Gurpreet Ghuggi

Gurpreet Ghuggi
Born	Gurpreet Singh Waraich (1971-06-19) 19 June 1971 Khokhar Fojian, Gurdaspur, Punjab
Alma mater	Guru Nanak Dev University
Occupation	Actor Comedian Politician
Political party	Aam Aadmi Party (2014-2017)
Spouse(s)	Kuljeet Kaur
Children	2
Parents	Gurnam Singh (father) Sukhwinder Kaur (mother)
Comedy career
Genres	Films Stand-up comedy Television
Notable works and roles	Carry On Jatta Ghuggi Khol Pitari Ghuggi Chhoo Mantar Ghuggi Yaar Gupp Na Maar Ghuggi De Barati

Gurpreet Singh Waraich (born 19 June 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theater in the early 1990s, after which he had recurring roles in television series such as Ronak Mela and the soap opera Parchhaven. He gained international public recognition with comedic leading roles through his videos Ghuggi Junction (2003) and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar (2004), before beginning his film career by starring as Patwari Jhilmil Singh in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004). He starred in the film Carry On Jatta (2012), and was praised for his meaningful leading role in Ardaas (2015).

In 2017 he quit the Aam Aadmi Party.^[1]

Early life

Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 June 1971, in Khokhar Fojian, Gurdaspur, Punjab.

Acting career

Early career

Ghuggi's career began with his appearance in several theatrical plays. In the 1990s, he got his break on television when he was cast in the comedic series, Ronak Mela. After Ronak Mela, Ghuggi had lead roles on the soap opera Parchhaven, playing a serious character, as well as on several shows, including Ghuggi Express and Ghuggi On Line.

2004-present

Ghuggi's debut film role was in the romantic drama Asa Nu Maan Watna Da, in which he played a brief stint of a land record officer. Released in 2004, the movie went direct-to-video. Soon after, he became a cast member of several films, including Nalaik and Jija Ji. Ghuggi made his big screen breakthrough in 2015, when he was given the opportunity to play the lead role in Ardaas. His involvement in the film earned him the Filmfare Award for best Actor (critics).

Alongside working in Punjabi cinema movies, Ghuggi has appeared in a few Bollywood and Canadian cinema films such as Singh is Kinng and Breakaway. He received public recognition in India through his participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, a reality show on STAR One. Later Ghuggi appeared with his wife, Kuljeet Kaur, on Star One's Hans Baliye and won the contest.

Ghuggi has appeared in live concerts such as Shounki Mela 2003 (along with Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris and Sangtar), Vaisakhi Mela 2009 (along with Jazzy B and Sukhshinder Shinda) and Vaisakhi Mela 2010 (along with Nachatter Gill, Master Saleem and others).

Political career

In 2014, Waraich joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India. From September 2016 to May 2017, he had led AAP Punjab as the party's state convener but was replaced by Bhagwant Maan. After his replacement, he quit the party, stating that he refuses to work under a "drunkard".

Discography

Videography

Filmography

References

1. ↑ "Gurpreet Ghuggi appointed as the punjab state convener of the Aam Aadmi Party". 
2. ↑ Just Punjabi (25 December 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 on IMDb