Patiala gharana

Patiala gharana

The Patiala gharana is one of the most prominent gharanas of vocal Hindustani classical music. It was initially sponsored by the Maharaja of Patiala, Punjab, which was famous for ghazal, thumri, and khayal.

History

The Patiala Gharana was founded by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan and Ustad Ali Baksh Khan.

This school of music has had a number of famous musicians, many of whom came to be patronised by the royal family of Patiala after the disintegration of the Mughal Empire at Delhi in the 18th century.

The Patiala gharana tends to favor pentatonic ragas for their ornamentation and execution of intricate taans. Ektaal and Teentaal are the most common taals chosen by members of this gharana. Besides khyal, thumri singing is emphasized.

This gharana has been criticized by purists, who say it overuses ornaments and graces without considering the basic nature and mood of the raga, as exemplified by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan's quick ascent through the octave in his rendering of Darbari.[1]

Leading exponents in alphabetical order
Abbas Ali Khan
Ajoy Chakraborty
Akhtar Hussain
Ali Baksh
Asad Amanat Ali Khan
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Begum Akhtar
Dayal Thakur
Dilshad Khan, husband of Parveen Sultana
Ghulam Ali
Hamid Ali Khan
Jagdish Prasad
Johar Ali Khan
Kaushiki Chakrabarty
Kumar Mukherjee
Lakshmi Shankar
Mazhar Ali Khan and Jawaad Ali Khan, grandsons of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Meera Banerjee
Munawar Ali Khan, son of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Munni Begum
Naina Devi
Nirmala Devi
Parveen Sultana
Prasun Banerjee
Rajinder Singh
Raza Ali Khan
Sabar Koti
Sanjukta Ghosh
Mohammad Hussain Sarahang from Afghanistan
Sher Ali Sher
Amanat Ali Khan and Fateh Ali Khan
Umair khan
Suboor khan
Vasantrao Deshpande
Shafqat Amanat Ali

master saleem

Master Saleem
Birth name Saleem Shah koti
Also known as Saleem Shahzada
Born July 13, 1980 (age 31)
Origin Shahkot, Jalandhar
Genres Sufi, Folk, Bollywood
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocalist, harmonium
Years active 1990-present
Website SaleemOnline.com

Master Saleem
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Master Saleem
Birth name Saleem Shah koti
Also known as Saleem Shahzada
Born July 13, 1980 (age 31)
Origin Shahkot, Jalandhar
Genres Sufi, Folk, Bollywood
Occupations Musician
Instruments Vocalist, harmonium
Years active 1990-present
Website SaleemOnline.com


Master Saleem (Punjabi: ਮਾਸਟਰ ਸਲੀਮ; born July 13, 1980)[1] sometimes referred as Saleem Shahzada (Salim Shahzada)[2] is an Indian singer from Punjab, known for his work as a playback singer in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy (2007), Dostana and Love Aaj Kal (2009). He has also released private albums, of Punjabi Music, Religious and Sufi music

Early life and training

He was born Saleem Shahkoti[4] (Saleem Shahzada),[2] in Shahkot, near Jalandhar, Punjab [1] He is the son of the famous Sufi singer Ustad Pooran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi and Sabar Koti. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning singing.[5]

Career

At the age of 10, he gave his first public performance at the opening ceremony of Bathinda Doordarshan (TV station), with his song, Charkhe Di Ghook, and thus earned the name Master Saleem. Soon he started appearing on TV shows like, Jhilmil Taare.[4]

Saleem's first album, Charkhe Di Ghook, was released when he was 10 years old.[5][6] It was released on the label Sur Taal, created by his father's friend, Majnider Singh Goli, and went on to become a hit.[5] This led to several Punjabi music and religious albums and live shows. His song Dhol Jagiro Da also became a huge hit and giving him wide popularity.[5] In the late 1990s, however as he was growing his voice started changing, which lessened his popularity.[5] He made his comeback in 2000, with a hit Aj Hona Deedar Mahi da, which he sang at a New Year's programme at Doordarshan channel, and later released albums dedicated to Goddess Durga including, Mela Maiya Da (2004), Aj Hai Jagrata, Meri Maiya and Darshan Kar Lao.[3][6]

