Diljit Dosanjh

Actor

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Amar Singh Chamkila

(12 Apr 2024)

Actor

Amar Singh Chamkila

Crew

(29 Mar 2024)

Actor, Music Director

Jaiveer Singh

Jogi

(16 Sep 2022)

Actor

Joginder Singh / Jogi

Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari

(15 Nov 2020)

Actor

Suraj Singh Dhillon

Good Newwz

(27 Dec 2019)

Actor

Honey Batra

Arjun Patiala

(26 Jul 2019)

Actor

Arjun Patiala

Shadaa

(21 Jun 2019)

Actor

Chadta

Soorma

(13 Jul 2018)

Actor

Sandeep Singh

Sajjan Singh Rangroot

(23 Mar 2018)

Actor

Sajjan Singh

Welcome to New York

(23 Feb 2018)

Actor

Teji

Super Singh

(16 Jun 2017)

Actor

Sajjan

Phillauri

(24 Mar 2017)

Actor

Roop Lal Phillauri

Sardaarji 2

(24 Jun 2016)

Actor

Udta Punjab

(17 Jun 2016)

Actor

Sartaj Singh

Ambarsariya

(25 Mar 2016)

Actor

Insurance Agent

Mukhtiar Chadha

(27 Nov 2015)

Actor, Writer

Mukhtiar Chadha

Punjab 1984

(27 Jun 2014)

Actor

Disco Singh

(11 Apr 2014)

Actor

Lattu Singh

Jatt & Juliet 2

(28 Jun 2013)

Actor

Fateh Singh

Saadi Love Story

(11 Jan 2013)

Actor

Rajveer No. 2

Jatt & Juliet

(29 Jun 2012)

Actor

Fateh Singh as Jatt

Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

(24 Feb 2012)

Actor

Jihne Mera Dil Luteya

(29 Jul 2011)

Actor

Gurnoor

The Lion of Punjab

(11 Feb 2011)

Actor

Avtar

Mel Karade Rabba

(16 Jul 2010)

Actor

Rajveer Dhillon

Awards

2020

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Comic Actor)

2020

PTC Punjabi Film Awards
(Best Actor)

News

"Chamkila refuses to leave me": Vijay Varma thanks Imtiaz Ali for the film

30 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 : Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Amar Singh Chamkila' has been receiving love and praise from critics and audiences. The film also impressed actor Vijay Varma. He revealed how the film refused to leave his mind even after five days. The actor also thanked filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for this gift.Vijay took to his Instagram stories on Monday and shared still of Parineeti and Diljit along with a note. He described the movie as one of the most "potent, poignant and extraordinary" he has seen. "It's been 5 days since I watched chamkila and it refuses to leave me. It is one of the most potent, poignant and extraordinary film I have seen and I want to thank @imtiazaliofficial sir giving us this gift."He alos heaped praise on Parineeti and Diljit for their performance.Vijay wrote, "Parineeti Chopra was delightful as she tapped onto such simplicity and genuineness. And Diljit Dosanjh bhai.. mere shabd kam pad jayenge aapki taarif ke liye. Dil jit liya. BRAVO!"Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the eighties due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit Dosanjh portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' is streaming on OTT.Meanwhile, on the work front, Vijay Varma recently appeared in Homi Adajania's 'Murder Mubarak,' which hit theatres month on March 15. The movie features Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Pankaj Tripathi in significant roles.Vijay Varma has finished shooting for their upcoming drama 'Ul Jalool Ishq'.Helmed by Vibhu Puri, the film also stars veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi in the lead roles.The release date is yet to be disclosed.'Ul Jalool Ishq' is produced by fashion icon Manish Malhotra under his company, Stage5 Productions. The movie will also include music from Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj.

