Jassi Gill And Babbal Rai New Photos

Jassi Gill basically belongs to village Jandali (Ludhiana). His love for music and singing pushed his steps towards music industry officially. Prof Narinder Dhiman, jassi’s college Teacher polished his singing skills to make him a complete package. His father Mr. S. Gurminder Singh always supported him for his singing passion.

His first album Batchmate was liked by major of the audience. The number “churiyaa” and “Vigre Shrabi” made him much popular in the crowd of other new comers and now he is the most favorite singer of youngsters.

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Melodious voice of Jassi Gill, the youngest singer of Punjabi Music Industry, has reached the hearts of million people. He has made every single person to croon his song “LANCER” from his album Batchmate2. The song actually wooed the audience especially for its lyrics. In this song Lyricist Narinder Batth has made really a deep analysis between a middle class boy and a high profile girl. Another amorous song of Jassi Gill from Batchmate 2 “ve mai teri je na hoyi” was liked by many people and he piled many good wishes from his fans.

Jassi Gill basically belongs to village Jandali (Ludhiana). His love for music and singing pushed his steps towards music industry officially. Prof Narinder Dhiman, jassi’s college Teacher polished his singing skills to make him a complete package. His father Mr. S. Gurminder Singh always supported him for his singing passion.

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Melodious voice of Jassi Gill, the youngest singer of Punjabi Music Industry, has reached the hearts of million people. He has made every single person to croon his song “LANCER” from his album Batchmate2. The song actually wooed the audience especially for its lyrics. In this song Lyricist Narinder Batth has made really a deep analysis between a middle class boy and a high profile girl. Another amorous song of Jassi Gill from Batchmate 2 “ve mai teri je na hoyi” was liked by many people and he piled many good wishes from his fans.

Jassi Gill basically belongs to village Jandali (Ludhiana). His love for music and singing pushed his steps towards music industry officially. Prof Narinder Dhiman, jassi’s college Teacher polished his singing skills to make him a complete package. His father Mr. S. Gurminder Singh always supported him for his singing passion.

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Jassi Gill Biography

Melodious voice of Jassi Gill, the youngest singer of Punjabi Music Industry, has reached the hearts of million people. He has made every single person to croon his song “LANCER” from his album Batchmate2. The song actually wooed the audience especially for its lyrics. In this song Lyricist Narinder Batth has made really a deep analysis between a middle class boy and a high profile girl. Another amorous song of Jassi Gill from Batchmate 2 “ve mai teri je na hoyi” was liked by many people and he piled many good wishes from his fans.

Jassi Gill basically belongs to village Jandali (Ludhiana). His love for music and singing pushed his steps towards music industry officially. Prof Narinder Dhiman, jassi’s college Teacher polished his singing skills to make him a complete package. His father Mr. S. Gurminder Singh always supported him for his singing passion.

His first album Batchmate was liked by major of the audience. The number “churiyaa” and “Vigre Shrabi” made him much popular in the crowd of other new comers and now he is the most favorite singer of youngsters.



Vich pardesan Song Lyrics


Vich pardesan beh geyon jaa ke,
Kyon laaiyan ishq nu leekan..
Vey chann maahi aaja
Vey saanu teriyan udeekan..

Baith ke banere jadon kaah kurlaunda ae
Jaan jaan oh mere dil nu ruwaunda ae
Mainu chain na aawe, jind vadh vadh khaave
Bol maare mainu mereyan shareeka
Vey chann maahi aaja
Vey saanu teriyan udeekan..
Vich pardesan beh geyon jaa ke..

Puchhdi sayiyan mainu maahi kado aauna ae
Kado sunne vehde ch bahaar phera pauna ae
Kado vatnee aauu, ghutt gal naal laoo
Kaahnu paaiyan eh lammiyan tareeka
Vey chann maahi aaja
Vey saanu teriyan udeekan..
Vich pardesan beh geyon jaa ke..

Actor & Actress - Hollywood And Bollywood Stars Madame Tussauds In London

Taylor Lautner

You can get up close and personal to US teen heartthrob, Taylor Lautner, in our A-List party area! A wax figure of the Twilight sensation mirrors Lautner’s relaxed style with a jean and leather jacket combo paired with his trademark sultry expression.
1992: Taylor was born on 11th February 1992 in Michigan
2001: Appeared in the Bernie Mac Show and My Wife & Kids
2005: Starred in The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl 3D
2007: Cast to play Jacob in the Twilight Saga
2009: Lautner was nominated for Best Male Break Through Performance
2010: Won Best Fantasy Actor at 2012 Scream Awards
2012: Taylor’s figure is unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

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Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet Joins the Hollywood Line Up!

