Gurpreet Ghuggi
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Gurpreet Singh Waraich 19 June 1971 Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
| Alma mater | Guru Nanak Dev University |
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| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (2014-2017) |
| Spouse(s) | Kuljeet Kaur |
| Children | 2 |
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| Comedy career | |
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Gurpreet Singh Waraich (born 19 June 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi is an Indian actor in Punjabi cinema, comedian and politician. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theater in the early 1990s, after which he had recurring roles in television series such as Ronak Mela and the soap opera Parchhaven. He gained international public recognition with comedic leading roles through his videos Ghuggi Junction (2003) and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar (2004), before beginning his film career by starring as Patwari Jhilmil Singh in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004). He starred in the film Carry On Jatta (2012), and was praised for his meaningful leading role in Ardaas (2015).
Early life
Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 June 1971, in Khokhar Fojian, Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Acting career
Early career
Ghuggi's career began with his appearance in several theatrical plays. In the 1990s, he got his break on television when he was cast in the comedic series, Ronak Mela. After Ronak Mela, Ghuggi had lead roles on the soap opera Parchhaven, playing a serious character, as well as on several shows, including Ghuggi Express and Ghuggi On Line.
2004-present
Ghuggi's debut film role was in the romantic drama Jee Aayan Nu, in which he played a travel agency role. Released in 2002, the movie went direct-to-video. Soon after, he became a cast member of several films, includingen breakthrough in 2015, when he was given the opportunity to play the lead role in Ardaas. His involvement in the film earned him the Filmfare Award for best Actor (critics).
Alongside working in Punjabi cinema movies, Ghuggi has appeared in a few Bollywood and Canadian cinema films such as Singh is Kinng and Breakaway. He received public recognition in India through his participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, a reality show on STAR One. Later Ghuggi appeared with his wife, Kuljeet Kaur, on Star One's Hans Baliye and won the contest.
Ghuggi has appeared in live concerts such as Shounki Mela 2003 (along with Kamal Heer, Manmohan Waris and Sangtar), Vaisakhi Mela 2009 (along with Jazzy B and Sukhshinder Shinda) and Vaisakhi Mela 2010 (along with Nachatter Gill, Master Saleem and others).
Political career
In 2014, Waraich joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India. From September 2016 to May 2017, he had led AAP Punjab as the party's state convener but was replaced by Bhagwant Maan. After his replacement, he quit the party,[1] [2]
Discography
| Year | Album | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Heereye Da Boldi | MovieBox |
| 2015 | Charai Yarran Di | Vanjhali Recordz |
| 2012 | Punjabi Gabru | Vanjhali Recordz |
| 2007 | Meri Vahuti Da Viyah | Shemaroo |
| 2005 | Ghuggi Khol Pitari | T-Series |
| 2005 | Tamasha Ghuggi Da | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Shoo Mantar | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Da Viah | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi De Bachche | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Kare Kolki | Music Waves |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Junction | Plasma Records |
| 2002 | Tohfe Ghuggi De | T-Series |
Videography
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ghasita Hawaldar Santa Banta Frar | Shemaroo |
| 2010 | Khich Ghuggi Khich | T-Series |
| 2009 | Ghuggi Hein Te Udd Ke Vakha | Eagle |
| 2009 | Ghuggi Labhey Gharwali | Shemaroo |
| 2008 | Ghuggi Yaar Gup Na Mar | Shemaroo |
| 2008 | Ghuggi De Barati | Tips |
| 2007 | Meri Vahuti Da Viyah | Shemaroo |
| 2005 | Ghuggi Khol Pitari | T-Series |
| 2004 | Ghuggi Shoo Mantar | T-Series |
| 2003 | Ghuggi Junction | Plasma Records |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jee Aayan Nu | Travel Agent | |
| 2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Patwari Jhilmil Singh | |
