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{{short description|Indian singer, actor, television presenter and social media celebrity}}
{{Short description|Indian singer, film and television actor}}
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| name              = Diljit Dosanjh
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| birth_name        = Daljit Singh<ref name="indiatimes.com 2016">{{cite web | title=10 Things You Should Know About King Beat, The Tough Cop In 'Udta Punjab' | website=indiatimes.com | date=23 April 2016 | url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/10-things-you-should-know-about-diljit-dosanjh-the-tough-cop-in-udta-punjab-253819.html | access-date=23 April 2016}}</ref>
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* [[Gurdas Maan]]
* [[Tru Skool]]
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* [[Mickey Singh]]
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'''Diljit Dosanjh''' (born 6 January 1984) is an Indian singer-songwriter, actor and television presenter who works in [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] cinema.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chaudhary |first1=Neha |title=Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa shoot for a wedding sequence in Rajasthan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/diljit-dosanjh-and-neeru-bajwa-shoot-for-a-wedding-sequence-in-rajasthan/articleshow/66487474.cms |access-date=21 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=3 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/diljit-dosanjh-helmed-rise-punjabi-comedy|title=How Diljit Dosanjh helmed the rise of Punjabi comedy|last=Sharma|first=Manik|date=1 August 2019|website=[[The Caravan]]|language=en|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> He is recognised as one of the leading artists in the [[Music of India|Indian music industry]].<ref name="Puri 2015">{{cite web | last=Puri | first=Aksheev | title=10 Reasons Why Diljit Dosanjh Is A True Punjabi Superstar | date=30 September 2015 | url=http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/gossip/27880-10-reasons-why-diljit-dosanjh-is-a-true-superstar.html | access-date=27 November 2015}}</ref> He also acts in [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi movies]], with many of them being commercially successful, including ''[[Jatt & Juliet]]'', ''[[Jatt & Juliet 2]]'', ''[[Punjab 1984]]'', ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'', ''[[Ambarsariya]]'', ''[[Sardaar Ji 2]]'', ''[[Super Singh]]'', ''[[Sajjan Singh Rangroot]]'' and ''[[Shadaa]]'' – which are among the [[List of highest-grossing Punjabi films|most successful Punjabi movies]] in history.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/spectrum/the-turbaned-prince/107054.html The turbaned prince]. Tribuneindia.com (19 July 2015). Retrieved on 10 July 2016.</ref>
'''Diljit Dosanjh''' (born 6 January 1984) is an Indian singer, actor, film producer and television presenter who works in [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] cinema.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chaudhary |first1=Neha |title=Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa shoot for a wedding sequence in Rajasthan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/diljit-dosanjh-and-neeru-bajwa-shoot-for-a-wedding-sequence-in-rajasthan/articleshow/66487474.cms |access-date=21 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=3 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/diljit-dosanjh-helmed-rise-punjabi-comedy|title=How Diljit Dosanjh helmed the rise of Punjabi comedy|last=Sharma|first=Manik|date=1 August 2019|website=[[The Caravan]]|language=en|access-date=7 December 2019}}</ref> He also acts in [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi movies]], with many of them being commercially successful, including ''[[Jatt & Juliet]]'', ''[[Jatt & Juliet 2]]'', ''[[Punjab 1984]]'', ''[[Sardaar Ji]]'', ''[[Ambarsariya]]'', ''[[Sardaar Ji 2]]'', ''[[Super Singh]]'', ''[[Sajjan Singh Rangroot]]'', ''[[Shadaa]]'' and ''[[Honsla Rakh]]''– which are among the [[List of highest-grossing Punjabi films|most successful Punjabi movies]] in history.<ref>{{cite news |title=The turbaned prince |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/the-turbaned-prince-107054 |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=Tribune |date=19 July 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
 
He made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the crime thriller ''[[Udta Punjab]]'' for which he earned the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]], in addition for a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]. However, this was followed by films that failed to propel his career forward in the Hindi film industry. This changed with his supporting role in the comedy ''[[Good Newwz]]'' (2019), for which he received his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. As of 2020, he has won the most five [[PTC Award for Best Actor]]. He has also appeared as a judge in three seasons of the reality show ''[[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diljit Dosanjh talks about positive and productive deeds to bring down the level of negativity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-talks-about-positive-and-productive-deeds-to-bring-down-the-level-of-negativity/articleshow/76401107.cms |access-date=21 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=16 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Dosanjh entered [[Social 50]] chart by [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']], following the release of his 11th album [[G.O.A.T. (Diljit Dosanjh album)|''G.O.A.T.'']].<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Social 50 Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50/2020-08-08|access-date=10 August 2020|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> Also, the album entered top 20 in [[Canadian Albums Chart]]. (2021) His 12th Album MoonChild Era Entered in Billboard [[Canadian Albums Chart|Canadian Top Albums Chart]].
 
== Early life==
Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984<ref>{{cite web | title=Happy birthday Diljit Dosanjh: How this 'Pendu' did things differently and made way into our hearts | website=[[The Indian Express]] | date=6 January 2018 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-birthday-actor-bollywood-films-punjabi-singer-star-pendu-5009893/ | access-date=12 February 2018}}</ref> to a [[Sikh]]<ref name="News18 2016">{{cite web | title=Turban is our identity, he is belong to misti our pride: Diljit Dosanjh on Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia being barred from boarding Aeromexico flight | website=News18 | date=9 February 2016 | url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/turban-is-our-identity-our-pride-diljit-dosanjh-on-waris-ahluwalia-being-barred-from-boarding-aeromexico-flight-1200925.html | access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> family in the village of [[Dosanjh Kalan]] in [[Phillaur]] [[tehsil]], [[Jalandhar district]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India. His father, Balbir Singh, is a former employee of [[Punjab Roadways]] and his mother, Sukhwinder Kaur, is a homemaker. He has two siblings, one elder sister and one younger brother.<ref name="DharamSevaRecords">{{cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh Interview with Sikh channel|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmpdoU8pE50 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/WmpdoU8pE50 |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=DharamSevaRecords}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He spent his early childhood in [[Dosanjh Kalan]] and then moved to [[Ludhiana]], Punjab from where he completed his formal education, including graduating high school from Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School. While still in school, he began his singing career by performing [[Kirtan]] (Sikh religious music) at local [[gurdwara]]s. Diljit and his family then moved to Ludhiana and currently living there.
 