Around 2005, singer Jasbir Jassi introduced him to music director Sandeep Chowta, who subsequently called him to Delhi to record single Sajni in Sony Music album Teri Sajni.[6]

Eventually Shankar Mahadevan, of the music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, heard his performances at a jagaran at the Devi Talaab Mandir, Jalandhar, being aired at a religious TV channel, and thus Saleem made his debut as playback singer with single "Mast Kalandar" from the film Heyy Babyy (2007) under their music direction. The song was a hit and launched his Bollywood career. This was followed by most well-known singles including "Tashan Mein" from the film Tashan and Maa Da Ladla from the film Dostana (2008), and Aahun Aahun in Love Aaj Kal (2009).[3][6] and in 2010 some of his hit songs have been "Humka Peeni Hai" from "Dabangg and "Shakira" in "No Problem and "Chamki Jawani" in Yamla Pagla Deewana. In 2011 one of his first hits was "Rola Pe Gaya" in Patiala House

FilmographyMovie Year Cinema Tracks
Mehndi Wale Hath 2005 Punjabi Pardesi, Naina
Delhii Heights 2007 Bollywood Aaja Nachle
Heyy Babyy 2007 Bollywood Mast Kalandar
Tashan 2008 Bollywood Tashan Mein
Chamku 2008 Bollywood Trance
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai 2008 Bollywood Rangeeli Raat
Dostana 2008 Bollywood Maa Da Ladla
Mini Punjab 2009 Punjabi Rabb Dilaan De
Love Aaj Kal 2009 Bollywood Aahun Aahun, Aahun Aahun Remix
Punnyan Di Raat 2009 Punjabi Cham Cham Chamke
Tere Sang 2009 Bollywood Leja Leja
Ruslaan 2009 Bollywood Maula Maula, Maula Maula Remix
Dil Bole Hadippa! 2009 Bollywood Discowale Khisko Remix
Ladd Gaye Peche 2010 Punjabi Oh ye...Oh ye..
Chance Pe Dance 2010 Bollywood Pe..Pe..Pepein, Pe..Pe..Pepein Remix
Click 2010 Bollywood Aameen Suma Aameen
Right Yaaa Wrong 2010 Bollywood Lakhnavi Kabaab, Lakhnavi Kabaab Remix
Kedi 2010 Telugu Enduko Enthaki
Thamassu 2010 Kannada Nodu Baare
Krantiveer - The Revolution 2010 Bollywood Firangi Paani
Badmaash Company 2010 Bollywood Jingle Jingle
Tere Bin Laden 2010 Bollywood Kukudu
Mel Karade Rabba 2010 Punjabi Dil Wali Kothi, Balle Balle, Dil Wali Kothi [Remix]
Dabangg 2010 Bollywood Humka Peeni Hai, Humka Peeni Hai [Remix]
Soch Lo 2010 Bollywood Faani Dayar
Action Replayy 2010 Bollywood Zor Ka Jhatka [Remix]
Band Baaja Baaraat 2010 Bollywood Ainvayi [Club Remix]
No Problem 2010 Bollywood Shakira, Shakira [Remix]
Mar Jawan Gur Khake 2010 Punjabi Bolliyan, Dard Bolde Ne, Mar Jawan Gur Khake [Remix]
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2010 Bollywood Chamki Jawaani
Toonpur Ka Superrhero 2010 Bollywood Nach Mere Naal, Nach Mere Naal [Remix]
Patiala House 2011 Bollywood Rola Pe Gaya, Rola Pe Gaya [Remix]
7 Khoon Maaf 2011 Bollywood Awaara
Thank You 2011 Bollywood Razia, Razia [Remix]
U R My Jaan 2011 Bollywood Bin Tere We Mahi
Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande 2011 Bollywood Thap Denge


