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Kuldeep Manak (Hindi:कुलदीप माणक) was the adopted name of Latif Mohammed (15 November 1949 – 30 November 2011). He was a Punjabi
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...

 singer who was known for singing a genre of traditional Punjabi songs
Music of Punjab
Punjab is a region in the South Asia, divided into two parts Western Punjab and Eastern Punjab . Punjabi music has a diverse style of music, ranging from Folk and Sufi to Classical, notably the Patiala gharana-Sufi Music :...

 called kaliyan
Punjabi kali
Kali - a kind of songs=A Kali is a typical short song native to Punjab. This is a genre of Punjabi folk music, a special kind of Punjabi folk songs. Its plural form is Kalian/Kaliyan...

.

Early life

Manak was the eldest in his class. He completed his matriculation from the village school, where he was a keen field hockey player. He had an inclination towards singing from a very young age and was persuaded by his teachers to sing and perform on stage. In 1968, at only 17 years of age, he was given the chance to sing with Seema, a popular singer of that period.

Family

Kuldeep Manak was born in the village of Jalal in the Bathinda district
Bathinda District
Bathinda district is in Punjab, India. The districts encompasses an area of 3,344 square kilometres. It is bounded by Faridkot district on the north, Mukatsar district on the west, Barnala and Mansa districts on the east, and the state of Haryana on the south...

. His father, Nikka Khan, was a singer himself. Manak had two brothers: Siddqui, a devotional singer, and Rafiq, a tantric, who was also briefly famous. Kuldeep Manak's ancestors were the Hazoori Raagi
Räägi
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s (designated cantors) of Kirtan
Kirtan
Kirtan or Kirtana is call-and-response chanting or "responsory" performed in India's devotional traditions. A person performing kirtan is known as a kirtankar. Kirtan practice involves chanting hymns or mantras to the accompaniment of instruments such as the harmonium, tablas, the two-headed...

 for Maharaja Hira Singh
Hira Singh of Nabha
Sir Hira Singh was the ruler of Nabha State, one of the Phulkian states in the Punjab.-Early life:Hira Singh was born at Badrukhan, Jind, on 18 December 1843, the second son of Sardar Sukha Singh , from a distant branch of the royal Sikh Phulkian dynasty of Patiala, Jind and Nabha...

 of Nabha
Nabha
Nabha is a city and municipal council in the Patiala district to the south-west of the Indian state of Punjab. In 1998, the annual income of Nabha state was Rs 1,50,000/-.- Princely State of Nabha :...

. Manak studied under Ustad Kushi Mohammad Qawwal of Ferozepur. Manak later converted to Sikhism
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...

 and he placed a Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji's Saroop (copy) at his home.

He was married to Sarabjeet and had two children, a son named Yudhvir Manak (married) and a daughter named Shakti (married). Yudhvir is following in his father's footsteps as an up-and-coming singer from Punjab.

Manak was a heavy drinker since young age. He used to say that his habit of drinking came from the people whose company he shared.

Manak died on 30th November, 2011.

Career

Manak left Bathinda and went to Ludhiana to pursue his career as a singer. He started singing with the duo Harcharan Grewal and Seema. When they came to Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...

, a music company official spotted Manak and asked him to record the song Jija Akhian Na Maar Ve Main Kall Di Kurhi (written by Babu Singh Maan Mararawala) with Seema. His first record features this song along with Laung Karaa Mittra, Machhli Paunge Maape (written by Gurdev Singh Maan). This record was a runaway success.
He started an office at Bathinda along with writer Dilip Singh Sidhu, but did not stay there for long and returned to Ludhiana. The writer Hardev Dilgir (also known as Dev Thrikewala) spotted Manak at one of his live performances and penned Lok Kathavan (Folk/old Stories) for him.

His first album, 'Teri Khatir Heere', was released by HMV
HMV Group
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. In 1976 his first LP was released called 'Ik Tara'. It included the songs 'Tere Tilley Ton', 'Chheti Kar Sarwan Bachcha' and 'Garh Mughlane Dian Naaran'. Further albums included 'Sahiban Da Tarla' (1978), 'Ichhran Dhaahan Maardi' and 'Sahiban Bani Bharaawan Di' (1978). Many singers in Punjab take care in what they eat, be it hot, cold or pickle, Manak keeps an attitude of eat what you get and eats any type of pickle. Manak also tried to run as a member of parliament in Punjab and did not win.