== Career ==
 
===2003–2004: ''Ishq Da Uda Ada'' and ''Dil''===
Dosanjh released his first album ''Ishq Da Uda Ada'' in 2004 with Finetone Cassettes, a division of [[Super Cassettes Industries T-Series|T-Series]]. Rajinder Singh of Finetone, who helped Dosanjh make a debut in the Punjabi music industry, suggested to him to spell his first name as Diljit instead of Daljit.<ref name="dd.in">{{cite web |title=ABOUT DILJIT |url=http://www.diljitdosanjh.in/about-us.html |access-date=6 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823002613/http://www.diljitdosanjh.in/about-us.html |archive-date=23 August 2013 }}</ref> The music was composed by Bablu Mahindra and the lyrics were written by Balvir Boparai. Dosanjh gave vocals to all the eight tracks and the producers made a music video for the title track of the album. In 2004, his second album ''Dil'' was released, which was again with Finetone Cassettes.
 
===2004–2010: More albums and singles===
[[File:Diljit Dosanjh during Soorma promotion 05.jpg|thumb|upright|Dosanjh promoting [[Soorma (film)|Soorma]] in 2018]]
 
Dosanjh's popularity soared with the release of his third album, ''Smile'', produced by Sukhpal Sukh, which included the tracks "Nachh Diyan Alran Kuwariyan" and "Paggan Pochviyan Wale." The album was released by Finetone Cassettes in 2005. His next album ''Ishq Ho Gaya'' was released in 2006 by Finetone Cassettes. His fifth album, titled ''Chocolate'', came out in 2008. In 2009, Dosanjh released four different singles – "[[Bhagat Singh]]," "No Tension," "Power of Duets" and "Dance with Me." Next year, Dosanjh released his sixth album called ''[[The Next Level]]'' with nine tracks. Dosanjh gave his next song in 2010 for ''[[Mel Karade Rabba]]'': Original Soundtrack. The track was lip-synced by the actor [[Jimmy Shergill]] and was included in the feature film of the same name during opening credits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dekhlo Punjabi Munde Kidda Rola Paunde – Mel Karade Rabba – Jimmy Shergill|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQyz-yRf4g |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/zzQyz-yRf4g |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=Tips Films on Youtube|access-date=12 December 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
 
===2011–2012: Entry into Punjabi movies and ''Lak 28 Kudi Da''===
[[File:Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa promoting Shadaa.jpg|right|thumb|upright|Diljit Dosanjh and [[Neeru Bajwa]] promoting their Punjabi Film.]]
2011 saw Dosanjh's entry into [[Cinema of Punjab|mainstream Punjabi movies]]. His debut film in the lead role ''[[The Lion of Punjab (film)|The Lion of Punjab]]'', was released in February 2011. Though the film flopped at the box office, his track "[[Lak 28 Kudi Da]]," from the movie's soundtrack, was a major success. The track, featuring [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], reached number 1 on The Official Asian Download Chart in USA published by the [[BBC]]. In July 2011, his second Punjabi movie ''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]'' was released. The film, also featuring [[Gippy Grewal]] and [[Neeru Bajwa]], did good business. Dosanjh gave vocals to six of the twelve tracks in the film's soundtrack. In November the same year, Diljit declared that he won't release his controversial album ''Urban Pendu'', that included the single "15 Saal." That single, featuring [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], talked about the promiscuous behaviour of underage girls and their indulgence in alcohol, drugs and tattoos.<ref>{{cite web|title=15 Saal Diljit Dosanjh official video HD|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86hucWroIdU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/86hucWroIdU |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=Harneet Virk on Youtube|access-date=12 December 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He wrote on his [[Facebook]] page: "It was not my intention to hurt anyone's sentiments. I apologize to my fans who were waiting for this song."<ref>{{cite web|title=Urban Pendu Cancelled along with 15 Saal?|url=http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/urban-pendu-15-saal-cancelled|access-date=12 December 2013|date=23 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527184623/http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/urban-pendu-15-saal-cancelled|archive-date=27 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Dosanjh wore a T-shirt with the words "''Urban Pendu''" printed on it in the music video of his 2013 hit single [[Proper Patola]] as a remembrance of that track and album. Dosanjh also released three different singles in 2011 – "Catty Eyes," "Dharti" and "Chustiyan."
 
