Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan (born 29 March 1975) is an Indian singer-songwriter, music director, actor and film producer primarily associated with the Punjabi music and cinema.
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.
Career
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.
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.
In 2001, Babbu Maan released his third album Saaun Di Jhadi, 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. 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. In 2010 he won "Best International Artist" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
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. 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, Europe, 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.
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. 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). He has since written, produced and acted in his own films Ekam, Hero Hitler in Love and Desi Romeos. 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.
Discography
Studio albums Album Year Music director Record label Lyrics Sajjan Rumal De Geya 1998 Surinder Bachan Catrack Babbu Maan Tu Meri Miss India 1999 Saaun Di Jhadi 2001 Jaidev Kumar T-Series Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan 2004 Babbu Maan Pyass: In Search of Destiny 2005 Mera Gham 2007 Point Zero Singh Better Than King 2009 Talaash: In Search Of Soul 2013 Swag Music Mera Gham 2 2014 Itihaas 2015 Ik C Pagal 2018 Pagal Shayar2020Singh Better Than King Vol. 22020Adab Punjabi2022
Singles Song Year Music Record label Album Chor 1997 Babbu Maan Lareyan De Naal Sardar 2008 Point Zero Aao Saare Nachiye Uchiyan Imartan 2009 Aao Saare Nachiye 2 Aashquan Di Line Sari Duniya 2011 Aao Saare Nachiye 4 Mil Gayi Pind De Morh Te 2013 Swag Music Talaash: In Search of Soul Singh Aah Chak 2013 Maa Boli 2014 Aah Chak 2014 Chamkila Jatt Band Canada Canada Babbu Maan 21st Century Saadh America America Khat Mera Gham 2 License 2015 Aah Chak 2015 E Doye NainaMurgi2016Aah Chak 2016Jogiya Khu Te Bar ft.Badshah (rapper)Jaidev KumarSony Music IndiaTerminatorRally2017Babbu MaanSwag MusicAah Chak 2017MehndiIk C PagalGorgeousBarish ke BahaneDj SheizwoodZee Music CompanyTelefoonBabbu MaanHey Yolo & Swag MusicSamundarHey Yolo & Swag MusicMere Fan2018Swag MusicAah Chak 2018 Teri Yaad aati haiDj SheizwoodVenusN/A Chandigarh2019Babbu Maan Hey yolo MusicAah Chak 2019DardT-Series (company)Tera Fan2020Navrattan MusicHollywoodSwag MusicMera Gham 2Ik Din ft. Shipra GoyalAdab Punjabi2021Pagal ShayarRat RaceBarsaatSingle TrackBabe Da KhoohPurani Yaari (with Jazzy B)Harj NagraJazzy B RecordsDhuan (Social Track)Babbu MaanSwag MusicIshqpura (Version 1) & (Version 2) ft. Mohammad Sadiq) Rally 2AngraiSaun Raab Di2022Bhari MehfilAmol DangiMeri TuneHawaaBabbu MaanSwag MusicItna Pyar Karuga (ft.Shipra Goyal)Shipra GoyalBlue Beat StudiosTelepathyBabbu MaanSwag MusicAdab Punjabi 2Singh SoormeSingh is better than king vol.2Gal Ni HoyiAdab Punjabi 2All AloneBabbu Maan
Film songs Punjabi YearFilmSongsNotes2006Rabb Ne Banayian Jodiean"Sada Kiye ", "Kad Pyaar Ho Gaya", "Kudiye", "Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean", "Butta", "Boli O Boli", "Punjab"2007Waagah"Oye Mundeyo"with Shreya Ghoshal2008Hashar : A Love Story"Jeth Da Dupehra", "Kabaddi Kabaddi", "Dukhrhe Den Layee", "Chandigarh Boli Paendi", "Thandi Thandi", "Bhangra Paun De", "Nachna Main Nachna", "Hashar"2010Ekam: Son of Soil"Lor", "Kohra", "Sharabi", "Chann", "Holi", "Pind", "Mitti", "Rail"2011Hero Hitler in Love"Chardi Jawani", "Heer", "Hitler", "Jatt Marjuga", "Mirza", "Rabb Mil Jawe", "Sharab", "Sher", "Supney"2012Desi Romeos"Kabootri" (Remix)", "Output Zero", "Sohaniyan", "Sardari", "Chandigarh", "Mutiyar", "Why Don't You", "Kabootri"2012Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyar"Peeni Ae Peeni Ae"2014Baaz"Baaz", "Makaan", "Mehrmaan", "Kuddi Mardi", "Chor Police"2018Banjara"Jua", "Nachne Da Mood", "Tralla 2", "Safar", "Dil Ta Dil Hai"
Bollywood YearFilmSongsNotes2003Khel – No Ordinary Game"Sharrata"with Sukhwinder Singh2003Hawayein"Bhangra Paa Laiye", "Meri Muskan(Sad)", "Teri Yaad", "Meri Muskaan", "Hawayein(Sad)", "Nachoongi Saari Raat", "Hawayein", "Pabb Chak De", "Aaja O Yaara"2009Vaada Raha"Rabb Na Kare", "Rabb Na Kare - Slow"2010Crook"Challa", "Challa (Tigerstyle Remix)"with Suzanne D'Mello2011Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster"Jugni"Music by Jaidev Kumar201631st October"Umeed - Reprise Version"Featured in Song's Video
Filmography Year Film Actor Producer Singer Music director Lyricist screenWriter Notes2003 Khel – No Ordinary Game Bollywood2003 Hawayein Debut Hindi/Punjabi film2006 Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean Punjabi2007 Waagah Punjabi2008 Hashar : A Love Story Punjabi2009 Vaada Raha Bollywood2010 Ekam – Son of Soil Punjabi2010 Crook Bollywood2011 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Bollywood2011 Hero Hitler in Love Punjabi2012 Desi Romeos Punjabi2012 Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyar Punjabi2014 Baaz Punjabi2016 31st October Bollywood2018 Banjara Punjabi2024 Sucha Soorma Punjabi2025 Shaunki Sardar Punjabi (with Guru Randhawa,Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia)
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