After topping a visitor survey to name Britain’s best leading lady, the stunning figure of the Titanic star Kate Winslet takes centre stage in our A-List Party area alongside; Dame Helen Mirren and Dame Judi Dench.

The multi-award winning actress is portrayed in a stunning red evening dress with an elegantly tied back hairstyle, recreating her show-stopping 2011 Emmy Awards look.


1975: Born 5th October in Reading, England
1991: Career began on TV in BBC's Children Fiction 'Dark Season'
1995: Starred in Sense & Sensibililty winning a BAFTA, Academy Award and Golden Globe
1996: Began filming Titanic which was released in 1997 becoming the highest grossing film of all time.
2000: Gave birth to daughter Mia Honey
2001: Starred in Enigma Winslet's first war film
2003: Had a son Joe Alfie
2006: Set the mark as youngest actress to recieve 5 Academy Awards
2008: Won Academy Award for Best Actress for perfomance in "The Reader"
2011: Figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

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Robert Pattinson

Come and meet Robert Pattinson, Hollywood’s hottest actor, in his specially created A-List area!

Residing in a specially created VIP section of our A-List area, the British born star’s figure mirrors his rugged style with an open collared shirt and skinny trousers, trademark sultry expression and tousled hair.

1986: Born in London, England
1998: Began a modelling career
2005: Appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005: Named ‘British Star of Tomorrow’ by The Times
2008: Played Edward Cullen in the movie Twilight
2008/9: Named one of People magazines ‘Sexiest Men Alive’
2009: Reprised his role in Twilight
2009: Ranked #10 on The Telegraph’s list of the 10 highest paid actors
2010: Wax figure launched at Madame Tussauds in both London and New York

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Colin Firth

Oscar Winner Colin Firth takes his place here at Madame Tussauds London along slide other A List Stars from Bruce Willis to Kate Winslet. The King’s Speech star is captured in his red carpet finest of a black textured tuxedo complete with bow tie and pocket handkerchief.
1960:Colin Firth is born 10th September 1960
1983: Firth stars as Guy Bennett in award winning stage production “Another Country”
1984: Makes film debut in screen adaptation of “Another Country”
1990: Had first son William
1995: Firth gained wider attention in Pride & Prejudice
1996: Starred in The English Patient
1998: Starred in Shakespeare in Love
2001: Supporting role in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
2003: Filmed Love Actually
2005: Starred in children’s film Nanny Mcphee
2006: Firth makes first musical film Mamma Mia
2010: Wins many awards for starring role in Kings Speech
2011: Starred in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis was voted as the number one heart-throb leading man that guests wanted to see in Madame Tussauds this Valentine's Day. So, in true Madame Tussauds style, we made their wishes come true and a brand new wax figure of the veteran A-list action star.

Bruce beat off stiff competition from younger rivals such as Jude Law and Ryan Reynolds. So, if you fancy getting loose with Bruce then visit us from Monday 14th February 2011 to fulfil your guilty pleasure!
1955: Born Walter Bruce Willis in West Germany
1984: Willis headed to California and appeared in an episode of Miami Vice
1985: Starred in the TV series Moonlighting, establishing him as a comedic actor
1987: Major role in the film Blind Date with Kim Basinger
1988: Starred in Die Hard playing John McClane which propelled Willis to the first rank of Hollywood action stars
1990: Starred in Die Hard 2: Die Harder and Die Hard with a Vengeance in 1995
1994: Willis had a supporting role in Pulp Fiction
1995: Willis played the lead role in Twelve Monkeys
1997: He played the leading role in The Fifth Element
1998: Bruce starred in Armageddon, the highest grossing film of the year worldwide
1999: Starring role in The Sixth Sense, a commercial and critical success
2000: Willis starts his own motion picture production company Cheyenne Enterprises
2000: Won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in Friends
2005: Worked with his daughter on the film Hostage
2007: Appeared in the thriller Perfect Stranger opposite Halle Berry
2010: Appeared in the film The Expendables with Stallone and Schwarzenegger
2011: Wax figure launched at Madame Tussauds London

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Here, there, wherever you are, accompany the ladies’ favourite leading man on the Madame Tussauds red carpet

