Actor
Diljit Dosanjh
Based In
Panjab
Origin
Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India
Years Active
2011 – Present
Diljit Dosanjh Biography
Diljit Dosanjh – Full Information
- Full Name: Diljit Dosanjh
- Nickname: Dosanjhwala
- Profession: Singer, Actor, Songwriter, Film Producer
- Date of Birth: 6 January 1984
- Age: 41 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Sikhism
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Family Background
- Father: Balbir Singh Dosanjh
- Mother: Sukhwinder Kaur
- Siblings: Manjeet Singh (sister details kept private)
- Family Origin: Punjabi Sikh family
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Build: Athletic
Education
- Schooling: Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ludhiana
- Formal Education: Limited formal education; trained in music from an early age
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Language | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Lion of Punjab | Punjabi | Acting debut |
| 2012 | Jatt & Juliet | Punjabi | First major commercial success |
| 2014 | Punjab 1984 | Punjabi | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2015 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | Punjabi | One of the highest-grossing Punjabi films |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Hindi | Bollywood breakthrough & National Award |
| 2017 | Phillauri | Hindi | Lead role in mainstream Bollywood |
| 2018 | Sajjan Singh Rangroot | Punjabi | Landmark patriotic Punjabi film |
| 2019 | Good Newwz | Hindi | Massive box-office success |
| 2020 | Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari | Hindi | Lead comic role in Bollywood |
| 2022 | Jogi | Hindi | Acclaimed dramatic performance |
| 2023 | Chamkila | Hindi | Portrayal of legendary Punjabi singer |
| 2024 | Crew | Hindi | Successful ensemble Bollywood film |
Recent Activity
- Successfully wrapped up his AURA TOUR 2025, featuring major international cities and sold-out global shows
- Faced Khalistani threats related to his KBC appearance, responded calmly, and continued professional commitments without disruption
- Starred in a new film directed by Imtiaz Ali, marking another important collaboration
- Teaser for Border 2 released, creating strong buzz among fans
- Went viral for humble interactions with fans, reinforcing his grounded public image
- Gained appreciation for showcasing rural Punjab life, traditions, and simplicity through social presence
- Actively involved in promoting upcoming music and film projects
- Continues to balance global stardom with strong Punjabi cultural roots
- A new detective-based film titled Detective Sherdil, expected to release on an OTT platform
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Folk Pop Album | The Next Level | Won |
| 2012 | PIFAA Awards | Best Actor | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Won |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Male Debut | The Lion of Punjab | Nominated |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | The Lion of Punjab | Nominated |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Won |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Lak 28 Kudi Da | Nominated |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Lak 28 Kudi Da | Won |
| 2012 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Fukre | Nominated |
| 2013 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Bhangra Single | Kharku | Won |
| 2013 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Album of the Year | Back 2 Basics | Won |
| 2013 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best International Act | Himself | Won |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Jatt & Juliet | Won |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Bacha Ho Gaya | Nominated |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Bacha Ho Gaya | Nominated |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Kharku | Won |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male | Kharku | Won |
| 2013 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Album of the Year | Back 2 Basics | Nominated |
| 2014 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best International Act | Himself | Won |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Jatt & Juliet 2 | Won |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Shoulder | Nominated |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Main Fan Bhagat Singh Da | Nominated |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male | Proper Patola | Won |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Proper Patola | Won |
| 2014 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Music Video | Proper Patola | Nominated |
| 2015 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best World Single | Patiala Peg | Won |
| 2015 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Male Act | Himself | Won |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Listeners’ Choice Film Song of the Year | Swaah Banke | Won |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Listeners’ Choice Film Song of the Year | Punjab 1984 | Won |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Film Album of the Year | Punjab 1984 | Won |
| 2015 | Mirchi Music Awards | Song of the Year – Non Film | Patiala Peg | Won |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Disco Singh | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Punjab 1984 | Won |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Happy Birthday | Won |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Happy Birthday | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Swaah Banke | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Channo | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Beautiful Billo | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Rangrut | Nominated |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Pop Vocalist Male (Single) | Patiala Peg | Won |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Bhangra Song of the Year | Patiala Peg | Won |
| 2015 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Patiala Peg | Nominated |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Sardaarji | Nominated |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Taare Mutiyaare | Nominated |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Playback Singer Male | Veervaar | Nominated |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | Veervaar | Won |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Most Popular Song of the Year | 5 Taara | Won |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Music Awards | Best Bhangra Song of the Year | 5 Taara | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Udta Punjab | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Udta Punjab | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor | Ambarsariya | Won |
| 2017 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Music Video | Do You Know | Won |
| 2017 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Best Male Act | Himself | Won |
| 2017 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Ambarsariya | Nominated |
| 2018 | Brit Asia TV Music Awards | Album of the Year | CON.FI.DEN.TIAL | Won |
| 2018 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Super Singh | Nominated |
| 2019 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Sajjan Singh Rangroot | Nominated |
| 2020 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Good Newwz | Nominated |
| 2020 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Good Newwz | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Good Newwz | Won |
| 2020 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | Shadaa | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Web Original Film – Male | Amar Singh Chamkila | Won |
| 2025 | Critics’ Choice Awards | Best Actor | Amar Singh Chamkila | Won |
About Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, actor, songwriter, and producer known for his work in Punjabi music, Punjabi cinema, and Bollywood films.
He was born on 6 January 1984.
He is from Dosanjh Kalan village in Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.
He primarily works in the Punjabi film and music industry and also appears in Hindi films (Bollywood).
He is famous for hit Punjabi songs, blockbuster Punjabi films, and his award-winning Bollywood performances.
His Bollywood debut was Udta Punjab (2016).
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Udta Punjab.
Diljit Dosanjh keeps his personal life private and has not publicly disclosed marital details.
Some of his most popular songs include Patiala Peg, Do You Know, 5 Taara, Born To Shine, and Proper Patola.
He is involved in new music releases, upcoming films, and OTT projects, including Detective Sherdil.