Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, actor, television presenter and social media celebrity who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. He is recognized as one of the leading artists in the Indian music industry. He also acts in Punjabi movies with many of them being notable hits including Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2, Punjab 1984, Sardaar Ji, Ambarsariya, Sardaar Ji 2, Super Singh, Soorma, Sajjan Singh Rangroot and Shadaa, which are among the most successful Punjabi movies in history. His first recorded mainstream performance was his solo track and music video Ishq Da Uda Ada from his 2004 album produced by Finetone Cassettes. He made his Bollywood debut with Udta Punjab in 2016 for which he earned the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Birth Name
Daljit Singh Dosanjh
Nickname
Daljit
Profession
Singer, Actor, TV Presenter, Internet Personality
Genre
Punjabi, Bhangra, Romantic, Pop, Sikh
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Speed Records, Dharam Seva, Moviebox Records, Finetone Cassettes, T-Series, Famous Studios
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984, in Dosanjh Kalan, Punjab, India.
Age
He is currently 35 years old.
Residence
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He is of Punjabi descent.
Religion
Sikhism
Education
Diljit Dosanjh attended Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School in Ludhiana, from where he completed his formal education, including his high school diploma.
Family Details
- Father – Balbir Singh (He worked with Punjab Roadways)
- Mother – Sukhwinder Kaur
- Siblings – Manjeet Singh (Younger Brother). He has an older sister as well.
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Diljit Dosanjh dated –
- Sandeep Kaur (2017-Present) – Many of his fans might not be aware that Diljit is a married man. His marriage came to the public light in 2017 when it was reported that his marriage was in trouble due to his success in Bollywood as the increased work in Mumbai had led to a communication breakdown between Diljit and his wife.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
- In centimeters – 178 cm
- In meters – 1.78 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 72 kg
- In Pounds – 159 lbs
Body Measurements
His body stats are not known.
Body Build
Athletic
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a shoe of size 10.5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Being one of the most successful artists in the Punjabi Music Industry and having appeared in leading roles in the popular Punjabi movies such as Jatt & Juliet and Sardaar Ji 2. His highly acclaimed performance in the Bollywood drama movie, Udta Punjab.
Singing Debut
In 2000, he released his first studio album, Ishq Da Uda Adaa.
Film Debut
In 2010, he made his theatrical film debut in the romantic drama movie, Mel Karade Rabba in a special appearance. In 2016, he made his Bollywood debut in the film Udta Punjab for his role as Sartaaj Singh, the role which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Television Debut
In 2010, Diljit Dosanjh made his first TV show appearance on the music talent show, Awaaz Punjab Di. He co-hosted the show with Divya Dutta.
Brand Endorsements
In 2015, Diljit was made the brand ambassador of Coco-Cola as well as Flipkart. He was appointed the brand ambassador of Season 4 of the Star Sports Pro Kabbadi along with Rana Daggubati and Puneeth Rajkumar.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Film | Award Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Lion of Punjab | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Male Debut | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2013 | Jatt & Juliet | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2015 | Disco Singh | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Punjab 1984 | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2016 | Sardaarji | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Udta Punjab | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| Best Male Debut | Won | |||
| Ambarsariya | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor | Won |
| Year | Song/Album | Award Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Next Level | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Folk Pop Album | Won |
| 2012 | Lak 28 Kudi Da | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Nominated |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Fukre | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Bacha Ho Gaya | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Nominated |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Kharku | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Won | |
| PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male | Won | ||
| Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Won | ||
| Back 2 Basics | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Album of the Year | Won | |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Shoulder | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Main Fan Bhagat Singh Da | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Nominated | |
| Proper Patola | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male | Won | |
| Most Popular Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Music Video | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Happy Birthday | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Won |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated | |||
| Swaah Banke | Mirchi Music Award | Listeners’ Choice Film Song of the Year | Won | |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated | ||
| Punjab 1984 | Mirchi Music Award | Film Album of the Year | Won | |
| Listeners’ Choice Film Album of the Year | Won | |||
| Channo | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Beautiful Billo | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Rangrut | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Patiala Peg | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male for a Single | Won | |
| Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Most Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Brit Asia TV World Music Awards | Best Single World | Won | ||
| Brit Asia TV World Music Awards | Best Male Act | Won | ||
| Mirchi Music Awards | Song of the Year – Non Film | Won | ||
| 2016 | Taare Mutiyaare | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated |
| Veervaar | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nominated | |
| PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Won | ||
| 5 Taara | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Won | |
| Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Won |
Diljit Dosanjh Favorite
- Favorite Actors – Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh
- Favorite Actresses – Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt
- Favorite Singers – Gurdas Maan, Kuldeep Manak, Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan
- Favorite Subject at School – Punjabi
- Favorite Director – Anurag Singh
- Favorite Punjabi Actor – Gurdas Maan
- Favorite TV Shows – Shaktiman, Chandrakanta, Ramayana
- Favorite Fashion Brand – Tom Ford
Diljit Dosanjh Net worth
Diljit Dosanjh has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Diljit Dosanjh
- Instagram – diljitdosanjh
- Twitter – Diljit Dosanjh
- YouTube Channel – Diljit Dosanjh
Some Lesser Known Facts About Diljit Dosanjh
- He started performing Kirtan at local gurdwaras during his school years.
- He gave his first stage performance at a village, for the purpose of engaging the audience as Master Saleem was late for his performance.
- Diljit Dosanjh launched an NGO, Saanjh Foundation focusing on underprivileged children and seniors, contributing to orphanages and old age homes on his 30th birthday.
- He has mostly associated with Finetone Cassettes, a division of T-Series for his music.
- His breakthrough films were Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2, Punjab 1984, Sardaar Ji, Ambarsariya, Sardaar Ji 2, Udta Punjab and Super Sing. All of the films made it big at the box office.
- He is a huge fan of American TV personality Kylie Jenner and is often seen commenting on her posts on various social media handles.
- In 2004, his second album Dil was released, which was again with Finetone Cassettes.
- Diljit’s popular song Proper Patola is the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo.
- In his birthday in 2013, he established the non-profit organization, Saanjh Foundation, which aims to help underprivileged seniors and children by supporting orphanages and old age homes.
- In 2017, Diljit Dosanjh won Colors Golden Petal Awards for Stylish icon of the year.
- In 2018, he portrayed the role of the famous International hockey player, Sandeep Singh in his biopic Soorma.
- In 2019, Diljit is scheduled to appear in the Navdeep Singh directed film Kaneda produced by Anushka Sharma.
- Visit his official website @ diljitdosanjh.co.
