Harbhajan Mann
| Harbhajan Mann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 December 1965[1] |
| Genres |
Punjabi folk Bhangra |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, Film Producer |
| Years active | 1987–present[1] |
| Website |
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Harbhajan Mann is a noted Punjabi singer, actor and film producer.[1][2] His movies include Jee Aayan Nu, Asa Nu Mann Watnan 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. 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. 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. 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.
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 2 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.
In 2013 Harbhajan Mann acted in Hanni which was directed by Amitoj Maan. The two have worked together again in Punjabi film Gaddar - The Traitor, which was released on 29th May 2015. [6][7]
At the moment Harbhajan Mann is working on his single "Delhi'84" for which the music has been given by Sukshinder Shinda. [8]
Discography
| Year | Album | Record label | Composed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sajna Da Sohna Mukhda | T-Series | Sukshinder Shinda |
| 2012 | Satrangi Peengh 2 | T-Series | Jaidev Kumar |
| 2010 | Vaari Vaari | T-Series | Jaidev Kumar |
| 2008 | Sohniye[9] | 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[10] | Record label | Notes | Composed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jatt Risky Hogaya (Music: Tru Skool and Kaos Productions) | Moviebox/Bunty Bains Productions |
| 2015 | Sardari - Single (Music: Desi Crew) | MovieBox/Bunty Bains Productions |
| 2015 | Husn Di Kali - Single (Music: Tiger Style) | Amar Audio |
| 2014 | Full Charchey (PTC Star Night) (Music: Desi Crews) | PTC Motion Pictures |
| 2014 | Gurbani - Single (Music: Gurmeet Singh) | Dharam Seva Records |
| 2014 | Rumaal (Duo Collaboration/Aah Chak 2014) | Swag Music |
| 2013 | Wajjde Wajje - Single (Music: Sukhpal Sukh) | Saga Hits |
| 2013 | Wall Of Sirhind - Single (Music: Sukhpal Sukh) | Dharam Seva Records |
| 2012 | Hik Naal (With Late Surjit Bindrakhia, Avtar Maniac, Varinder Brar & Geeta Zaildar) | Think Big Entertainment/Goyal Music |
| 2009 | Bas Kar Bas Kar (With Aman Hayer , Labh Janjua and Gurdas Mann) | Think Big Entertainment |
| 2006 | Nerre Nerre (With Meshi Eshara) | Tips |
| 2004 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di (With Rahat Fateh Ali Khan) | Kamlee Records |
| 2002 | Ho Janna (With Diljit and Gippy) | Tips |
| 1997 | Maar Sutya (With Sardool Sikander and Hans Raj Hans) | Saga |
| 1991 | Jatt UK (With Manjit Pappu) | T-Series/Music Bank |
| 1988 | Satguru Parsad (Duo Collaboration with Malkit Singh) | HMV |
| 1987 | Jogi Tera Majboori (With Gurdas Mann) | T-Series |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Singer | Actor | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | T-Series Film | |
| 2012 | Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyaar | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Hanni | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Gaddar : The Traitor | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Saadey CM Saab | Yes | Yes |
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References
- 1 2 3 "Harbhajan Mann". DesiBlitz.com. Retrieved November 18, 2012. External link in
|publisher=(help) - ↑ Amrita Chaudhry (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" Check
|url= - ↑ "Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann performed Satrangi Peengh 2 for Press". Punjabiportal.com. January 5, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.punjabupfilms.in/gadaar-the-traitor-trailer-released-full-movie-releasing-on-29th-may/
- ↑ "Gaddar – Harbhajan Mann & Amitoj Maan". Punjabiportal.com. Punjabiportal.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann’s Delhi Dushman Ban Gayi Singh Sardaran Di". Jesse Brar. PunjabiReviews.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ↑ "Harbhajan Mann Official website - discography". harbhajanmann.com. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
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