Discography

Music albums
1990 : Charkhe Di Ghook (CTC)
2003 : Jadon Da Saada Dil Tuttia (SAGA)
2004 : Ik Zindri (Speed Records)
2007 : Salaam (Speed Records), released as Tere Bin (Kamlee Records) in the UK
2010 : Jind Mahi(Speed Records)

Tracks on Compilations
2009 : Sajni, Teri Sajni (Sony BMG) [5]
2010 : Nach Ke Vikha, Jhanjar Chanak Payee (Speed Records)
2011 : Tu Hi Tu, Star Plus Anthem

Devotional albums
2007 : Aaj Hai Jagrata (T-Series)
2009 : Guru Ravidass Ji Di Bani (T-Series)
2010 : Maa Meharan Kardi (T-Series)[7]
2010 : Shiv Bhole Bhandari (T-Series)
2010 : Singh Jaikare Bolde (T-Series)

SinglesAlbum Year Tracks Label
Dhol Jageero Da 2001 Dhol Jageero Da, Kuriyan Panjab Diya, Mahi Moviebox Birmingham Ltd.
Vix It Up 2004 Aj Kal Kamlee Records
Sun Ve Rabba 2005 Tu Badli, Sahaan Vargiye Speed Records
GroundShaker-2 2008 Ik Vaari Haa Planet Recordz
Teenagers 2008 Teenagers Speed Records
Bas Kar 2008 Chakar 4Play Recordings
2009 Vich No Tension 2009 Julfan De Naag Speed Records
Saada Punjab 2009 Ishq Diyaan Chotaan (Dholna) T-Series
Project Rehab 2009 Choorian Kamlee Records
Blacklisted 2009 Chari Jawani VIP Records
Re-Lit 2009 Put Jattan Da Baliyeh, Put Jattan Da (Bounce) Organised Rhyme
Jhanjar Chanak Payee 2010 Nach Ke Dikha Speed Records
Jashan-2010 2010 Gidhe Vich Ik Boli Star Makers
Ashke Mitran De 2010 Ishqe Di Guddi, Khair Nahi Spine Music
Munde Punjabi 2010 Munde Punjabi Speed Records
Dil Karda 2010 Dil Karda, Dil Karda (Acoustic Version), Dil Karda (Instrumental) Limitless Records Ltd
American Desi 2010 Teray Hussan De Maare MovieBox, Speed Records
Maahi - My Love 2010 Maahi Da Maahi Da T-Series
Dramey Baazi 2011 By God MovieBox
DJ Bhuvi XS 2011 Dream Girl T-Series
Ek Gera 2011 Ek Gera Kamlee Records
Unleashed 2011 Janeman Tere Bina Kamlee Records

Feroz khan

Dancing Star Feroz started his career in 1996 and Feroz has proved that he is a complete institution in himself with an extra-ordinary talent and a voice to die for. Feroz spent his childhood days in Sangrur and did his graduation from sangrur.In His Childhood and teenagehe participated in several competitions and won them all.

Born and brought in a small town of Punjab Named Sangrur,this young lover of folk music get his initial training under the able guidance of Ustad Shakut Ali Matoi.He Started his singing in the village and gradually earned the distinction of being singer of international name and fame. His singing has proved foot tapping for millions on stages and countries like “UK”,”US”, “Canada”,”Greece” etc.
He is often reffered to as Best play back Singer In Punjabi Movies these days. But he is still is Student of Music with a Zeal to Surpass his own targets and achievements .Today He is a superstar and is an Icon for millions of music lovers.Feroz has won ETC channel Punjabi Award two times. First for “Yarran Naal Baharan” in 2006 and secondly in 2007 for “Mannat”. His recent achievements include the movie ”Tera mera ki Rishta”. In this movie he has worked with few extra ordinary talented singers and artists. Songs like ”Mere Hathan diyan” and “Lets have some Raunak” are now becoming chartbusters on every music channel.

