Gurpreet Ghuggi

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{{short description|Indian actor, comedian and politician}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Gurpreet Ghuggi
| image = Gurpreet Ghuggi 2017.jpg
| imagesize = 140px
| caption =
| birth_name = Gurpreet Singh Waraich<ref name="TOI1"/><ref name="FirstPost"/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1971|6|19}}<ref name="TOI1"/><ref name="FirstPost"/>
| birth_place = [[Gurdaspur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[India]]<ref name="FirstPost"/>
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*Comedian
*Politician}}
| office = [[Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab, India)|Convener of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab]]
| term_start = 4 September 2016
| term_end = 8 May 2017
| predecessor = [[Sucha Singh Chhotepur]]
| successor = [[Bhagwant Mann]]
| party = [[Aam Aadmi Party]] (2014-2017)
| years_active =
| spouse = Kuljeet kaur
| children = 2
| alma_mater = [[Guru Nanak Dev University]]
| module = {{Infobox comedian|embed=yes
| genre = {{flatlist|
*Films
*Stand-up comedy
*Television}}
| notable_work = {{flatlist|
*[[Carry On Jatta]]
*Ghuggi Khol Pitari
*Ghuggi Chhoo Mantar
*Ghuggi Yaar Gupp Na Maar
*Ghuggi De Barati}}
}}
| website =
}}

'''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 cinema|Punjabi]] and [[Bollywood|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 (film)|Ardaas]] (2015).

==Personal life==
Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 July 1971 in [[Gurdaspur]] in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news |title=Birthday special! Gurpreet Ghuggi: Lesser known facts about the actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/photo-stories/birthday-special-gurpreet-ghuggi-lesser-known-facts-about-the-actor/photostory/65048133.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |author=Neha Vashist|date=19 July 2018|access-date=2 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="FirstPost">{{cite news |title=ऐसा कॉमेडियन जिसे कपिल शर्मा भी अपना गुरु मानते हैं |url=https://hindi.firstpost.com/special/gurpreet-singh-ghuggi-birthday-special-who-is-ghuggi-comedian-who-is-ideal-for-kapil-sharma-best-punjabi-comedian-story-41771.html |work=[[Firstpost]] |author=Puneet Saini|date=19 July 2017 |access-date=2 December 2018 |lang=hi}}</ref> He is married to Kuljeet Kaur with whom he has a son and a daughter.<ref name="TOI1"/>

==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 of 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 Awards|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 (2011 film)|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]]. Guggi hosts the show with [[Khushboo Grewal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ZEE TV UK to air Punjabi chat show 'Hasdeyaan De Ghar Vasde' in weekend slot |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/zee-tv-uk-to-air-punjabi-chat-show-hasdeyaan-de-ghar-vasde-in-weekend-slot/ |access-date=29 March 2020 |work=Biz Asia |date=26 March 2020}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{cite news|title = Gurpreet Ghuggi appointed as the punjab state convener of the Aam Aadmi Party|url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/community/aap-appoints-gurpreet-ghuggi-as-punjab-convener/290138.html|date = 4 September 2016 |work=Tribube |access-date=30 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.abplive.in/videos/i-can-t-work-under-a-drunkard-like-bhagwant-mann-gurpreet-ghuggi-quits-aap-526181 |title = I can't work under a drunkard like Bhagwant Mann; Gurpreet Ghuggi quits AAP|date = 10 May 2017 |work=ABP |access-date=30 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gurpreet Ghuggi quits AAP, questions Mann's appointment as party's Punjab chief |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/gurpreet-ghuggi-quits-aap-questions-manns-appointment-as-partys-punjab-chief/articleshow/58615128.cms?from=mdr |access-date=30 January 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=10 May 2017}}</ref>

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:105%;"
|- style="background:#CCCAABBBBB; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Album
! Record label
|-
| 2018
| ''Heereye Da Boldi''
| MovieBox
|-
| 2015
| ''Charai Yarran Di''
| Vanjhali Recordz
|-
| 2012
| ''Punjabi Gabru''
| Vanjhali Recordz
|-
| 2007
| ''Meri Vahuti Da Viyah''
| Shemaroo
|-
| 2005
| ''Ghuggi Khol Pitari''
| [[T-Series (company)|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==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:105%;"
|- style="background:#CCCAABBBBB; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Record label
|-
| 2010
| ''Ghasita Hawaldar Santa Banta Frar''
| [[Shemaroo Entertainment|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 Chhoo Mantar''
| T-Series
|-
| 2003
| ''Ghuggi Junction''
| [[Plasma Records]]
|}