The self proclaimed Crown Prince of Bhangra, Jazzy B
Jazzy B
Jaswinder Singh Bains, more popularly known as Jazzy B, is a Punjabi language bhangra singer-songwriter. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Durgapur, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He has released 12 studio albums, including two religious ones...

 said in the track "Jadu (Rambo)": "Main Manak Da Chela, Dass Doon Aal Dawaale Nu, Meri Umar Vi Lagg Jey Jandu Littranwale Nu". "I am Manak's disciple (he is my Ustaad
Ustad
Ustad is an Arabized Persian word is a honorific title for a Muslim man in South Asia. The title precedes the name and is usually used for well regarded teachers and artists, most often musicians. It is applied and used via informal social agreement. It is abbreviated as ut. or ud.-References:*...

/Guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...

/Teacher), tell everyone and everything I hope that Jandu Littranwala (Lyricist) lives with my age added onto his (Paying homage)."

Jazzy B
Jazzy B
Jaswinder Singh Bains, more popularly known as Jazzy B, is a Punjabi language bhangra singer-songwriter. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Durgapur, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He has released 12 studio albums, including two religious ones...

 is a huge fan of Kuldeep Manak as are many other Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...

 artists, fans and admirers. Gurdas Maan
Gurdas Maan
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...

 paid tribute to Kuldeep Manak in his song "Pind Dian Galiyan" with line "Manak hadd muka giya naviyaan kaliyaan di.." roughly translated to "Kuldeep Manak broke all limits of traditional Punjabi Kali."

Death

He died on 30 November 2011, due to lung infection in Ludhiana, aged 62. He died in the Hospital.

Some albums of Kuldeep Manak

Kuldip Manak Remix - Vol : 1

Ranna Chanchal Harian
Banoti Yaar
Kal Nu Viah Ke Mainu
Cheti Kar Sarwan Putra
Dulla Bhatti
Maa Hundi Maan
Yaar Mera Chhad Giya
Ishran Dhahan Mardi
Akhan Ch Naziaz Vikdi
Yaaran Da Truck
Ranjhe Di Kali
Jugni Yaaran Di



Ichhran Dhahan Mardi

Soukha Niaon Yaar Labhna
Jindriye Rowengi
Channa Main Teri Khair
Koi Pijooni Gulabi Rang
Ranjha Beparwah Kudio
Banaoti Yaar
Sucha Singh Soorma
Maa Mar Chali
Ichhran Dhahan Maardi



Sahiba Da Tarla

Akhan Ch Najayaz Vikdi
Jaan Aayi Kherhian Di
Dee Jammi Chaudhari
Maaye Nee Maaye Meri Aakh
Bakki Mirza Jagaundi Aye
Jad Bhaina Hon Jawan
Ranjha Jogi Ho Gia
Sehti Hasdi Hasdi
Teri Aan Main Teri Ranjha
Malki
Nee Put Jattan Da
Sahiba Da Tarla
Kaido Diyan Chuchak Naal Gallan
Mirza Sahiban
Ranjhe Ne Sehti Nu
Yaari Yaaran Di
Chhati Da Mirze Nu Rokna
Heer Diyan Maa Nal Gallan
Partapi Sunyari Te Kaka



The Best Manak Album Ever

Mele Which Dhol
Mirza
London (Udham Singh)
Sucha Soorma
Tera Husan Kamal
Vadya
Kachehrian
Udham Singh
Hiq Te Zanjeeri
Golden Oldie
Husan Di Hut
Desi Mirza
Boliyaan



Yaraan Di Kulli

Mukhbir Police Da
Tohmat Meri Loko
Putt Di Arthi Nu
Truckaan Wale Bhai
Ishaare Sohney Sajana Nu
Laija Kadh Ke Jatti Nu
Mard Daler Koi
Kahaaro Doli Rok Deo
Yaaran Di Kulli
Khabardar Ho Jao



