B Praak, a renowned Punjabi singer, music composer, and director, achieved widespread fame with his hit song “Mann Bharrya.” He comes from a musically rich family, carrying on a legacy of talent.
Wiki/Biography
Born Prateek Bachan on Friday, February 7, 1986, in Chandigarh, B Praak (age 36 as of 2022) displayed an early passion for music. Growing up in a musical household fostered his talent. He attended St. Xavier School in Chandigarh, and even in college, he was creating music. He honed his skills for nearly 10 years before entering the Punjabi music industry, facing initial struggles and setbacks.
His early career involved long hours in recording studios learning music direction, often receiving minimal compensation. J. B. Singh from Saraswati recording studio played a crucial role in guiding him.
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5′ 4″
- Weight: Approximately 65 kg
- Hair Color: Bald
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
B Praak hails from a Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Varinder Bachan, is a well-known Punjabi music director and composer, having worked on films like Chandigarh Kare Ashiqi and Tutak Tutak Tutiya. While details about his mother are scarce, he’s very close to her. He also has a younger sister, Suhani Bachan. His uncle, Surinder Bachan, is also a successful music director and composer with hits like “Neendran Ni Aundian” and “Bhabhi Deeva Jagaa.”
Wife & Children
B Praak married Meera on April 4, 2019, in Zirakpur. They welcomed their first child, a son named Adabb Bachan, in 2020. Sadly, they also experienced the loss of their second child at birth in June 2022.
Career
B Praak began his career as a music director and composer in 2008. His breakthrough came in 2013 with “Soch,” which garnered critical acclaim and earned him the PTC Best Music Director Award in 2015. His collaboration with lyricist Jaani produced many Punjabi hits for various artists. His singing debut in 2018 with “Mann Bharrya” was a massive success, propelling him to greater fame. His Bollywood debut as a playback singer came in 2019 with “Teri Mitti” from the film Kesari.
Awards
He received the Male Playback Singer Award at the 67th National Film Awards for his work on Kesari.
Favourites
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Manchurian, Chicken |
| Singer | A. R. Rahman, Pritam, Jazzy-B |
| Color | Black |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
Facts
- His hobbies include dancing, swimming, and cooking.
- He has a significant collection of wristwatches and rarely leaves home without one.
- He has several tattoos, including “B lyk Praak” on his arms and musical themed tattoos on his chest.
- He’s a big fan of Jazzy B, even mimicking his hairstyle in college.
- He shares close bonds with Jaani, Hardy Sandhu, and Arvinder Khaira.
- His nickname “Preky” influenced his professional name: “B” from Bachan and “Praak” from Preky.
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