| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Daljit Singh Dosanjh [1]TOI |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Singer, Writer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet inches– 5’ 9” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Punjabi Film: The Lion of Punjab (2011) Bollywood Film: Udta Punjab (2016) Album: Ishq Da Uda Ada (2000) Singles: “Nachdi De” ft. Miss Pooja (2009) TV: Awaaz Punjab Di (2010, as a co-host) |
| Awards, Achievements | 2010: PTC Punjabi Music Awards – Best Folk Pop Album for the album ‘The Next Level,’ PTC Punjabi Film Award – Most Popular Song of the Year for the song “Lak 28 Kudi Da” 2012: Punjabi International Film Academy Award – Best Actor for the Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, PTC Punjabi Film Awards for Best Actor for Jihne Mera Dil Luteya 2013: PTC Punjabi Film Awards – Best Actor for the film ‘Jatt & Juliet,’ PTC Punjabi Music Award – Best Bhangra Song of the Year & Best Pop Vocalist Male for the song “Kharku,” Brit Asia TV Music Awards – Best Album of the Year for the album ‘Back 2 Basics’ 2014: PTC Punjabi Film Awards – Best Actor for ‘Jatt & Juliet 2,’ PTC Punjabi Music Award – Best Pop Vocalist Male & Most Popular Song of the Year for the song “Proper Patola” 2015: PTC Punjabi Film Award – Most Popular Song of the Year for the song “Happy Birthday,” Mirchi Music Award – Listeners’ Choice Film Song of the Year for the song “Swaah Banke,” Mirchi Music Award – Film Album of the Year & Listeners’ Choice Film Album of the Year for the film ‘Punjab 1984,’ PTC Punjabi Music Award, Brit Asia TV World Music Award, Mirchi Music Award – Best Pop Vocalist Male for a Single, Best Bhangra Song of the Year, Best Single World, Best Male Act, Song of the Year – Non Film for the song “Patiala Peg” 2016: PTC Punjabi Film Award,- Most Popular Song of the Year for the song “Veervaar,” PTC Punjabi Music Award – Most Popular Song of the Year & Best Bhangra Song of the Year for the song “5 Taara” 2017: Filmfare Award – Best Debut Actor Male for the film ‘Udta Punjab,’ Filmfare Punjabi Award – Best Actor Male for the film ‘Ambarsariya’ & Best Playback Singer (Male) for the song “Mitran Da Junction” (Sardaarji 2) 2018: Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the Most Trending Personality of the Year Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6 January 1984 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 39 Years |
| Birthplace | Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| School | Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ludhiana |
| College/University | Al Manar Public School, Ludhiana |
| Educational Qualification | 10th standard |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jatt |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A bungalow in Dugri Phase II, Ludhiana |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
| Controversies | • He attracted a controversy when some Punjabi women raised their voice against the songs of Diljit, Jazzy B, and Yo Yo Honey Singh; as they considered it vulgar and anti-cultural.
• In December 2012, a team of the Income Tax Department raided the residence of Diljit Dosanjh in Ludhiana. • In December 2020, he had a war of words with Kangana Ranaut after she misidentified an elderly woman as the ‘Dadi’ (Bilkis Bano of Shaheen Bagh fame) through one of her tweets in which she doubted the intention of her taking part in the ongoing farmers’ protest against the central government’s newly drafted farmer’s bills. Later, the elderly woman was found to be a Sikh woman, Mahinder Kaur. Following this, Diljit took to Twitter to condemn Kangana’s remarks on the elderly woman, and this Twitter war became intense after Kangana retaliated and addressed Diljit a ‘pet’ of filmmaker Karan Johar. Later, Kangana received criticisms from many celebrities including Swara Bhaskar, Richa Chadda, Ammy Virk, Mika Singh, and others. [2]Hindustan Times |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Sandeep Kaur |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | Father– Balbir Singh Dosanjh (Worked as a Bus Driver) Mother– Sukhwinder Kaur [3]Indian Express |
| Siblings | Brother– Manjeet Singh Sister– 1 |
| Favourites | |
| Food(s) | Sarson Ka Saag Makki Ki Roti, Pinni [4]NDTV |
| Actor | Salman Khan |
| Actresses | Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kylie Jenner |
| Singer(s) | Gurdas Maan, Kuldeep Manak, Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Taylor Swift |
| Fashion Brand | Tom Ford |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Porsche Panamera, Mitsubishi Pajero, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes Benz G63 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs 4 crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 170 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Diljit Dosanjh
- Is Diljit Dosanjh a smoker?: No.