Amar Singh Chamkila

Amar Singh Chamkila
Birth name Dunni Ram
Born July 21, 1960
Dugri, India
Origin Ludhiana
Died March 8, 1988 (aged 27)
Genres Punjabi folk
Punjabi folk songs
Occupations Singer
Years active 1979–1988
Labels HMV

Amar Singh Chamkila (Punjabi: ਅਮਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਚਮਕੀਲਾ) (July 21, 1960 – March 8, 1988) was a high-profile Punjabi singer, songwriter, and musician. He is widely touted as the most influential Punjabi folk singer of all time. This is an incredible feat as Chamkila sang for less than a decade. He is also regarded as one of the greatest Punjabi folk live stage performers. In his heyday, he was known to do three stage performances in a single day.

Early years

Amar Singh Chamkila was born as Dunni Ram on July 21, 1960 in the village of Dugri near Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He was born into a poor family and was from the Chamar caste. The youngest child of Kartar Kaur and Hari Singh, he was educated at Gujar Khan Primary School in Dugri. His aspirations of becoming an electrician were unfulfilled and he found work at a Ludhiana cloth mill.

With a natural aptitude for music, he learned to play the harmonium and dholki. Punjabi folk musician Surinder Shinda has said that in 1978, Chamkila approached him for the first time on a bicycle. When Shinda heard the 18-year-old Chamkila sing, he had finally found the protege that he had been looking for. Chamkila would go onto play alongside Punjabi folk artists such as K. Deep, Mohammad Saddiq and Surinder Shinda. He wrote several songs for Shinda and accompanied him as a member of his entourage before deciding to pursue a solo career. It is rumored that Chamkila was happy enough writing songs, but he wasn't earning enough money to look after his family, so had to start singing.

Family life

He was married to Gurmail Kaur and had two daughters, Amandeep Kaur and Kamaldeep Kaur. Kamal has gone on to follow her father's footsteps by becoming a singer. She has released albums of her own, some of which contain unsung but written lyrics by her father.

Rise to Fame

Adopting the stage name Amar Singh Chamkila – Chamkila in Punjabi means one that glitters – he partnered up with the female vocalist Surinder Sonia and recorded eight duets. The record was released in 1979 and was produced by Charanjit Ahuja. The cunningly worded lyrics, which he had written himself, became hits across Punjab and paved the way for the unique lyrical mastery his fans would come to expect.

In 1980, Chamkila left Sonia and established a short-lived stage relationship with Miss Usha. He left Miss Usha in the same year in favor of teaming up with a female folk singer named Amarjot. Not much is known about Amarjyot Kaur, except for the fact that she was previously married but left the marriage to pursue her dream of singing. Amarjot herself was a renowned singer and sang with Kuldip Manak. She would become Chamkila's permanent singing partner providing the female vocals for his duets, that is, the majority of the songs that he wrote.

Chamkila, for the most part, wrote his own lyrics, the majority of which were boyish and suggestive, yet fluent, commentaries on extramarital affairs, alcohol and drug use. It could be argued that his lyrics have a double entendre meaning. The couple's appeal grew not only in the Punjab, but they quickly raced to international stardom among Punjabi uncles abroad. Around this time, Chamkila was considered by some to be more popular than folk legends such as Kuldip Manak, Gurdas Maan and Surinder Shinda.

Much of Chamkila's success may be attributed to the fan-base he acquired performing in free, open-air concerts (known as Akhade in Punjabi) around Punjab. Accompanying the couple would be a harmonium (a French organ) and dholki player and Chamkila would play the Tumbi. The concerts served as a medium for gaining exposure and testing people's response to new songs that were planned for future recordings. In addition to singing his own songs, Chamkila wrote several songs and sold them to other artists. Some of these include Main Digie Tilak Ke (Surinder Shinda), Gabroo Nu Marda (Jagmohan Kaur) and Deor Naal Nach Bhabiye (KS Kooner). Chamkila continued to work with Charanjit Ahuja but also experimented by working with SN Gulati & KS Narula.

