Diljit Dosanjh Biography (2025): Age, Movies, Net Worth, Songs, Family & More.

1. Early Life & Education

Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984 in Dosanjh Kalan village of Jalandhar district, Punjab. He belongs to a Sikh family with deep-rooted Punjabi values. His father, Balbir Singh, worked at Punjab Roadways, and his mother, Sukhwinder Kaur, was a homemaker. Diljit completed his schooling at Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ludhiana. From an early age, he started performing kirtans and bhajans at local gurudwaras, which later shaped his singing career.

2. Career Beginnings in Music (2002–2010)

Diljit started his professional music journey with the album “Ishq Da Uda Ada” (2004) followed by “Dil” (2004). He gained early recognition with the single “Smile” and albums like Chocolate. His big breakthrough came with “Lak 28 Kudi Da” featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh in 2011, which became a massive hit across India.

3. Breakthrough in Punjabi Cinema (2011–2015)

He entered Punjabi cinema with “The Lion of Punjab” (2011) but achieved stardom with “Jatt & Juliet” (2012) and its sequel (2013). These films revolutionized Punjabi romantic comedies. Another turning point was “Punjab 1984” (2014), a critically acclaimed film that won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi. He is currently the top paid actor of punjabi cinema. His recent movies jatt and julliet 3 and Sardaar Ji 3 raked a lot of money at Box Office Collection. Moreover, he is active in Bollywood industry and made a great start with Chamkila Movie and he is soon going to appear in Border 2 movie.

4. Bollywood Career (2016–Present)

Diljit made his Bollywood debut in “Udta Punjab” (2016) alongside Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Shahid Kapoor. His performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut (Male). He later starred in “Phillauri” (2017), “Soorma” (2018) as hockey legend Sandeep Singh, and “Good Newwz” (2019), which became a major box office success.

5. International Recognition & Tours

Diljit has performed in Canada, UK, USA, and Middle East. In 2023, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella. In 2024, he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, showcasing Punjabi music to an international audience.

Complete Filmography of Diljit Dosanjh

Complete Discography of Diljit Dosanjh

8. Signature Roles & Awards

• National Film Award for Punjab 1984.

• Filmfare Award for Best Debut (Male) for Udta Punjab.

• Multiple PTC Punjabi Film Awards, Brit Asia Awards, and Mirchi Music Awards.

• He is recently nominated for his excellent performance in Chamkila for Emmy Awarfds

9. Business Ventures & Endorsements

Diljit launched his clothing line Urban Pendu and invests in film production. He has endorsed Coca-Cola, Flipkart, and Nestle brands. He’s also involved in charity performances for underprivileged children in Punjab.

10. Lifestyle, Fitness & Fashion

Diljit is known for his immaculate turban styles and high-fashion outfits, frequently wearing brands like Gucci and Balenciaga. He maintains a vegetarian diet, daily gym sessions, and meditation. Fans admire his skincare and grooming routines, which he often shares on social media.

11. Luxury Assets

• Cars: Porsche Panamera, Mercedes G63 AMG, Jeep Wrangler, BMW 520D.

• Houses: Luxury residence in Ludhiana, properties in Canada.

• Other Assets: Designer wardrobes, jewelry, and music studio.

12. Family & Personal Life

Diljit keeps his personal life private. His parents are Balbir Singh and Sukhwinder Kaur. He has one brother and one sister. His marital status has never been officially disclosed.

13. Interesting Facts

• First Punjabi artist at Coachella (2023).

• Wax statue at Madame Tussauds Delhi.

• Massive Instagram following (18M+).

• Known for humorous Instagram Stories.

• Appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2024).

14. Controversies

• Has occasionally faced criticism over politically sensitive songs.

• Minor social media spats with other artists.
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• Recently he made headlines when his movie sardaar ji 3 was not allowed to release in India because of India and Pakistan Clash over Pehlgam Attack.

15. Upcoming Projects (2025)

• Border 2 and No Entry Mein Entry
  Bollywood film with Kareena Kapoor (TBA).

• International collaborations with Western artists.

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