===2012–present: Breakthrough and Bollywood career===
[[File:Sonakshi Sinha - IIFA 2017 Green Carpet (35586491213).jpg|right|thumb|upright|Diljit and [[Sonakshi Sinha]] at [[18th IIFA Awards]]]]
Dosanjh continued his collaboration with Honey Singh in 2012 and released a single titled "Goliyan" that formed a part of the album ''[[International Villager]]''. He next sang for the soundtrack of the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]'', released in January 2012, in a single called "Pee Pa Pee Pa" that also featured Priya Panchal. He also acted in that music video in the movie. His subsequent single "Bodyguard", glorified the fall of [[Libyan people|Libyan]] revolutionary and politician, [[Muammar Gaddafi]], where Dosanjh sang about his lifestyle, capture and death. His subsequent single "Miss Lonely", was composed by JSL Singh. In March 2012, he released his first religious album titled ''Sikh''. The album featured eight singles and talked about the principles and philosophy of [[Sikhism|Sikh religion]]. Dosanjh played a lead role in June 2012 movie [[Jatt & Juliet]], which became one of the biggest hits in the Punjabi film industry. The award-winning film, directed by Anurag Singh, also featured actress Neeru Bajwa and was shot in Punjab & [[Mumbai]] in India and [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jatt & Juliet (2012) Filming Locations|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2196254/locations|publisher=IMDb.com, Inc.|access-date=12 December 2013}}</ref> Dosanjh Diljit won the [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards|PTC Punjabi Film Award]] for Best Actor for the movie. He gave vocals to five of the seven songs in the soundtrack of the movie. The same year in November, he released his eighth album, called ''[[Back 2 Basics (Diljit Dosanjh album)|Back 2 Basics]]'', with nine tracks and the music composed by [[Tru Skool]]. The duo worked together to produce the incredibly popular "Kharku" which won the "Best Bhangra Song of the Year" award at both the [[Brit Asia TV Music Awards]], and the [[PTC Punjabi Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/5-bhangra-collaborations-that-were-hits |title=5 Bhangra Collaborations that were Hits |work=DESIblitz |date=31 May 2016 |access-date=10 July 2016}}</ref> In January 2013, Dosanjh's third Punjabi film ''[[Saadi Love Story]]'' hit the big screens. The film, that also starred [[Amrinder Gill]] and [[Surveen Chawla]], flopped at the box office. Dosanjh sang for two songs in the movie's soundtrack, which was composed by [[Jaidev Kumar]]. Dosanjh made a guest appearance in the April 2013 Bollywood movie ''[[Bikkar Bai Sentimental]]'' with his track "Main Fan Bhagat Singh Da". Inspired by the success of Jatt & Juliet, the producers of the movie released a sequel to the film, titled ''[[Jatt & Juliet 2]]'', in June 2013. Dosanjh played the role of a cop in the movie. The film had nine songs in the soundtrack, of which four were sung by Dosanjh. He gave vocals for the track "Main Taan Aidaan Hi Nachna" from the soundtrack of the Bollywood movie ''[[Yamla Pagla Deewana 2]]'', which was released in June 2013. In August 2013, Dosanjh's music video "Proper Patola" was released on [[Vevo]], making it the first Punjabi song to be featured on Vevo.<ref name=five/> The single, composed by Badshah, received over one million hits on YouTube just within a fortnight of its release. Dosanjh said: "I extend my thanks to all who have liked watching the song. I'm glad to live up to the expectations of all, and with their faith in me."<ref>{{cite news|title='Proper patola' gets over 1 mn hits|url=http://newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/08/22/388--Proper-patola-gets-over-1-mn-hits-.html|access-date=12 December 2013|newspaper=NEWS TRACK India|date=22 August 2013|agency=IANS}}</ref> Diljit shot for his next Punjabi movie ''[[Disco Singh]]'', which was released on 11 April 2014. The movie, directed and written by [[Anurag Singh (director)|Anurag Singh]], also features Surveen Chawla and is shot in [[National Capital Region (India)|Delhi NCR]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sharma |first=Monita |title="Disco Singh"- Diljit's next |url=http://ballewood.in/movies/previews-promos/disco-singh-diljit-dosanjh |publisher=Ballewood.in |access-date=13 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209123901/http://ballewood.in/movies/previews-promos/disco-singh-diljit-dosanjh |archive-date=9 February 2014 }}</ref> In 2014, he worked for the movie ''[[Punjab 1984]]'', which is set in the backdrop of 1984–86 [[Punjab insurgency]]. The film was released on 27 June 2014 and is directed by Anurag Singh. The movie won [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.<ref>{{cite web|work=BNN|title=Punjab 1984|url=http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/punjab-1984-movie-diljit-dosanjh|access-date=6 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221529/http://www.punjabiportal.com/articles/punjab-1984-movie-diljit-dosanjh|archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Diljit is only the first south Asian artist who visited the US headquarters of [[Google]], Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and [[Instagram]] on the same day.<ref>{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=When Diljit Dosanjh went on special social media tour |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-diljit-dosanjh-went-on-special-social-media-tour/ |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=26 June 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Diljit on a social spree |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/diljit-on-a-social-spree-100153 |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=Tribune |date=29 June 2015 |language=en}}</ref> In 2015, he sang in a duet song in [[Coke Studio (India)|Coke Studio @ MTV]] Season 4, ''Ki Banu Duniya Da'', with the singer [[Gurdas Maan]]<ref name="India 2015">{{cite web | title=Punjabi singers Gurdas Maan, Diljit Dosanjh recreate the magic of 'Ki Banu Duniya Da' on Coke Studio | publisher=The Indian Express | date=18 August 2015 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/punjabi-singer-gurdas-maan-diljit-dosanjh-ki-banu-duniya-da-on-coke-studio/ | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref> which was released on 15 August 2015 and was broadcast on 16 August 2015 on [[MTV India]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gurdas Mann and Diljit Dosanjh's new song titled 'Ki banu duniya da' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Gurdas-Mann-and-Diljit-Dosanjhs-new-song-titled-Ki-banu-duniya-da/articleshow/48513980.cms |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Diljit's second film from 2015 ''[[Mukhtiar Chadha]]'' was appreciated for his unique role in it.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vats |first1=Rohit |title=Mukhtiar Chadha review: This Diljit Dosanjh film is a laugh riot |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/mukhtiar-chadha-review-diljit-dosanjh-takes-you-on-a-fun-trip/story-bMAXJC9nPmm36plyS37l2K.html |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=27 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/movie-reviews/movie-review-mukhtiar-chadha/163664.html|title=Diljit saves the lean day|work=Tribune|date=27 November 2015|access-date= 10 July 2016}}</ref> In 2015, the ''Most Sensational Celebrities'' (MSC) study among most famous people in [[Cinema of Punjab|Pollywood]], the riskiest personalities on the web, Diljit Dosanjh was found number one from number five in 2014 thus leaving behind [[Mika Singh]], Gippy Grewal and [[Harbhajan Mann]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kapoor |first1=Jaskiran |title=I knew I'd be an instant hit… but I faced a lot of competition: Dosanjh ahead of Mukhtiar Chadha |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/i-knew-id-be-an-instant-hit-but-i-faced-a-lot-of-competition-dosanjh-ahead-of-mukhtiar-chadha/ |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=27 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
 