Starting in 1985, Chamkila and Amarjot released three devotional LPs: Baba Tera Nankana, Talwar Main Kalgidhar Di Haan and Naam Jap Le. While the LPs were highly successful, none of the songs featured on them were written by Chamkila himself. The profits made from these LPs were reportedly donated to charities.

Chamkila's song Pehle Lalkare Naal was featured in the soundtrack of the 1987 Punjabi film Patola. He also recorded the song Mera Jee Karda for the Punjabi film 'Dupatta'. Both films fared well at the box office and had a positive impact on Chamkila's popularity. He also reportedly recorded a music video for one of his songs for the state-owned Doordarshan channel, but after his death his video was taken off the air.

Chamkila recorded in excess of ninety songs before he got killed in Mehsopur, Punjab in 1988. At the time of his death, he reportedly had 200 songs that had not been sung or recorded. Of these some were sung at stage shows including Dhee Mar Jai Badkar Loko, Jatt Di Dushmani and Akhiyan Di Maar Buri. Chamkila also sang another serious song on the folk hero Jeona Morh called Kaadha Soorma, which was remixed by Panjabi MC in 2007.

He also had many solo songs which have been sung in recent times by artists such as Nirmal Sidhu, Amar Arshi, and even his teacher Surinder Shinda. Some singers have used some of Chamkila's lyrics in their songs as part of their chorus. These include Nasha, Mere Yaar Ne (Gippy Grewal) and Shad De Vairne Yaari (Jazzy B).

Death

Having arrived to perform in the village of Mehsampur, Punjab, both Chamkila and Amarjot were gunned down by AK47'S alongside Gill and other group members as they exited their vehicle on March 8, 1988 at approximately 2 o'clock. A gang of unknown youths shot several rounds fatally wounding the couple and other members of the entourage. The driver got away and ran for his life and saw the police coming towards him in a jeep, Chamkila's driver told the police commissioner what had happened as they got near the community well in Mehsopur where Chamkila was supposed to perform the disguised youths fled and the people of the village who had come to attend the Akhara bravely chased them, but they got away, the gun fire could be heard in the neighboring village of Darapur. Chamkila was lying in the hay stack near the well with shots fire on his chest.

Music

The appeal of Chamkila's music prominently lay in both the content of his lyrics and the delivery of those lyrics. The majority of Chamkila's songs were about extra-marital or other taboo relationships. Chamkila came under frequent criticism citing his work as offensive.

Chamkila had introduced the paradigm of modern day relationships into Punjabi folk music which had until then, restricted itself to singing about legendary heroes, warriors and lovers from Punjabi folk-tales. His energetic singing style and the provocative nature of his lyrics are often considered to be the reason for his colossal success.

Discography

Chamkila's recordings on the HMV music label have been recompiled for release on CD by Saregama.
Hikk Utte So Ja Ve
Lak Mera Kach Warga
Mitra Main Khand Ban Gai
Sharbut Vangoo Ghut Bhar Laan
Bhul Gai Main Ghund Kadna
Yaad Aave War War
Baba Tera Nankana
Naam Jap Le
Talwar Main Kalgidhar Di Haan
Jija Lak Minle

References

http://fenilandbollywood.com/tag/vikramaditya-motwane-chamkila/

Gurdas Maan

Gurdas Maan (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦਾਸ ਮਾਨ, gurdās mān) is an Indian singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actor. He is considered one of the most notable figures in the world of Punjabi music. He was born on 4 January 1957 in Giddarbaha, Muktsar, Punjab, India. He gained national attention in India in 1980 with the song "Dil Da Mamla Hai." Since then, he has gone on to record over 27 albums and has written over 200 songs.
Early life

Gurdas Maan was born on 4 January 1957 in a Jatt Sikh family in Giddarbaha Muktsar, Punjab (India). His parents are Tej Kaur and Sardar Gurdev Singh Maan. Maan was formally educated in Malout. After completing his education there, his parents enrolled him in a further education institute in Patiala. As a keen sports enthusiast Maan was fascinated by the National Institute of Sports in the city; this prompted him to join the N.I.S. and gain a Masters degree in physical education.

