Gurdas Maan (Punjabi: ਗੁਰਦਾਸ ਮਾਨ, gurdās mān) is a Punjabi singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actor. He was born on 4 January 1952 in Giddarbaha, Muktsar District, Punjab, India. Gurdas Maan gained national attention in India in 1980 with the song "Dil Da Mamala Hai". Since then he has gone on to record over 27 albums and has written over 200 songs. Early lifeGurdas Maan was born in a Sikh Maan Jat family in Gidderbaha Faridkot, Punjab (India). Gurdas Maan was formally educated in Malout. After completing his education there, his parents enrolled him into a further education institute in Patiala. As a keen sports enthusiast Gurdas was fascinated by the National Institute of Sports in the city, this prompted him to join the N.I.S and gain a Masters Degree in Physical Education. During his time in Patiala he took part in youth festivals organized by various universities and won several awards for his singing and acting. He competed in many athletic events and won medals including a bronze at the National Championship as well as achieving a black belt in judo. Gurdas Mann is one of the best Punjabi singers right now. Many Punjabi singers admire Gurdas Mann as an Icon of Punjab. Gurdas maan's new album released on the 8th jan 2008 whose name is BOOT POLISHAN *