Since hitching a ride to international superstardom onboard Titanic, DiCaprio’s star has continued to shine. With leading roles in films as diverse as Romeo + Juliet and The Departed he has become one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

1974: Born in Los Angeles
1991: Lands first movie role in Critters III
1993: Appears in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? as a mentally handicapped boy, earning a Supporting Actor Oscar ® nomination.
1996: Stars in Romeo + Juliet
1997: Achieves international acclaim in Titanic
2002: Stars in Gangs of New York
2004: Wins Golden Globe for The Aviator, as well as a Best Actor Oscar ® nomination.
2006: Stars in The Departed
Stars in Blood Diamond, and receives a Best Actor Oscar ® nomination.
2007: Creates, produces and narrates the environmental documentary, The 11th Hour
2008: Stars in Revolutionary Road

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Madhuri Dixit

Come and meet the star of hit films including Devdas, Dil To Pagal Hai, Beta and M.f Hussain's Gaja Gamini! Madhuri Dixit is the sixth Bollywood celebrity to be honoured here at Madame Tussauds London and only the second actress following Aishwarya Rai.

Madhuri was completely involved in the creation of her figure, attending a sitting in Mumbai where sculptors captured a catalogue of reference photographs and hundreds of precise measurements to create this staggering likeness. Madhuri also donated the exquisite saree her figure is wearing.


1967: Born on the 15th May
1984: Made film debut in ‘Abodh’
1988: Lead role in ‘Tezaab’ and won Filmfare Best Actress Award
1989: Starred in ‘Lakha’ alongside Anil Kapoor
1990: Starred in romantic drama ‘Dil’ opposite Aamir Khan
1991: Appeared in super hit movie ‘Saajan’ opposite Salaman Khan
1993: Played a police officer in ‘Khalnayak’
1994: Lead role of Shirani Chopra in ‘Anjaam’
1997: Starred in musical film ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’
2002: Won another Filmfare Best Actress Award
2007: Topped Rediff’s list of Best Bollywood Actresses ever!
2010: Madhuri was named one of the 33 women who made India proud in the Economic Time’s list.
2011: Rediff.com listed Madhuri in the top ten ‘Reader’s Choice; Greatest Actresses of all Time!”
2012: Madhuri Dixit visited Madame Tussauds London to unveil her figure.

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Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan who joined the list of Bollywood stars on 20th January 2011, unveiled his wax figure which he worked closely with us on to ensure it was spot on.

On meeting his double for the first time, Hrithik commented "I can't believe I'm here in Madame Tussauds unveiling a wax figure of myself. It's incredible just how detailed the figure is - they've really captured my look. I'm truly honoured to be included and hope my fans will like seeing the figure."

In homage to one of his most famous roles, he is portrayed in a short sleeve shirt left wide open to reveal his toned and taut body to full effect.
1974: Born Hrithik Roshan in Mumbai, India, on 10th January 1974
1980: First movie role as a child actor in Aasha and Aap Ke Deewane
1986: Featured in Bhagwan Dada which starred his father Rakesh Roshan as the leading role
1995: Assistant Director in the production of his fathers films Karan Arjun (1995) and Koyla (1997)
2000: Leading role in film debut Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai. Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor and Best Male Debut
2000: Starred in the film Fiza, earning him another nomination for Best Actor
2001: Appeared in the melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham which became India’s highest grossing film in the overseas market
2003: Starred in Koi…Mil Gaya and the sequel Krrish (2006) which won him numerous Best Actor Awards
2004: Starred in the film Dhoom
2006: Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor in the action film Dhoom 2
2008: Featured in Jodhaa Akbar starring opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan earning him his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award and his first international award for Best Actor at the Golden Minbar International Film festival
2010: Starred in Guzaarish which saw him nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award
2010: Had a sitting for his wax figure for Madame Tussauds London
2011: Came face to face with his wax figure at Madame Tussauds London

 

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Aishwarya Rai

Practice your best Bollywood dance moves with India’s Bollywood princess.
Since winning Miss World in 1994, Aishwarya Rai has gone one to win international fame as an actress. Having starred in over 40 Bollywood films and with numerous awards behind her, she is now broken through into the English speaking world. Her stunning looks have led her to be described as ‘the most beautiful woman in the world.’
1973: Born in Mangalore, India
1994: Crowned Miss World
1997: Makes her acting debut in Iruvar
1999: Wins the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2002: Wins the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Devdas
2003: Makes her English language debut in Bride and Prejudice
2005: Becomes a spokesperson for L’Oreal
2007: Marries Bollywood actor, Abhishek Bachchan

