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Bhagwant Mann Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 October 1973

Age51 Years

BirthplaceSatoj, Sunam Tehsil, Sangrur district, Punjab, India

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseDr Gurpreet Kaur

FamilySon: Dilshan Mann; Daughter: Seerat Kaur Mann; Parents: Mohinder Singh (father, deceased), Harpal Kaur (mother)

Bhagwant Mann Biography

Bhagwant Mann is an Indian comedian-turned-politician from Punjab who built a popular career in Punjabi comedy and later entered electoral politics with A

Early life and background

Bhagwant Mann was born on 17 October 1973 in Satoj, a village in Sunam tehsil of Sangrur district, Punjab. He grew up in the same area where his father worked as a government school science teacher. Mann attended three different schools during his childhood: a local school in Satoj until sixth grade, a school in Tolawal village from seventh to ninth, and a school in Cheema for his higher secondary studies. He later enrolled at Shaheed Udham Singh Government College in Sunam and began college life in 1991.

Mann showed an early flair for mimicry and performance, entertaining classmates and bus passengers with impressions and comic bits. His interest in radio personalities and current affairs helped shape the satirical material he would use in his later comedy. While active in youth festivals and competitive events in college, family concerns about his education led him to keep many of his stage appearances quiet. He left college during his second year as his entertainment career gained momentum.

Career

Mann entered the Punjabi entertainment world in the early 1990s. He recorded his first comedy audio album, Gobhi Diye Kacchiye Vaparne, which was released on 16 May 1992. That release used satire to address issues such as inflation and corruption and marked the start of a long run of comic albums and video cassettes. He followed with popular parody albums, including Kulfi Garma Garam, and other titles such as Mithiya Mircha, Sadi Billi Sanu Miyaoon, Dhakka Start, and Lalloo Kare Kawaliyan.

His work in audio comedy led to opportunities on stage and in film. Early acting credits include appearances in Punjabi films such as Tabahi (1993), Kachehari (1994), Nain Preeto De (1995), and Main Maa Punjab Dee (1998). Mann also collaborated frequently with fellow comedians; partnerships with Jagtar Jaggi produced both audio and video albums, and his on-screen pairings with Rana Ranbir and others created memorable weekly TV comedy shows.

Television brought him wider recognition. He and Jagtar Jaggi co-hosted Jugnu Kehnda Hai on Alpha ETC Punjabi and later Jugnu Haazir Hai on MH One Music, shows that became household names in Punjab. Additional TV projects included Jugnu Mast Mast and a string of comedy video cassettes — Bhagwant Mann Non Stop (2001), Kee Main Jhooth Boliya (2004), and Just Laugh Baaki Maaf (2009). He also toured internationally in 2003 with a troupe of Punjabi performers, taking a live comedy show to audiences in the UK, US, and Canada.

Politics

After nearly two decades in entertainment, Mann moved into politics. He joined the People’s Party of Punjab (PPP) in 2011 and contested the 2012 Punjab Legislative Assembly election from Lehra, where he was unsuccessful. In 2014 he became a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and won election to the Lok Sabha from the Sangrur constituency, defeating the incumbent. During his first parliamentary term he served on multiple committees, including the Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, and the Consultative Committee for ministries covering rural development, panchayati raj, and drinking water and sanitation. He was also a member of the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit.

In 2017 Mann was appointed convener of AAP’s Punjab unit and also contested the state assembly elections from Jalalabad, where he lost to a sitting state leader. He retained his Sangrur parliamentary seat in the 2019 general election and later served on the Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution. In 2022 he won election to the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Dhuri, resigned that seat in March, and was sworn in as Chief Minister of Punjab on 16 March 2022.

Public profile

Mann’s public identity spans comedy and politics. His comedic work introduced Punjabi audiences to parody and satire, and his albums, TV shows, and stage shows made him a familiar voice and face across the Punjabi-speaking world. Physically, he is listed at approximately 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) with black hair and black eyes.

Personal life

Mann’s family background and relationships are part of his public record. His father, Mohinder Singh, worked as a science teacher and passed away in 2011. His mother is named Harpal Kaur. He has a sister, Manpreet Kaur, who works as a Punjabi teacher. Mann has been married and is a father; publicly noted children include a son, Dilshan Mann, and a daughter, Seerat Kaur Mann. His current spouse is Dr Gurpreet Kaur. The excerpt identifies his religion as Sikhism and his caste as Jatt.

Latest updates

The material also records legal and political incidents that received public attention. Mann has faced criminal charges arising from protests and public demonstrations, including allegations tied to rioting and to violating COVID-19 restrictions during a 2021 protest. In December 2023, public allegations concerning personal conduct were made by a family member on social media; the excerpt documents those statements as part of his public profile.

Mann’s career trajectory—from radio-influenced mimicry and cassette comedy to television, film and live tours, and finally to elected office and executive leadership in Punjab—reflects a public life that has moved between entertainment and politics.
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Recent Work

Chief Minister of Punjab

Took oath as Chief Minister of Punjab on 16 March 2022

2022
Re-elected MP from Sangrur

Won the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat again in 2019

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Began career with comedy audio album in 1992
  2. Starred in Punjabi films in the 1990s
  3. Hosted popular Punjabi TV comedy shows
  4. Elected MP from Sangrur in 2014 and 2019
  5. Appointed AAP Punjab convener in 2017
  6. Elected MLA in 2022 and sworn in as Chief Minister of Punjab in March 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bhagwant Mann born?

17 October 1973

What is Bhagwant Mann known for?

Comedian, Actor, Politician

What is Bhagwant Mann’s marital status?

Married

Who is Bhagwant Mann married to?

Dr Gurpreet Kaur