Diljit Dosanjh - Wife, Age, Height, Biography, Family, Career, Best Movie

Diljit Dosanjh is a popular Indian singer, songwriter, and actor known for his work in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Keep reading to know more about Diljit Dosanjh's age, family, height, relationships, career, interesting facts, and more.

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Who is Diljit Dosanjh?

Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer-songwriter, television personality and actor who has appeared and sung in Punjabi and Hindi films. He is regarded as one of India's most prominent music performers and has an international fanbase as well.

Diljit Dosanjh is now acknowledged as one of the top performers in the Punjabi music industry. He also performs in Punjabi films many of which are notable successes such as the 2015 release Sardaar Ji and the 2012 release Jatt & Juliet and Jatt & Juliet 2.

These films are among the most popular Punjabi films ever made and have helped make him a Punjabi cultural icon for Punjabis all over the world. 

Diljit Dosanjh's Age

Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984. This makes his age 40 years as of 2024.

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Diljit Dosanjh's Family

Diljit Dosanjh grew up in Dosanjh Kalan before moving to Ludhiana, where he completed his formal primary education at Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, including a high school diploma from Al Manar Public School.

Diljit Dosanjh began singing Sikh music at local gurdwaras while still in school. A music lover since childhood, he began performing in gurudwaras to fulfil his singing dreams. Diljit Dosanjh’s father, Balbir Singh Dosanjh, worked as a bus driver for Punjab Roadways, earning around Rs. 5,000 per month. 

His mother, Sukhwinder Kaur is a homemaker. Diljit Dosanjh has two siblings, Manjeet Singh and also has a sister. He is married to Sandeep Kaur and they also have a child.

Diljit has been open and candid about his alleged crushes on Hollywood celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and Gal Gadot. Diljit Dosanjh on the other hand is extremely private about his family and personal life. 

Relationships

Diljit Dosanjh's Wife

Diljit Dosanjh is known for being very private about his personal life. There has been a lot of buzz about his marriage. It turns out that Diljit was married to Sandeep Kaur, an Indian-American, and they have a son together. However, reports now confirm that their marriage is over.

The troubles in their marriage reportedly began in 2017, and the two are not on good terms anymore. It seems that Diljit has moved on and might even be seeing someone new, although he's staying quiet about it.

Diljit has always kept his personal and family life away from the spotlight. He's been especially cautious about addressing rumors, even when it comes to stories about his wife and child. A friend of Diljit mentioned that he indeed has a son who lives with his mother in the US, but Diljit himself hasn't commented on these details.

Adding to the speculation, some photos appeared online of Diljit with a mystery woman, which sparked rumors. The woman, however, clarified that she is not his wife and asked everyone to correct this misunderstanding.

Despite all these personal developments, Diljit continues to focus on his career and maintain his privacy.

Career

Diljit Dosanjh released his first album Ishq Da Uda Ada in 2003 with Finetone Cassettes, who signed him on and released more albums with him. His album, Smile which was released in 2005 made him popular and he continued making music and releasing albums for the rest of the 2000s. His most successful was The Next Level, released in 2009 and released internationally to the US, Canada and UK. For this album he collaborated with Honey Singh who composed all the music, featured on two songs and wrote two as well.

2011 was the year he ventured into films. He debuted with The Lion of Punjab and his track Lak 28 Kudi Da from the film was a hit. Another collaboration with Honey Singh, it reached number 1 on the official Asian Download Chart in the US published by the BBC. 

The following year saw the release of Jatt and Juliet, one of the biggest hits of Punjabi cinema. Diljit Dosanjh played one of the lead roles and through this film became an established actor. He also released his eighth album, Back 2 Basics, which was also well received.

The following years he continued to pursue both music and films with moderate success. In 2016 he made his foray into Bollywood with Udta Punjab. His role as an honest cop in a corrupt environment earned him significant praise and helped make him a film star on a national level. Udta Punjab was immediately followed by Phillauri. 

In 2020, he released his eleventh album, G.O.A.T which helped him enter the Social 50 chart by Billboard. It later came to the top of Billboard's Top Triller Global chart. It also featured in the top 20 in the Canadian Albums Chart.

2021 saw him take on the role of producer with the film Honsla Rakh which he also starred in. Earning 5.05 crores on the opening day, it had the highest grossing opening day of any Punjabi film.

He became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the famous Coachellla music festival in 2023.

