Tejinder Sing Maan aka Babbu Maan is a Punjabi singer, actor, lyricist, music director, producer and screenwriter. He is one of the leading singers of the Punjabi Music Industry.
Wiki/Biography
Babbu Maan was born on 18 March 1975 (age 47; in 2022) in Khant, Maanpur, Fatehgarh Sahib District, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He was born in a middle-class family and as a child, he lived in a joint family. He was educated in a private school in Maanpur and completed his studies from a government college in Ropar. He went to Punjab University Chandigarh to pursue his MA in Urdu. Maan had a passion for Music since his childhood and at the age of 7, he gave his first stage performance. He started composing song lyrics when he was 16 years old. Maan performed at various stage shows before launching his first music album.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11”
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: Chest 41″, Waist 33″, Biceps 13″
Family, Caste & Wife
Babbu Maan belongs to Sikh Family. He is the son of the late Babu Singh Maan and the late Kulbir Kaur. He has two older sisters, Rupie and Jassi.
Babbu Maan’s father, Late Babu Singh Maan
Babbu Maan’s mother, Late Kulbir Kaur
Babbu Maan is married.
Career
Babbu Maan started his singing career in 1998 with the music album “Sajjan Rumal De Geya” which was not very successful. In 1999, she released her official debut album “Tu Meri Miss India” Next, she released her album “Saaun Di Jhadi” featuring songs like “Chan Chanani,” “Raat Guzarlayi,” “Dil Ta Pagal Hai,” “Kabza ,” “Ishq,” and “Touchwood.” The album was a huge hit and made Maan one of the leading singers in the Punjabi Music Industry. In 2004, he released the album “Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan” followed by “Pyaas,” a top selling album at the time which even earned him the Album of the Year Award by the Punjabi Music Awards. He has also sung various songs for films including “Waagah,” “Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyaar,” “Vaada Raha,” “Crook,” “Saheb,” “Biwi Aur Gangster,” “Titoo MBA,” and “October 31. ” In 2013, Maan released the album “Talaash: In Search of Soul” which was a huge hit and earned him 4 World Music Awards including ‘World’s Best Indian Male Artist,’ ‘World’s Best Indian Live Act,’ ‘World’s Best Indian Performer’ and ‘World’s Best Indian Album.’ It is also listed in the ‘Billboard 200’ chart.
He made his acting debut in 2003 with the movie “Hawayein.” He played a supporting role in the film. In 2006, he appeared in the lead role in the Punjabi film “Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean.” After that, he appeared in the films “Hashar (A Love Story),” “Ekam- Son of Soil,” “Hero Hitler in Love,” and “Desi Romeos.” Besides singing and acting, he co-owns a production company called ‘Maan Films Private Limited.’ He is also the ambassador of Punjab-based NPO ‘One Hop, One Chance’.
Controversy
- In 2009, Babbu tried to expose the ‘fake saints and preachers’ in today’s Punjab by singing the song “Ik Baba Nanak Si” from the album ‘Singh Is Better Than King.’ The song was supported by the majority of people but also faced criticism from some groups.
- In 2010, she was embroiled in controversy when she sang a song at a concert in the UK, questioning the circumstances under which freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai died. However, he later apologized for his actions.
- When Babbu Maan was awarded the ‘Daf BAMA Music Awards’ for “Best Male Artist” and “Best Punjabi Act,” Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu claimed that he did not win the award but Maan bought it. However, Sandhu was later criticized for his words.
- In December 2022, Babbu Maan, along with Punjabi singers Mankirat Aulakh and Dilpreet Dhillon, were summoned by the Mansa police for questioning in connection with the Sidhu Moosewala murder case; Babbu Maan and Sidhu Moosewala have many times been involved in online arguments and rifts with each other.
Car Collection
His car collection includes a Black Audi Q7 and a Pajero.
Babbu Maan with his Pajero car
Favourite
- Drinks: Coffee, Lassi
- Song: Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko, Dum Maro Dum
- Vacation Destination: Canada
Facts
- His hobbies include the gym and making the best out of waste.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He resides at SCF 68, Phase-10, Mohali, Punjab, India.
- Babbu made a special song “Mere Varge Mere Fans” for his fans.
- He revealed in an interview that his dream project is to build a home for the elderly and a hospital for the poor.
- Maan’s first film “Hawayein” was banned by the Government of India as it was based on the Anti-Sikh riots of 1984. The film was however released outside India.
- Babbu not only sings but also writes her own music and composes her own music.
- When the shooting of his film “Hashar” was going on, around 8000 people came there just to see it. He then gave a special performance for his fans at the end of the day.
- His fans often call him as ‘Khantwala Maan.’
- He has got Lion and Khanda ink on his left Bicep.
Babbu Maan tattoo
- In November 2022, he received a threatening call from an unknown person, reportedly from the Bambiha group, following which the Punjab government increased his security from 4 policemen to 16.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
