The singing sensation Harbhajan Mann, who had a hit last year with Oye Hoye is all set to hit the bull's eye with Lala lala Lala. This too is in the tradition of melodious and zesty Punjabi music for which Mann is famous. The track of his new album has the pace to make one shake a leg. The lyrics are perfect for humming with an eyecatching video. The music video features three models who add touch of glamour. It is differently conceived wtih a unique set-up and location wtih a story line to make it absorbing. The concept is very current--about internet!

The latest album has a unique blend of traditional Punjabi and modern music with meaningful lyrics. It is a collection of eight tracks reflecting various moods like romantic, sad, rhythmic, folkish wtih songs like Chham Chham, Akhiyaan da Sawan, Sohniye Nee, Hal Oye Rabba and Haye Mar Gaye.

Mann is not new to fame. He admits frankly "it's my own exclusive style of singing that gives me immense satisfaction and brings happiness to my fans. I don't like to compare myself with others." He left behind a comfortable life in Canada to come to India tocontinue his passion for singing. It was in 1994 that he returned to Punjab with ,the hope that his singing will click in his own country. Though he did not have much grounding in gharana training, he learnt under Karnail Singh Ji Paras of Bhatinda in 1978. For three years he took training from Balbir Singh Bhangu and Hamid Ji in Canada.

Harbhajan started with Chithye ni Chithiye, he got recognition with his runaway hit Oye Oye. Famous cinematographer Manmohan Singh has helped to promote Mann. He says he is keen on doing film roles or sing for movies. He has alreadysung for Sunny Deol.

He is also working to promote his younger brother Gurusewak Mann's career. He is encouraging him to work hard and establish himself as a good pop singer.

Harbhajan feels there is enough space for Indipop singers. Though Daler Mehndi is the acknowledged Badshah of Bhangrapop, he has led to a legion of new singers trying out their luck. T-series is promoting thelatest Mann album in a big way with promos being aired on all the music and entertainment channels.

Mann's hobby is watching TV but not always the musical channels, but the news channels. He feels the regional channels need to improve in content and quality of production. There is not much of originality with many programmes being dubbed from Hindi. He is not shy to admit he enjoys the cartoon network, especiallyPopeye and Flintstone. And he loves watching them with his children.

Piyali Dasgupta