Bhagwant Mann
| Bhagwant Mann | |
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| Member of the Indian Parliament for Sangrur | |
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Assumed office May 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Vijay Inder Singla |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 October 1973 Satoj, Sangrur district, Punjab |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (2014-present) |
| Other political affiliations | People's Party of Punjab (2012-2014) |
| Profession | Politician, social worker, comedian, singer, actor |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | "Comedy King", "Jugnu" |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Bhagwant Mann (born 17 October 1973, Satoj, Punjab) is an Indian politician. In May 2014, he became the MP for Sangrur constituency, Punjab. He is also a professional comedian who performs skits in the Punjabi language.
Early life
Mann was born in Satoj village, Sangrur district, Punjab, India.
Comedy career
Mann participated in youth comedy festivals and inter-college competitions. He won two gold medals at a competition at the Punjabi University, Patiala for the Shaheed Udham Singh Government College, Sunam.
Mann developed comedy routines about typical Indian issues such as politics, business and sport. His first comedy album was with Jagtar Jaggi. Together, they made a television program called Jugnu Kehnda Hai for Alpha ETC Punjabi. Ten years later, they parted ways.[1] Mann then formed a comedy partnership with Rana Ranbir. Together, they made the television program, Jugnu Mast Mast for Alpha ETC Punjabi. In 2006, Mann and Jaggi reunited and toured Canada and England with their show, No Life With Wife.
In 2008, Mann competed in the Great Indian Laughter Challenge on Star Plus which increased his audience.[2][3]
Mann acted in Jugnu Hazir Hai on MH One[4] and in Manjit Mann's film Sukhmani.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 22g Tussi Ghaint Ho |
| 2014 | Police in Pollywood |
| 2014 | Moga to Melbourne Via Chandigarh |
| 2014 | Kulfi Garma Garam |
| 2011 | Hero Hitler in Love |
| 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 M | 2001 |
| Bhagwant Mann Non-Stop Vol. 1 | T-Series |
Politics
In early 2011, Mann joined the People's Party of Punjab.[5][6] In 2012, he unsuccessfully contested elections in the Lehragaga constituency.
In March 2014, Mann joined the Aam Aadmi Party to contest elections in the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency.[7] He won by 200,000 votes.
Charitable acts
Mann began a non-government organisation, the "Lok Lehar Foundation" to aid children with physical deformities as a result of pollution of groundwater in the border areas of Punjab.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Bhagwant Mann". Web.archive.org. 2004-04-01. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "Bhagwant Mann On Laughter Challenge - The Great Indian Laughter Challenge". Great-indian-laughter-challenge.blogspot.com. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ "UNP". Unp.me. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑ Archived 13 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "I want to see Punjab growing- Bhagwant Mann". Americanpunjabinews.com. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- ↑
- ↑ "Children Developing Deformities in Punjab's Borders | Mar 09,2011". News.outlookindia.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
External links
- Mitra A. "Laugh Masters" Indian Express 30 December 2005.
- Wadehra R. "I want people to sit down and reflect" Tribune India 11 September 2005.
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| Preceded by Does not Exist |
Leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the 16th Lok Sabha 2014–present |
Incumbent |
