Gurpreet Ghuggi

Gurpreet Ghuggi
Convener of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab
In office
4 September 2016 – 8 May 2017
Preceded bySucha Singh Chhotepur
Succeeded byBhagwant Mann
Personal details
Born
Gurpreet Singh Waraich[1][2]

(1971-06-19) 19 June 1971 (age 53)[3]
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India[2]
Political partyAam Aadmi Party (2014–2017)
SpouseKuljeet Kaur
Children2
Alma materGuru Nanak Dev University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • politician
Comedy career
Genres
  • Films
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Television
Notable works and roles
  • Carry On Jatta
  • Ghuggi Khol Pitari
  • Ghuggi Chhoo Mantar
  • Ghuggi Yaar Gupp Na Maar
  • Ghuggi De Barati

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).

  1. ^ Neha Vashist (19 July 2018). "Birthday special! Gurpreet Ghuggi: Lesser known facts about the actor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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