Babbu Maan
{{short description|Indian singer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Babbu Maan
| image = Babbu Maan Baarish Ke Bahaane (cropped).jpg
| caption = Maan launching "Baarish Ke Bahaane"
| birth_name = Tejinder Singh Maan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|03|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = Khant Maanpur, Punjab, India
| genre = Folk, Bhangra, pop, ghazals
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|lyricist|music director|actor|producer|screenwriter}}
| years_active = 1997–present
| label = Catrack, T-Series, Point Zero, Eros International, Swag Music, Speed Records, Zee Music Company, Sony Music
| website = {{URL|babbumaan.net/}}
}}
Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan (born 29 March 1975) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music director, actor and film producer. Most of his artistic work focuses on Punjabi music and films. He is recognised as being among the biggest artists in Punjabi music.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
Early life
Maan was born as Tejinder Maan on in the village of Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab on 29 March 1975.{{cite news |title=Babbu Mann injured while shooting |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110302/main6.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=2 March 2011}}{{cite news |last=Saini |first=Puneet |date=29 March 2018 |title=जन्मदिन विशेष बब्बू मान: खुशी में सुनिए या गम में, हमेशा सुकून देने वाला गायक |work=Firstpost Hindi |url=https://hindi.firstpost.com/special/birthday-special-series-on-punjabi-music-babbu-maan-a-singer-for-all-emotions-babbu-maan-songs-100188.html |language=hi |access-date=18 October 2021}}{{cite news |last=A |first=Jashan |date=29 March 2019 |title=ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਿਲਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਰਾਜ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗਾਇਕ ਬੱਬੂ ਮਾਨ ਦਾ ਅੱਜ ਜਨਮਦਿਨ, ਚਾਹੁਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਇੰਝ ਦੇ ਰਹੇ ਨੇ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ |work=PTC News |url=https://www.ptcnews.tv/punjabi-singer-babbu-maan-birthday |language=pa |access-date=18 October 2021}}
Career
File:Babbu Maan Vancouver 2010.jpg
Maan's main target audience is the Punjabi-speaking population of the world. Since 1999, he has released eight studio albums and six compilation albums; has written screenplays for, acted in and produced Punjabi films; and has contributed significantly to regional and Bollywood film soundtracks. Maan is the ambassador for One Hope, One Chance, a non-profit organisation based out of Punjab.{{cite news |title='I believe I've matured' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/i-believe-i-ve-matured/story-62UL8Wp920SulW49rgwQRP.html |last=Lekhi |first=Navleen |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 July 2013 |language=en}}
=Music=
Babbu Maan recorded his first album Sajjan Rumaal De Geya in 1997 but revised and re-released most of the songs in his subsequent albums. Maan's first official debut album Tu Meri Miss India was released in 1999.{{cite news |title=Babbu's maiden album released |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99nov07/cth2.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=6 November 1999}}{{cite news |title=Babbu Maan back with Saun di Jhadi |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010313/chd.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=12 March 2001}}
In 2001, Babbu Maan released his third album Saaun Di Jhadi,{{cite news |title=Babbu Mann case adjourned |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010629/cth2.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=28 June 2001}} featuring songs such as Chan Chanani, Raat Guzarlayi, Dil Ta Pagal Hai, Ishq, Kabza and Touch Wood, and in 2003, he wrote and sang for his first film soundtrack Hawayein where he worked alongside Indian playback singers Sukhwinder Singh and Jaspinder Narula. Maan released his fourth album Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan in 2004, followed by Pyaas in 2005, one of the best-selling Punjabi albums of the time.{{cite news |title=Babbu Maan presents Talaash |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Babbu-Maan-presents-Talaash/articleshow/18827523.cms |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=10 January 2017 |language=en}} In 2007, Maan released his first Hindi album entitled Mera Gham, and in 2009, his first religious album Singh Better Than King. A song from the latter, Baba Nanak, a reaction to fake saints and preachers in Punjab, caused various debates about the growing phenomenon in the state.{{cite web|title="No one can compel us to write or write off our songs" Babbu Mann & Bhagwant Mann|url=http://khabarchandigarh.blogspot.co.uk/2009/12/no-one-can-compel-us-to-write-or-write.html|publisher=Chandigarh News|date=11 December 2009}} In 2010 he won "Best International Artist" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.{{cite news |last1=Sembhi |first1=Jas |title=Brit Asia TV Music Awards Winners |url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/brit-asia-tv-music-awards-winners |access-date=3 September 2020 | work=DESIblitz}}
On 4 July 2013, Maan released Talaash: In Search of Soul, his first Punjabi commercial album after eight years. The album entered top 10 in World Albums chart by Billboard.{{Cite magazine|title=World Albums Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2013-07-20|magazine=Billboard|access-date=26 May 2020}} In 2015, the album named Itihaas was released and in 2018 Ik C Pagal was released.