His portrayal of iconic Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila in the biopic of the same name earned him significant praise from audience and critic alike.

Best Movies

Punjab 1984 (2014) 

PlayPunjab 1984 tells the tale of a mother's search for her missing son during the 1980s terrorism and unrest in the north Indian state of Punjab and is based on actual events. In an effort to learn what happened to her missing son, she travels through numerous towns and villages in the course of her search. Mothers all over Punjab have embarked on this journey.

It is Punjab's journey and ultimately it is the journey of all of humanity. In 1984 Punjab was going through a terrible period of terrorism and riots and this story is about a mother and her missing son. 

The movie shows a mother's longing for her son and her search for her son who has been labelled a terrorist due to the unfavourable circumstances in Punjab. A mother embarks on a journey in search of her missing son who has been mistakenly branded a terrorist during a time of political unrest. The plot revolves around a woman who sets out to find her missing son who has also been mislabeled as a terrorist. Punjab 1984 is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Honsla Rakh (2021) 

PlayWhat happens when a likeable grounded desi Punjabi young man tries to fall in love again and find a mother for his 7-year-old son then runs into his ex who returns to the city after 7 years?

The romantic comedy "Honsla Rakh " starring Diljit Dosanjh Sonam Bajwa Shehnaaz Gill and Shinda Grewal has warmth at its core and explores the emotional ties between father and child as well as the love between men and women in contemporary society. A young single father of a 7-year-old boy who is a lovable and rooted Desi and Punjabi attempts to fall in love once more.

Honsla Rakh is a rom-com drama that tells the endearing story of Diljit Dosanjh as a single father looking for love and a mother for his child. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video. Honsla Rakh is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and starring Diljit Dosanjh Sonam Bajwa and Shehnaaz Gill. It marks Diljit Dosanjh's debut as producer.

The film is set in Vancouver Canada and tells the story of a divorced father who raises his son on his own. It will be released theatrically worldwide on October 15, 2021. With a worldwide gross of 540 million (US$6.8 million) the film is currently one of the top three highest-grossing Punjabi films.

Udta Punjab (2016) 

PlayWhat on earth could a migrant worker a rock star a doctor and a police officer possibly have in common? It's easy Punjab! "Udta Punjab" takes you on a journey unlike anything you've ever experienced. Characters from various walks of life battle the drug threat in their own ways in the film starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh.

The movie explores the fabricated highs and genuine lows they experience while travelling along paths that are rife with fatal perils. However, the most important aspect of Udta Punjab is the renowned Punjabi spirit which even when completely defeated has the audacity to look you in the eye and declare "Drugs di maa di!"

Udta Punjab is an engrossing film about the drug abuse epidemic that afflicts Punjab. And to be honest Diljit Dosanjh is the film's true Punjabi cherry on top. Netflix has it available for viewing. The black-comedy crime-drama film has been written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey co-written by Sudip Sharma and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Sameer Nair and Aman Gill under Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Phantom Films.

Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018) 

PlayThis movie is based on Sikh regiments that fought in World War I. Sajjan Singh a fan of polo, served in the British Indian Army and was the Maharaja of Ratlam State from 1893 to 1947. During World War I, he served on the Western Front.  This film is available on Netflix.

Sajjan Singh Rangroot is the eighth most successful Punjabi film of all time and the third most successful film of 2018. Pankaj Batra directed the 2018 Indian Punjabi-language war drama. Diljit Dosanjh, Yograj Singh, and Sunanda Sharma star in the film. The film is based on the true story of Sikh soldiers from the British Indian Army fighting on the Western Front during World War I. The film was released on March 23 2018 to commemorate Bhagat Singh's death anniversary. The film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences upon its initial release. Cinekorn Entertainment are expected to dub the film into Hindi and English.

Jatt & Juliet (2012) 

Play Fateh Singh and Pooja who are polar opposites arrive in Canada with dreams in their eyes. Sparks fly when they come into contact. Life however has other plans for them. Juliet is a typical modern-day Punjabi girl, while Jatt is a mischievous endearing type of guy. Their disparate worldviews cause friction when their paths collide as they travel to Canada.

But as faith continues to bring them together their initial animosity toward one another gradually transforms into friendship which they only fully understand when they are cut off. Will they have another chance in life to demonstrate their love for one another or will their differences persist?

