Gurdas Maan is a Punjabi singer, songwriter, choreographer and actor. He is one of the most famous personalities in the Punjabi Music Industry. She came into limelight with her Punjabi song “Dil Da Mamla Hai.”
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Gurdas Maan was born on 4 January 1957 (age 66 years; in 2023) in Giddarbaha, Muktsar District, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He attended Yadavindra Public School Patiala and pursued his Master’s Degree in Physical Education from a college in Malout, Punjab. After that, he attended Diploma Course in Sports Coaching from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala. He was inclined towards music from a very young age. Maan participated in various singing and mime competitions at his college’s youth festival and has won several awards.
Gurdas Maan sings at his college singing competition
While Gurdas was in college, he gave a musical performance of the song “Sajna Ve Sajna” at an official function of the Punjab State Electricity Board. The board’s official staff was so impressed with his performance that they offered him a job in their department. During one such stage performance, Gurdas sang the song “Dil Da Mamla Hai” which caught the attention of a producer from a Jalandhar TV station who approached Maan for a TV recording of the same song. the song was broadcast on December 31, 1980 and became an instant hit.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9”
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family, Caste & Wife
Gurdas Maan belongs to Sikh Family. He is the son of Late Sardar Gurdev Singh Mann and Late Bibi Tej Kaur. He has an older brother, Paramjit Bahia.
Gurdas Maan with his parents
She is married to Manjit Maan who is an Indian Punjabi Film producer and director. The couple has a son, Gurickk G Maan, who is a video director and producer.
Gurdas Maan with his wife, Manjit Maan
Gurdas Maan with his son, Gurickk G Maan
Gurdas Maan with his wife and son
Career
Gurdas Maan started his singing career in 1980 with the Punjabi song “Dil Da Mamla Hai.” The song became a big hit. Next, he released the songs “Mamla Gadbad Hai” and “Chhalla.” His Punjabi song “Apna Punjab Hove” received many awards in different categories like ‘Best Song,’ ‘Best Album’ and ‘Best International Artist’ in the Asian Pop and Media Awards. In 2007, his album “Boot Polishan” won the Best International Album Award at the UK Asian Music Awards. He also sang the hit song “Ki Banu Duniya Da” along with Diljit Dosanjh on Coke Studio MTV Season 4. Maan has also written and directed the television show “POP Time” for Doordarshan, Delhi.
Apart from singing, Maan also tried acting. He has starred in many popular Bollywood films and has also received various awards such as the Jury Award presented to him by the President of India. He has also appeared in many Hindi, Punjabi, and Tamil films. He is famous for starring in the film ‘Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris’ which is a portrayal of Punjabi poet Waris Shah during the creation of his epic poem Heer Ranjha. She has also made a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Veer Zaara.”
Controversy
- In 2005, twice became controversial. First, to sing film songs instead of religious songs at concerts for Vaisakhi. Second, for hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community with his song that says: “throw away your religious books and underwear.”
- In 2011, he was once again embroiled in controversy for his song “Sadi Jithe Lagi Ae Lagi Rehn De” from the album ‘Jogiya’ which was criticized by the Sikh Community for promoting derawad.
Favourite
- Food: Rajma Chawal, Sarso Saag
- Singers: Kuldeep Manak, Surinder Shinda
- Song: Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen from the movie Waqt (1965)
Facts
- Her hobbies include the gym, doing yoga, and writing poetry.
- He really likes ice cream.
Gurdas Maan eat ice cream
- Gurdas is a good athlete and has bagged a bronze medal at the National Wrestling Championships.
- He also holds a black belt in Judo.
- Maan is a devoted follower of Baba Murad Shah Ji & Sai Laddi Shah Ji and in their honor he performs every year in May at Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji, Nakodar, Punjab.
Gurdas Maan performed at Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji, Nakodar, Punjab
- Gurdas holds a Doctor of Music degree from the University of Wolverhampton. He received an honorary degree on September 7, 2010.
Gurdas Maan awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music
- He owns a film production house named “Sai Productions” in Mumbai.
- On January 9, 2001, Maan’s vehicle collided with a truck in a village near Rupnagar, Punjab. The driver and his best friend, Tejpal, died in the accident. Later, he released the song ‘Sawari’ dedicated to his driver.
- On 20 January 2007, Gurdas Maan again met with an accident where his vehicle was hit by a truck in a village near Karnal. Maan sustained minor injuries on his face and body while his driver, Ganesh, was seriously injured.
- Gurdas Maan is a big supporter of Manchester United Football Club.
- Gurdas has turned down many duet offers in his singing career because he always wanted to be a successful solo artist.
- Apart from Punjabi, Maan is fluent in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Haryanvi and Rajasthani.
- As of 2019, he has produced more than 34 music albums and has written more than 305 songs.
- Gurdas Maan is the only Punjabi singer who won the National Award for ‘Best Male Playback Singer’ at the 54th National Film Awards for his song “Heer” in ‘Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris.’
Gurdas Maan receives National Award
- He partnered with Delhi-based firm Capital to launch the restaurant “The Studio – by Gurdas Maan.” It is based on the idea of providing a dining experience with curated live music performances.
- He is fondly called “The Living Legend,” “Maan Sahab,” and “The Pride of Punjab.”
- As of February 2023, he owns a Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, Toyota’s most expensive car (worth over Rs 2 crore) in India.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