In addition to Hawayein, Babbu Maan has sung in Punjabi films Waagah and Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar as well as for Bollywood productions Vaada Raha, Crook, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Titoo MBA, and 31st October.
Babbu Maan has performed in shows across Asia, Australasia,{{cite web|title=Babbu Maan on Australia-New Zealand Tour in September|url=http://www.justpanjabi.com/2011/07/babbu-maan-on-australia-new-zealand.html|publisher=www.justpanjabi.com}} Europe,{{cite news |title=Babbu Mann questions Lala Lajpat Rai's martyrdom |url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/babbu-mann-questions-lala-lajpat-rais-martyrdom_634631.html |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Zee News |date=17 June 2010 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Kamal |first1=Neel |title=Babbu's Lajpat song strums anger |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Babbus-Lajpat-song-strums-anger/articleshow/6052502.cms |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=16 June 2010 |language=en}} North America and the Middle East. In 2014, Maan was a winner of four World Music Awards: World's Best Indian Male Artist, World's Best Indian Live Act, World's Best Indian Entertainer and World's Best Indian Album for Talaash: In Search of Soul.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Punjabi-singer-Babbu-Maan-to-venture-into-Bollywood/articleshow/45688590.cms|title=Punjabi singer Babbu Maan to venture into Bollywood|last=Kotwani|first=Hiren|date=31 December 2014|work=Times of India|access-date=29 May 2015}}
Maan also won two daf BAMA Music Awards Germany in 2017.
=Films=
Babbu Maan debuted in a supporting role in Hawayein, a 2003 film based on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Although banned in India, the film was a success overseas.{{Citation needed|date=December 2018}} In 2006, Maan starred in his first Punjabi film as the main lead in Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean. Dissatisfied with certain scenes and the fate of the film, Maan returned to form in 2008 with Hashar (A Love Story).{{cite news |last1=Khuranaa |first1=Manpriya |title=Babbu Maan's Hashar |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080615/ttlife1.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=15 June 2008}}{{cite news |title=Hashar – A Love Story |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/07/18/bollywood_previews_hashar_feature.shtml |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=BBC |date=19 September 2009 |language=en-gb}}{{cite news |last1=Sehajpal |first1=Ashima |title=Reel Crusade - Punjabi cinema has taken up the cause of freeing Punjab from the clutches of drug abuse |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080615/ttlife1.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=25 October 2010}} He has since written, produced and acted in his own films Ekam,{{cite news|last=Mander|first=Manav|date=20 April 2010|title=Babbu Mann's movie premiered|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100420/ldh1.htm#19|work=The Tribune|access-date=18 March 2021}} Hero Hitler in Love{{cite news |title='Studies will never take backseat' Sisters Ritika and Ekta Kapoor will be seen in a Punjabi movie "Kissa" |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120421/ldh1.htm |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=Tribune |date=20 April 2012}} and Desi Romeos.{{cite news |title='Desi Romeos' musical bonanza |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/desi-romeos-musical-bonanza/articleshow/13030978.cms |access-date=18 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=9 May 2012 |language=en}} Babbu Maan is a partner in Maan Films Pvt. Ltd, and in 2010, constructed a film set called Ishqpura in his native village. In 2018, he acted in the film Banjara which is based on the life of truck drivers.
