Mannat Noor

Kelmash Devi, better known as Mannat Noor, is an Indian singer singing primarily in the Punjabi language. She has sung songs for films including Laung Laachi, Carry On Jatta 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and National Award winning Harjeeta. Her song Laung Laachi is the first Indian song to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.[1][2]

Mannat Noor
Birth nameKelmash Devi
OriginReasi, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
Associated actsGurmeet Singh, J Star, Gurlal Singh Guru, Ranjit Bawa, Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal

Early life

Her original name is Kelmash Devi. She is a Hindu and hails from Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir.[3] Her father is Tejaram and mother is Gurra Devi. Her sister is married in Mohali, Punjab.It was through spending time at her place during her school vacations that Mannat was exposed to Punjabi language to a wider extent. After graduating from school, she moved to Punjab.[4]

Career

Career Beginnings

After completing her schooling from Jammu she moved to Chandigarh but didn't get to perform on the college stage. Famous music director Gurmeet Singh was in her contact already through whom she got to meet Paviter Pitta,a well known songwriter in the industry. At the same time he was looking for a new talent for his songs and through Gurmeet Singh he met Mannat whose magical voice sealed the deal for him. He would later go on to pen many of her songs including her official debut single which was "Sari Raat Nachna",December 2015. The song's music was given by R Guru. This was not really her first song as she had recorded many unreleased movies,though this helped her achieve a wider audience and recognition and she went on to collaborate with many recognised names of the industry like J star.

Breakthrough

She became extremely popular and a sensation after she sang for Laung Laachi movie title track Laung Laachi which remains most streamed Indian .This song made Mannat Noor a household name. She contributed her voice to other tracks on the soundtrack for the movie. She has also sung many Punjabi songs such as Make up and Reshmi Chunni.[5] [6]

She has also supported Punjabi singer Ammy Virk on his concert tour,"Background Tour" in Australia.

Influences

Her musical influences and role models are mostly female singers. She has stated her admiration for Bollywood female singer Alka Yagnik and has admitted to be one of her greatest fans as she grew up listening to her songs. She also counts Punjabi singers like Jaspinder Narula and the legendary Surinder Kaur as her artistic influences.

Discography

Punjabi

Hindi

Solo work
  • Sari Raat Nachna
  • Make up
  • Sachian Gallan
  • Surma
  • Palkan
  • Suit Patiala
  • Reshmi Chunni

References
  1. "'Harjeeta' new song: Mannat Noor's 'Kinna Pyaar' is a treat to the senses".
  2. "'Carry On Jatta 2' new song: 'Kurte Chadre' will make you groove with Gippy Grewal and Sonam Bajwa".
  3. "Punjabi song Laung Laachi sensation Mannat Noor opens up about #MeToo Movement".
  4. "लॉन्‍ग लाची फेम मन्‍नत नूर का इंटरव्यू- MeToo पर ये दिया जवाब".
  5. "लॉन्‍ग लाची फेम मन्‍नत नूर का इंटरव्यू- MeToo पर ये दिया जवाब".
  6. "Singer Mannat noor new Music launch of film Jind Jaan".


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