Whether he is singing a groovy Punjabi song, acting in movies, or engaging in a war of words on Twitter, birthday icon Diljit Dosanjh makes sure he does it all with swag and style. While he has already made a special place in the hearts of Punjabi films and music aficionados, he has slowly started to carve a niche for himself in B-town as well. Before making a smashing debut with Udta Punjab in 2016, Dosanjh started off with commercially successful regional films like Shadda, Jatt & Juliet series amongst others and made us groove on many Punjabi as well as B-wood songs like Move Your Lakk, Ikk Kudi, Proper Patola, to name a few. Diljit later impressed us with his acting chops and tickled our funny bones with films like Soorma, Arjun Patiala, Good Newwz, Philauri and Suraj Par Mangal Bhaari.
But when he is not making us dance on Sauda Khara Khara and impressing us with his acting skills and body of work, Diljit is busy being ahead in a league of his own making. From standing his ground for social cause to schooling internet bullies (you know who) and expressing his fondness for all things fashion, Kylie Jenner and Gal Gadot, he has always made sure to put a smile on our face. Simply put- a wholesome entertainer.
On his 37th birthday, here are six reasons to stan for internet sensation and birthday icon Diljit Dosanjh!
WHOLESOME HUMILITY
Of course, we all remember his episode in Koffee With Karan where Diljit stole the show with his humility and candidly hilarious answers.
Sitting right in from of host Karan Johar and rapper Badshah, he won the hearts of people by being his candid best.
While in conversation with Anupama Chopra, Diljit cracked us up with his funny yet sweet honest answers. From his struggles with English to working with beautiful female co-stars, he made us fall in love with his simplicity and hilarious side. When asked about his reaction to working with Kareena Kapoor Khan in Udta Punjab, he said, "Mai subhah uthta kehke, uth mama aaj Kareena nal kaam karna hai" (I used to wakeup thinking get up, we have to work with Kareena today)
CRUSHING HARD
Well, we all know his undeniable crush for sensation of the West, Kylie Jenner. From religiously commenting on her posts to admitting his love for the Jenner diva and dedicating her his composed song Do You Know openly, he has always been vocal about his love for the beauty moghul.
Secretly ni Veere openly https://t.co/TEUi2o4DaJ
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) November 26, 2016
Not just this, he has been swooning over our beloved Wonder Woman Gal Gadot. The singer-songwriter-actor has asked Gadot to make him ‘gobi wale parathe’ and it’s as desi as it can get!
OUTRAGEOUSLY FASHION FORWARD
Diljit has been one of the stylish stars in B-town and his luxe Gucci bombers stand enough proof. He has time and again confessed his love for high-end fashion brands and has been a supporter of all things eccentric. Stylish munda indeed!
OF WITS, HUMOUR AND ENTERTAINING TWITTER FEED
Known for his simple innocence and wits, Diljit has won our Dils many times over with his hilarious posts and tweets. To drive away the lockdown blues for those who were suffering from it, he turned his Instagram account into a full-fledged (read, hilarious) cooking page.
Not just this, his Twitter feed has been a daily source of entertainment, thanks to his quick wit and sense of humour.
Nahi Bhen Ji Mai SUB-G SUB-G Khelta Hu RASODE MAI https://t.co/BXo4PORSIh
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) September 3, 2020
Not to forget the time when he posed next to Ivanka Trump at Taj Mahal...
Thank you for taking me to the spectacular Taj Mahal, @diljitdosanjh!
It was an experience I will never forget! https://t.co/VgqFuYBRIg
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) March 1, 2020
KING OF CLAPBACK
Aa JAA...
Kam Mai Hun Da Ni Karda ..Tuney Kitno ki Chaati Hai Kaam Ke Lie?Mai Bollywood Mai Strugle ni karta madam..
Bollywood wale aa ke kehnde aa film kar Lao SIRMai tainu das riha eH BOLLYWOOD WALE NI PUNJAB WALE AA
2 Dian 4 Ni 36 Sune gi.. https://t.co/KSHb45Xpak
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) December 3, 2020
*Coughs* Kangana Ranaut *coughs* One has to be living under a rock to not know the latest Twitter war between the Queen of Panga and our Punjab da puttar. Our Gabru G.O.A.T totally ripped Kangana for her insensitive remarks on an elderly lady regarding the ongoing Farmers' Protest and called her out for her problematic tweets. Being one of the very few to stand against Kangana, he literally won the hearts of everyone on the internet as people just couldn’t stop lauding him.
Not just this, there have been previous incidents where he schooled the netizens for their insensitive posts.
21 Century aa Bugge .. Soch badlo.. Jida Jo Jee Karda Oh Pa Sakda .. https://t.co/81UoJKyAW5
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) August 7, 2020
STANDS HIS GROUND
Diljit showed us that not just on social media, he supports farmers offline as well. A day after his Twitter feud with Kangana, he arrived at the farmers' protest happening at Singhu border near Delhi/NCR. Urging the government to accept these farmers' demands, he surely delivered a powerful speech not without taking a sly dig at Kangana at the end!
Here comes the KING @diljitdosanjh
So proud of you♥
Don't miss the savage taunt at the end#8___#TakeBackFarmLaws pic.twitter.com/fji0a09Can— GÁGÀÑ (@iam_GSB) December 5, 2020
Previously, in his first interview with critic Anupama Chopra, Diljit candidly mentioned how he only wants to do roles in films where he could wear his turban. He also said that he feels he will never be able to make it far in showbiz as he is not willing to give up his turban for a mere role.
Happy birthday, G.O.A.T! Keep ruling the showbiz and internet, one domain at a time!
(Source- Instagram, Twitter)
