Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet Mann. His pairing with singer Preet Payal was quite famous. file photo
Famous Punjabi singer Gurmeet Mann has passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 57. According to close relatives, he had a heart problem. Stunts were also put on him 3-4 years ago. After which he reduced doing stage shows.
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His health deteriorated a week ago. After which he was first admitted to the hospital in Sector 32, Chandigarh. When his condition did not improve, he was brought to Parmar Hospital in Ropar. Where he could not be saved due to kidney damage.
Gurmeet Mann, resident of Ropar, was considered the king of Pendu Akharas. He got a lot of fame with ‘Sohreyyan Da Pind’ and ‘Chandigarh In Room’. His pairing with singer Preet Payal was famous. Apart from this, Gurmeet was also an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in Punjab Police.
Tributes are being paid to singer Gurmeet Mann on social media.
Know here who was singer Gurmeet Maan…
- Born in Ropar district, also worked in Punjab Police: Gurmeet Maan is known for his melodious voice, poignant songs and Punjabi cultured songs. He was born in Ropar district. Due to the songs related to Punjabi Pendu culture, his Akharas kept touching the hearts of the people. Apart from being a singer, Gurmeet Mann worked as an officer in Punjab Police.
- These songs of Gurmeet Mann remained on people’s lips: Gurmeet Mann gave many such songs which remained on people’s lips. These albums include ‘Sohreyyan Da Pind’ and ‘Chandigarh In Room’. His pairing with singer Preet Payal was very much liked. His songs Love Letter, Badal De Neele Card Vangoon Teri Photo Sambh Ke Rakhanga remained on people’s lips. Apart from singing, Gurmeet Mann also contributed to Punjabi comedy, acting and production.
- Jodi used to adorn herself with Preet Payal: Gurmeet Mann’s pairing with Preet Payal was very famous and the songs sung by them still resonate in every village. People are paying tribute to him on social media. Wrote on the Instagram ID named Viral Bayani – Gurmeet Mann will always be missed in the hearts of Punjabi music lovers. His voice may have stopped, but his memories and songs will always be alive in the hearts of his fans.
- Singers whom people used to listen to again and again: Lakhveer Singh of Ropar, who lived with singer Gurmeet Mann for a long time, said that Gurmeet was a very kind person. He also suddenly got a call from his manager on 9th October in the morning. He told that Gurmeet was not agreeing. His death is a big loss to the Punjabi industry. He was the king of the stage. Whoever heard them once, used to listen to them again and again.
Punjabi singer Gurmeet Mann’s pairing with Preet Payal was quite famous.
Know about Gurmeet Mann’s career and family…
- Wife was a sub inspector: Singer Gurmeet Mann was still working in the police. His duty was as ASI in Ropar Police Line. His wife has also been a Sub Inspector in Punjab Police in Ropar. Now he is retired.
- Son in Canada, daughter does Hindi drama: Singer Gurmeet Mann’s co-star Payal said that Gurmeet was like a father to her. After the death of her father, she also took care of him as a daughter. Singer Payal told that Gurmeet Mann has two children. A son and daughter. Son Gaurav Mann has been settled in Canada for a long time and works there. Daughter Gunabi Maan does Hindi drama. Right now she is struggling in Hindi-Tollywood industry. Along with acting, she also sings.
- Were talking about making a Punjabi film: Friend Lakhveer Singh told that he works in the education department. He had met Gurmeet Mann about a month ago. Then he was talking to him about making a Punjabi film. He had also made preparations for this. Gurmeet had also told him about this.
- The last program was in Kotla Nihang of Ropar: Lakhveer told that his last program was in village Kotla Nihang. I don’t remember the date, but it was in July 2025. He had come to sing at this religious place for the 7th time. He sang here for the first time in 2018. Since then the committee was calling him every year.
The duo became a hit with the cassette titled ‘Car Maruti’ Singer Payal, who sang with singer Gurmeet Maan, while reminiscing her memories, said that she started singing with singer Gurmeet Maan from 2003. Before this she used to sing solo. Cassettes were played in those days. He remembers that Mintu Oberoi was a cassette dealer in Ropar itself. Our offices were near their office. It was here that we met for the first time. The first album came along in 2003. This cassette titled ‘Car Maruti’ made him an overnight hit. He started getting stage shows. They were the first couple from Punjab, who started performing and singing.
5 artists died in 18 days, wrote on Insta – Whose vision was Punjab? On the demise of Gurmeet Mann, users expressed their condolences by remembering him in the comment section of the Instagram post. One user wrote, “What happened to Punjab?” Another user wrote, “What is happening, new death for Punjab day by day”. The third user wrote, “Om Shanti, Saade Punjab nu hi nazar lag gayi”. Another user wrote, “Why have the singers of Punjab been noticed… everyone is leaving one after the other”.