He took part in youth festivals organized by universities and won several awards for his singing and acting, always supported by his friends. He competed in many athletic events and won medals including a bronze at the National Championship as well as achieving a black belt in judo.

Career
1980s

In one of his stage plays, he performed a song he had written called "Dil Da Mamla Hai." The play was seen by a producer for Doordarshan Kendra Jalandhar, the producer who thought the song to have potential approached Maan with a proposition for a TV performance of the song to which Maan agreed. When the song was aired on 31 December 1980 it gained national attention and Gurdas Maan became a national figure. The success of the song attracted the attention of HMV who wanted to record and release it. With HMV Maan eventually released his debut album a year later in 1981. When Maan began his career as a solo performer in India, the music industry was dominated by duet artists and he reportedly declined many offers to become part of a duet as he wished to perform and become a successful solo artist.

During his early career he also wrote and directed TV programs such as POP Time for the Doordarshan Network in Delhi.

1990s and 2000s

Gurdas Maan is often credited with raising Punjabi folk music from a regional level mostly in the Punjab to gain international recognition. His album Apna Punjab won Best Album at the 1998 Asian Pop and Media Awards held in Birmingham. Maan won Best Song for the title track and Best International Artist the same year. In addition to these awards, Maan more recently won three music awards of Best Lyrics ("Kudiye"), Best Song ("Heer"), as well as Best Singer of the Year at the ETC Channel Punjabi Music Awards on 6 March 2005.

Awards and honours

Gurdas Maan received an honorary degree of Doctor of Music from the University of Wolverhampton on 7 Sept 2010.[2] Maan performed at the Royal Albert Hall for two nights in April 2011 as part of his UK tour. This was the first time Maan performed at the Royal Albert Hall, an opportunity that very few artists come across.

On other fronts, Maan has starred in blockbuster Bollywood films and has received numerous awards, including the Jury’s Award, presented to him by the president of India in 2005.

In 2009 he won "Best International Album" at the UK Asian Music Awards for Boot Polishan.[3]

In 2007 he won the National Award for Best Male playback singer[4] for his songs titled "Couplets of Heer" for the movie Waris Shah - Ishq da Waris.

Film

Gurdas Maan is best known as an actor for his performances in two films: Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris (2006), which was nominated as India's selection for the Academy Awards, and Shaheed-E-Mohabbat (1999), the film which tells the real-life story of Boota Singh.

Gurdas appeared in the hit film Shaheed Udham Singh (2000), in which he played the role of Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary, with no prejudices based on religion, caste or creed. As a singer Maan has worked with music directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharvan, Amar Haidipur, Charanjeet Ahuja, and Jaswant Bhanyra.

He starred alongside Juhi Chawla in the epic Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), an emotional film illustrating the tragedies faced by the people of Punjab in the 1980s. He adopted the role of a son of a well-respected Jatt (bilingual separatist) Gurdev Singh Somal. He falls in love with a high-ranking police officer’s daughter. Before the wedding, the father is murdered by separatists. This tale soon twists in to the inevitable demise of Gurshaan (Gurdas Maan). This movie was based on actual events.

Aside from singing in Punjabi, he is fluent in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Haryanvi and Rajasthani. As an actor he has performed in Punjabi, Hindi and Tamil movies, but he is best known for his starring role in Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris, a depiction of the Punjabi poet Waris Shah during the creation of his epic poem Heer Ranjha, again co-starring Juhi Chawla and Divya Dutta. He made a special appearance in Veer-Zaara with Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta.

He has appeared in Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da (1982), Mamla Garbar Hai (1984), Long Da Lishkara (1986), Qurbani Jatt Di (1990), Pratigya (1990), Roohani Taaqat (1991), Saali Adhi Ghar Waali (1992), Wanted: Gurdas Maan Dead or Alive (1994), Kachehri (1994), and Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai (2002).