Yaari

Put Jamman
Bharan
Hoya Hai
Nua Sas
Oh Karama Da Marra
Sade Kar Noo
Peo Put
Daru Pee Keh



Under World Don

Jatti Te Jatt
Jo Bhukha Hovey
Jalahbi Juray Wali
Hussna Di Hut
Mele Mitran De
Gabroo Marde
Meri Gal Hai
Boliyan



The Don

Kudi Bhangre Vich
Tera Nachdi Tapdi
Darro Ni Marhi
Ja Sohiniye Ni Kamyana
Teri Jhanjar Chanke
Chithian
Akhiyan
Mirza



Strictly Manak

Sahibaan (Fast Mix)
Ranjha (Chill Mix)
Truck Mix
Haakan Maardi (Bass Mix)
Pardesi (Dance Mix)
Jindeh Merieh Mix
Sucha (Cool Remix)



Jatt Di Mercedes

Jatt Moh Leya
Mirza
Dil Nayion
Kiddan Da Zamana
Shamle Wali Pagg
Jhoote Yaar
Ik Peg Hor
Jatt Di Mercedes



Akhada

Mirza - Akhada
Dhee Jamm Payi
Langhiya Wela
Puttar Di Kasam
Dil Dena
Putt Mare Naa Bhulde
Nakhre Bin
Choothe Yaar



Akhanch Naziaz Vikdi

Maaye Ni Meri Akh Lag Gayi
Bakki Mirza Jagondi Aa
Jad Bhena Ho Jawan
Maa Mirze Di Boldi
Ohnu Maut Ne Awazan Marian
Ranjhe Di Yaad Satave
Ni Put Jattan Da
Jan Aayi Kherhean Di
Akhanch Naziaz Vikdi
Teri Aan Mein Teri Aan
Sokha Nahion Yaar Laghna
Yaar Mera Chaad Gaya
Kahdi Sardari
Kharke Pag Le Ja
Jagga Dakoo
Dhee Jami Chaudhari



Best Of Manak Vol 01

Jhang Diyan Kurian
Rani Sundran Kare Arjoiya
Mitran Nun Dhokha Deniye
Ghadiya Milade Kehndi
Mirja Yaar Bulaonda Tera
Yaar Mera Chhad Giya
Kahdi Sardari
Jeona Morh Ghodi Te Farar
Maa Hundi Ae Maa
Mere Yaar Nu Manda Na Bolin
Keema Malki!
Ranjha Jogi
Tere Tile Toon
Duniya Dokhe Bajan Di
Akhan Jadon Ho Gayian Par
Ik Veer Deyin Ve Rabba
Sada Soormen Samjhan



Chetti Kar Sarwarn Bacha

Side B - Chetti Kar Sarwarn Ba
Side A - Chetti Kar Sarwarn Ba



Dar Te Alakh Jagavange

Side A - Dar Te Alakh Jagavang
Side B - Dar Te Alakh Jagavang



Desi Bahdshah

Ek Veer
Tere Nal
Sahiban - Desi Bahdshah
Dil
Son & Daughter
Bhabi
Eh Duniya
Jawani
Mirza (Desi Bashshah)
Pyar



Dil Milyan De Mele

Melnan Chnach Nach Ke
Lok Tath
Chal Baj Chandra
Jand Pave Lahnta
Yari Paun Lagayan
Dukh Dhian De
Nachdi Di Udhi Phulkari
Dil Milyan De Mele



Gidha Boliyan

Boliyan Part 2
Boliyan Part 1
Kacha Ghara
Lambran Da Munda
Puran Bhagat
Non Stop Gidha Boliyan



Gidhe Vich Tu Nachdi

Dar Tere Alakh Jagati
Taran Saal De Munde
Oneh Samaj Lo Saro
Pyar Pa Ke Akhan
Pyar Na Kariyo
Ranjhe Di Heer
Sanu Ki Mohabtan
Gidhe Vich Tu Nachdi
Jimidaar Oh Karha



