Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Singh Dosanjh (Punjabi: ਦਿਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੋਸਾਂਝ, also known simply as Diljit), is a Punjabi singer and Punjabi film actor. This young singer/ actor is widely renowned in the Punjabi music and film industries as one of the most talented and influential young artists. Having started his singing career as a teenager, Diljit has managed to carve a niche for himself in the hearts of contemporary Punjabi music fans with his excellent voice and the ability to sing on high notes effortlessly. Widely appreciated for staying close to his inception, his staunch loyalty to the turban has made him stand out even more midst the crowd of other young artists and singers, who are often highly influenced by the pop culture.[1] Even though his acting career did not start on a very promising note, his recent performance in Jatt & Juliet and Jatt & Juliet 2, has won him the love of viewers worldwide. Jatt & Juliet 2, which was released on 28 June 2013, has reportedly broken all box office records in the Punjabi film industry, and has become a Punjabi blockbuster in its own merit.[2]
Personal life
Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984 in 'Dosanjh Kalan' - a village near Jalandhar district of Punjab. His father's name is S. Balbir Singh Dosanjh. Born into a typical Punjabi agricultural family, Diljit was brought up in 'Dosanjh Kalan' , but later moved with his entire family to the city of Ludhiana in Punjab, where he currently resides. Diljit’s passion for singing was evident at an early age and he worked tirelessly on his craft under the tutelage of S.Gobinder Singh, Prof. Kartar Singh and Mr. Hari dutt Sharma.He studied at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School at Ludhiana. [3]
Music career
Diljit started his music career in 2000, with the track "Ishq" from the Album “Ishq da Uda Aada” which was received well by the audience. His second album, "Dil" was released on 2003, which was followed by “Smile”. The most popular song from this album was Paggan pochwiyan wale . His subsequent albums, “Ishq ho gya” and “Chocolate” also did well commercially.The album “The Next Level” released in 2009, was undoubtedly a musical milestone with popular tracks like Dil Nachda, Desi Daaro, Los Angeles and Rubaroo. His single Lak 28 became a pop bhangra anthem in the Punjabi community.
In March 2012, Diljit came out with his first Religious Album "Sikh" featuring “Gobind de Lal”. Diljit refused to use his own photograph for the album and commissioned a Pencil sketch artist to create the cover, something never before witnessed in the industry. The gesture was widely appreciated by his fans.[4]
Diljit’s most recent album, “Back to Basics” was released in 2012, with music from Tru Skool.[5] Official tracks from this album include “Khaarku”, “Truck”, “Strawberry”, “Chunni”, “Raanjha”, “Bandd Bottleh”, “Radio”, “iPhone” and “Poh Di Raat”. Tru Skool officially announced the record breaking collections of the album on twitter. It was undoubtedly one of the biggest musical successes of Diljit’s career and garnered commercial acclaim worldwide.
Diljit’s latest single track “Main fan Bhagat Singh da” , offered as a tribute to the great martyr and revolutionary, Bhagat Singh, has also received much commercial and critical acclaim from audiences worldwide. He made his Bollywood music debut in 2012, when he sang the track "Pee Pa" for the film Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, which featured Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza in lead roles. Diljit also made a special appearance in the music video. Diljit has also sung the title song for Bollywood family comedy Mere Dad Ki Maruti.
Film career
Diljit started his acting career with a cameo appearance in the film Mel Karade Rabba. His first film as a leading actor was The Lion of Punjab, which didn't do well commercially or critically. He garnered acclaim as an actor in July 2011,when he appeared as the male lead in Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, opposite Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa. The film did well commercially in Punjab. However, Diljit's next ventureJatt & Juliet where he played the male lead Fateh Singh, grossed Rs 249 million worldwide and set the record for the highest grossing Punjabi film. Diljit also won the PTC Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Fateh Singh in the movie. However, this record was broken recently by Jatt & Juliet 2, which hit the theaters worldwide on 28 June 2013. Diljit's portrayal of the simple-minded, fun loving, Punjab police constable, Fateh Singh, is being applauded and has won hearts of Punjabi viewers worldwide. Diljit's upcoming ventures include Mukhtiar Chadda and 1984 Punjab. He is also to appear in a flick starring Gurdas Maan and Neeru Bajwa.
Charitable.
Contributions
On 6 January 2013, Diljit founded Saanjh Foundation which is a charitable NGO dedicated to helping under-privileged children and the elderly. It is not just restricted to serving the needs of the underprivileged in the state of Punjab, but has been made accessible to anyone within India with a genuine need. Requests can be submitted by calling the number 9501525025, which are then responded to by the foundation by accessing the requirements pertaining to the situation, and taking necessary action.[6]
Discography
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Release Date Album Record Label Music Director Rating
2000 Ishq da uda aada Finetone Babloo 7.79
[Finetone Cassettes Industries] Sukhpal Sukh 8.47
9 April 2005 Smile [Finetone Cassettes Industries] Sukhpal Sukh 8.11
12 May 2006 Ishq Ho Gaya [Finetone Cassettes Industries] Sachin Ahuja 8.03
Chocolate Pavneet Birgi 7.92
17 Sep 2009 The Next Level T-Series Honey Singh 9.54
22 June 2012 Sikh Speed Records Amandeep Singh 9.45
1 Nov 2012 Back 2 Basics Speed Records TruSkool 9.97
13 April 2013 Sikh 2 Dharam Seva Records/Speed Records 9.07
Singles
Year Track Music Director Notes
2009 Bhagat Singh Honey Singh A Tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh
2009 Dance With Me Honey Singh
2010 Main Me & Myself Honey Singh
2011 Lak 28 Kudi Da Honey Singh For the Promotion of The Lion of Punjab
2011 Catty Eyes Honey Singh
2012 Pe Pa Pe Pa Ho Gaya Sachin Jigar From Movie Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
2012 Goliyan Honey Singh From Album International Villager
2012 Bodyguard Joy-Atul Song on Muammar Gaddafi
2013 Mere Dad Ki Maruti Sachin Gupta Title song of movie Mere Dad Ki Maruti
2013 Main Fan Bhagat Singh da JSL Singh From Movie Bikkar bai sentimental
2013 Main Taan Aidaan Hi Nachna Sachin Gupta From movie Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Mel Karade Rabba Rajveer Dhillon Cameo
2011 The Lion of Punjab Avtar Singh PTC Punjabi Debut Actor (Male)
2011 Jihne Mera Dil Luteya Gurnoor PTC Best Actor Award / PIFFA Award for Best Actor
2012 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya Himself Special Appearance in song Pee Pa Pee
2012 Jatt & Juliet Fateh Singh PTC Best Actor Award
2013 Saadi Love Story Rajveer no.2 / Billa
2013 Jatt & Juliet 2 Fateh Singh
2013 Mukhtiar Chadha Mukhtiar Chadha Post-production
2014 1984 Punjab Pre-Production
2014 Next with Gurdas Maan Produced by Neeru Bajwa