- Diljit Dosanjh does not consume alcohol.
- Diljit comes from a modest family background, with his father earning a humble salary of around ₹5,000. A glimpse into Diljit Dosanjh’s childhood can be seen in this photo.
- , he developed a strong passion for music and began showcasing his talent at nearby gurudwaras.
- Master Saleem, being late for his performance, gave his first stage performance at a village in order to captivate the audience.
- His singing career took off in the year 2000 when he released his first album titled ‘Ishq Da Uda Ada.’
- His original name was “Daljit,” but he later changed it to “Diljit” based on the suggestion of his record producer, Rajinder Singh.
- Yo Yo Honey Singh featured in the mega-hit song “Lak 28 Kudi Da.”
- The film ‘Jatt and Juliet’ marked a pivotal moment in his acting career, propelling him to new heights. Its sequel surpassed even greater success.
- His singing career took off in 2013 when he released the song “Proper Patola” featuring Badshah. Notably, it became the inaugural Punjabi song to be showcased on Vevo.
- was established by him on his 30th birthday in 2013. In addition to his successful career in singing and acting, Diljit Dosanjh is also known for his philanthropic efforts. The foundation, named Saanjh Foundation, focuses on aiding underprivileged children and senior citizens.
- Diljit Dosanjh, being one of the most sought-after personalities in the advertising industry, has been a popular choice for brand endorsements. He has lent his support to renowned brands such as Coca-Cola and Flipkart Connect for Punjab, among others. Diljit Dosanjh continues to be associated with multiple brands, serving as their brand ambassador.
- He possesses a great sense of humor and exudes a clever and witty personality.
- Diljit Dosanjh gained attention in 2017 when a rumor circulated on social media claiming that he had acquired a Cessna 340A Jet Plane. However, he promptly clarified that he does not possess a jet, as it was solely utilized to transport him to a film shoot location in Rajasthan. Diljit Dosanjh made a grand entrance, emerging from the jet.
- Making his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the film ‘Udta Punjab’, he achieved tremendous success and secured his first Filmfare award.
- Diljit is not very comfortable with English and tends to prefer Punjabi instead. He also mentioned that he feels more at ease when he has someone with him while interacting with someone who speaks English.
- He has a personal aversion to explicit lyrics in songs.
- Diljit Dosanjh, an ardent admirer of American TV personality Kylie Jenner, frequently expresses his thoughts by commenting on her posts across various social media platforms.
- He took on the role of the renowned International hockey player, Sandeep Singh, in the biographical film ‘Soorma’ released in 2018.
- At first, Diljit declined the offer to star in Soorma due to his lack of interest in sports films. However, the inspiring story of Sandeep Singh persuaded him to reconsider, and he ultimately decided to take on the role. Additionally, Sandeep Singh personally coached Diljit in the game of hockey.
- He had declined movie offers from his most beloved Bollywood directors because they requested him to perform without wearing his turban.
- Playing “Captain Jack Sparrow” in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ has always been Johnny Depp’s dream role.
- He became the first Indian to grace the Coachella stage on 15 April 2023, when he performed at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
The @coachella crowd grooves to the rhythm of @diljitdosanjh! Thrilled to witness the inaugural performance of a Punjabi singer at an acclaimed music and arts extravaganza in the United States!
Image credit: @coachella, @diljitdosanjh. Link to image: pic.twitter.com/MQICuKLpGl
On April 17, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in India tweeted under the handle @USAndIndia.
- Diljit Dosanjh addressed allegations of inappropriate behavior towards Taylor Swift on Twitter in June 2023, following news reports of their cozy dinner outing at a Vancouver restaurant. He emphasized the importance of privacy in his response.
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