Lesser-Known Facts About Gurdas Maan
Renowned singer Gurdas Maan is one of the few Punjabi singers to get international recognition, performing in Canada, the USA, UK, and more.
He received the National Award not once, but twice. He won Best Male Playback Singer for 'Heer' and Best Actor Jury Award for 'Des Hoyaa Pardes'.
Gurdas Maan is a gifted musician. He has never taken a formal music class or any training for singing and songwriting.
Gurdas Maan has never performed in a concert or show without dafli. He always adds this signature instrument for a distinct folk touch.
He can sing in six languages: Punjabi, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Haryanvi, and Rajasthani, demonstrating his versatility and musical range.
Gurdas Maan has acted in films like ‘Des Hoyaa Pardes’ co-starring Juhi Chawla, ‘Shaheed-E-Mohabbat’, ‘Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris’, etc.
He made a memorable appearance in Yash Chopra's Veer-Zaara for the song ‘Aisa Des Hai Mera’.
His interests extend beyond music. Not many know that Gurdas Maan has a black belt in judo.
In 2010, he received Doctor of Music degree from the University of Wolverhampton.