Heer Ranjha Te Mirza Sahiban

Heer Di Doli
Ranjha Jogi HO Giya
Chhana Choori Da
Gorakh Da Tilla
Ranjhe Di Yaad Satave
Dhee Jami Chaudhri
Teri Khatar Heere
Sehti Heer Ne Tiyari
Maan Karin Ne Jatie
Tota Uda Bagh Chon
Mirza Yaar Bulaonda Tera
Ranan Chanchal Harian
Sahiban Da Khat
Shishi Bhari Ve Sharab Di
Bakki Mirza Jagaondi
Jad Bhiana Hon jawan
Sahiban Da Khiyal
Sahiban Da Tarla



Ichhran Dhahan Mardi

Soukha Niaon Yaar Labhna
Jindriye Rowengi
Channa Main Teri Khair
Koi Pijooni Gulabi Rang
Ranjha Beparwah Kudio
Banaoti Yaar
Sucha Singh Soorma
Maa Mar Chali
Ichhran Dhahan Maardi



Jagga Daku

Jagga Viyah Che Giya
Jail Chon Farar Ho Giya
Chaudan Saal Di Kaid
Layal Pur Daka Pai Giya
Gher Liyan Mukhbar Dogar
Ho Giya Farar
Vairi Gher Liyande
Karoon Sataran Khoon
Jagga Jatt
Bhuban Mardi Jagge Di Maa
Giya Police Mukabla Ho



Jatt Di Mercedes

Mirza - Jatt Di Mercedes
Dil Naiyon
Kiddan Da Zamana
Shamle Wali Pagg
Jhoothe Yaar
Ik Peg Hor
Jatt Di Mercedes



Panjeban Pake Nachdi

Panjeban Pake Nachdi
Munde Menu Aakhde
Aunda Kurio Ni
Oukhe Vele Mukh Nu
Daka Maar Gaye
Katiyah Karoon Teri Roon
Koi Gall Ni Mohabbatan
Ik Tu Hi Jachi E



Sahiba Da Tarla

Side A - Sahiba Da Tarla
Side B - Sahiba Da Tarla



Teri Khatar Heere

Dhulla Batti
Doli De Vich
Ranjha Jogi Ho Gaya
Channa Choori Da
Sehti Hasdi
Maa Mirze Di
Raja Rasalu
Teri Khatar Heere
Jaimal Phatta
Ohnu Maut Ne
Jugni
Gorak Da Tilla
Sahibaan Di Kali
Sehti Di Kali
Tota Dhol Da



The Real Desi Touch

Leya Pistol Kadh Kitab Cho
Mirza - The eal Desi Touch
London - Udham Singh
Kuri Kunjh Wargi
Jatt Dillion Marcery
Wadiya
Mele Vich Dhol



Yaaran Di Kulli

Tohmat Meri Loko
Putt Di Arthi Nu
Truckaan Wale Bhai
Ishaare Sohney Sajana Nu
Laija Kadh Ke Jatti Nu
Mard Daler Koi
Kahaaro Doli Rok Deo
Yaaran Di Kulli
Khabardar Ho Jao
Mukhbir Police Da
Yaari

Bharan
Hoya Hai
Nua Sas
Oh Karama Da Marra
Sade Kar Noo
Peo Put
Daru Pee Keh
Put Jamman

See also

  • Surinder Kaur
    Surinder Kaur
    Surinder Kaur , was an Indian singer and songwriter. She sang mainly Punjabi folk-songs, where she is credited for pioneering and popularising the genre and later was known as the ‘Nightingale of Punjab’; she also sang some Hindi movie songs, between 1948-1952.In an illustrious spanning nearly six...

  • Didar Sandhu
    Didar Sandhu
    Didar Singh Sandhu was a Punjabi singer & songwriter.-Early years:Didar Sandhu was born in 3rd July 1942 to Sardarni Daan Kaur and Sardar Sumand Singh in Village of Chhak no. 133, Tehsil Silawali of District Sargodha in Punjab before the partition of India and Pakistan. He was the youngest of...

  • Asa Singh Mastana
    Asa Singh Mastana
    Asa Singh Mastana was a Punjabi musician and singer, best known for lending his voice to the hit Bollywood film Heer...

  • List of Punjabi singers

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