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Hoshiarpur (, ) is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab. Hoshiarpur is known as the "City of mangoes".

Geography

Hoshiarpur is located at . It has an average elevation of . Hoshiarpur district is located in the north-east part of the Indian state of Punjab. It falls in the Jalandhar Revenue Division and is situated in the Bist Doab portion of the Doaba region. Hoshiarpur shares a common boundary with Kangra district, and Una district of Himachal Pradesh in the northeast. In the southwest, it borders Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Jalandhar district, and Kapurthala district, and in the northwest it borders Gurdaspur district.

Demographics

India census, Hoshiarpur had a population of 1,582,793. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hoshiarpur has an average literacy rate of 85.40%, compared to 81.00% of 2001, is the most literate district of Punjab. Male literacy is 89.90%, and female literacy is 80.80%. In Hoshiarpur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Scheduled Caste population is more than 35%.

Females per 1,000 males: 962

Density of population ( per km².): 466

Percentage increase in population (2001-2011): 6.85%

Description

Hoshiarpur is called the land of ''choes'' (seasonal rivulets), which bring floods in the monsoon season. The area is known for wooden and ivory handicrafts. Ivory has now been replaced by by synthetic alternatives. It is situated in the Sivalik Hills, which are foothills of the Himalayas.

Climate

The district of Hoshiarpur has a mild climate due to the abundance of hilly terrain and the sizeable forest cover. Temperatures drop as low as -5^oC in the winter.

The pattern of seasons in the district is similar to that of other districts in Punjab, except slight variations at the terminals. The year is be divided into three main seasons. The summer season begins in April, and lasts until the end of June. The rainy season starts in the beginning of July and lasts until the end of September. The winter season starts when rains are over in October, and lasts until the end of March. May and June are the hottest months of the year in Hoshiarpur (during which time the temperature can rise over 45 °C).

The local climate here is suitable for citrus fruit cultivation, and a large area is dedicated to this crop. Hoshiarpur has always been known for the distinctive variety of mangoes (as is referred in this popular Punjabi song, "Ambiyaan nu tarsengi chadd ke des doaba").

Rainfall

The total average rain fall within Hoshiarpur is . Broadly speaking, 75% of the rainfall is experienced within the period between July and September. 15% of the total rainfall is experienced in the winter months of January and February, during which time the climate is under the influence of western disturbances in the Persian Gulf. Hail storms may occur at the end of winter.

Landmarks

District Administrative Complex (Mini secretariat)

Sheesh Mahal Building

Kila Baroon at Bajwara village. This Kila is built by Sher Shah Suri. It was called BejuBabra Village in the time of Akbar.

District Outdoor Sports Complex off Bharwain Road

Swaran Cineplex - Mall,near Bus Stand

Clock Tower

Education

Government College, Hoshiarpur was home to part of the Panjab University for a short duration after partition, until its relocation. One of its well-known students and alumni is Dr Manmohan Singh, the present Prime Minister of India.

Swami Sarvanand Giri Panjab University Regional Centre offers Engineering degrees(CSE,ECE,Mech,IT), M.C.A degrees, LL.B, and B.A LL.B.

S.D. College , D.A.V college, Sanskrit College for Girls are other educational institutions.

The town is home to the Vishveshvaranand Institute of Sanskrit and Indological Studies (VSIS), at Sadhu Ashram on Hoshiarpur Una road. It may receive university status in the future.

Rayat-Bahra Education City, Hoshiarpur has Engineering, Pharmacy and Law colleges. Rayat-Bahra Institute of Engineering and Nanotechnology; Rayat-Bahra College of Engineering and Nano-technology for Women; Rayat-Bahra Institute of Pharmacy

BAMS college and national level Ayurveda university is proposed

Shri Guru Ram Dass College of Nursing

Government Polytechnic, Government I.T.I. institute and G.E.S Polytechnic college provide various trades and vocational level courses.

;Other schools

Mount Carmel Senior Secondary School, Dasuya Road, Kakkon

G.M.A City public school, Jalandhar Road, Singriwala

G.M.A City Public School, Chandigarh Road, Chabbewal

St. Joseph's Convent School, Chandigarh Road

Marigold Public School, Tagore Nagar

St. Soldier Divine Public School, Una Road

GEMS Cambridge International School, Bypass Road, Singriwala

Takshila School, Dasuya Road

Woodlands Overseas School, Dasuya Road

Notable people

;Freedom Fighters and Gallantry awardees:

Sardar Bhagat Singh, Shaheed-e-azam: revolutionary in the freedom struggle of India had his roots in Khatkar Kalan village (now in Nawanshaher district)

Late Pandit Kishori Lal

Harnam Singh Saini: (Indian Revolutionary). Participated in Ghadar Conspiracy. From Fatehgarh Village, Hoshiarpur

Chaudhry Afzal Haq: founder of Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam and a political figure in the history of India

;Sports achievers:

Premchand Degra: won the "Mr. Universe" title in the short-height 80 kg category in 1988

Baljeet Singh Saini: former member of national Hockey team of India

Intikhab Alam, Former Pakistan cricket team captain and current coach

;Entertainment:

Dr. Satinder Sartaaj (Born as Satinder Pal Singh Saini): Punjabi singer, writer, poet and stage performer hails from Bajrawar village near Mahilpur town