Dosanjh next starred in the social drama ''[[Udta Punjab]]'' (2016), his first [[Bollywood|Hindi film]]. With a worldwide collection of {{INR}}996.7 million, the film proved to be a commercial success.<ref name="UP_WC_First Day">{{cite web|last1=Hungama|first1=Bollywood|title=Special Features: Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Udta Punjab – Box Office, Bollywood Hungama|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/695|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=19 July 2016|date=October 2010}}</ref> Directed by [[Abhishek Chaubey]], the film deals with the subject of [[substance abuse]] in the Indian province of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Record-breaking! 'Udta Punjab' music rights sold for staggering Rs 18 crore|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/record-breaking-udta-punjab-music-rights-sold-for-staggering-rs-18-crore/17198178|access-date=20 May 2016|work=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Interview: Amit Trivedi talks about experimenting with psytrance and hip hop in 'Udta Punjab' soundtrack|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/interview-amit-trivedi-talks-about-experimenting-psytrance-hip-hop-udta-punjab-soundtrack-676834|access-date=20 May 2016|work=[[International Business Times]], India Edition|language=en}}</ref> Co-starring alongside [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Alia Bhatt]], ''Udta Punjab'' generated controversy when the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] deemed that the film represented Punjab in a negative light and demanded extensive [[Censorship in India|censorship]] before its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news|title=How the Movie Udta Punjab Sparked a Debate About Drug Use in India|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2016/06/09/how-the-movie-udta-punjab-sparked-a-debate-about-drug-use-in-india/|access-date=22 June 2016|author=Parussini, Gabriele|date=9 June 2016|work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> The [[Bombay High Court]] later cleared the film for exhibition with one scene cut.<ref>{{cite news|title=Udta Punjab row: Bombay HC clears film with just one cut, tells CBFC not to act like grandmother|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/udta-punjab-censor-board-cuss-word-cbfc-bombay-high-court-anurag-kashyap2850443/|access-date=22 June 2016|author=Express Web Desk|date=13 June 2016|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> Dosanjh also sang the song "Ik Kudi" for the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Udta Punjab: Watch Diljit Dosanjh croon Ikk Kudi for Alia Bhatt|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/udta-punjab-watch-diljit-dosanjh-introduce-alia-bhatt-as-ik-kudi/1/665486.html|access-date=20 May 2016|work=indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref> In a highly positive review, ''[[The Hindu]]'' said that Dosanjh was "successful" in delivering a "highly hitting performance".<ref>{{cite news|title='Udta Punjab': A choppy but wholly worthwhile trip|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/udta-punjab-review-a-choppy-but-wholly-worthwhile-trip/article8741164.ece|access-date=24 June 2016|work=The Hindu|date=17 June 2016}}</ref>
 
As of September 2016, Dosanjh has completed work on his second Bollywood production ''[[Phillauri (film)|Phillauri]]'', alongside [[Anushka Sharma]] and [[Suraj Sharma]].<ref name="India 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Anushka Sharma, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's Phillauri goes on floors | website=The Indian Express | date=15 April 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-diljit-dosanjhs-phillauri-goes-on-floors-2754713/ | access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> The film was released on 23 March 2017. It grossed over ₹5 million in its box-office.<ref name="Zee News 2016">{{cite web | title=Shoots starts! Diljit Dosanjh shares picture from the sets of 'Phillauri' | website=Zee News | date=19 April 2016 | url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/hoots-starts-diljit-dosanjh-shares-picture-from-the-sets-of-phillauri_1877790.html | language=la | access-date=19 April 2016}}</ref> In 2018, a film based on [[World War I]], titled ''[[Sajjan Singh Rangroot]]'' was released in which Dosanjh played the titular character.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite web | author=HT Correspondent | title= untitled, Diljit Dosanjh shares first look as a soldier from his next Punjabi movie based on World War I | website=The Hindustan Times | date=19 September 2017 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-as-a-soldier-from-his-next-punjabi-movie-based-on-world-war-i/story-NHOqSPQ6QVw8zPsEQhi5eI.html/ | access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Diljit Dosanjh shares first look as a soldier from his next Punjabi movie based on World War I |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/diljit-dosanjh-shares-first-look-as-a-soldier-from-his-next-punjabi-movie-based-on-world-war-i/story-NHOqSPQ6QVw8zPsEQhi5eI.html/ |access-date=20 August 2019 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 September 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=McCahill |first1=Mike |title=Sajjan Singh Rangroot review - Sikh first world war drama has mud and guts|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/mar/22/sajjan-singh-rangroot-pankaj-batra-diljit-dosanjh-review |access-date=20 August 2019 |work=The Guardian |date=22 March 2018}}</ref> He is the first [[turban]]ed [[Sikhs|Sikh]] to be honoured with a wax statue at [[Madame Tussauds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-turbaned-sardar-madame-tussauds-big-deal-diljit-dosanjh/|title=To be the first turbaned Sardar at Madame Tussauds is a big deal - Diljit Dosanjh|date=7 March 2019|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en|access-date=7 March 2019}}</ref> In 2019, he acted in ''[[Good Newwz]]'', alongside [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Kiara Advani]].<ref>{{cite news |title='Good Newwz': Diljit Dosanjh is all praises for his co-star Akshay Kumar on winning National Film Award for 'Padman' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/good-newwz-diljit-dosanjh-is-all-praises-for-his-co-star-akshay-kumar-on-winning-national-film-award-for-padman/articleshow/72940206.cms |access-date=23 August 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=26 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2020, he appeared in social satire ''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]'' alongside [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Fatima Sana Shaikh]]. The film was released theatrically on 13 November 2020.<ref>{{cite news|title=Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Diljit Dosanjh, Fatima Sana Shaikh, to release on 13 November|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/suraj-pe-mangal-bhari-starring-manoj-bajpayee-diljit-dosanjh-fatima-sana-shaikh-to-release-on-13-november-8904561.html|date=12 October 2020|work=First Post|access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> In the same year, Dosanjh sang a spiritual song - "Paigambar".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Paigambar: Diljit Dosanjh to offer a spiritual retreat through his upcoming melody|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/paigambar-diljit-dosanjh-to-offer-a-spiritual-retreat-through-his-upcoming-melody/articleshow/79316622.cms|access-date=27 November 2020|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2020, Dosanjh entered Social 50 chart by Billboard, following the release of his 11th album [[G.O.A.T. (Diljit Dosanjh album)|G.O.A.T.]] Also, the album entered top 20 in [[Canadian Albums Chart]].
 