 

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Salman Khan 

Girls, step up, the gorgeous Bollywood star is looking for a leading lady.
A Bollywood legend, Khan has been at the top of his game for almost twenty years. A household name in India, he has appeared in some of the highest grossing Bollywood movies of all time and despite off screen controversies – or perhaps because of them - he is one of the most highly acclaimed – and eligible - actors in Hindi cinema.
1965: Born Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
1988: Makes acting debut in Bwi Ho To Aisi
1989: Stars in Maine Pyar Kiya
1991: Stars in Saajan
1994: Stars in Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
1999: Stars in Biwi No 1
Wins Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2002: Relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai ends
2007: Jailed for 6 days for shooting an endangered species
Stars in his first Hollywood film, Marigold
Stars in Saawariya
2008: Beats 9 other Bollywood stars in a vote over whose figure should appear here

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Amitabh Bachchan

Come face to face with a legend of Indian cinema


With more awards than any other Bollywood actor and a career spanning almost 40 years, Bachchan is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema. After taking time out to be an MP in the 80s, he returned to Bollywood with a vengeance, bringing his total of Filmfare Best Actor awards to 4.


1942: Born in Allahabad, India
1969: Wins National Film Award for best newcomer in Saat Hindustani
1973: Establishes himself as an action hero in Zanjeer
Wins the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Namak Haraam
1975: Sholay is voted Filmfare Best Film of 50 Years
1976: Wins his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for Amar Akbar Anthony
1982: Injures himself – almost fatally – performing a stunt for Coolie
1984: Elected MP for Allahabad
2000: Makes his comeback hosting Indian TV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Makes his acting comeback winning Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mohabbatein
2004: Wins his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award for Black

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Famous Super Mr. Bean Tv Show Info

First episode: June 1, 1989


Final episode: November 15, 1995

Adaptations: Bean (1997)

Theme song: Ecce homo qui est faba

Network: ITV

Mr. Bean is a British sitcom television programme series of fourteen 25-minute episodes written by and starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character. Different episodes were also written by Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and one by Ben Elton. Thirteen of the episodes were broadcast on ITV, from the pilot on 1 January 1990, until "Goodnight Mr. Bean" on 31 October 1995. A clip show, "The Best Bits of Mr. Bean", was broadcast on 15 December 1995, and one episode, "Hair by Mr. Bean of London" was not broadcast until 2006 on Nickelodeon

Based on a character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, described by Atkinson as "a child in a grown man's body", in solving various problems presented by everyday tasks and often causing disruption in the process. Bean rarely speaks, and the largely physical humour of the series is derived from his interactions with other people and his unusual solutions to situations. The series was influenced by physical performers such as Jacques Tati and comic actors from silent films.

During its five-year run, the series gained large UK audience figures, including 18.74 million for the 1991 episode "The Trouble with Mr. Bean".The series has been the recipient of a number of international awards, including the Rose d'Or. The show has been sold in 245 territories worldwide, and has inspired an animated cartoon spin-off, two feature films, and an appearance at the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.


Awards

The first episode won the Golden Rose, as well as two other major prizes at the 1991 Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival in Montreux. In the UK, the episode "The Curse of Mr. Bean" was nominated for a number of BAFTA awards; "Best Light Entertainment Programme" in 1991, "Best Comedy" (Programme or Series) in 1991, and Atkinson was nominated three times for "Best Light Entertainment Performance" in 1991 and 1994.

The animated series

Main article: Mr. Bean (animated TV series)
Bean was revived in a 2002–2004 animated cartoon series, again featuring little dialogue, with most being either little soundbites or mumbling. The series, which consist of 26 episodes (with 2 segments each), expanded the number of additional characters, featuring Bean's unpleasant landlady, Mrs. Wicket, and her evil one-eyed cat, Scrapper. Atkinson reprises his role as Bean, and all of the animated Bean actions are taken from Atkinson himself. Other characters' voices are provided by Jon Glover, Rupert Degas, Gary Martin and Lorelei King.[29] A video game based on the Animated series was released on 14 December 2007 and was a third person platformer. The games were released on PAL only for PS2, Nintendo DS, and Wii (called Mr. Bean's Wacky World).