The film is available on Disney + Hostar. Jatt & Juliet is a romantic comedy film directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Darshan Singh Grewal and Gunbir Singh Sidhu. Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa star in the film. On June 29 2012, it was released in theatres. When it was released the film was a massive box office success and it also won multiple awards at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2013 including Best Film Best Director Best Actor and Best Actress. The film also spawned a sequel Jatt & Juliet 2 the following year with the majority of the same cast and crew. The sequel also broke box office records becoming the highest-grossing Punjabi film of all time.

Soorma (2018)

PlayThis is an inspiring true story of the triumph of the human spirit about a player who had a near-death experience when he was at the top of his game but overcame it thanks to his unwavering passion for the game, hard work and sheer willpower.

Sandeep Singh a specialist in penalty corners for the Indian hockey team from Shahbad Haryana made headlines when he was accidentally shot in the spine on a train while en route to join the team that would fly to Germany for the 2006 World Cup.

He sustained an injury that rendered him paralyzed and the medical community gave him little hope of ever walking normally again. This film is a biopic about Indian field hockey player Sandeep Singh and how he persevered in his career despite being paralysed in a debilitating accident. Soorma is now available on Netflix.

Jogi (2022) 

PlayJogi is emotional and disturbing for many people who were involved in the riots,, particularly viewers from the Sikh community. People who are sentimental will undoubtedly shed tears at the conclusion of Jogi.

The film Jogi which is based on the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots, tells the tale of a Sikh man named Jogi who seeks to protect his loved ones from a massacre that resulted in the deaths of thousands of Sikhs. The public's attitude toward the entire clan changed overnight as a result of the murder of the then Indian Prime Minister by two Sikh men and people began to become more hostile.

In order to fit the plot of Jogi saving his neighbours and friends, the chilling truth about the manner in which many innocent Sikhs were murdered is disregarded. However, the brief portion of the brutal massacre that was shown is both condensed and upsetting. You want our main character to charge in with guns blazing and exact revenge on those who killed his family and fellow Sikhs because it makes your blood boil so much.

Ambarsariya (2016) 

PlayAmbarsariya is an action comedy starring Diljit Dosanjh as an undercover RAW agent on the hunt for an assassin. Jatt Ambarsariya an insurance and RAW agent is tasked with protecting the life of Punjab's home minister. He meets Jasleeen Kaur and Kirat while on the mission and develops feelings for both of them.

In addition to trying to balance three women, a secret agent is trying to find an assassin while posing as an insurance salesman. Ambarsariya is a 2016 Indian Punjabi comedy thriller film directed by Mandeep Kumar written by Dheeraj Rattan and starring Diljit Dosanjh Monica Gill Navneet Kaur Dhillon and Lauren Gottlieb as the main cast. Prem Kumar: Salesman of the Year was remade in Odia in 2018.

Good Newwz (2019)

PlayGood Newzz is a comedy film about two couples who are attempting to have children through IVF but a mistake turns the process into a roller-coaster ride. This is available on Amazon Prime Video. Raj Mehta is the director of the 2019 Bollywood rom-com drama Good Newwz.

The lead actors in the film are Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani. Hiroo Johar Aruna Bhatia Karan Johar Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan are in charge of producing the film under the banners of Dharma Productions and Cape of Good Films Pvt. Ltd.

Vishnu Rao is the film's camera operator. The big screen debut of Good Newwz is scheduled for December 27, 2019.

Sardarji (2015) 

PlaySardaarji is a 2015 Punjabi fantasy comedy film directed by Rohit Jugraj and starring Diljit Dosanjh, Mandy Takhar and Neeru Bajwa. On May 18, 2015, the film's trailer was released. Sardaar Ji was among the first fantasy films produced in Punjabi cinema. It was released on June 26 2015 and it had the biggest opening weekend ever for a Punjabi film in Punjab.

Jaggi (Diljit Dosanjh) is tasked with chasing away a ghost (Neeru Bajwa) from a London mansion. When he falls in love with a ghost however hilarious situations ensue. This is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Amar Singh Chamkila

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Amar Singh Chamkila, also known as 'Elvis of Punjab' has influenced almost every Punjabi singer, Diljit included. Imagine his happiness when he was offered the titular role in the legendary singer's biopic! The film is directed by Imtiaz Ali, who decided to explore a different genre of filmmaking, as he is best known for his rom-coms.The soundtrack is composed by A.R.Rahman and Diljit Dosanjh sings some of the songs. The film was released on Netflix on 12 April 2024.

