Babbu Mann
Babbu Mann is a well-established Indian Punjabi pop singer, actor, lyricist, composer and playback singer. Mann is an alumnus of Punjab University, Chandigarh. His first album was "Sajjan Rumal De Giya" (1998). It was followed by Tu meri Miss India (1999), which was a moderate hit. His third album Saun Di Jhadi (T-Series, India) was his first highly successful album. It sold over a million copies in India alone and sold many more overseas. Saaun di Jhadi was followed by the also highly successful album, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan. This album also fared well, both in terms of critical aclaim and sales.
He is one of the few Punjabi singers who sings their own lyrics in their own music.
Albums
Tu Meri Miss India (1999)
Saun Di Jhadi (2001)
Hawayein (2003)
Ohhi Chann Ohhi Rataan (2003)
Pyass (2005)
Raab Ne Banaiyan Jodiean (2006),
Mera Gham (2007)
Singh is better than king (2009)
Ekam-son of soil (2010)
Duets
Throughout his singing career Babbu Mann has been noted for his duets. His most famous duets are Nachoogi Sari Raat (Hawayein), Hawayein (Hawayein), Sada Kee Ae (Raab Ne Banaiyan Joidean), Kaad Pyar Ho Gaya (Raab Ne Banaiyan Joidean), and many more.
Hawayein
In 2001 Babbu Mann was the music director and singer for the movie, Hawayein (winds in Hindi). The movie did not do well in India when it was released in May 2003, but when the official movie album was released in June 2003, it was a hit. The album sold around 7.5 million copies in India, and around 4.5 million overseas. This album was one of his moderate hits.
Recent Albums
After the huge success of the movie album Hawayein, Babbu Mann released a new album called Pyass. This album confirmed his fame throughout the world. After this he released an album called Raab Ne Banaiyan Joidean, which also did well overall. In 2007 he released an album called Mera Gham.
Most Selling Albums
All his albums are super hits in India & abroad. His album, Mera Ghum, has been made to appeal more to Hindi speaking audiences. It has faired reasonably well.
