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Diljit Dosanjh birthday 2026: Times he impressed us with his acting skills

Updated On: 06 January, 2026 01:20 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

Diljit Dosanjh stands tall as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile actors, seamlessly moving between Punjabi and Hindi films. From cult comedies to hard-hitting dramas, his performances have consistently blended authenticity, restraint, and star power, making his acting journey as impactful as his music

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Diljit Dosanjh stands tall as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile actors, seamlessly moving between Punjabi and Hindi films. From cult comedies to hard-hitting dramas, his performances have consistently blended authenticity, restraint, and star power, making his acting journey as impactful as his music

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Diljit Dosanjh stands tall as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile actors, seamlessly moving between Punjabi and Hindi films. From cult comedies to hard-hitting dramas, his performances have consistently blended authenticity, restraint, and star power, making his acting journey as impactful as his music
<p><strong>Jogi (2022)</strong></p> <p>Diljit plays a quiet, brave man trying to save lives during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. His subdued performance was lauded for its sensitivity and intensity</p>

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Jogi (2022)

Diljit plays a quiet, brave man trying to save lives during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. His subdued performance was lauded for its sensitivity and intensity

<p><strong>Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018)</strong></p> <p>He plays a Sikh soldier fighting in World War I for dignity and identity. The film was critically praised for its scale, emotion, and patriotism</p>

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Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018)

He plays a Sikh soldier fighting in World War I for dignity and identity. The film was critically praised for its scale, emotion, and patriotism

<p><strong>Jatt &amp; Juliet (2012)</strong></p> <p>He essays Fateh Singh, a carefree Punjabi youth whose clashes with a strong-willed woman turn into love. The film became a massive hit and redefined Punjabi romantic comedies</p>

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Jatt & Juliet (2012)

He essays Fateh Singh, a carefree Punjabi youth whose clashes with a strong-willed woman turn into love. The film became a massive hit and redefined Punjabi romantic comedies

<p><strong>Soorma (2018)</strong></p> <p>Diljit portrays hockey legend Sandeep Singh, chronicling his rise, paralysis, and comeback. The biopic earned acclaim for his physical transformation and emotional depth</p>

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Soorma (2018)

Diljit portrays hockey legend Sandeep Singh, chronicling his rise, paralysis, and comeback. The biopic earned acclaim for his physical transformation and emotional depth

<p><strong>Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011)</strong></p> <p>Diljit plays Gurnam, a witty and charming man entangled in a love triangle. The role made him a household name in Punjabi cinema</p>

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Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011)

Diljit plays Gurnam, a witty and charming man entangled in a love triangle. The role made him a household name in Punjabi cinema

<p><strong>Punjab 1984 (2014)</strong></p> <p>Diljit portrays a young man whose life is altered by political unrest in Punjab. His restrained performance earned critical acclaim and marked a dramatic turning point in his career. However, the film is yet to be cleared for release in India by CBFC</p>

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Punjab 1984 (2014)

Diljit portrays a young man whose life is altered by political unrest in Punjab. His restrained performance earned critical acclaim and marked a dramatic turning point in his career. However, the film is yet to be cleared for release in India by CBFC

<p><strong>Phillauri (2017)</strong></p> <p>Diljit portrays a soft-spoken Punjabi poet connected to a past-life love story. His gentle, lyrical performance was widely appreciated</p>

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Phillauri (2017)

Diljit portrays a soft-spoken Punjabi poet connected to a past-life love story. His gentle, lyrical performance was widely appreciated

<p><strong>Ambarsariya (2016)</strong></p> <p>He plays a secret agent living undercover as an insurance officer. The role showcased his versatility across action, romance, and comedy</p>

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Ambarsariya (2016)

He plays a secret agent living undercover as an insurance officer. The role showcased his versatility across action, romance, and comedy

<p><strong>Udta Punjab (2016)</strong></p> <p>Diljit appears as Sartaj Singh, an upright police officer battling Punjab&rsquo;s drug crisis. The performance won widespread praise and announced his arrival in Bollywood</p>

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Udta Punjab (2016)

Diljit appears as Sartaj Singh, an upright police officer battling Punjab’s drug crisis. The performance won widespread praise and announced his arrival in Bollywood

<p><strong>Good Newwz (2019)</strong></p> <p>He plays a kind-hearted man caught in an IVF mix-up. The film was a commercial hit, with Diljit&rsquo;s comic timing winning praise</p>

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Good Newwz (2019)

He plays a kind-hearted man caught in an IVF mix-up. The film was a commercial hit, with Diljit’s comic timing winning praise

<p><strong>Sardaar Ji (2015)</strong></p> <p>He plays Jaggi, a flamboyant ghost hunter with swagger and humour. The film was a blockbuster and turned the character into a pop-culture icon</p>

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Sardaar Ji (2015)

He plays Jaggi, a flamboyant ghost hunter with swagger and humour. The film was a blockbuster and turned the character into a pop-culture icon

<p><strong>Amar Singh Chamkila (2024)</strong></p> <p>He portrays legendary Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The performance received critical acclaim for capturing both the artist&rsquo;s brilliance and controversy</p>

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Amar Singh Chamkila (2024)

He portrays legendary Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. The performance received critical acclaim for capturing both the artist’s brilliance and controversy

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