Personal life

Maan is married to Manjit and has one son Gurikk who has done his schooling at Yadavindra Public School and Mayo College. He also studied at Eton College.[1]

In Karnal, Haryana, India on 20 January 2007 Maan was involved in a car accident in which his Range Rover was hit and severely damaged by a truck near the town of Madhuban. Maan escaped with minor injuries on his face, hands and chest. His driver Ganesh was injured seriously but recovered soon after.

This was the second car accident of two that Gurdas Maan was involved in. The first accident was a head-on collision between Maan's vehicle and a truck on 9 January 2001 at a village near Rupnagar, Punjab. In this accident Maan's driver Tejpal was killed. Maan later admitted that his driver asked him to wear his seat belt minutes before the accident. Maan believes that if it had not been for his driver's advice, he would have been dead as well. Later he wrote and performed a song "Baithi sade naal savari utter gayi" dedicated to his driver, who was also his good friend.
There was a third road accident where Mann was seriously injured. Please get details of that and add it as well.***

During a radio interview Maan revealed to the host, Gagan Grewal, that he is an avid supporter of Manchester United football club

Controversy and accusations of plagiarism

In 2011, Gurdas Mann released an album called Jogiya. The song "ਸਾਡੀ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਲੱਗੀ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੇ" spurred controversy among Sikhs as it was promoting derawad. Harmandar Kang has written a detailed article about Mann's controversial songs and his relationship with other religious entities

Discography
2011: Jogiya (Sai Productions)
2008: Boot Polishan (Sai Creations/UK BOX OFFICE)
2005: Vilayatan (T-Series/MovieBox)
2004: Heer (T-Series)
2003: Punjeeri (T-Series/MovieBox/Music Waves)
2001: Pyar Kar Lai (Tips)
1999: Jaadugarian (Venus)
1998: Dil Hona Chahida Jawaan (Venus)
1997: Yaar Mera Pyar (T-Series)
1996: Chaklo Chaklo (T-Series)
1995: Ishq Na Dekhe Zaat
1994: Aaja Sajna
1994: Ishq Da Giddha (Tips)
1993: Ghar Bhulgi Morh Te Ake
1993: Than Than Gopal (RMI)
1993: Aakarh Aa Hi Jaandi-E'(Music Bank)
1992: Larh Geya Pecha
1991: Dil Da Badshah
1990: Mohabbat Zindabad
1989: Akhiyaan Udeek Dian
1988* Raat Suhani'
1988: Chugliyaan
1988: Wah Ni Jawaniye
1987: Geetan Bhari Patari
1986: Nacho Babeyo
1985: Kurian Ne Judo Sikh Lai
1984: Chakkar'
1984: Peer Tere Jaan Di
1983: Masti
1982: Dil Saaf Hona Chahida
1982: Disco Vichari
1981: Dil Da Mamla Hai

Filmography
2011: truck Driver
2010: Chak Jawana
2010: Sukhmani Hope for life
2009: Mini Punjab (Speed OXL Films)
2008: Yaariyan (Universal)
2007: Mummy-Ji (special appearance) (Universal)
2006: Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris (MovieBox)
2004: Des Hoyaa Pardes (Universal)
2004: Veer Zaara (special appearance)(Yash Raj Films)
2002: Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
2000: Shaheed Udham Singh (MovieBox) ...Shaheed Udham Singh
1999: Shaheed-E-Mohabbat ...Boota Singh
1999 Sirf Tum (special appearance)
1995: Subedaar
1995: Bagawat ...Gurjeet
1994: Kachehri
1994: Wanted: Gurdas Maan Dead or Alive
1992: Saali Adhi Ghar Waali
1991: Roohani Taaqat
1990: Pratigya ...Billa
1990: Qurbani Jatt Di ...Karma
1990: Dushmani Di Aag
1988: Baghavaat
1987: Chhora Haryana Da
1986: Ki Banu Duniyan Da
1986: Gabhroo Punjab Da ...Shera
1986: Laung Da Lashkara
1985: Patthar Dil
1984: Mamla Garbar Hai
1982: Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da