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2002
| ''[[Jee Aayan Nu]]''
| Travel Agent
|
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Pind Di Kurhi (2005 film)|Pind Di Kudi]]''
| Lalli's uncle
|
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Asa Nu Maan Watna Da]]''
| Patwari Jhilmil Singh
|
|-
| 2005
| ''Nalaik''
| Mama
| special appearance
|-
| 2005
| ''Jijaji''
| Mr. Sandhu (IAS Officer)
|
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005 Film)|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'
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Ek Jind Ek Jaan]]''
| Comedy King-Ghuggi
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Namastey London]]''
| Taxi Driver
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Mitti Wajaan Maardi]]''
| Ambarsariya
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Race (2008 film)|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
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Jag Jeondeyan De Mele]]''
| Lucky/Mitha singh (Munim)
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Tera Mera Ki Rishta]]''
| Wedding Planner
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Munde U.K. De]]''
| DJ (Diljeet Singh)
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Lagda Ishq Hogaya]]''
| Servant (Bhapa)
|
|-
| 2009
| ''Apni Boli Apna Des''
| Yankee Singh
|
|-
| 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 (film)|The Lion of Punjab]]''<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.justpanjabi.com/2010/12/lion-of-punjab-diljit-in-theaters-on.html |title=Just Panjabi: Lion of Punjab: Diljit in theaters on 11th Feb, Music Release on 11 January 2011 |author=Just Punjabi |work=justpanjabi.com |date=25 December 2010 |access-date=9 February 2011}}</ref>
| Amrit's brother
|
|-
|2011
| ''[[Breakaway (2011 film)|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 (2012 film)|Joker]]''
| Cameraman
|
|-
| 2012
| [[Carry On Jatta]]
| Honey Singh
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[YAAR Pardesi]]''
| Kamaljit Singh
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Ajj De Ranjhe]]''
| Inspector Manjit Singh Phirki
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Khiladi 786]]''
| Sukhi
|
|-
| 2012
| ''Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar''
|
|
|-
| 2012
| ''Yamley Jatt Yamley''
|
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Lucky Di Unlucky Story]]''
| Jelly
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Jatts In Golmaal]]''
| Jugnu
| Saying ''[[Tinky Winky]] is Red & Lofty is Black''
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Bhaji in Problem]]''
| Sandeep Cheema
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Heer and Hero]]''
|
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Jatt James Bond]]''
| Binder
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Fateh (2014 Film)|Fateh]]''
|
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De]]''
| DJ
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Double Di Trouble]]''
|
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Happy Go Lucky (Punjabi film)|Happy Go Lucky]]''
| Harpal
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Singh Of Festival]]''
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Second Hand Husband]]''
| Tea Seller
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]''
| Minister
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Ardaas (Film)|Ardaas]]''
| Gurmukh/ Masterji
| '''Winner''' - Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics)
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Vaisakhi List]]''
| No Named Character
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Ambarsariya]]''
| Manpreet (Hakim)
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Lock (film)|Lock]]''
| Harpal
|
|-
| 2017
| ''Bandookan''
| Kulwinder
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Carry on Jatta 2]]''
| Honey
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan]]''
| Sukhi
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Afsar (2018 film)|Afsar]]''
|
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Son Of Manjeet Singh]]''
| Manjeet Singh
| Produced by [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)]]
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Aate Di Chidi]]''
|
|
|-
| 2018
| ''Jatt vs IELTS''
|Lakhwinder Singh
|
|-
| 2018
| ''Laavaan Phere''
| Karnail Singh 'Kaila'
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Raduaa]]''
|
|
|-
| 2019
| ''Band Vaaje''
|
|<ref>{{cite tweet|user=taran_adarsh| author=Taran Adarsh|date=26 February 2019|number=1100394521219739649|title=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}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]]''
|
|
|-
|2019
| ''[[Naukar Vahuti Da]]''
| Goldie
|
|-
| 2021 || style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Paani Ch Madhaani]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|| ||Filming<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/lockdown-tales-hukma-to-paani-ch-madhaani-punjabi-movies-announcements-that-are-helping-us-wait-for-better-days/paani-ch-madhaani-as-the-movie-goes-on-the-floor-gippy-grewal-shares-an-all-smiles-bts-picture-from-the-sets/photostory/78508078.cms|title=Paani Ch Madhaani: As the movie goes on the floor; Gippy Grewal shares an all smiles BTS picture from the sets
|date=6 October 2020|access-date=14 October 2020|website=Times of India}}
</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|1836657}}

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