In 2021,Diljit released his twelfth album " Moonchild Era", it was penned by Raj Ranjodh and [[Arjan Dhillon]]. Album charted at #32 on Billboard Canadian Albums Chart making him the first Indian Artist to have its three albums on [[Billboard charts|Billboard Charts]]. In 2021, he made it to the Sikh 100 list.<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 January 2021|title=Bibi Jagir Kaur, Diljit Dosanjh among world's top 100 Sikhs|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/jagir-kaur-diljit-among-world’s-top-100-sikhs-198205|access-date=14 January 2021|work=Tribune India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2021, he released his debut movie as producer "[[Honsla Rakh]]" starring [[Sonam Bajwa]], [[Shehnaaz Gill]], Shinda Grewal alongside him. The film made 5.05 crore on its opening day making it the [[Highest grossing Punjabi films|highest grossing punjabi film]] on openings day. He signed with [[Warner Music]] in March 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|date=15 March 2022|title=Diljit Dosanjh, Indian Actor and Singer, Signs With Warner Music|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/asia/diljit-dosanjh-warner-music-1235205680/|access-date=19 March 2022|work=Variety|language=en}}</ref>
 
==Artistry==
 
===Musical style and influences===
[[File:Diljit-Dosanjh-and-others-grace-Rising-Star-2-Uthao-Soch-Ki-Deewar-3.jpg(2).jpg|thumb|Diljit Dosanjh promoting [[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star]] in 2018]]
Continually experimenting with new musical ideas and images, Dosanjh's musical and performance style is the subject of analysis and scrutiny from critics.<ref name="Coca-Cola India 2016">{{cite web | title=Lovely Professional University grooves to the dhaamal of Coke Studio | website=Coca-Cola India | date=10 October 2014 | url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/lovely-professional-university-grooves-dhaamal-coke-studio/ | access-date=25 April 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508160439/https://www.coca-colaindia.com/lovely-professional-university-grooves-dhaamal-coke-studio/ | archive-date=8 May 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Dosanjh grew up learning music from Gobinder Singh Alampuri and Kartar Singh,<ref name="dd.in"/> and his initial work reflected their style. His later collaboration with [[Honey Singh]] lent a different dimension to his music. The composers Jaidev Kumar, Sukhpal Sukh, [[Sachin Ahuja]], Pavneet Birgi, Jassi Bros Bhinda Aujla, and Tru Skool have all influenced him. His goal is to make a Punjabi song that becomes worldwide hit like Korean single ''[[Gangnam Style]]''.<ref name="dna 2015">{{cite web | title=My goal is to make a Punjabi song that becomes a worldwide hit just like the Korean Gangnam Style, says Diljit Dosanjh – Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |work=DNA India| date=20 August 2015 | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-working-with-kareena-is-a-dream-come-true-says-diljit-dosanjh-2116135 | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="Thursday 2015">{{cite web | author=Namrata Karkhanis | title=Diljit's goal is to make a Punjabi song that becomes a worldwide hit just like the Korean Gangnam Style did | publisher=Masala | date=20 August 2015 | url=http://www.masala.com/diljit-dosanjh-open-up-on-kareena-kapoors-dedication-as-an-actor-202323.html | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref>
 
===Videos, films and stage===
His live performances are described as ''highly entertaining and innovative''.<ref name="Khaleej Times 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh to play in Dubai | website=Khaleej Times | date=10 February 2016 | url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/diljit-dosanjh-to-play-in-dubai | access-date=23 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=ANI |title=Diljit Dosanjh, Raftaar switch on SWAG mode for Punjabi music lovers |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/diljit-dosanjh-raftaar-switch-on-swag-mode-for-punjabi-music-lovers-116031300518_1.html |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=Business Standard India |date=13 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/punjabi-star-diljit-dosanjh-performs-at-hotness-in-delhi/articleshow/51397183.cms|title=Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh performs at Hotness in DelhiWork=The Times of India|date=15 March 2016|access-date=10 July 2016}}</ref><ref name="Speed Records 2015">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh sets new trends-The biggest shows till now! | publisher=Speed Records | date=15 June 2015 | url=http://www.speedrecordsworld.com/diljit-dosanjh-sets-new-trends-the-biggest-shows-till-now/ | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="TNN 2014">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh Live at Crossblade (Delhi University Aug 12th!) | work=The Times of India | date=24 July 2014 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/Diljit-Dosanjh-Live-at-Crossblade-Delhi-University-Aug-12th/articleshow/38978534.cms | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="Darpan 2015">{{cite web | title=Sensational Singer Diljit Dosanjh To Perform in Abbotsford | publisher=Darpan | date=23 August 2015 | url=http://www.darpanmagazine.com/news/national/sensational-singer-diljit-dosanjh-to-perform-in-abbotsford/ | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref> For his music videos, he has worked with a wide range of directors such as Rimpy Prince, [[Sukh Sanghera]], Amarjit Satwant, Parmod Sharma Rana and Azeem I Parkar. He has been best appreciated for comic roles in films. In March 2016, Diljit stated his ''dream role'' that he would love to play a pirate similar to [[Johnny Depp]] appeared in ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)|Pirates of the Caribbean series]]''.<ref name="hindustantimes.com/ 2016">{{cite web | title=Being spiritual helps me create good music: Diljit Dosanjh | work=Hindustan Times| date=14 March 2016 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/being-spiritual-helps-me-create-good-music-diljit-dosanjh/story-5hRBLD7NSPGzJWZLHqYbWL.html | access-date=23 March 2016}}</ref> He regularly tours in Canada/USA and, since 2014, in the United Kingdom. His 2016 "The Dosanjh Tour" led to sold-out concerts throughout the UK. As a result, he became the second Punjabi artist after [[Gurdas Mann]] who sold out Wembley Arena.


