Gurpreet Ghuggi


Gurpreet Singh Waraich, 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 and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar, before beginning his film career by starring as Patwari Jhilmil Singh in Asa Nu Maan Watna Da. He starred in the film Carry On Jatta, and was praised for his meaningful leading role in Ardaas.

Personal life

Gurpreet Singh Waraich was born on 19 June 1971 in Gurdaspur in Punjab. He is married to Kuljeet Kaur with whom he has a son and a daughter.

Acting career

Early career

Ghuggi's career began with his appearance in several theatrical plays. In the 1990s, he got his break on television when he was cast in the comedic series, Ronak Mela. After Ronak Mela, Ghuggi had lead roles on the soap opera Parchhaven, playing a serious character, as well as on several shows, including Ghuggi Express and Ghuggi On Line.

2004-present

Ghuggi's debut film role was in the romantic drama Jee Aayan Nu, in which he played a travel agency role. Released in 2002, the movie went direct-to-video. Soon after, he became a cast member of several films, including a breakthrough in 2015, when he was given the opportunity to play the lead role in Ardaas. His involvement in the film earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Alongside working in Punjabi cinema movies, Ghuggi has appeared in a few Bollywood and Canadian cinema films such as Singh Is Kinng and Breakaway. He received public recognition in India through his participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, a reality show on STAR One. Later Ghuggi appeared with his wife, Kuljeet Kaur, on Star One's Hans Baliye and won the contest.
Ghuggi has appeared in live concerts such as Shounki Mela 2003, Vaisakhi Mela 2009 and Vaisakhi Mela 2010.
In 2020, Ghuggi started a new talk show called Hasdeyaan De Ghar Vasde on Zee Punjabi and Zee5. Guggi hosts the show with Khushboo Grewal.

Political career

In 2014, Waraich joined the Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India. From 4 September 2016 to 10 May 2017, he had led AAP Punjab as the party's state convener but was replaced by Bhagwant Maan. After his replacement, he quit the party.

Discography

Videography

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Jee Aayan NuTravel Agent
2003Pind Di KudiLalli's uncle
2004Asa Nu Maan Watna DaPatwari Jhilmil Singh
2005NalaikMamaspecial appearance
2005JijajiMr. Sandhu
2005Yaaran Naal BaharanRangila,College Student
2006Dil Apna PunjabiPrabhjot Singh Mundi
2006Humko Deewana Kar GayeGurpreet Guggi
2006Rab Ne Banayiyan JodiyanTillu Singh/K.B. Singh 'Kabadiya'
2006Ek Jind Ek JaanComedy King-Ghuggi
2007Namastey LondonTaxi Driver
2007Mitti Wajaan MaardiAmbarsariya
2008RacePolice Inspector
2008Singh Is KinngGurpreet GhuggiBeing Naughty
2008Mera PindTeetu Kalra
2008Chak De PhattePinka Bhoond/Ratan Singh Tata
2009'Guru
2009Jag Jeondeyan De MeleLucky/Mitha singh
2009Tera Mera Ki RishtaWedding Planner
2009Munde U.K. DeDJ
2009Lagda Ishq HogayaServant
2009Apni Boli Apna DesYankee Singh
2010Lad Gaya PechaBaljeet
2010Kabaddi Ik MohabbatSukhi
2010Ik Kudi Punjab DiBawaMaking Presents the Show in India
2010Mar Jawan Gur KhakeInspector 420
2011The Lion of PunjabAmrit's brother
2011BreakawayUncle Sammy
2011Naughty @ 40
2011Khushiyaan
2011Yaara o DildaaraKang
2012Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch RaaziPreetam Singh
2012JokerCameraman
2012Carry On JattaHoney
2012YAAR PardesiKamaljit Singh
2012Ajj De RanjheInspector Manjit Singh Phirki
2012Khiladi 786Sukhi
2012Dil Tainu Karda Ae Pyar
2012Yamley Jatt Yamley
2013Lucky Di Unlucky StoryJelly
2013Jatts In GolmaalJugnuSaying Tinky Winky is Red & Lofty is Black
2013Bhaji in ProblemSandeep Cheema
2013Heer and Hero
2014Jatt James Bond
2014Fateh
2014Aa Gaye Munde U.K. DeDJ
2014Double Di Trouble
2014Happy Go LuckyHarpal
2015Singh Of Festival
2015Second Hand HusbandTea Seller
2015Singh Is BliingMinister
2016ArdaasGurmukh/ MasterjiWinner' - Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2016Vaisakhi ListNo Named Character
2016AmbarsariyaManpreet
2016LockHarpal
2017BandookanKulwinder
2018Carry on Jatta 2Honey
2018Vadhayiyaan Ji VadhayiyaanSukhi
2018Afsar
2018Son Of Manjeet SinghManjeet SinghProduced by Kapil Sharma
2018Aate Di Chidi
2018Jatt vs IELTSLakhwinder Singh
2018Laavaan PhereKarnail Singh 'Kaila'
2018Raduaa
2019Band Vaaje
2019Ardaas Karaan
2019Naukar Vahuti Da''