Harbhajan Mann
{{Short description|Indian-Canadian singer and actor (born 1965)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Harbhajan Singh Mann
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1965|12|31}}{{cite web | url = http://www.desiblitz.com/content/harbhajan-mann= | title = Harbhajan Mann | date = 21 May 2010 | publisher = DesiBlitz.com | access-date = 18 November 2012 | archive-date = 5 March 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120305195607/http://www.desiblitz.com/content/harbhajan-mann= | url-status = live }}
| birth_place = Khemuana, Punjab, India
| background = solo_singer
| genre = Punjabi folk
Bhangra
| occupation = Singer, actor, film producer
| website = {{URL|www.harbhajanmann.com}}
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Harbhajan Singh Mann (born 31 December 1965) is an Indian-Canadian singer, actor and film producer associated with Punjabi music and cinema.{{cite news|author=Amrita Chaudhry|author-link=Amrita Chaudhry|title=Harbhajan Mann to perform at Winter Olympiad|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/harbhajan-mann-to-perform-at-winter-olympiad/523556/|access-date=11 September 2010|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=1 October 2009|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142823/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/harbhajan-mann-to-perform-at-winter-olympiad/523556|url-status=live}} His movies include Jee Aayan Nu (2002), Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004), Heer Ranjha (2009) and Jag Jeondeyan De Mele (2009).
Early life and career
Mann was born in the Khemuana village, located in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India.{{cite web|last=Ballewood|title=Facts about Harbhajan at present no one know where he is Mann|url=http://ballewood.in/celebrities/star-features/harbhajan-mann|publisher=Ballewood.in|access-date=16 August 2013|archive-date=20 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820081832/http://ballewood.in/celebrities/star-features/harbhajan-mann|url-status=dead}} He is of Sikh origin. 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|date=November 2012}} His beginnings as a professional artist can be traced to 1992, while he was in Punjab. Mann realized that the market for Punjabi music in Canada was small, and he returned to Punjab to record his albums.
Mann had a breakthrough in 1999, when India MTV and T-Series provided exposure for his Oye Hoye album. His was a Punjabi-pop style and he soon undertook playback singing roles.
The playback work led to acting roles and Mann 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,{{when|date=November 2012}} Heer Ranjha.{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/news/Punjabi-actor-Gaganchahal-auctions-39-Heer-Ranjha-39-costumes-news-jlmuEcbidbe.html|title=Punjabi actor Harbhajan Mann auctions 'Heer Ranjha' costumes|date=12 November 2009|newspaper=Sify|access-date=11 September 2010|archive-date=15 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115131906/http://www.sify.com/news/Punjabi-actor-Gaganchahal-auctions-39-Heer-Ranjha-39-costumes-news-jlmuEcbidbe.html|url-status=dead}}
On 2 January 2013, he released Satrangi Peengh 2, in collaboration with his brother, Gursewak Mann. Harbhajan Mann said that he wants to create music that will live for decades.{{cite news |url=http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/satrangi-peengh-2-harbhajan-mann |title=Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann performed Satrangi Peengh 2 for Press |work=Punjabiportal.com |date=5 January 2012 |access-date=5 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107061436/http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/satrangi-peengh-2-harbhajan-mann |archive-date=7 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}
In 2013, Mann acted in Hanni, which was directed by Amitoj Maan. The two collaborated again in Gaddar – The Traitor, which was released on 29 May 2015.{{Cite web |url=http://www.punjabupfilms.in/gadaar-the-traitor-trailer-released-full-movie-releasing-on-29th-may/ |title="Gadaar the Traitor" Trailer Released, Full Movie Releasing on 29th May |date=21 April 2015 |access-date=2 June 2015 |archive-date=28 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428224443/http://www.punjabupfilms.in/gadaar-the-traitor-trailer-released-full-movie-releasing-on-29th-may/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/gaddar-harbhajan-mann-punjabi-movie|title=Gaddar – Harbhajan Mann & Amitoj Maan|publisher=Punjabiportal.com|access-date=12 October 2014|archive-date=19 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019044744/http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/gaddar-harbhajan-mann-punjabi-movie|url-status=dead}}
Harbhajan Mann released his single "Delhi '84" in 2014, for which the music has been given by Sukshinder Shinda.{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF27jveCcOo= | title = Delhi 1984 "Harbhajan Mann" | date = 30 October 2014 | publisher = Youtube | access-date = 18 August 2020 | archive-date = 11 October 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142837/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF27jveCcOo | url-status = live }}
Discography
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Album ! Record Label ! Composed |
| 2017
| HM Records | Gurmeet Singh/Tigerstyle |
| 2012
| T-Series |
| 2010
| T-Series | Jaidev Kumar |
| 2008
| Sohniye{{Cite web |url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/harbhajan-mann= |title=Harbhajan Mann |work=desiblitz.com |date=21 May 2010 |access-date=21 December 2010 |archive-date=5 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305195607/http://www.desiblitz.com/content/harbhajan-mann= |url-status=live }} | T-Series |
| 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 |
| 1989
| ''Kahda Lambardar Ve” | Varinder Bachan |
| 1988
| Ishq De Mamle | Gopal Khanna |
=Religious=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Album{{Cite web |url=http://www.harbhajanmann.com/discography.html |title=Harbhajan Mann Official website – discography |work=harbhajanmann.com |access-date=7 December 2010 |archive-date=4 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304002257/http://www.harbhajanmann.com/discography.html |url-status=live }} ! Record label ! Notes ! Composed |
| 2017
| Sirhind Di Diwaar | Mad 4 Music | Harbhajan Maan | sukhpal Sukh |
| 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
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Release ! Album ! Record label |
| 2018
| Kangan - Single (Music: Jatinder Shah) | T-Series |
| 2016
| Sher – Single (Music: Tigerstyle) | T-Series |
| 2016
| Ikk Ikk Saah – Single (Music: Tigerstyle) | Saga Hits |
| 2015
| Sardari – Single (Music: Desi Crew) | MovieBox/Bunty Bains Productions |
| 2015
| Husn : The Kali – Single (Music: Tigerstyle) | Amar Audio |
| 2014
| Full Charchey (PTC Star Night) (Music: Desi Crew) | 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 Dosanjh and Gippy Grewal) | 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) |
| 1987
| Jogi Tera Majboori (With Gurdas Mann) | T-Series |
Filmography
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Film ! Singer ! Actor ! Producer ! Notes | |||||
| style="text-align:center;"|2002 | Jee Aayan Nu | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Debut as an Actor | |
| style="text-align:center;"|2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2008 | Mera Pind-My home | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Debut as a Producer |
| style="text-align:center;"|2009 | Heer Ranjha | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Music: Gurmeet Singh |
| style="text-align:center;"|2011 | Yaara o Dildaara | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | T-Series Film | |
| style="text-align:center;"|2013 | Haani | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |
| style="text-align:center;"|2015 | Gaddar : The Traitor | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2016 | Saadey CM Saab | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | ||
| style="text-align:center;"|2022 | PR | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} |
References
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External links
{{commons category}}
- [http://www.harbhajanmann.com Official website]
- {{IMDb name|id=nm1649844}}
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Category:Indian emigrants to Canada
Category:Canadian people of Punjabi descent
Category:Canadian musicians of Indian descent
Category:Punjabi-language singers