Profile of Babu Singh Maan
Babu Singh Maan is a renowned lyricist and writer. He was born on October 10, 1942 AD, in the village of Marar, Faridkot district, to Sardar Inder Singh and Mata Aas Kaur. He received his primary education from his nearby village, Jand Sahib. In the sixth grade, he began writing poems for children's magazines. After that, he completed his graduation from Barjindra College. He made his contribution to Punjabi literature starting with his song *Doodh Kaadh Ke Jaag Na Laavaan* in Kartar Singh Balgown's famous magazine *Kavita*, beginning from *Teri Udikaan Haanian*.
Babu Singh Maan's first song was recorded in the voice of Gupal Singh. Following that, nearly all Punjabi singers—from Harcharan Grewal, Surinder Kaur, Kuldeep Manak, Gurdas Maan, Sukhwinder Singh, Gurcharan Pohli, Harbhajan Mann, Muhammad Sadiq, and Ranjit Kaur, to Muhammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar—have sung his songs. He has also written songs and dialogues for numerous films. Babu Singh Maan has penned songs on Punjabi folk tales such as *Heer Ranjha*, *Mirza Sahiban*, *Sohni Mahiwal*, and *Geet*. In addition, he has written songs inspired by *Puran Bhagat* and *Socha Singh Soorme*. Most of the songs he has composed revolve around rural culture, relationships, and romance.
His deep attachment to his village and serving as its Sarpanch five times reflects his profound love for it. This is why he is also known as "Maan Mararhewala," as Babu Singh belongs to the Maan gotra and hails from the village of Marar. In 1963 AD, his first book, *Gitaan Da Vanjara*, was published. Subsequent collections of his songs include *Billo Di Balori Akhan Ni*, *Kaali Gani Mittaran Di*, and *Geet Lok Han*. He has infused such vibrant colors and diversity into his songs that he can truly be called the "Vanjara" (nomad merchant) of Punjabi lyrics—offering every hue, every emotion, and a melody for every occasion. The secret to his success lies in his deep understanding of Punjabi culture, mastery of idioms and proverbs, and profound knowledge of music. Babu Singh Maan is regarded as an integral and vital figure in Punjabi folk music and lyricism.
Babu Singh Maan's first song was recorded in the voice of Gupal Singh. Following that, nearly all Punjabi singers—from Harcharan Grewal, Surinder Kaur, Kuldeep Manak, Gurdas Maan, Sukhwinder Singh, Gurcharan Pohli, Harbhajan Mann, Muhammad Sadiq, and Ranjit Kaur, to Muhammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar—have sung his songs. He has also written songs and dialogues for numerous films. Babu Singh Maan has penned songs on Punjabi folk tales such as *Heer Ranjha*, *Mirza Sahiban*, *Sohni Mahiwal*, and *Geet*. In addition, he has written songs inspired by *Puran Bhagat* and *Socha Singh Soorme*. Most of the songs he has composed revolve around rural culture, relationships, and romance.
His deep attachment to his village and serving as its Sarpanch five times reflects his profound love for it. This is why he is also known as "Maan Mararhewala," as Babu Singh belongs to the Maan gotra and hails from the village of Marar. In 1963 AD, his first book, *Gitaan Da Vanjara*, was published. Subsequent collections of his songs include *Billo Di Balori Akhan Ni*, *Kaali Gani Mittaran Di*, and *Geet Lok Han*. He has infused such vibrant colors and diversity into his songs that he can truly be called the "Vanjara" (nomad merchant) of Punjabi lyrics—offering every hue, every emotion, and a melody for every occasion. The secret to his success lies in his deep understanding of Punjabi culture, mastery of idioms and proverbs, and profound knowledge of music. Babu Singh Maan is regarded as an integral and vital figure in Punjabi folk music and lyricism.
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