Babbu Maan facts for kids
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Babbu Maan
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Maan launching "Baarish Ke Bahaane"
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| Birth name | Tejinder Singh Maan |
| Born | 29 March 1975 Khant Maanpur, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Folk, Bhangra, pop, ghazals |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Catrack, T-Series, Point Zero, Eros International, Swag Music, Speed Records, Zee Music Company, Sony Music |
Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan (born 29 March 1975) is a famous Indian singer, songwriter, music maker, actor, and film producer. He is best known for his work in Punjabi music and films. Many people see him as one of the biggest stars in Punjabi music today.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Babbu Maan was born as Tejinder Maan on 29 March 1975. His hometown is a village called Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab.
Career Highlights
Babbu Maan mostly creates music for people who speak Punjabi around the world. Since 1999, he has released many studio albums and special collections of songs. He has also written stories for films, acted in them, and produced Punjabi movies. He has even helped create music for popular Bollywood films. Babbu Maan also supports a non-profit group called One Hope, One Chance in Punjab. This group helps people in need.
Music Journey
Babbu Maan first recorded an album called Sajjan Rumaal De Geya in 1997. He later re-released many of those songs. His first official album, Tu Meri Miss India, came out in 1999.
In 2001, he released Saaun Di Jhadi, which had popular songs like Dil Ta Pagal Hai. In 2003, he wrote and sang for his first film soundtrack, Hawayein. He worked with famous Indian singers like Sukhwinder Singh on this project. His album Pyaas in 2005 became one of the best-selling Punjabi albums of its time.
Babbu Maan released his first Hindi album, Mera Gham, in 2007. In 2009, he released a religious album called Singh Better Than King. A song from this album, Baba Nanak, encouraged people to think about important social issues in Punjab. In 2010, he won "Best International Artist" at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.
In 2013, he released Talaash: In Search of Soul, which was his first Punjabi album in eight years. This album even made it into the top 10 on the World Albums chart by Billboard. Later, he released Itihaas in 2015 and Ik C Pagal in 2018.
Besides Hawayein, Babbu Maan has sung in other Punjabi films like Waagah. He has also contributed to Bollywood movies such as Crook and 31st October.
Babbu Maan has performed in many countries, including those in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. In 2014, he won four World Music Awards, including World's Best Indian Male Artist. He also won two daf BAMA Music Awards in Germany in 2017.
Film Career
Babbu Maan started his acting career in 2003 with a supporting role in Hawayein. This film was based on a historical event. Even though it was banned in India, it was popular in other countries. In 2006, he played the main role in his first Punjabi film, Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean.
He later starred in Hashar (A Love Story) in 2008. Since then, he has written, produced, and acted in his own films. These include Ekam, Hero Hitler in Love, and Desi Romeos. Babbu Maan is a partner in Maan Films Pvt. Ltd. In 2010, he even built a film set called Ishqpura in his home village. In 2018, he acted in the film Banjara, which tells the story of truck drivers.
Clothing Brand
Babbu Maan also has his own clothing brand called The Babbu Maan Store. This brand has more than 20 stores across Punjab, India.
Discography
Babbu Maan has released many studio albums and singles throughout his career. Some of his well-known albums include Tu Meri Miss India, Saaun Di Jhadi, Pyaas, Singh Better Than King, and Talaash: In Search of Soul. He has also released numerous popular singles like "Chor", "Sardar", "License", and "Adab Punjabi".
Filmography
Babbu Maan has been involved in many films as an actor, producer, singer, music director, lyricist, and screenwriter. He has worked on both Punjabi and Bollywood movies. Some of his notable films include Hawayein, Hashar: A Love Story, Ekam – Son of Soil, Hero Hitler in Love, and Banjara.
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Maan launching "Baarish Ke Bahaane"
