Gurpreet Ghuggi
| Gurpreet Ghuggi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 19, 1971 Khokhar Fojian, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Comedy (Films, Stage, TV) |
| Occupations | Comedian, Actor |
| Labels | Shemaroo (India) |
| Associated acts | Jaswinder Bhalla, Rana Ranbir, Jaspal Bhatti, Smeep Kang, Upasna Singh |
| Website | Official website |
Gurpreet Ghuggi (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਘੁੱਗੀ) is an Indian comedian and stand-up comedian, who also work as actor in television and films, especially Punjabi cinema.[1]
Early life and background
born in the village of Khokhar Fojian in Gurdaspur district,Punjab, India.
Ghuggi's parents are originally from Kulla Mandiyala, Sialkot, Province of Punjab in British India, now Pakistan.[2][3] but his family moved to Jalandhar, Punjab. He resides in Mumbai, India.His mother in-law family belongs to Riyya, Distt Amritsar (Punjab)India.
Career
He is a very natural comedian who always seems to find a message in his comedy. He started his journey as a Punjabi actor in Jalandhar Doordarshan's tele-films and shows. He appeared in a serious lead role in serial Parchhaven produced by Jalandhar Doordarshan. He also performed in numerous acts and gags with other Punjabi comedians such as Chacha Raunki Ram (Balwinder Bicky), whom he considers his guru. His journey took a new turn when he participated in reality shows such as The Great Indian Laughter Challenge on Star One where he got noticed all over India and abroad. Later on he performed in another show Hans Baliye which aired on Star One. He has acted as a comedian in many Hindi and Punjabi movies like Namastey London, Race, Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, Yaara Naal Bahaara, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Singh Is Kinng, Mera Pind, Jijja Ji, Jag Jeondeyan De Mele, Tera Mera Ki Rishta, Speedy Singhs and Munde U.K. De. He also apperead in the live shows Shounki Mela 2003 (along with Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris and Sangtar) and Vaisakhi Mela 2009 (along with Jazzy B and Sukhshinder Shinda) and Vaisakhi Mela 2010 (along with Nachatter Gill, Master Saleem and others). At the 2012 kabaddi tournament Ghuggi along with Gippy Grewal and Akshay Kumar;; announced they would be in an upcoming Punjabi movie together calls Paaji In Trouble. Later it was renamed to Bhaji in Problem
Currently, he resides in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Popularity
Gurpreet Ghuggi is extremely popular in India, Canada, U.S.A., New Zealand, Australia, Italy, etc. He has performed live shows at all of these places. He has also many fans in neighboring Pakistan Punjab. His videos, which have been posted on YouTube by fans, are very popular with thousands of views.
Discography
| Year | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Punjabi Gabru | Vanjhali Recordz |
| 2007 | Meri Vahuti Da Viyah | Shemaroo |
| 2005 | Ghuggi Khol Pitari | T-Series |
| 2005 | Tamasha Ghuggi Da | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Shoo Mantar | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Da Viah | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi De Bachche | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Kare Kolki | Music Waves |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Junction | Plasma Records |
| 2002 | Tohfe Ghuggi De | T-Series |
Videography
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ghasita Hawaldar Santa Banta Frar | Shemaroo |
| 2010 | Khich Ghuggi Khich | T-Series |
| 2009 | Ghuggi Hein Te Udd Ke Vakha | Eagle |
| 2009 | Ghuggi Labhey Gharwali | Shemaroo |
| 2008 | Ghuggi Yaar Gup Na Mar | Shemaroo |
| 2008 | Ghuggi De Barati | Tips |
| 2007 | Meri Vahuti Da Viyah | Shemaroo |
| 2005 | Ghuggi Khol Pitari | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Shoo Mantar | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Junction | Plasma Records |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jee Aayan Nu | Travel Agent | Saying Tinky Winky is Red & Lofty is Black |