= Clothing brand =
Babbu Maan launched his own clothing brand named The Babbu Maan Store, which has more than 20 stores in Punjab, India.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Parkash Deep |date=27 February 2018 |title=Babbu Maan Opens Up Second Store From 'The Babbu Maan Store' Franchise in 'Kurali' |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/babbu-maan-opens-up-second-store-from-the-babbu-maan-store-franchise-in-kurali |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=PTC Punjabi}}{{cite news |last1=Nanda |first1=Karan |title=Watch: Fans Go Crazy To Catch A Glimpse Of Babbu Maan In Kapurthala |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/watch-fans-go-crazy-to-catch-a-glimpse-of-babbu-maan-in-kapurthala |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=PTC Punjabi |date=5 December 2018 |language=en}}
Discography
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=Studio albums=
=Singles=
=Film songs=
==Punjabi==
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
!Film !Songs !Notes |
|---|
| 2006
|Rabb Ne Banayian Jodiean |"Sada Kiye ", "Kad Pyaar Ho Gaya", "Kudiye", "Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean", "Butta", "Boli O Boli", "Punjab" | |
| 2007
|Waagah |"Oye Mundeyo" |with Shreya Ghoshal |
| 2008
|Hashar : A Love Story{{Citation |title=Hashar - A Love Story - Babbu Maan |url=https://erosnow.com/music/album/1004554/hashar-a-love-story |work=Eros Now |access-date=26 April 2022}} |"Jeth Da Dupehra", "Kabaddi Kabaddi", "Dukhrhe Den Layee", "Chandigarh Boli Paendi", "Thandi Thandi", "Bhangra Paun De", "Nachna Main Nachna", "Hashar" | |
| 2010
|"Lor", "Kohra", "Sharabi", "Chann", "Holi", "Pind", "Mitti", "Rail" | |
| 2011
|"Chardi Jawani", "Heer", "Hitler", "Jatt Marjuga", "Mirza", "Rabb Mil Jawe", "Sharab", "Sher", "Supney" | |
| 2012
|"Kabootri" (Remix)", "Output Zero", "Sohaniyan", "Sardari", "Chandigarh", "Mutiyar", "Why Don't You", "Kabootri" | |
| 2012
|Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyar |"Peeni Ae Peeni Ae" | |
| 2014
|"Baaz", "Makaan", "Mehrmaan", "Kuddi Mardi", "Chor Police" | |
| 2018
|"Jua", "Nachne Da Mood", "Tralla 2", "Safar", "Dil Ta Dil Hai" | |
==Bollywood==
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
!Film !Songs !Notes |
|---|
| 2003
|"Sharrata" |with Sukhwinder Singh |
| 2003
|"Bhangra Paa Laiye", "Meri Muskan(Sad)", "Teri Yaad", "Meri Muskaan", "Hawayein(Sad)", "Nachoongi Saari Raat", "Hawayein", "Pabb Chak De", "Aaja O Yaara" | |
| 2009
|"Rabb Na Kare", "Rabb Na Kare - Slow"{{Cite web |date=27 October 2021 |title=All You Need To Know About 'King Of Punjabi Music Industry' Babbu Maan |url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/music/celebrities-music/all-you-need-to-know-about-king-of-punjabi-music-industry-babbu-maan/2021/10/27 |access-date=26 April 2022 |website=IWMBuzz |language=en}} | |
| 2010
|Crook{{Cite news |last=Vijaykumar |first=Rajeev |date=24 September 2010 |title=Crook |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/crook/ |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express}} |"Challa", "Challa (Tigerstyle Remix)" |with Suzanne D'Mello |
| 2011
|"Jugni" |Music by Jaidev Kumar |
| 2016
|"Umeed - Reprise Version" |Featured in Song's Video |
Filmography
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Film ! Actor ! Producer ! Singer ! Music Director ! Lyricist ! screenWriter ! Notes | ||||||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2003 | Khel – No Ordinary Game | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Bollywood | ||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2003 | Hawayein | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Debut Hindi/Punjabi film | |
| style="text-align:center;"|2006 | Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2007 | Waagah | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi | ||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2008 | Hashar : A Love Story | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2009 | Vaada Raha | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Bollywood | |||
| style="text-align:center;"|2010 | Ekam – Son of Soil | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi |
| style="text-align:center;"|2010 | Crook | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Bollywood | ||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2011 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Bollywood | ||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2011 | Hero Hitler in Love | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi |
| style="text-align:center;"|2012 | Desi Romeos | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi |
| style="text-align:center;"|2012 | Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyar | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Punjabi | ||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2014 | Baaz | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi | |
| style="text-align:center;"|2016 | 31st October | {{yes}} | Bollywood | |||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2018 | Banjara | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Punjabi | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2024 | Sucha Soorma{{cite news |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=25 September 2024 |title=Sucha Soorma Box Office Collections Worldwide: Babbu Maan starrer loses hold after a decent start; Earns Rs 6.75 crore in 5 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/sucha-soorma-box-office-collections-worldwide-babbu-maan-starrer-loses-hold-after-a-decent-start-earns-rs-6-75-crore-in-5-days-1350195 |work=PINKVILLA |access-date=28 September 2024}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Punjabi |
References
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External links
- {{URL|http://babbumaan.net/|Official website}}
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