Harbhajan Mann
Harbhajan Mann | |
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Background information | |
Born | [1] | December 31, 1965
Genres |
Punjabi folk Bhangra |
Occupations | Singer, Actor, Film Producer |
Years active | 1980–present[1] |
Website | www.harbhajanmann.com |
Harbhajan Mann is a noted Punjabi singer, actor and film producer who is known for his acting in Punjabi cinema.[1][2] His movies include Jee Aayan Nu, Asa Nu Mann Watna Da, Heer Ranjha and Jag Jeondeyan De Mele.He was born on 30 December 1965 in village- ‘Khemuana’, (Bathinda).[3]
Career
Mann began singing as an amateur in 1980 and performed in local shows for the South Asian community while attending high school in Canada.[citation needed] His beginnings as a professional artist can be traced to 1992, he was in Punjab. It was then that his recording of Chithiye Nee Chithiye was released and this track became a regional success.[citation needed] Maan realized that the market for Punjabi music in Canada was small and he returned to Punjab to record his albums. He had a breakthrough in 1999 when exposure provided by India MTV and T-Series assisted his Oye Hoye album to become a success.[citation needed] His Punjabi-pop style soon attracted audiences from all over India and he also undertook playback singing roles where his voice was dubbed on to those of movie actors.[citation needed]
The playback work led to acting roles and Maan has become a prominent figure in the revitalisation of Punjabi cinema. He has starred and produced in seven movies - 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.[4]
On 2nd January 2013 he released Satrangi Peengh 2 along with his brother Gursewak Mann. Harbhajan Mann said that he wants to create music that will live for decades.[5] The music video of the song Chaun Ku Dina Da Mela by the debutante director Bobby Sandhu got a lot of critical acclaim and received praise for being culturally emphatic.
On 9th March 2013 Harbhajan Mann announced that he is working on a new film called "Hanni" and it is directed my Amitoje Mann. The film is expected to release in late 2013.[6] Harbhajan Mann has announced that Haani will be releasing on 6th September 2013.
Discography
Year | Album | Record label | Composed | |
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2013
Upcoming Movie " Hani" A Film by Amitoje (with Sarabjeet Cheema) Going to release Wordwide in September 2013** |
2012 | Satrangi Peengh 2 | T-Series | Jaidev Kumar |
2010 | Vaari Vaari | T-Series | Jaidev Kumar | |
2008 | Sohniye[7] | 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 | Gopal Khanna |
Religious
Year | Album[8] | Record label | Notes | Composed |
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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
Release | Album | Record label |
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2012 | Hik Naal (With Late Surjit Bindrakhia, Avtar Maniac, Varinder Brar & Geeta Zaildar[citation needed] | Think Big Entertainment/Goyal Music |
2009 | Bas Kar Bas Kar (With Aman Hayer , Labh Janjua and Gurdas Mann)[citation needed] | Think Big Entertainment |
2006 | Nerre Nerre (With Meshi Eshara)[citation needed] | Tips |
2004 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di (With Rahat Fateh Ali Khan)[citation needed] | Kamlee Records |
2002 | Ho Janna (With Diljit and Gippy)[citation needed] | Tips |
1997 | Maar Sutya (With Sardool Sikander and Hans Raj Hans) [citation needed] | Saga |
1991 | Jatt UK (With Manjit Pappu)[citation needed] | T-Series/Music Bank |
1988 | Satguru Parsad (Duo Collaboration with Malkit Singh)[citation needed] | HMV |
1987 | Jogi Tera Majboori (With Gurdas Mann) [citation needed] | T-Series |
Filmography
Year | Film | Singer | Actor | Producer | Notes |
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2000 | Papa The Great | Yes | Bollywood | ||
2002 | Jee Aayan Nu | Yes | Yes | Debut as an Actor | |
2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Yes | Yes | ||
2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Yes | Yes | ||
2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Yes | Yes | ||
2008 | Mera Pind-My home | Yes | Yes | ||
2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Yes | Yes | Yes | Debut as a Producer |
2009 | Heer Ranjha | Yes | Yes | Yes | Music: Gurmeet Singh |
2011 | Yaara o Dildaara | Yes | Yes | ||
2012 | Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyaar | Yes | |||
2013 | Shareek | Yes | Yes | Yes | On Hold |
2013 | Hanni | Yes | Yes | 6 September 2013 | |
2014 | Dupatta Tera Sat Rang Da | Yes | Yes | Yes | TBA |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Harbhajan Mann". DesiBlitz.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ↑ Chaudhry, Amrita (Oct 1, 2009). "Harbhajan Mann to perform at Winter Olympiad". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ↑ Ballewood. "Facts about Harbhajan Mann". Ballewood.in. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ↑ chahal-auctions-39-Heer-Ranjha-39-costumes-news-jlmuEcbidbe.html "Punjabi actor Harbhajan Mann auctions 'Heer Ranjha' costumes". Sify. 2009-11-12. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann performed Satrangi Peengh 2 for Press". Punjabiportal.com. January 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Haani Harbhajan Mann's Upcoming Punjabi Movie". Punjabiportal.com. Punjabiportal.com. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann Official website - discography". harbhajanmann.com. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
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