He made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with the crime thriller ''[[Udta Punjab]]'' for which he earned the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]]. However, this was followed by films that failed to propel his career forward in the Hindi film industry. This changed with his supporting role in the comedy ''[[Good Newwz]]'' (2019), for which he received nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] at Filmfare. As of 2020, he has won the most five [[PTC Award for Best Actor]]. He has also appeared as a judge in three seasons of the reality show ''[[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diljit Dosanjh talks about positive and productive deeds to bring down the level of negativity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/diljit-dosanjh-talks-about-positive-and-productive-deeds-to-bring-down-the-level-of-negativity/articleshow/76401107.cms |access-date=21 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=16 June 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Dosanjh entered [[Social 50]] chart by [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']], following the release of his 11th album [[G.O.A.T. (Diljit Dosanjh album)|''G.O.A.T.'']].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Social 50 Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/social-50/2020-08-08|access-date=10 August 2020|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> Also, the album entered top 20 in [[Canadian Albums Chart]].
In 2019, Diljit is scheduled to appear in the Navdeep Singh directed film ''Kaneda''<ref name="MahaPunjab 2016">{{cite web | title=Diljit Dosanjh in new bollywood movie 'Kaneda' | website=Mahapunjab | date=11 November 2016 | url=http://mahapunjab.com/signed-diljit-dosanjh-new-bollywood-movie-kaneda-ft-anushka-sharma-arjun-kapoor/}}</ref> produced by Anushka Sharma.
 
== Media ==
Dosanjh was ranked in [[The Times of India|The Times Most Desriable Men]] at No. 9 in 2016,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sen|first=Sushmita|date=27 June 2017|title=Most Desirable Men 2016: Hrithik, Ranveer, Shahid in top 10; Mr World Rohit Khandelwal tops the list|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/most-desirable-men-2016-hrithik-ranveer-shahid-top-10-mr-world-rohit-khandelwal-tops-list-732391|access-date=7 August 2021|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> at No. 13 in 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here are the other winners of The Times 50 Most Desirable Men 2017 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/here-are-the-other-winners-of-the-times-50-most-desirable-men-2017/articleshow/64017683.cms|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> at No. 20 in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet India's most desirable dudes - Times of India ►|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vicky-kaushal-is-the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2018/articleshow/69361561.cms|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> at No. 16 in 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Men: Here are the stars who bagged the place in the coveted list|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/times-50-most-desirable-men-here-are-the-stars-who-bagged-the-place-in-the-coveted-list/641041|access-date=7 August 2021|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref> at No. 14 in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Times Most Desirable Man of 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput - Philosopher, dreamer, charmer - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/articleshow/83239123.cms|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
He was ranked in the [[Times of india|Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Men]] at No. 2 in 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandigarh Times most desirable man 2018 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chandigarh/chandigarh-times-most-desirable-man-2018-jassie-gill/articleshow/67881236.cms|url-status=live|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807073342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chandigarh/chandigarh-times-most-desirable-man-2018-jassie-gill/articleshow/67881236.cms |archive-date=7 August 2021 }}</ref> at No. 1 in 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diljit Dosanjh is Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Man 2019 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chandigarh/diljit-dosanjh-is-chandigarh-times-most-desirable-man-2019/articleshow/74497260.cms|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> at No. 2 in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The hot & handsome Chandigarh Times Most Desirable Men 2020 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chandigarh/the-hot-handsome-chandigarh-times-most-desirable-men-2020/articleshow/83207024.cms|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 
In August 2020, he became the first Punjabi artist to get featured at the [[Times Square]] in [[New York City]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Desi turbanator on Times Square! Diljit Dosanjh's 'G.O.A.T' turns into a global sensation|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/photo-stories/diljit-dosanjh-every-time-the-actor-singer-made-headlines/desi-turbanator-on-times-square-diljit-dosanjhs-g-o-a-t-turns-into-a-global-sensation/photostory/77367690.cms|url-status=live|access-date=7 August 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910105825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/photo-stories/diljit-dosanjh-every-time-the-actor-singer-made-headlines/desi-turbanator-on-times-square-diljit-dosanjhs-g-o-a-t-turns-into-a-global-sensation/photostory/77367690.cms |archive-date=10 September 2020 }}</ref>
 
==Brand endorsements==
Diljit Dosanjh is associated with [[Coca-Cola]].<ref name="Reza NooraniReza Noorani 2015">{{cite web | last=Reza NooraniReza Noorani | first=TNN | title=Coca-Cola teams up with Punjabi Prince – Diljit Dosanjh | work=The Times of India | date=12 August 2015 | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/Coca-Cola-teams-up-with-Punjabi-Prince-Diljit-Dosanjh/articleshow/48453246.cms | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref> In August 2015, [[Coca-Cola]] Signed Diljit Dosanjh as Brand Endorser for [[Punjab, India]].<ref name="Team 2015">{{cite web | last=Team | first=indiantelevision.com | title=Coca-Cola ropes in Diljit Dosanjh as brand ambassador in Punjab | publisher=Indian Television Dot Com | date=12 August 2015 | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/coca-cola-ropes-in-diljit-dosanjh-as-brand-ambassador-in-punjab-150812 | access-date=23 August 2015}}</ref> [[Flipkart]], [[India]]'s leading e-commerce company roped Diljit Dosanjh for its ''[[Flipkart|Flipkart Connect]]'' campaign for [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.uniindia.com/flipkart-ropes-in-diljit-dosanjh-to-educate-punjabis-about-online-shopping/business-economy/news/210791.html |title=Flipkart ropes in Diljit Dosanjh to educate Punjabis about online shopping |work=uniindia.com |date=23 September 2015 |access-date=30 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="Service 2015">{{cite web | work=Tribune India| title=Flipkart launches campaign | date=30 September 2015 | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/flipkart-launches-campaign/137621.html | access-date=30 September 2015}}</ref> Diljit was appointed the brand ambassador of Season 4 of the Star Sports Pro Kabbadi along with Rana Daggubati and Puneeth Rajkumar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Star Sports Pro Kabaddi signs Rana Daggubati, Puneeth Rajkumar and Diljit Dosanjh as its brand ambassadors |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/star-sports-pro-kabaddi-signs-rana-daggubati-puneeth-rajkumar-and-diljit-dosanjh-as-its-brand-ambassadors |access-date=4 October 2016 |work=Sportskeeda |date=23 June 2016 |language=en-us}}</ref> He sang and performed the Pro Kabbadi League theme song "Asli Panga", produced by [[Yo Yo Honey Singh|Yo Yo Honey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws_EIaQrPMc |title=Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 4 - Asli Panga Song - Diljit Dosanjh - Yo Yo Honey Singh |website=YouTube |date=27 June 2016 |access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref>
 