Film adaptations

Main articles: Bean (film) and Mr. Bean's Holiday

Two films featuring Bean have been released. The first, Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie was directed by Mel Smith and released in 1997, with Atkinson reprising his title role. This broke from the programme's tradition by using a subplot with more developed characters – instead of being the sole centre of attention, Bean here interacted with a suburban Californian family he stayed with while overseeing the transfer of Whistler's Mother to a Los Angeles art gallery. The film grossed over US$250 million globally ($45 million in the USA) on a budget estimated at $22 million.

News broke out in March 2005 that a second Bean film, Mr. Bean's Holiday was in development, with Atkinson reprising his title role. The film had been through several changes of name during its development, including Bean 2 and French Bean. Filming began on 15 May 2006 and began post-production in October 2006. It was released in the UK on 30 March 2007. On 17 July 2007, the North American premiere was held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the Just For Laughs festival; the launching pad for the Mr. Bean character 20 years earlier. The film was then released nationwide in North America on 24 August 2007. The film follows Bean on an eventful journey across France for a holiday in the French Riviera, which after a number of misfortunes culminates in an unscheduled screening of his video diary at the Cannes Film Festival. It was directed by Steve Bendelack and, according to Atkinson, is the last appearance of Bean.It grossed nearly US$230 million globally ($33 million in the USA).

The London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony

The character as represented by Atkinson plays a single note on a synthesiser in the performance of "Chariots of Fire" during the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Instead of his usual dress, he wears white tie tuxedo suit like the other musicians around him. During his performance, he becomes bored with playing the same note repeatedly on the synthesiser and gets jealous of the more interesting part that another member of the orchestra playing with him has on the grand piano. Still remaining bored, he takes out his mobile and takes a picture of himself, looking chuffed. He then sneezes in a comical fashion and tries to retrieve his handkerchief from his bag behind him. He finds that he cannot reach and has to keep playing the note with his umbrella to retrieve it. When he finally blows his nose, he throws his handkerchief into the grand piano. He then falls asleep continuing to play the note.

In a dream sequence, it is the opening scene of the film Chariots of Fire where they are running across a beach, except Mr. Bean is running with them. He begins to fall behind, until he hails a car to overtake all the others. In front and running, a runner tries to overtake Bean but is tripped by him. He crosses the line with elation and then he wakes up. The rest of the orchestra had stopped playing while he continues his one recurring note. Realising this, and upon encouragement from conductor Simon Rattle, he plays an extended flourish and lastly touches a note that makes a flatulent sound then stops.

Books

Two books were released related to the original series: Mr. Bean's Diary in 1992 and Mr. Bean's Pocket Diary in 1994. The two books have identical content and differ only in the format in which they are printed. The content of both is a template diary with handwritten content scrawled in by Mr. Bean. They provide some additional information on the setting: for example, they establish that Mr. Bean lives in Highbury and rents his flat from a landlady named Mrs. Wicket. They confirm the name of Mr. Bean's girlfriend as "Irma Gobb", and also give the name of the other man she actually dances with in Mr. Bean Goes to Town (Giles Gummer). An additional book called Mr. Bean's Diary was released in 2002 to accompany the animated series; this book was also graded as a children's reader.

Popular culture

The sale of Mr Bean worldwide has enabled his character to secure a place in the popular culture of several countries. Notably, a number of public figures have been compared to the character, usually as an insult. Tony Blair, then-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was identified by Homer Simpson as "Mr. Bean" when his cartoon form greeted the Simpsons to the United Kingdom in an episode of the eponymous programme, allegedly demonstrating the stereotypical view of the British by Americans.

Arthur Batchelor, one of the Royal Navy captives held by Iran during the 2007 Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel, has stated that some of his captors had mocked him calling him "Mr. Bean".

NRL Referee Sean Hampstead is regularly nicknamed "Mr. Bean" in nationally broadcast commentary by Australian television/radio personality Ray Warren as a result of his similar appearance.

In 2007, Vincent Cable, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, described the recent decline in Prime Minister Gordon Brown's fortunes as his "remarkable transformation in the last few weeks from Stalin to Mr. Bean".

The former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is often mocked in his own country for his facial resemblance to Mr. Bean, and a computer hacker broke into Spain's official website for its presidency of the European Union, inserting the character on the front page of the website. Satirists have also compared Zapatero to Mr. Bean when discussing government policies that are deemed to have been unsuccessful.

