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'''Gurpreet Singh Waraich''' ({{lang-pa|ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੜੈਚ}}; born 19 July 1971), commonly known as '''Gurpreet Ghuggi''' is a Punjabi actor, 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 public recognition with comedic leading roles in ''Ghuggi Junction'' (2003) and ''Ghuggi Shoo Mantar'' (2004), before advancing his film career to cinema 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 (film)|Ardaas]] (2015). |
'''Gurpreet Singh Waraich''' ({{lang-pa|ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੜੈਚ}}; born 19 July 1971), commonly known as '''Gurpreet Ghuggi''' is a Punjabi actor, 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 in ''Ghuggi Junction'' (2003) and ''Ghuggi Shoo Mantar'' (2004), before advancing his film career to cinema 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 (film)|Ardaas]] (2015). |
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==Career== |
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[[File:Neena Cheema & Ghuggi with Ravi Deep.JPG|thumb|Neena Cheema, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Ravi Deep on the set of television serial, Parchhaven.|left]] |
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Born | Gurpreet Singh Waraich 19 June 1971 |
Alma mater | Guru Nanak Dev University |
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Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (2014-2017) |
Spouse | Kuljeet Kaur |
Children | 2 |
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Gurpreet Singh Waraich (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੜੈਚ; born 19 July 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi is a Punjabi actor, 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 in Ghuggi Junction (2003) and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar (2004), before advancing his film career to cinema 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).
Career
Ghuggi started his career as a Punjabi-language theater actor in Jalandhar Doordarshan television films. He appeared in a lead role in a TV soap opera Parchhaven but received much attention only after participating in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge reality show on STAR One TV. He later appeared in Hans Baliye on Star One TV with his wife, Kuljeet Kaur, and won the contest. He has acted as a lead and supporting actor in Punjabi cinema, Canadian cinema and Bollywood movies. He has also appeared in the live shows 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).
Ghuggi was a member of the Aam Aadmi Party from 2014 to 2017. He quit the party stating that he could not work under a "drunkard", after he was replaced as party state convenor by Bhagwant Maan.[1]
Currently, he resides in Jalandhar, Punjab.[2]
Discography
Year | Album | Record label |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 UK 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 UK 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 | With Gippy Grewal & Sanjeeda Sheikh | |
2015 | Carry On Jatta 2 | Honey Tiwana | With Gippy Grewal |
2015 | Singh Is Bliing | Minister | With Akshay Kumar & Karamjit Anmol |
2016 | Ardaas | Gurmukh/ Masterji | Winner - Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) |
2016 | Vaisakhi List | TBA | Releasing on 22 April 2016 |
2016 | Ambarsariya | Manpreet (Hakim) | With Diljit Dosanjh |
2016 | Lock | TBA | With Gippy Grewal |
2017 | Bandookan | Kulwinder | With Geeta Zaildar Monica Bedi & Jimmy Shergill |
References
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: Empty citation (help) - ^ "Akshay Kumar all set to sizzle in first Punjabi movie". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ 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.