Babbu Maan born as Tejinder Singh Mann on March 18, 1975, is a punjabi folk singer, lyricist, composer and actor who started his career with his punjabi album Sajjan Rumal De Gaya (1998) which was flop followed by Tu Meri Miss India in 1999, which was a moderate hit. Babbu Maan is widely famous for his distinctive music and lyrics, at present he is one of the great Punjabi singers who has given a new trend to Bhangra Music. His sad songs are incredibly touching and urbane with the synchronized Punjabi music, as that no one else could create. Now he is entrenched Punjabi pop singer, composer, lyricist, playback singer and actor as well. If we see history Babbu maan is the one and only artist in Punjab who has so many qualities.
His third album Saaun Di Jhadi released in 2001 was his first highly successful album. It sold over ten million copies[citation needed] in India alone and many more overseas. It was followed by his very successful album, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan. This album also fared well, both in terms of critics and sales. His fourth album Pyass was a hit. It was awarded as The Best Album of the Year in ETC Channel Punjabi Music Awards 2006. His fifth album was Mera Gham which was a highly successful Hindi album. Babbu Mann can play the harmonium, the mandolin, the drums and the guitar. He writes all of his lyrics, composes his music himself, since payass.
Babbu Maan’s third movie Hashar (2008) has been a hit all over Punjab and India. He plays the role of Maninder Singh who is the President of Panjab University, Chandigarh. It is a love story and has a unique but not-bollywood type climax. This story is based on the life and times of the Velly’s from Bhabat area. He has just released two new songs : Aashiquan Di Line and Uchiaan Imartaan. His first movie was Hawayein. That movie was based on sikh riots of 1984. His second movie was “Rabb ne banaiyan Jorhiyan” based on reality love of rich guy & poor girl.