Several of the visual jokes in the series have been used as experiments on the Discovery Channel's MythBusters series. In episode 52 – "Mind Control", the idea of painting a room with a stick of explosives (Firework, or other) placed in a paint can, as in the episode "Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean", was tested and deemed impossible, as adequate coverage was not achieved.

An image of Mr. Bean has also been used as an internet meme usually accompanied by the statement, "if you know what I mean.

Though Rowan Atkinson is not typecast to characters like Mr. Bean, he has played similar characters in other works, such as Enrico in the 2001 film Rat Race.

In Tetsuo Hara and Buronson's manga Souten no Ken, a parody of Mr. Bean can be found in a minor character appearing in chapter 45, contained in vol. 5. In it, a barman identical to Mr. Bean tends the main character Kenshiro Kasumi, for comic relief.

In the video game Resident Evil 2, during the opening sequence in the streets of Raccoon City, Mr. Bean's British Leyland Mini 1000 can be seen parked against a barricade.

Mr. Bean has also been influential on later series, such as The World of Lee Evans.
Private Eye magazine features a cartoon strip, The Adventures of Mr Milibean, in which British Labour party leader Ed Miliband is drawn as Bean.

Rowan Atkinson performed as this character at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics during "Chariots of Fire" with the London Symphony Orchestra.


Characters and recurring props

Mr. Bean
The title character, played by Rowan Atkinson, is a childish buffoon who brings various unusual schemes and contrivances to everyday tasks. He lives alone at the address of Flat 2, 12 Arbour Road, Highbury, and is almost always seen in his trademark tweed jacket and a skinny red tie. He also usually wears a digital calculator watch. Mr. Bean rarely speaks, and when he does, it is generally only a few mumbled words which are in a comically low-pitched voice. His first name (he names himself "Bean" to others) and profession, if any, are never mentioned. In the first film adaptation, "Mr." appears on his passport in the "first name" field, and he is shown employed as a guard at London's National Gallery.[13] In Mr. Bean's Holiday, however, his name is listed on his passport as "Rowan", the actor's first name.

Mr. Bean often seems unaware of basic aspects of the way the world works, and the programme usually features his attempts at what would normally be considered simple tasks, such as going swimming, using a television set, redecorating or going to church. The humour largely comes from his original (and often absurd) solutions to problems and his total disregard for others when solving them, his pettiness, and occasional malevolence.

At the beginning of episode two onwards, Mr. Bean falls from the sky in a beam of light, accompanied by a choir singing Ecce homo qui est faba ("Behold the man who is a bean") - recorded by Southwark Cathedral Choir in 1990. These opening sequences were initially in black and white in episodes two and three, and were intended by the producers to show his status as an "ordinary man cast into the spotlight". However, later episodes showed Mr. Bean dropping from the night sky in a deserted London street against the backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral. At the end of episodes three and six he is also shown being sucked right back up into the sky in the respective background scenes (black scene in episode 3 and street scene in episode 6). Atkinson himself has acknowledged that Bean "has a slightly alien aspect to him".In the animated series (episode 38, "Double Trouble") he is taken inside a spacecraft with "aliens" who look exactly like him and even have their own plushy toys. In an obvious homage, the aliens send him back home in a beam of light similar to the opening of the original Mr. Bean series. Whether Bean himself is an extraterrestrial is not clear.

Irma Gobb

Mr. Bean's girlfriend, Irma Gobb (played by Matilda Ziegler), appears in a number of episodes. In "The Curse of Mr. Bean" and "Mr. Bean Goes to Town", the character is simply credited as "the girlfriend." She is treated relatively inconsiderately by Bean, who appears to regard her more as a friend and companion than a love interest. However, he does become jealous when she dances with another man at a disco in "Mr. Bean Goes to Town", and she certainly expects him to propose to her on Christmas Day in "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean", with his failure to do so resulting in her leaving him for good. The character does not appear in any subsequent episodes, however, she later appears in the animated series. The spin-off book Mr. Bean's Diary (1993) states that Mr. Bean met Irma Gobb at a local library. Ziegler has also played a waitress, a mother and a policewoman.

In the Comic Relief extra "Torvill and Bean", Bean is accompanied with a female companion portrayed by another actress, with similar overall appearance to Gobb.