| 2004 | Pind Di Kudi | Lalli's uncle | With Sarbjit Cheema |
| 2005 | Nalaik | Mama | With Gugu Gill, Vivek Shauq, Bobby DeolSp.Apperiance |
| 2005 | Jijaji | Mr. Sandhu (IAS Officer) | |
| 2005 | Yaaran Naal Baharan | Rangila,College Student | |
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Prabhjot Singh Mundi (NRI Punjabi) | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Gurpreet Guggi (Aditya's Friend) | |
| 2006 | Rab Ne Banayiyan Jodiyan | Tillu Singh/K.B. Singh 'Kabadiya' | With Babbu Maan, Rana Ranbir |
| 2006 | Ek Jind Ek Jaan | Comedy King-Ghuggi | |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Taxi Driver (Special Appearance) | |
| 2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Ambarsariya | With Harbhajan Maan, Japji Khera, Rana Ranbir |
| 2008 | Race | Police Inspector (Special Appearance) | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Gurpreet Ghuggi | Being Naughty |
| 2008 | Mera Pind | Teetu Kalra (Property Dealer) | |
| 2008 | Chak De Phatte | Pinka Bhoond/Ratan Singh Tata | |
| 2009 | Ek: The Power of One | Guru | With Bobby Deol, Shriya Saran & Nana Patekar |
| 2009 | Jag Jeondeyan De Mele | Lucky/Mitha singh (Munim) | |
| 2009 | Tera Mera Ki Rishta | Wedding Planner | |
| 2009 | Munde U.K. De | DJ (Diljeet Singh) | |
| 2009 | Lagda Ishq Hogaya | Servant (Bhapa) | With Roshan Prince & Shaveta |
| 2009 | Apni Boli Apna Des | Yankee Singh | With Sarbjit Cheema, Shweta Tiwari, Sudesh Lehri |
| 2010 | Lad Gaya Pecha | Baljeet | |
| 2010 | Kabaddi Ik Mohabbat | Sukhi | |
| 2010 | Ik Kudi Punjab Di | Bawa | Making Presents the Show in India |
| 2010 | Mar Jawan Gur Khake | Inspector 420 | |
| 2011 | The Lion of Punjab[3] | Amrit's brother | With Diljit Dosanjh |
| 2011 | Breakaway | Uncle Sammy | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | ||
| 2011 | Khushiyaan | ||
| 2011 | Yaara o Dildaara | Kang | |
| 2012 | Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi | Preetam Singh | |
| 2012 | Joker | Cameraman | |
| 2012 | Carry On Jatta | Honey | |
| 2012 | YAAR Pardesi | Kamaljit Singh | with Claudia Ciesla |
| 2012 | Ajj De Ranjhe | Inspector Manjit Singh Phirki | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Sukhi | |
| 2012 | Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar | with Gulzar Inder Chahal, Neetu Singh | |
| 2012 | Yamley Jatt Yamley | ||
| 2013 | Lucky Di Unlucky Story | Jelly | With Gippy Grewal & Binnu Dhillon |
| 2013 | Jatts In Golmaal | Jugnu | With Arya Babbar, Jaswinder Bhalla / Saying Tinky Winky is Red & Lofty is Black |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Sandeep Cheema | With Akshay Kumar, Gippy Grewal |
| 2013 | Heer and Hero | ||
| 2014 | Jatt James Bond | With Gippy Grewal | |
| 2014 | Fateh | with Samiksha | |
| 2014 | Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De | DJ | with Jimmy Shergill and Neeru Bajwa |
| 2014 | Double Di Trouble | with Dharmendra and Gippy Grewal | |
| 2014 | Happy Go Lucky | Harpal | with Amrinder Gill |
| 2015 | Singh Of Festival | With Roshan Prince | |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband | Tea Seller | With Gippy Grewal & Sanjeeda Sheikh |
| 2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Minister | With Akshay Kumar & Karamjit Anmol |
| 2016 | Ardaas | Gurmukh/ Masterji | Winner - Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) |
| 2016 | Vaisakhi List | No Named Character | Releasing on 22 April 2016 |
| 2016 | Ambarsariya | Manpreet (Hakim) | With Diljit Dosanjh |
| 2016 | Lock | Harpal | With Gippy Grewal |
| 2017 | Bandookan | Kulwinder | With Geeta Zaildar Monica Bedi & Jimmy Shergill |
| 2018 | Carry on Jatta 2 | Honey | With Gippy Grewal & Sonam Bajwa |
| 2018 | Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan | Sukhi | With Binnu Dhillon & Karamjit Anmol |
| 2018 | Afsar | with Tarsem Jassar | |
| 2018 | Son Of Manjeet Singh | Manjeet Singh | Produced by Kapil Sharma (comedian) |
| 2018 | Aate Di Chidi | with Amrit Maan | |
References
- ↑ "Gurpreet Ghuggi appointed as the punjab state convener of the Aam Aadmi Party".
- ↑ http://www.abplive.in/videos/i-can-t-work-under-a-drunkard-like-bhagwant-mann-gurpreet-ghuggi-quits-aap-526181
- ↑ Just Punjabi (25 December 2010). "Just Panjabi: Lion of Punjab: Diljit in theaters on 11th Feb, Music Release on 11 January 2011". justpanjabi.com. Retrieved 9 February 2011.