==Philanthropy==
Dosanjh started an [[NGO]] called ''Saanjh Foundation'' focusing on underprivileged children and seniors, contributing to orphanages and old age homes.<ref name="5 lesser known facts about Kareena Kapoor Khan's Udta Punjab co-star, Diljit Dosanjh! 2015">{{cite web |last=Kaur |first=Kiran |date=3 August 2015 |title=Diljit started an NGO, Sanjh Foundation, in 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/5-lesser-known-facts-about-kareena-kapoor-khans-udta-punjab-co-star-diljit-dosanjh/ |access-date=23 August 2015 |website=Bollywoodlife}}</ref> It also endeavours youth empowerment with issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring, and career development. It takes its name from the second part of Dosanjh's last name, which loosely translated means "amity". He launched this organisation on his birthday in 2013.<ref name=five>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Aastha |title=Five little known facts about Diljit Dosanjh |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/five-little-known-facts-about-diljit-dosanjh/story-cZ3UWI10IPDM1RYhLGKVwK.html |access-date=30 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=22 June 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
 
==Discography==
{{main|Diljit Dosanjh discography}}
 
'''Studio albums'''
* DIL (2002)
* Ishq da Uda Aada (2002)
* Haysha(UK) (2004)
* Smile (india & Canada) <br/>Over Exposure(UK) (2005)
* Ishq Ho Gaya (2008)
* Chocolate (2008)
* [[The Next Level]] (2009)
* Sikh (2012)
* [[Back 2 Basics (Diljit Dosanjh album)|Back 2 Basics]] (2012)
* CON.FI.DEN.TIAL(2018)
* Roar (2018)
* [[G.O.A.T. (Diljit Dosanjh album)|G.O.A.T.]] (2020)
* MoonChild Era (2021)
 
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
 
===Punjabi===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''[[The Lion of Punjab (film)|The Lion of Punjab]]'' || Avtar Singh ||
|-
| ''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]'' || Gurnoor Singh Randhawa ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Jatt & Juliet]]'' || Fateh Singh ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''Saadi Love Story'' || Rajveer / Billa ||
|-
| ''[[Jatt & Juliet 2]]'' || Fateh Singh ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Disco Singh]]'' || Laatu ||
|-
| ''[[Punjab 1984]]'' || Shivjeet Singh Mann / Shiva ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Sardaar Ji|Sardaarji]]'' || Jaggi ||
|-
| ''[[Mukhtiar Chadha]]'' || Mukthtiar Chadha ||
 
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Ambarsariya]]'' || Jatt Ambarsariya || Filmfare Award for Best Actor
 
|-
|''[[Sardaar Ji 2|Sardaarji 2]]'' || Jaggi / Athraa / Satkaar  || Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer - Male
 
|-
|2017 || ''[[Super Singh]]'' ||Saajan Singh /Sam/ Super Singh / Lovely Putt ||
|-
|2018 || ''[[Sajjan Singh Rangroot]]''
||Sajjan Singh ||
|-
|2019 || ''[[Shadaa]]'' || Chadta ||
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2021 || ''[[Honsla Rakh]]'' || Yenkey Singh || Co-Producer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/gippy-grewals-son-gurfateh-finishes-the-shoot-of-honsla-rakh/articleshow/81833179.cms|title=Gippy Grewal's son Gurfateh finishes the shoot of 'Honsla Rakh'|date=1 April 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2 April 2021}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2022 || style="background:#ffc;"| ''[[Jodi (2021 film)|Jodi]]''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} || Co-producer
|}
 
===Hindi===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|2012
|''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]] ''
|Cameo in song "Pee Pa Pee Pa"
|
|-
| 2016
|''[[Udta Punjab]]''
|Sartaaj Singh
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]]
Nominated &ndash; [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
| 2017
|''[[Phillauri (film)|Phillauri]]''
| Roop Lal Phillauri
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2018
|''[[Welcome to New York (2018 film)|Welcome to New York]]''
| Teji
|
|-
|''[[Soorma (film)|Soorma]]''
| [[Sandeep Singh]]
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2019
|''[[Arjun Patiala]]''
| Arjun Patiala
|
|-
|''[[Good Newwz]]''
| Honey Batra
|Nominated &ndash; Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
|-
| 2020
|''[[Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari]]''
| Suraj
|
|}
 
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
 
|-
| 2010 || Awaaz Punjab Di || Co-host with [[Divya Dutta]]
|-
| 2012 || [[PTC Punjabi|PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2012]] || Co-host with [[Gulshan Grover]]
|-
| 2013 || [[PTC Punjabi|PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2013]] || Co-host with [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)|Kapil Sharma]]
|-
| 2014 || [[PTC Punjabi|PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2014]] || Co-host with [[Binnu Dhillon]] and [[Arjan Bajwa]]
|-
| 2017 || [[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star Season 1]] || rowspan="3" | Expert judge alongside [[Monali Thakur]] & [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
|-
| 2018 || [[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star Season 2]]
|-
| 2019 || [[Rising Star (Indian TV series)|Rising Star Season 3]]
|}
 
===As a guest===
{| style="font-size:105%;" class="wikitable sortable" +
|- bgcolor="#AAAAACCCCDDDDD" align="centre"
! Year
! Title
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Voice of Punjab]]'' on [[PTC Punjabi]]
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]''
|-
| 2015 || ''[[CNN-IBN]] E Lounge''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/movies/e-lounge-in-conversation-with-diljit-dosanjh-mandy-takhar-1011161.html|title=Lounge: In conversation with Diljit Dosanjh, Mandy Takhar |work=IBN Live |date=24 June 2015|access-date=10 July 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2015|| ''[[Coke Studio (India)|MTV Coke Studio India]]'' -Sung the song, ''Ki Banu Duniya Da'' with [[Gurdaas Maan]]
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Comedy Nights Live]]''
|-
| 2017 || ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]''
 
