“My father had to shift from the village because he didn't have a steady job.”

Indian actor, comedian and politician

Gurpreet Ghuggi, born Gurpreet Singh Waraich, is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. He is known for his work in Punjabi and Hindi films, and his career has also included television and theatre. Born in the early 1990s as a performer, he later became widely recognized through comedy videos and film roles. He began in theatre, then appeared in recurring television roles in series such as Ronak Mela and the soap opera Parchhaven. His wider public recognition came with Ghuggi Junction in 2003 and Ghuggi Shoo Mantar in 2004. He moved into films with Asa Nu Maan Watna Da in 2004, later appearing in Carry On Jatta in 2012 and in a more serious lead role in Ardaas in 2015.