Jasbir Jassi

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Jasbir Jassi
Background information
Birth nameJasbir Singh Bains
Born (1970-02-07) 7 February 1970 (age 54)
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, lyricist
Years active1993–present

Jasbir Singh Bains (born 7 February 1970), better known by his stage name Jasbir Jassi, is an Indian singer, lyricist, performer and actor. As of 2016 he has released thirteen albums, his first pop album being Dil Le Gayee, released in 1998 with Times Music.

Early life

Bains, was born in Dalia Mirjanpur village, Gurdaspur, Punjab, India, to Sikh parents Ajit Singh Bains and mother Prakash Kaur in Jatt Sikh Family brought up along with his two elder sisters. A first generation musician,[1] he participated in musical plays such "Sadha Bugdu Bulo", and gave performances at the North Zone Cultural Centre.[2]

Career

He started recording for

Jassi - Back with a Bang is his latest album, featuring the songs "Mehndi" and title song "Bang". It was released on 16 July 2010 worldwide.[3]

The title song Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di of his second album was a commercial success.[4][5] Kudi Kudi from his third album and Channo Da from Nishani Pyar Di also did extremely well.[6]

He has performed in several countries,

NDTV Imagine's Dhoom Macha De.[1] On the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, Jassi and Punjabi singer Nobby Singh released a patriotic single track 'Azaadi - The Independence' dedicated to the country in August 2021.[7]

Inspiration for Dil Le Gayee

In 1989 at a National Integration Camp in Himachal Pradesh for youth from border areas Jassi met his Gujarati kudi. The girl was from Bhuj in the Kutch area of Gujarat. She later married someone else, but Jassi traced her in 1998. In the same year, on way to Gwalior with Sham Bhuteja of Rohtak, when Jassi was feeling upset and depressed during the journey, and in a fit of emotion told Bhuteja, "Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di". He was inspired to compose the song after this line. [8]

Soundtracks

The latest soundtrack in which Jassi performed is "Koka" from

Baba Bulle Shah
. In 2018, he made a comeback with his Song ‘'Tere Thumke’' written by Bhatti Bhariwala released under the Music Label TPZ Records.

Acting

In 2011, his first film in a lead role, '

Khushiyaan
', was released. He was trained by N.K. Sharma and a few others. He has also appeared in some Punjabi films including Heer Ranjha.

Discography

According to Jassi's official website, he released thirteen albums:[1]

Year Album Lyricist
1993 Channa Ve Teri Channani
1998 Dil Le Gayee
1999 Kudi Kudi
2001 Nishani Pyar Di
2002 Just Jassi
2004 Mukhda Chann Warga
2007 Akh Mastani
2010
Jassi - Back with a Bang[3][12]
2011 Bhangra (with Ashok Masti and Jawad Ahmad)
2014 Saawan
2014 Shaheed Bhagat Singh
2014 Dhol
2015 Ranjha[1]
2018 Tere Thumke Bhatti Bhariwala
2020 Tere Bina Gopi Sidhu
2020 Main Hova Tu Hove Gopi Sidhu
2020 Ik Sufna [13]
2020 Allah Noor Upaya
2021 Mere kool Gopi Sidhu
2021 Badnaam. Gopi Sidhu

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2011
Khushiyaan
main lead Debut Actor
2014 Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar Govt. officer

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Jasbir Jassi official website". jasbirjassi.com. Archived from the original on 23 July 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  2. ^
    The Tribune
    . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Jasbir Jassi: Back with a Bang". Singh Speaks. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  4. The Tribune
    . 13 March 1999. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  5. The Tribune
    . 6 September 2004. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  6. The Tribune
    . Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Independence Day 2021: Singers Jasbir Jassi, Nobby release patriotic song dedicated to nation". PTC News. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  8. The Tribune
    . 30 October 2000. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  9. ^ "MusicIndiaOnline – Patiala House (2011) Soundtrack – Free Indian Music, Listen to Free Bollywood, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Carnatic, Hindustani, Devotional Music". musicindiaonline.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  10. ^ "Mel Karade Rabba Music By Varios". filmicafe.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  11. ^ "Jasbir Jassi's new album Ranjha". India Today. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  12. ^ Saikia, Pranab. Jassi back with a new album!, The Times of India, 6 August 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  13. ^ "When life was a song…". TribuneIndia.

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