Diljit Dosanjh is a famous Indian singer, actor and film producer who has made significant contributions to Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
Born on January 6, 1984 in Dosanji Kalan, Punjab, he started his music career and quickly became famous for his unique voice and engaging performances.
Dosanjh gained widespread recognition with his hit songs and albums, especially “Smile” (2005) and “The Next Level” (2009).
His acting career took off with the 2010 film “Mel Karade Rabba” and he became a household name in the Punjabi film industry with successful films such as “Jatt & Juliet” (2012) and “Punjab 1984” (2014).
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- Full name: Diljit Dosanjh
- Date of birth: January 6, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Singer, actor, film producer
- Height: 5’7”
- Parents: Balbir Singh (father), Sukhwinder Kaur (mother)
- Siblings: Manjit Singh
- Spouse: Sandeep Kaur
- Children: one son
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Sikhism
- Ethnicity: Punjabi
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Diljit Dosanjh, born on January 6, 1984, is 40 years old. He grew up in Dosanjh Kalan, a small village in Punjab, where he developed an early interest in music.
His family supported his passion for singing, which he pursued by performing at local salaams. He received his primary education from Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ludhiana and later his secondary education from Almanar Public School.
Dosanjh’s musical journey began with the release of his debut album “Ishq Da Uda Ada” in 2004. His early exposure to devotional music helped shape his singing style.
Subsequent albums gained him popularity, leading to a successful career in music and film.
personal life
Diljit Dosanjh is married to Sandeep Kaur; however, details about their relationship are kept under wraps.
The couple has a son. Dosanjh has kept a low profile about his personal life, focusing mainly on his career and occasionally sharing his family life on social media.
Profession
Diljit Dosanjh’s career started in 2004 with the release of his first album. He gained widespread recognition with his third album Smile (2005), establishing him as a leading figure in Punjabi music.
He made his acting debut with a cameo in Meer Kharad Rabah (2010), followed by a lead role in Lion of Punjab (2011). However, the romantic comedy Jatt & Juliet (2012) cemented his status as a Punjabi film star.
Diljit made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed film Udta Punjab, in which he played an honest cop amid the drug abuse problem in Punjab.
His performance earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and a further nomination for Best Supporting Actor. After achieving success, he starred in films like “Good Newwz” (2019) and “Phillauri” (2017).
Apart from acting, Diljit has also released several successful albums during his career. His eleventh album “GOAT” (2020) marked an important milestone by entering the Billboard Social Top 50 chart.
He continues to gain international recognition through performances at major events such as Coachella 2023.
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Udta Punjab, 2017)
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards:
- Best Actor (Jatt and Juliet, 2013)
- Best Actor (Punjab 1984, 2015)
- Milch Music Award:
- Listeners’ Choice Movie Song of the Year (“Swaah Banke”, 2015)
net worth
Diljit Dosanjh’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
He has amassed this wealth from his successful music career, film roles, brand endorsements and concert tours.
social media
- Instagram: @diljitdosanjh
- Twitter: @diljitdosanjh
film chronology
punjabi movies
- Mel Callad Raba(2010)
- Lion of Punjab(2011)
- Jart and Juliet(2012)
- Jart and Juliet 2 (2013)
- Punjab 1984 (2014)
- Sardarji(2015)
- Jody(2023)
hindi movies
- Punjab (2016)
- Fillory(2017)
- Good News(2019)
- Suraj Pe Mangal Bari(2020)
discography
album
- Ishq da uda ada (2004)
- Smile(2005)
- Next Level(2009)
- Goat(2020)
- Confinement Era(2021)
singles
- “You know what?”
- “Lambagini”
- “Ikkudi”