The film follows the journey of Amar Singh Chamkila, from his humble beginnings to becoming a star with his wife Amarjot Kaur, played by Parineeti Chopra. It explores their struggles, controversies and triumphs, culminating with their assassination while still young.

The film received an excellent reception and Diljit Dosanjh's performance impressed critics and viewers. On a talk show, Imtiaz Ali revealed that Shah Rukh Khan once told him Diljit is the best actor in the country. He was naturally the first casting choice and the Jab We Met director felt Amar Singh Chamkila would not have been made if Diljit refused.

Upcoming Movies

Sardaarji 3

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has officially announced his upcoming film. He took to Instagram to unveil the first poster for Sardaarji 3. The poster features a blurred close-up of a man wearing a turban, representing a member of the Sikh community, without clearly showing Diljit himself. Along with the poster, the release date for Sardaarji 3 has also been revealed, but fans will have to wait until next year to see the film. Further details about the movie are still to come.

Career Timeline

Diljit Dosanjh Hindi Movies

Diljit Dosanjh Punjabi Movies

Controversy

The war of words between Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut

Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut's Twitter feud is the most recent and widely publicised controversy in both Pollywood and Bollywood. It all started when Kangana Ranaut misidentified an elderly Sikh woman who was participating in the farmers' protest. Her tweet about it did not go down well with any of the Punjabi stars including Diljit Dosanjh. Their heated debates quickly went viral on the internet.

Income Tax Raid

In December 2012 the Income-tax team raided Diljit's residence in Ludhiana.

Anti-Cultural Song

There was a time when several Punjabi women spoke out against Diljit, Jazzy B and Yo Yo Honey Singh's filthy and anti-cultural and vulgar songs.

Net Worth and Income

Diljit Dosanjh is listed on the Celebrity 100 list in India according to Forbes India (2019). According to some sources Diljit Dosanjh's net worth is around $20 million USD in 2024, reportedly.

He is one of Punjabi cinema's highest-paid singers and actors. Diljit Dosanjh's monthly salary exceeds 80 lakh rupees. The majority of his earnings come from movies and live concerts for which he is well-known. Diljit Dosanjh earns between 3 and 4 crore rupees per film. His earnings are also influenced by factors such as sponsorships and brand promotions.For private concert he also charges around 4 crore rupees.

Diljit charges around a million dollars per brand endorsement. His net worth had increased by 30 per cent in the last few years.  Diljit Dosanjh's annual salary exceeds 12 crore INR. Diljit Dosanjh is associated with Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola signed Diljit Dosanjh as a brand endorser for Punjab India in August 2015. Diljit Dosanjh was chosen by Flipkart the largest online retailer in India for its Flipkart Connect campaign in Punjab.

Awards

Interesting Facts

• Diljit Dosanjh began singing at a young age. Even as a teenager, he could be found singing Gurbani at local gurudwaras.
• On his birthday in 2013, Diljit established the Saanjh Foundation an NGO for the underprivileged that supports orphanages and old age homes.
• Proper Patola by Diljit Dosanjh was the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo.
• Diljit Dosanjh has won seven Brit Asia TV World Music Awards. One each for Kharku Back 2 Basics and Proper Patola. Two each for Patiala Peg and Do you know and CON.FI.DEN.TIAL.
• Proper Patola by Diljit Dosanjh was the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo.
• When Diljit Dosanjh first started singing in Gurudwaras a producer reportedly asked him to change his name from Daljit to Diljit. His village is called 'Dosanjh.'
• Diljit is also the first turbaned Sikh to be immortalised in wax by Madame Tussauds.
• Diljit is the owner of the clothing labels Urban Pendu' and 'WEARED 6 ' respectively.
• Diljit comes from a small family as his father made about 5 000 per year.
• He developed a musical taste early on and began giving concerts at nearby gurudwaras.
• As Master Saleem was running late for his performance he performed on stage for the first time in a village to pique the interest of the crowd.
• He made his singing debut in 2000 with the release of the album Ishq Da Uda Ada.
• Recently Diljit Dosanjh and Taylor Swift were reportedly seen at a restaurant. Diljit Dosanjh always has a humorous escape plan. On 7th June 2023, the actor-singer addressed claims that he had been seen dining with music sensation Taylor Swift and making out with her. 

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