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Kuldip Manak

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Biography

Latif Mohammed Kha, also known as Kuldip Manak, born on November 15, 1951, in Jalal village, Bathinda district, Punjab, India, was an Indian singer known for his contributions to Punjabi music. He began singing at a young age and received training under Ustad Khushi Muhammad Qawwal. Manak's breakthrough came in 1968 with the release of his first record featuring "Jija Akhian Na Maar Ve Main Kall Di Kurhi" and "Laung Karaa Mittra, Machhli Paunge Maape". He released several albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including Punjab Dian Lok Gathawan (1973), Ik Tara (1976), Sahiban Da Tarla (1979), and Maa Hundhi Ae Maa (1980). Notable tracks included "Gadeya Milade Sohne Yaar" and "Yusaf Zulekha". Manak's unique, high-pitched voice made him a distinctive figure in Punjabi music. He passed away on November 30, 2011.
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