Jasbir Jassi named National Icon by the Election Commission
Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday appointed Punjabi singer, lyricist, performer and actor Jasbir Singh Bains, better known by his stage name Jasbir Jassi, as National Icon. The Commision recognised that his musical talent has a great mass appeal cutting across the diverse age group and especially to young voters.
Motivational songs and message by Jassi will definitely help the commission in its endeavour to encourage prospective voters to enrol and maximise electoral participation.
The Commission is confident enough that Jassi's contribution will go a long way in enhancing the informed and ethical participation of voters in country's forthcoming eletcions.
In 1998, Times Music released his first pop album Dil Le Gayee Kudi, which was a blockbuster of its time. As of 2016, he has released as far as thirteen albums.
He started recording for Punjabi films including Passport and Zakhmi in the late 1980s. He also sang for remix albums such as Balle Balbiro Balle. His first album release was the 1993 low-profile Channa Ve Teri Channani.
He appeared along with Charanjit Ahuja in the music video of "Channa ve Teri Channi". This was followed-up with a string of hit albums – 'Dil Le Gayee'(1998), 'Kudi Kudi'(1999), 'Nishani Pyar Di'(2001), 'Just Jassi'(2002), 'Mukhda Chann Varga'(2004) and 'Akh Mastani'(2007). Jassi - Back with a Bang is his latest album, featuring the songs "Mehndi" and title song "Bang". It was released on 16 July 2010 worldwide.
The title song Dil Le Gayee Kudi Gujarat Di of his second album was a commercial success. Kudi Kudi from his third album and Channo Da from Nishani Pyar Di also did extremely well.
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