Gurpreet Ghuggi

Gurpreet Singh Waraich (born 19 June 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi, is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. He is known for his works in Punjabi and Hindi films. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theatre 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).

Personal life

Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 June 1971 in Gurdaspur in Punjab.^[2][3] He is married to Kuljeet Kaur with whom he has a son and a daughter.^[1] He is an eggetarian.^[4]

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 in several films, including a 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).

In 2020, Ghuggi started a new talk show called Hasdeyaan De Ghar Vasde on Zee Punjabi and Zee5. Ghuggi hosts the show with Khushboo Grewal.^[5]

Political career

In 2014, Waraich joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India. From 4 September 2016 to 10 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.^[6][7][8] He had contested from the Batala Assembly Constituency during the 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election but lost, placing third behind Lakhbir Singh Lodhinangal and Ashwani Sekhri.^[9]

Discography

Videography

Filmography

Films

• All films are in Punjabi, unless otherwise noted.

References

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3. ^ Nanda, Karan (19 June 2019). "Happy Birthday Gurpreet Ghuggi: Interesting Facts You Definitely Didn't Know About The Actor". PTC Punjabi. Archived 20 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
4. ^ Singh, Manpriya (3 January 2018). "Roti over risotto". Tribune. Archived 6 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
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6. ^ "AAP appoints Gurpreet Ghuggi as Punjab convener". Tribune. 4 September 2016. Archived 20 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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8. ^ "Gurpreet Ghuggi quits AAP, questions Mann's appointment as party's Punjab chief". The Economic Times. PTI. 10 May 2017. Archived 18 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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11. ^ Taran Adarsh (26 February 2019). "Binnu Dhillon, Mandy Takhar, Jaswinder Bhalla, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Nirmal Rishi... First look poster of #Punjabi film #BandVaaje... Directed by Smeep Kang... 15 March 2019 release... Omjee Group release. https://t.co/mWHI4oormz". No. 1100394521219739649.
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13. ^ "Upasana Singh launches her son Nanak Singh with Punjabi film Bai Ji Kuttange, which she promises will be a laugh riot". Archived 1 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
14. ^ "Akshay Kumar's crime thriller Mission Cinderella now titled Cuttputlli; film arrives on Disney+ Hotstar on September 2". Bollywood Hungama. 19 August 2022. Archived 19 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
15. ^ Team, Kiddaan. com (12 November 2021). "Master Scheme Singh: Gurpreet Ghuggi And Smeep Kang To Start The Shoot Of Web Series". Kiddaan. Archived 13 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
16. ^ Kahlon, Sukhpreet (13 September 2024). "Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di movie review: An emotional, earnest, yet tedious tearjerker". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
17. ^ "Raduaa Returns, Pollywoods indigenous sci-fi film, has three things to offer—action, comedy and The Great Khali!". The Tribune. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
18. ^ "Guru Nanak Jahaz: First Look Of Tarsem Jassar Unveiled From Much-Awaited Historic Journey". 5 Dariya News. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.

External links

• Gurpreet Ghuggi at IMDb