Harbhajan Mann
Harbhajan Mann (born 30 December 1965) is an Indian-Canadian singer, actor and film producer associated with Punjabi music and cinema.[1][2] His movies include Jee Aayan Nu (2002), Asa Nu Mann Watnan Da (2002), Heer Ranjha (2009) and Jag Jeondeyan De Mele (2009).
| Harbhajan Mann | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 30 December 1965[1] |
| Genres | Punjabi folk Bhangra |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, film producer |
| Years active | 1987–present[1] |
| Website | www |
Career
He was born in Khemuana village, Bathinda district of Punjab, India.[3] 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. 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 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 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, 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]
In 2013, 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 29 May 2015.[6][7]
Harbhajan Mann released his single "Delhi '84" in 2014 for which the music has been given by Sukshinder Shinda.[8]
Discography
| Year | Album | Record Label | Composed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kangan | T-Series | Jatinder Shah/Harbhajan Mann |
| 2017 | Satrangi Peengh 3 | HM Records | Gurmeet Singh/Tigerstyle |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Release | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | HMV |
| 1987 | Jogi Tera Majboori (With Gurdas Mann) | T-Series |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Singer | Actor | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2013 | Haani | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Gaddar : The Traitor | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Saadey CM Saab | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2019 | PR | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
References
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- Amrita Chaudhry (1 October 2009). "Harbhajan Mann to perform at Winter Olympiad". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- Ballewood. "Facts about Harbhajan Mann". Ballewood.in. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- "Punjabi actor Harbhajan Mann auctions 'Heer Ranjha' costumes". Sify. 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- "Harbhajan Mann and Gursewak Mann performed Satrangi Peengh 2 for Press". Punjabiportal.com. 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Gaddar – Harbhajan Mann & Amitoj Maan". Punjabiportal.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- "Delhi 1984 "Harbhajan Mann"". Youtube. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- "Harbhajan Mann". desiblitz.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- "Harbhajan Mann Official website – discography". harbhajanmann.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