Diljit Dosanjh makes waves with record-breaking concert in Vancouver stadium

28 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28 : Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh made waves in Canada with his concert at Vancouver's BC Place stadium, mesmerising his fans during his 'Dil-Luminati' tour.Diljit on Sunday took to his Instagram account to share a series of snapshots and videos from the packed show.View this post on InstagramA post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh)After gaining acclaim for his role in the film 'Amar Singh Chamkila,' the singer continues to charm audiences, as he performed for over 54,000 fans in Vancouver following his appearance in the Imtiaz Ali-directed movie.Among his famous tracks, the singer sang songs from his album 'GOAT'.For the concert, the 'Good Newwz' actor wore an all-black ensemble. As he sang, the crowd could be heard cheering and showing their adoration for the beloved musician.Tickets were sold off quickly, with front-row seats priced from 482.79 US dollar to 713.89 US dollar on the afternoon of the concert. Other seats commanded even higher prices, highlighting the event's popularity.Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit recently starred in 'Amar Singh Chamkila' opposite Parineeti Chopra.Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit Dosanjh portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' is streaming on Netflix.

Ananya Panday impressed by 'Amar Singh Chamkila,' describes Diljit-Parineeti starrer a 'Beauty'

18 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18 : Actor Ananya Panday recently joined other celebs to laud the newly released film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra.Posting a movie poster on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' actress wrote, "BEAUTY!!!!!!" with a heart hands emoji. She even featured the song 'Ishq Mitaye' from the album as background audio in her story.Ananya tagged the film's team, including @imtiazaliofficial, @diljitdosanjh, @parineetichopra, @arrahman, and the entire cast and crew. She praised them with emojis of clapping hands and a smiling face with heart eyes.Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit Dosanjh portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' is streaming on Netflix.Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya, who was last seen in 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan', is preparing for 'Control' and 'The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair'. She is also set to appear in the upcoming show 'Call Me Bae'.

Kareena Kapoor calls Diljit Dosanjh's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' performance as 'Divine'

16 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 : Kareena Kapoor Khan gave a shout-out to her 'Crew' co-star Diljit Dosanjh for his performance in 'Amar Singh Chamkila' and called it 'Divine'.Sharing the collage of Diljit and Parineeti's scenes from the film on her Instagram stories, Kareena wrote, 'Divine'.Not only Kareena but her brother-in-law and actor Kunal Kemmu lauded 'Amar Singh Chamkila' team.Sharing the poster on his Instagram stories, Kunal penned a long message, "Uff!!! What a film. @imtiazaliofficial thank you for making this one exactly the way you did. It lingers within long after you have watched it."He continued, "@parineetichopra I'm so proud of you my friend. Kya kaam kiya hai. Thank you for making this incredible film @netflix_in. @diljitdosanjh paaji don't even know what to say about you. You are a supernova and you shine brightest as Chamkila. What a performance and that voice is just something else."Kunal ended note by saying, "The entire team of chamkila Take a bow you guys should be so proud of this one."Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit Dosanjh portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' is streaming on Netflix starting April 12.Meanwhile, on the work front, Kareena was recently seen in 'Crew', a story of three women, touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies.Helmed by Rajesh A Krishnan, 'Crew' features Kareena, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon as air hostesses. From stealing peanut boxes meant for flights to planning to earn a lot of money and raising the glam quotient, the trio has grabbed eyeballs.The film, made under Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network banners, was released on March 29.Kareena also has Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again,' which stars Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles.

"They said Punjabis can't go to Mumbai, I proved them wrong": Diljit Dosanjh on breaking stereotypes

15 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 15 : From headlining Bollywood films to making fashion statements, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been breaking all Punjabi stereotypes like a pro.Diljit's recent Mumbai concert was memorable for many reasons. From star-studded event, his grand entry to his interaction with fans.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Diljit gave fans a glimpse of the concert.The video captures Diljit entering the stage in his statement outfit then cut to him interacting with fans from the stage.Speaking about breaking the Punjabi stereotype, Diljit heard saying in Punjabi.He said, "They said Punjabis can't do fashion and I said, I will show you. They said Punjabis can't act in films, I showed them I could. They said Punjabis can't go to Mumbai, and I proved them wrong. They said Punjabis can't sell tickets for the bar arena, I showed them the stadium packed at my concert."Announcing his Vancouver concert, he wrote, "DIL-LUMINATI TOUR 27th April BC STADIUM VANCOUVER. 2 Weeks To GO." The Mumbai concert that took place on Saturday was a star-studded affair, with celebrities flocking to witness Diljit Dosanjh's electrifying performance. Bollywood celebrities including Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aparshakti Khurana, Varun Dhawan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and others graced the event.Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit is being lauded for his role in 'Amar Singh Chamkila' film, directed by Imtiaz Ali.The film takes a deep look into the life and legacy of the legendary Punjabi artist, Amar Singh Chamkila, with Diljit essaying the role of the singer, and Parineeti Chopra portraying his wife, Amarjot.

Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, Tamannaah Bhatia and others spotted at Diljit Dosanjh's concert

14 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 : The Mumbai concert that took place on Saturday was a star-studded affair, with celebrities flocking to witness Diljit Dosanjh's electrifying performance. Bollywood celebrities including Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aparshakti Khurana, Varun Dhawan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and others graced the event.Bollywood power couple, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma were spotted at the concert, enjoying Diljit's mesmerizing performance. Exiting hand-in-hand, Tamannaah, looking stunning in a red frilled skirt paired with a denim shirt, requested her partner to pose for a photo together. Vijay Varma opted for a black sweatshirt, blue denim, and sneakers for the occasion.Kriti Sanon, who is enjoying the praise for her recent film 'Crew,' was fashionably attired for the concert. She opted for a long distressed black t-shirt featuring a golden graphic, paired with shorts and boots, completing her ensemble. Accompanying her was her sister, actress Nupur Sanon, along with other companions.Varun Dhawan, soon-to-be a father, also graced the event in a casual outfit of the night. The 'Bhediya' actor sported a round-neck t-shirt with ribbed denim jeans and white sneakers, layering it up with a printed shirt.Ayushmann Khurrana was also in attendance at the lively gathering, accompanied by his wife Tahira Kashyap. They were joined by Khurrana's brother, actor Aparshakti Khurana, along with his wife Aakriti Ahuja.Actress Taapsee Pannu, who recently tied the knot, arrived at the event, donning an elegant white ensemble. Embracing a bohemian vibe, she opted for a flowing maxi dress paired with sneakers. Pannu accessorized her look with a stack of oxidized bangles, a necklace, a watch, and a quirky crossbody bag.Among the other attendees were Iulia Vantur, Sara Tendulkar, and singer Harshdeep Kaur, accompanied by her husband Mankeet Singh, among others.

Kareena Kapoor reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's shoutout at concert, calls herself his 'Fangirl Foreva'

14 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 : Diljit Dosanjh, who rocked Mumbai with his concert on Saturday, gave a shoutout to his 'Crew' co-star Kareena Kapoor and compared her to Beyonce and Rihanna.The 'Chamkila' actor also sang the song 'Naina' from their recent release 'Crew' for the actress.Kareena, who missed the event quickly took to her Instagram stories to share the clip, referring to herself as Diljit's "Fan Girl Foreva."Take a look:Dosanjh looked stylish in his loose-fitting attire, complemented by a vibrant red turban while performing 'Lover.' The actor thanked the audience with folded hands for their overwhelming support.Several Bollywood celebrities, including comedian Maniesh Paul, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Taapsee Pannu, attended the concert.Others who joined the event were Iulia Vantur, Sara Tendulkar, and singer Harshdeep Kaur with husband Mankeet Singh, among others.'Amar Singh Chamkila' director Imtiaz Ali was also present at the musical event. He snapped a selfie from the concert and shared it on his Instagram stories with the caption, "@diljitdosanjh rocks everytime!" Diljit promptly acknowledged his post, replying, "Sir we love you."Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit is being lauded for his role in 'Amar Singh Chamkila' film, directed by Imtiaz Ali.The film takes a deep look into the life and legacy of the legendary Punjabi artist, Amar Singh Chamkila, with Diljit essaying the role of the singer, and Parineeti Chopra portraying his wife, Amarjot.Speaking about the journey of creating Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali earlier said, "Stories of young musicians that challenge the norms of society, who see unprecedented success and then have violent ends is, unfortunately, a worldwide phenomenon. The life and times of Chamkila raised important questions for society but ultimately it is a celebration of the life of an artist, the story of a musician who could never give up his first love - music."The film has been produced by Mohit Choudhary, Select Media Holdings LLP, Saregama, and Window Seat Films. The music of the film is available on Saregama.Diljit is also set to perform live in Mumbai today.

