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Diljit Dosanjh is a Punjabi singer and film actor who has become one of the most popular Indian artists worldwide. Star of Punjabi hits such as Jatt & Juliet and Hindi films such as Udta Punjab and Amar Singh Chamkila, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella festival in 2023.
Biography
Early life
Diljit grew up in a Sikh family in the village of Dosanjh Kalan and in Ludhiana, where he began singing kirtan at gurdwaras. He released his first album, Ishq Da Uda Ada, in 2004 and built a following through bhangra and pop songs.
Punjabi star
He moved into acting with The Lion of Punjab (2011), and the comedy Jatt & Juliet (2012) and its sequel made him the biggest star of Punjabi cinema. He has also played serious roles, such as in Punjab 1984 (2014), set during the insurgency.
Hindi films
He made his Hindi film debut as a policeman in Udta Punjab (2016), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, and starred in Good Newwz (2019) and Crew (2024). Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila (2024), in which he played the murdered Punjabi folk singer, won wide acclaim.
Global stage
His albums Con.Fi.Den.Tial, G.O.A.T. and Moonchild Era topped charts, and in 2023 he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella festival in California. His Dil-Luminati tour (2024) played to sold-out stadiums in North America, Europe and India, and he has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Timeline
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1984
Born in Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, Punjab
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2004
First album
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2012
Jatt & Juliet
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2014
Punjab 1984
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2016
Hindi debut in Udta Punjab
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2020
Album G.O.A.T.
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2023
Performs at Coachella
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2024
Amar Singh Chamkila; Dil-Luminati tour
Notable works
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2012
Jatt & Juliet Film
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2014
Punjab 1984 Film
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2016
Udta Punjab Film
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2020
G.O.A.T. Album
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2024
Amar Singh Chamkila Film
Awards and honours
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Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
2017 · Udta Punjab.
Did you know?
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He began by singing kirtan at gurdwaras.
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He was the first Punjabi artist to play Coachella.
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He played the folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila on screen.
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Who is Diljit Dosanjh?
Diljit Dosanjh is a Punjabi singer and film actor who has become one of the most popular Indian artists worldwide. Star of Punjabi hits such as Jatt & Juliet and Hindi films such as Udta Punjab and Amar Singh Chamkila, he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella festival in 2023.
How old is Diljit Dosanjh?
Diljit Dosanjh is 42 years old, born on 6 January 1984 in Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, Punjab.
Where is Diljit Dosanjh from?
Diljit Dosanjh was born in Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar district, Punjab.
What is Diljit Dosanjh known for?
Diljit Dosanjh is best known for G.O.A.T., Born to Shine, Jatt & Juliet, Udta Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila, Coachella 2023.
What awards has Diljit Dosanjh received?
Notable honours include Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (2017).
References
- Diljit Dosanjh — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Diljit Dosanjh — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Diljit Dosanjh — Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Diljit Dosanjh — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Official website. www.iamdiljitdosanjh.com. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
- Diljit Dosanjh (Q5276830) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 27 October 2026.
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