Teddy

Mr. Bean and Teddy

Teddy is Mr. Bean's teddy bear and perhaps Mr. Bean's best friend. The little brown bear is a knitted oddity with button eyes and sausage-shaped limbs, invariably ending up broken in half or in various other states of destruction and disfiguration. Although Teddy is inanimate, Mr. Bean often pretends it is alive. For example, when Mr. Bean hypnotises Teddy, he snaps his fingers and the bear's head falls backwards as if it has fallen asleep instantly (Bean used his finger to prop Teddy's head up). Mr. Bean behaves as if the bear is real, buying it a Christmas present or trying not to wake it in the mornings. The bear is often privy to Mr. Bean's various schemes and doubles as a dish cloth or paint brush in an emergency; it has been decapitated ("Mr. Bean in Room 426"), used as his paint brush ("Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean") and shrunk in the wash ("Tee Off, Mr. Bean"). Teddy is also Mr. Bean's "pet" in "Hair by Mr. Bean of London" and is used to win a pet show. The Teddy that was used in filming sits in the windshield of the replica of Mr. Bean's mini that is on display at the National Motor Museum. Over the years, Teddy has undergone several changes. When it debuted on "The Trouble with Mr. Bean", it had a smaller head. Two episodes later, its head reached its current size, but its "eye" was not present until Bean placed gold thumb tacks on its face. The "eyes" have since been replaced with two small white buttons sewn over Teddy's face, giving it a distinct image.



Mr. Bean's car

Rowan Atkinson demonstrating a famous scene from the episode "Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean" on a Mini at Goodwood Circuit

Mr. Bean's car, a 1976 British Leyland Mini 1000, developed its own character of sorts over the series and was central to several antics, such as Mr. Bean getting dressed in it, driving while sitting in an armchair strapped to the roof, starting it with a number of locks and keys, or attempting to avoid a car park fee by driving out through the entrance.

At first, it was an orange 1969 BMC Mini MK II (registration RNT 996H), but this was destroyed in an off-screen crash at the end of the first episode. From then on, the car was a 1976 model (registration SLW 287R), Austin Citron Green in colour[18] with a matte black bonnet.

The Mini also had a number of innovative security measures. For example, Bean uses a bolt-latch and padlock, rather than the lock fitted to the car, and removes the steering wheel instead of the key. These formed a running joke in several episodes, at one point deterring a car thief. However, after changing parking spaces with an identical car in "Back to School Mr. Bean", his car is crushed by a tank. Fortunately for him, his padlock still remains, and he hurries off to "hijack" another car with the same colour scheme.

The Mini re-appeared as character in the animated Mr. Bean cartoons, and in the film Mr. Bean's Holiday, with the registration YGL 572T. Also seen is a left hand drive version of his Mini, owned by the character Sabine. For the 1997 feature film Bean a sequence involving the Mini driving through Harrod's Department Store was shot, but this was not included in the final cut.



After filming ended, one of the original Minis was sold to Kariker Kars to be hired for various events. It was then temporarily displayed as a major attraction at the Rover Group's museum. In 1997, it was purchased by the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum and was on display for a while, but is no longer there, having been sold; it went to America with another. There is one currently nearing the end of a nut and bolt restoration in the south of England. A replica has been built by BMW Germany and another replica is on display at National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. This is the car that was used to promote the animated series.

The Reliant

Starting with the first episode, Mr. Bean has a long-running feud with the unseen driver of a light blue Reliant Regal Supervan III (registration GRA 26K), which will usually get turned over, crashed out of its parking space and so forth by Mr. Bean in his Mini, who is usually oblivious of the results. These mishaps became a running joke throughout the series. In "Tee Off, Mr. Bean", Bean is hitch-hiking and the Reliant pulls over for him, but Bean, who recognised the car, pretends to not having seen it, until it leaves.

The Reliant reappears in the animated series.

Hubert & Rupert

Rupert & Hubert are friends of Mr. Bean who appeared only in "Do it Yourself Mr. Bean". They attended Mr. Bean's New Year's Eve party. They got bored, altered Mr. Bean's living room clock, and fled to a nearby party, with Hubert leaving his hat at Bean's. After the party Hubert was last seen going for his hat during which he got caught in the blast of white paint.

Other characters

Although Mr. Bean is the only significant character in the programme, others appear, usually as foils for his various antics. Other than his girlfriend there are more characters in each episode. However, several notable British actors and comedians appear alongside Atkinson in sketches as various one-off supporting characters, including Richard Briers, Angus Deayton, Nick Hancock, Paul Bown, Caroline Quentin, Danny La Rue, Roger Lloyd-Pack, David Schneider and Richard Wilson.