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 11)|Bigg Boss 11]]''
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Koffee with Karan|Koffee with Karan Season 6]]''
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9]]''
|}
 
== Awards and nominations ==
=== As an actor ===
{{BLP unsourced section|date=September 2020}}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:20%;"|Film
! style="width:30%;"|Award Ceremony
! style="width:29%;"|Category
! style="width:15%;"|Result
|-
| rowspan="4"|2012
| rowspan="2"|''[[The Lion of Punjab (film)|The Lion of Punjab]]''
| rowspan="2"|[[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| Best Male Debut
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[PTC Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]''
|[[Punjabi International Film Academy Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | Best Actor<br /><small>(shared with [[Gippy Grewal]] for ''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]'')</small>
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="6"|[[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| {{won}}
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Jatt & Juliet]]''
| rowspan="3" | Best Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Jatt & Juliet 2]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|2015
| ''[[Disco Singh]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''[[Punjab 1984]]''
| Best Actor<br /><small>(tied with [[Gippy Grewal]] for ''[[Jatt James Bond]]'')</small>
| {{won}}
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Sardaar Ji|Sardaarji]]''
| rowspan="2" | Best Actor
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|2017
|''[[Ambarsariya]]''
|[[Filmfare Awards Punjabi]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |''[[Udta Punjab]]''
| rowspan="3" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut|Best Male Debut]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2020
| rowspan="3" | ''[[Good Newwz]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
|[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|[[Zee Cine Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/martini-shots/trending/zee-cine-awards-2020-here-are-the-winners-article136366.htm|title=ZEE CINE AWARDS 2020: Here is The Complete Winners List|date=14 March 2020|website=Desimartini|language=en|access-date=1 April 2020}}</ref>
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|{{won}}
|-
|''[[Shadaa]]''
|[[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
|Best Actor<br /><small>(shared with [[Gurpreet Ghuggi]] for ''[[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]]'')</small>
|{{won}}
|}
 
=== As a singer ===
{{more citations needed|section|date=September 2020}}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! width=5%|Year
! style="width:20%;"|Song/Album
! style="width:30%;"|Award Ceremony
! style="width:29%;"|Category
! style="width:15%;"|Result
|-
| 2010
| ''[[The Next Level]]''
| rowspan="8" | [[PTC Punjabi Music Awards]]
| Best Folk Pop Album
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|2012
| rowspan="2"|''[[Lak 28 Kudi Da]]''
| Best Playback Singer Male
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| ''Fukre''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="8"|2013
| rowspan="2"|''Bacha Ho Gaya''
| Best Playback Singer Male
| {{nom}}
|-
| Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|''Kharku''
| Best Bhangra Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Pop Vocalist Male
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Brit Asia TV Music Awards]]<ref name=BAMA2013>{{cite news |last1=Farooq |first1=Aisha |title=Brit Asia Music Awards 2013 Winners |url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/brit-asia-music-awards-2013-winners |access-date=21 August 2020 |work=DESIblitz |date=14 October 2013 |language=en}}</ref>
| Best Bhangra Single
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''[[Back 2 Basics (Diljit Dosanjh album)|Back 2 Basics]]''
| rowspan="2" | Best Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
|[[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|
| [[Brit Asia TV Music Awards]]<ref name=BAMA2013/>
| Best International Act
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="6"|2014
| ''Shoulder''
| rowspan="5" | [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''Main Fan Bhagat Singh Da''
| Best Playback Singer Male
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|''[[Proper Patola]]''
| Best Pop Vocalist Male
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Music Video
| {{nom}}
|-
|
| [[Brit Asia TV Music Awards]]<ref name=BAMA2014>{{cite news |last1=Baddhan |first1=Raj |title=Brit Asia Awards 2014: Winners list |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/brit-asia-awards-2014-winners-list/ |access-date=20 August 2020 |work=BizAsia |date=7 October 2014}}</ref>
| Best International Act
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="15"|2015
| rowspan="2"|''Happy Birthday''
| rowspan="3" |[[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Best Playback Singer (Male)
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''Swaah Banke''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Mirchi Music Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | Listeners' Choice Film Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''[[Punjab 1984]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Film Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| ''Channo''
| rowspan="6" | [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| rowspan="3" | Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''Beautiful Billo''
| {{nom}}
|-
| ''Rangrut''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="5"|"Patiala Peg"
| Best Pop Vocalist Male for a Single
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Bhangra Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Mirchi Music Awards]]
|Song of the Year – Non Film
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Brit Asia TV World Music Awards]]<ref name="BAMA2015">{{cite news|last1=Bhogal|first1=Harvey|title=Brit Asia Music Awards 2015 Winners|work=www.desiblitz.com|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/brit-asia-music-awards-2015-winners|access-date=20 August 2020}}</ref>
| Best World Single
| {{won}}
|-
|
| Best Male Act
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="5"|2016
| ''Taare Mutiyaare''
| rowspan="5" | [[PTC Punjabi Film Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | Best Playback Singer (Male)
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''Veervaar''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Most Popular Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|''5 Taara''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Bhangra Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|2017
|Do You Know
| rowspan="3" |[[Brit Asia TV World Music Awards]]<ref name=BAMA2017>{{cite news |title=BritAsia TV World Music Awards 2017 celebrated |url=https://www.newasianpost.com/britasia-tv-world-music-awards-2017/ |work=New Asian Post |date=4 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011133631/https://www.newasianpost.com/britasia-tv-world-music-awards-2017/ |archive-date=11 October 2020 |access-date=30 April 2022}}</ref>
|Best Music Video
| {{won}}
|-
|
|Best Male Act
| {{won}}
|-
| 2018
|''CON.FI.DEN.TIAL''
|Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|}
 
==See also==
* [[Gippy Grewal]]
* [[Ammy Virk]]
* [[Amrinder Gill]]
* [[Neeru Bajwa]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:1984 births]][[Category:Living people]]
 
==External links==
{{Commons category|Diljit Dosanjh}}
* {{Official website|http://www.diljitdosanjh.co.uk}}
*{{IMDb name|4362492|Diljit Dosanjh}}
 
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{{IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male}}
{{Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role}}
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