Late Soni Pabla (Tejpal Singh Pabla), Punjabi singer

Muneer Niazi, an Urdu and Punjabi poet

Habib Jalib, an Urdu poet of Pakistan

Ashfaq Ahmad, famous Pakistani writer

References

External links

District web site

Municipal Council,Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur Photos

Category:Cities and towns in Hoshiarpur district

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Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
Name	Babbu Maan
Background	solo_singer
Born	March 18, 1976
Origin	Khant, Fatehgarh Sahib Punjab
Record label	Point Zero Production
Genre	Punjabi, Bhangra, Romantic, Hindi Pop Punjabi Rap
Occupation	Singer-songwriter, Actor, Producer
Years active	1998–present
Website	}}

Babbu Maan (born Tejinder Singh Maan on Mar 18) is a Punjabi singer-songwriter, actor, and producer. Born in the village of Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab, India. Babbu Maan has been very fond of playing music since his childhood, singing on stage for the first time during a school function in his village school at the age of seven. He would see everything through the eyes of a musician, even turning cooking pans into musical instruments as he created rhythmic sounds. He learned how to write lyrics, while at school (Punjab University, Chandigarh) when he was about 16. After college, he started singing and composing music. He is one of the few singers who writes his own lyrics for all of his songs. He sang for Mavi music recording studio and recorded his first album when he was only 23.

Babbu Maan is the only Punjabi singer who sings his own lyrics in his own great music. Babbu Maan is 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 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.

Career

Babbu Maan debuted in 1998 with his album Sajjan Rumal De Giya. Unhappy with the album he went back to the drawing board and re-wrote many of the songs, many of which were re-released in his following albums. Tu Meri Miss India, his second album was released in 1999 was a smash hit.

His third album Saaun Di Jhadi released in 2001 was a highly successful album; It sold over ten million copies in India alone and many more overseas. In 2003 Maan was selected as actor and Music Director for the movie Hawayein in which he worked alongside his favourite singer, Sukhwinder Singh. The movie was highly successful. It was followed by his album, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan. This album also fared well, in both critical acclaim and sales. Pyass was he's next album.

In 2006 Maan started on his first playback movie called Rabb Ne Banayien Jodeian, with its songs scoring another success for Maan. Mera Gham was a highly successful Hindi album. It focused more on slow romantic and sad songs with a few up-beat songs. The song "Ek Raat/One Night Stand" shocked many listeners, but nevertheless, the song has a very catchy beat.

Maan starred in a New Year's special called Aao Saare Nachiye which was also highly successful. Part 1 was released in 2008 and Part 2 in 2009. Maan's Film Hashar... A love Story, was the biggest film success yet in his career; the songs were also a hit. Recently Babbu released a religious album,Singh Better Than King. A song from this album "Ik Baba Nanak Si" was banned by the government. This was followed by a tv survey in which 80% of people supported Babbu Maan, 6% people supported the censorship of the song and 14% people did not participate. Nevertheless, it was successful album and it sold more than 25 million copies in (INDIA). On March 25, 2010, Maan came out with his new Film Ekam - Son of Soil. The film faired well at the box office.

Discography

! Year	! Album	! Record label
2007	''Mera Gham''	Point Zero
2005	''Pyass''	T-Series
2004	''Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan''	T-Series
2001	''Saaun Di Jhadi''	T-Series
1999	''Tu Meri Miss India''	Catrack
1998	''Sajjan Rumal De Giya''	Catrack

Religious

! Year	! Album	! Record label
2009	''Singh Better Than King''	Point Zero

Soundtrack

! Year	! Album	! Record label
2010	''Ekam: Son of Soil''	Point Zero
2008	''Hashar: A Love Story...''	Eros
2006	''Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean''	T-Series
2003	''Hawayein''	T-Series

Compilation

! Year	! Album	! Record label
2011	''Aao Saare Nachiye Vol. 4''	Point Zero
2010	''Aao Saare Nachiye Vol. 2''	Point Zero
2009	''Aao Saare Nachiye''	Point Zero

Filmography

! Year	! Film	! Character
2011	''Hero Hiter in Love''
2010	''Crook''	Playback singer
2010	''Ekam: Son of Soil''	Ekam
2009	''Vaada Raha...I Promise''	Playback singer
2008	''Hashar: A Love Story...''	Maninder
2006	''Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean''	Jelly
2003	''Hawayein''	Kanpuria

References

External links

BabbuMaanOnline.com Babbu Mann's official website

Cine Punjab - Information

mannfilms.com/ekam Ekam: Son of Soil official website

pointzeroentertainers.com Point Zero official website

mannfilms.com Mann Films official website

Hashar a Love Story official website

Listen Babbu Mann Songs

http://www.herohitlerinlove.com/

Category:1967 births Category:Living people Category:Indian Sikhs Category:Panjab University alumni Category:Punjabi-language singers

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Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
Name	Gurdas Maan
Background	solo_singer
Born	January 04, 1957 Giddarbaha, Muktsar, Punjab, India
Genre	Punjabi BhangraHindustani
Occupation	Singer-songwriterActorMusician
Years active	1980 – present
Website	http://www.gurdasmaan.com }}

Gurdas Maan (, '''') 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. 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''.

In 2007 he won the National Award for Best Male playback singer 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.

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''

References

Category:Bhangra Category:Jat people Category:People from Punjab (India) Category:Punjwood film actors Category:Indian Sikhs Category:Punjabi-language singers Category:People from Faridkot Category:Living people Category:1957 births

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