From Imtiaz Ali to Shabana Azmi, check out celebs who attend 'Amar Singh Chamkila' screening

9 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 : Several celebrities, including Imtiaz AliShabana AzmiMrunal ThakurPratik Sehajpal, and many others attended the special screening of Parineeti Chopra, Diljit Dosanjh starrer 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.Veteran actor Shabana Azmi looked stunning as she arrived for the screening on April 8.Pratik Sehajpal was also seen at the eventDirector Imtiaz Ali was also spotted during the special screeningSaiyami Kher looked beautiful in pant suit.YouTuber Bhuvan Bham was also present at the screening.Mrunal Thakur looked gorgeous in her black coat that she teamed up with matching trouser.Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Parineeti will be seen essaying the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife Amarjot Kaur. Makers recently unveiled the film's trailer.The trailer shows a young man (Diljit Dosanjh) from a Punjab village invited to perform at a local event. Despite his objections to being called Chamkila, he decides to proceed. Surprisingly, his music enthralls the village, especially the women, although some criticize the provocative lyrics. Eventually, he joins forces with singer Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' will be out on Netflix on April 12.

Kapil Sharma's hilarious banter with Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra in 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' promo leaves fans excited

8 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 : Makers of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' released a teaser for the next episode, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, and director Imtiaz Ali to promote their new movie, 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.Netflix on Monday shared a promo of the upcoming episode on their official Instagram account.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)In the promo, Kapil Sharma enters the stage with them in a vehicle. He teases Parineeti right away, saying, "Pari yeh Raghav, Rajneeti karte karte Parineeti Parineeti kabse karne lag gaya (From when did Raghav started saying Parineeti instead of Rajneeti (politics))."Parineeti blushes and giggles after hearing Kapil's comment. Diljit Dosanjh lightens the mood by singing a song from his upcoming film. Director Imtiaz Ali then talks about how Punjabis usually get in the mood in the evenings. Diljit quickly responds, saying, "Aksar hi log shaam mei mood mei aa jaate hai (People are in a mood in the evening)."The caption of this promo read, "Ab hoga music, comedy aur masti ka blast jab aayenge @imtiazaliofficial's Chamkila ke star cast Dekho #TheGreatIndianKapilShow Saturday 8pm sirf Netflix par."As soon as the promo was shared, fans chimed in the comment section.One user wrote, "Audience wants to see you more, There should be 2 episodes per week on saturday- sunday like before."Another user commented, "My fevorait comedy king Kapil sir.""This episode will be more special," wrote a third user.Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Parineeti will be seen essaying the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife Amarjot KaurMakers recently unveiled the film's trailer.The trailer shows a young man (Diljit Dosanjh) from a Punjab village invited to perform at a local event. Despite his objections to being called Chamkila, he decides to proceed. Surprisingly, his music enthralls the village, especially the women, although some criticize the provocative lyrics.Eventually, he joins forces with singer Amarjot Kaur.'Amar Singh Chamkila' will be out on Netflix on April 12.

Diljit treats fans to new BTS photos with Parineeti from 'Amar Singh Chamkila' sets

7 Apr 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 : With the release of his next film around the corner, actor Diljit Dosanjh shared new behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Diljit treated fans with new glimpses featuring himself and Parineeti Chopra.Pictures captured Diljit in Amar Singh Chamkila's avatar. From sitting with locals to having fun with Parineeti Chopra.Sharing the photos, he wrote, "CHAMKILA 12th April on @netflix_in."As soon as the pictures were uploaded, fans chimed in the comment section.One of the users wrote, "Can't waitttt."Another user commented, "I am very excited."Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.Diljit portrays 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era, who rose from poverty to immense fame in the 1980s through his powerful music. Parineeti will be seen essaying the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife Amarjot KaurMakers recently unveiled the film's trailer.The trailer shows a young man (Diljit Dosanjh) from a Punjab village invited to perform at a local event. Despite his objections to being called Chamkila, he decides to proceed. Surprisingly, his music enthralls the village, especially the women, although some criticize the provocative lyrics. Eventually, he joins forces with singer Amarjot Kaur. 'Amar Singh Chamkila' will be out on Netflix on April 12.