Diljit Dosanjh (born 6 January 1984) is an Indian singer, songwriter and actor. He is one of the biggest stars of Punjabi music and cinema, and he has become a global ambassador for Punjabi culture. In 2023 he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella, and his Dil-Luminati Tour (2024) sold out stadiums around the world. As an actor he has starred in Punjabi hits such as Jatt & Juliet and in Hindi films including Udta Punjab, Good Newwz and Amar Singh Chamkila, which earned him an International Emmy nomination.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Diljit Dosanjh |
| Born | 6 January 1984, Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Age | 42 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor, producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Genres | Punjabi pop, bhangra, hip-hop |
| Known for | G.O.A.T., MoonChild Era, Ghost, Jatt & Juliet, Udta Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila, Dil-Luminati Tour |
Early Life
Dosanjh was born in the village of Dosanjh Kalan in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. As a child he moved to Ludhiana to live with relatives because of his family’s financial situation. He began singing kirtan (devotional hymns) at gurdwaras, which grounded him in Punjabi musical tradition.
Music Career
Dosanjh released his first album, Ishq Da Uda Ada, in 2003. The albums Smile (2005), Chocolate (2008) and The Next Level (2009) made him a leading name in Punjabi pop. He has since become a global success with G.O.A.T. (2020), MoonChild Era (2021), Ghost (2023) and Aura (2025), and with songs such as “Lover” and “Born to Shine”. In April 2023 he became the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella festival in California, dressed in traditional Punjabi clothing. His Dil-Luminati Tour (2024) played arenas and stadiums across North America, Europe and India. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Acting Career
Dosanjh made his Punjabi film debut in The Lion of Punjab (2011) and had his first hit with Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011). The romantic comedy Jatt & Juliet (2012) and its sequels made him Punjabi cinema’s biggest star. He also appeared in Sardaar Ji (2015) and in Punjab 1984 (2014), a drama about the aftermath of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, which won the National Film Award for Best Punjabi Film. Sardaar Ji 3 (2025) was released only overseas, amid controversy over its casting of a Pakistani actress after tensions between India and Pakistan that year.
Dosanjh made his Hindi debut as a police officer in Udta Punjab (2016), alongside Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He starred in the comedy Good Newwz (2019) with Kiara Advani and in the heist comedy Crew (2024) with Kriti Sanon. In Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix biopic Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) he played the Punjabi folk singer who was murdered in 1988. The performance brought him wide acclaim and an International Emmy nomination. He appears in the war film Border 2 (2026).
Personal Life and Public Image
Dosanjh keeps his family life private. He is known for proudly promoting Sikh and Punjabi identity on global stages, including at his Met Gala debut in May 2025. There he wore a look inspired by the Maharaja of Patiala, with a turban and traditional jewellery.
Awards and Honours
Selected Works
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Diljit Dosanjh born?
Diljit Dosanjh was born on 6 January 1984 in Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India and is 42 years old.
What is Diljit Dosanjh known for?
Known for: G.O.A.T., MoonChild Era, Ghost, Jatt & Juliet, Udta Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila, Dil-Luminati Tour.
Featured image: Diljit Dosanjh at the IIFA Awards green carpet, New York, 15 July 2017. Photo by Laura Lee Dooley, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
