Chamkila, Coachella & More! Story Of Diljit Dosanjh, Son Of Bus Driver Who Earned Rs 5000 A Month
Here's the struggle story of Diljit Dosanjh, from humble beginnings to global acclaim. Dosanjh's roots remain grounded, stemming from his upbringing as the son of a bus driver in Punjab. His musical journey began at local gurdwara and went ahead to historic performance at Coachella. The singer-actor has proved his acting mettle with his recently released movie Amar Singh Chamkila.
Startling honest, remarkably humble and refreshingly self-deprecating, Diljit Dosanjh is a delight to watch. Whether on screen, stage, or in candid interviews, he bares his heart with unfiltered sincerity. He is undoubtedly a star, perhaps even a bigger one, but his humility never wavers.
Do you know he is the son of a bus driver?
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Diljit comes from a humble background. He was born into a Sikh family in 1984 in the village of Dosanjh Kalan in Phillaur tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab. His father Balbir Singh worked as a bus driver in Punjab roadways and would earn Rs 5000 a month. His mother, Sukhwinder Kaur, was a homemaker.
He spent his childhood in Dosanjh Kalan. When he was just 11 years old, he relocated to Ludhiana, Punjab, where he pursued his education and later graduated from Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School. He was angry at his parents for sending him away. So much so, that this move had him lose connection with his parents. He began singing when he was in school.
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¡ª DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) February 12, 2017
Talking about his family and why he never talks about them, he had once said, "I don¡¯t want my family to be targeted with derogatory comments in case something bad happens. I want to keep them safe from trolls and media judgments. If I ever choose the wrong film or song, I don¡¯t want my family to suffer because of that.¡±
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He used to sing at Kirtans and nearby gurdwaras when he was in school
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Dosanjh performed Kirtan and sang devotional songs at local Gurdwaras during his school days. Singing was his passion. His mesmerising voice left many swooning.
He released his first album at the age of 18
Diljit Dosanjh released his first album Ishq Da Uda Ada in 2003 at the age of 18, with Finetone Cassettes, a division of T-Series. His next album was called Dil which was released in the same year. However, it was Smile, his third album released in 2005 that gained him popularity.
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His music was hit among the masses and soon he ventured into the world of acting. Starting with Punjabi movies like Mel Karade Rabba, The Lion Of Punjab, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya and Jatt & Juliet among others. His popularity was on the rise that even Bollywood decided to cast him. When everyone thought that a turban-clad man can't become a hero, Diljit Dosanjh proved otherwise. He made his debut with Udta Punjab, starring Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, and went on to star in Phillauri, Good Newss and many more.
The G.O.A.T, Coachella, Amar Singh Chamkila and more
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In 2020, Dosanjh made his debut on Billboard's Social 50 chart after the release of his 11th album, G.O.A.T. Subsequently, the album climbed to the summit of Billboard's Top Triller Global chart. Additionally, it secured a position in the top 20 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
He has collaborated with many international artists like Colombian singer Camilo, Sia, Saweetie and even performed with Ed Sheeran in Mumbai.
In April 2023, He became the first Indian artist to perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2023. "Punjabi Aa Gaye Coachella Oye," he excitedly exclaimed as he made history.
Also Read: Punjabi Aa Gaye Coachella Oye! Diljit Dosanjh Shares Behind-The-Scene Pics, Poses With DJ Diplo
listen i don¡¯t know exactly what the vibe is like
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at coachella but watching diljit dosanjh perform there gives me fuzzy feelings.
his look slays. vibe de vibe match karo ?
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Like his music career, his acting career was also on the rise. Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood once called him the best actor in India and soon he proved the same with his recently released film Amar Singh Chamkila. After watching his performance, everyone is wondering if there's anything that he cannot do.
Be it his fashion game, his acting skills or his singing performance, no one can beat Diljit Dosanjh's versatility at the moment.
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