| 2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Patwari Jhilmil Singh | |
| 2004 | Pind Di Kudi | Lalli's uncle | With Sarbjit Cheema |
| 2005 | Nalaik | Mama | With Gugu Gill, Vivek Shauq, Bobby DeolSp.Apperiance |
| 2005 | Jijaji | Mr. Sandhu (IAS Officer) | |
| 2005 | Yaaran Naal Baharan | Rangila,College Student | |
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Prabhjot Singh Mundi (NRI Punjabi) | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Gurpreet Guggi (Aditya's Friend) | |
| 2006 | Rab Ne Banayiyan Jodiyan | Tillu Singh/K.B. Singh 'Kabadiya' | With Babbu Maan, Rana Ranbir |
| 2006 | Ek Jind Ek Jaan | Comedy King-Ghuggi | |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Taxi Driver (Special Appearance) | |
| 2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Ambarsariya | With Harbhajan Maan, Japji Khera, Rana Ranbir |
| 2008 | Race | Police Inspector (Special Appearance) | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Gurpreet Ghuggi | Being Naughty |
| 2008 | Mera Pind | Teetu Kalra (Property Dealer) | |
| 2008 | Chak De Phatte | Pinka Bhoond/Ratan Singh Tata | |
| 2009 | Ek: The Power of One | Guru | With Bobby Deol, Shriya Saran & Nana Patekar |
| 2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Lucky/Mitha singh (Munim) | |
| 2009 | Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Wedding Planner | |
| 2009 | Munde U.K. De | DJ (Diljeet Singh) | |
| 2009 | Lagda Ishq Hogaya | Servant (Bhapa) | With Roshan Prince & Shaveta |
| 2009 | Apni Boli Apna Des | Yankee Singh | With Sarbjit Cheema, Shweta Tiwari, Sudesh Lehri |
| 2010 | Lad Gaya Pecha | Baljeet | |
| 2010 | Kabaddi Ik Mohabbat | Sukhi | |
| 2010 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di | Bawa | Making Presents the Show in India |
| 2010 | Mar Jawan Gur Khake | Inspector 420 | |
| 2011 | The Lion of Punjab[4] | Amrit's brother | |
| 2011 | Breakaway | Uncle Sammy | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | ||
| 2011 | Khushiyaan | ||
| 2011 | Yaara o Dildaara | Kang | |
| 2012 | Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi | Preetam Singh | |
| 2012 | Joker | Cameraman | |
| 2012 | Carry On Jatta | Honey | |
| 2012 | YAAR Pardesi | Kamaljit Singh | with Claudia Ciesla |
| 2012 | Ajj De Ranjhe | Inspector Manjit Singh Phirki | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Sukhi | |
| 2012 | Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar | with Gulzar Inder Chahal, Neetu Singh | |
| 2012 | Yamley Jatt Yamley | ||
| 2013 | Lucky Di Unlucky Story | Jelly | With Gippy Grewal & Geeta Zaildar |
| 2013 | Jatts In Golmaal | Jugnu | With Arya Babbar, Jaswinder Bhalla |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Sandeep Cheema | With Akshay Kumar, Gippy Grewal |
| 2013 | Heer and Hero | ||
| 2014 | Carry on Jatta 2 | Honey Tiwana | With Gippy Grewal |
| 2014 | Chakk De Phatte 2 | ||
| 2014 | Jatt James Bond | With Gippy Grewal | |
| 2014 | Fateh (2014 Film) | ||
Television
Sunehri Jild, Telefilm
Ghuggi Express, Comedy Show
Parchhaven, Serial
Udeek, Teleplay
Balle Balle Shawa Shawa, TV Show
Personal life
He is married to Kuljeet Kaur, who hails from Jalandhar. She also participitated in "Hans Baliye" (on STAR One channel) with Ghuggi. They won the contest. He has one son named Sukhan and one daughter named Ramneek.
References
- ↑ "Ghuggi to make youth aware of unsung heroes". The Indian Express. December 22, 2011. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
- ↑ Interview with Gurpreet Ghugi. Apnaorg.com. Retrieved on 2012-06-25.
- ↑ Interview with Gurpreet Ghugi. Apnaorg.com. Retrieved on 2012-06-25.
- ↑ Just Punjabi (December 25, 2010). "Just Panjabi: Lion of Punjab: Diljit in theaters on 11th Feb, Music Release on 11 January 2011". justpanjabi.com. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
External links
- Gurpreet Ghuggi at the Internet Movie Database
- Gupreet Ghuggi Full Profile on FilmsPunjabi.Com