Diljott
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| Born | Diljott |
| Education | Public Policy (Harvard University, USA), International Development (University of British Columbia), Masters in Human Rights (University Gold Medalist), Bachelors in Psychology Honors (University Gold Medalist), Post Graduate Course in NGO Management |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Scholar, Humanitarian |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Diljott is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Punjabi films.[1] She won attention for her lead roles in films like Khatre Da Ghuggu,[2] Teshan, Yaar Annmulle 2, and 5 Weddings, Rang Ratta [3] and songs 'Matwaliye', 'Patiala Peg', 'Diamond Koka',[4] 'Pehli Mulaqat', 'Dard Ishq Hai', 'Will Forget','Wang Golden'. Her released singles include "Just Love You",[5] “Tere Rang”, Akh Mataka" and "Maa Meri."
Early life[edit]
Diljott[6] is a Punjabi and is born to a family of academicians.[7] She has studied Public Policy from Harvard University, USA.[8] She has also studied International Development from University of British Columbia, Canada. She earned her Master's degree in Human Rights and Duties from Panjab University, Chandigarh and topped in the university during Masters and was honored with a University Gold Medal.[9] Diljott is also a University Gold medalist for standing first in the University in Graduation, Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh.[10] Twice being a University Gold Medalist, she also did her post graduate course in NGO Management from Amity University and completed a Project Cycle Management Course from NGO Management School at Geneva, Switzerland. Additionally, she has a Certificate Course in Computer and Information Technology and did her schooling from Delhi Public School, Chandigarh.[11]
Diljott is excellent in public speaking and communication. She has been a Tedx speaker at IITA Allahabad, India in April 2023 where her speech as a Tedx speaker was widely appreciated. She is active in sports[12] and believes in a fit and a healthy lifestyle.[13][14] Diljott is also an avid reader [15] and her motivational video series 'Monday's with Diljott- Dil Ki Baat' on her social media platforms inspires the youth to be a better human being.[16]
Career[edit]
Diljott is a trained actor from a Mumbai acting institute and is a Kathak, western, and folk dancer. After working with photographer Dabboo Ratanani, she featured in advertisements for clothing brands and magazine covers including Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Larsen and Toubro.[17]
She is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi and works in Bollywood and Punjabi cinema as a lead actress.[18][19]
Diljott featured in the song "Matwaliye' opposite Satinder Sartaaj which is her much appreciated performance.[20] Her performance in recently released song ‘Diamond Koka’ opposite Gurnam Bhullar is getting a special mention and huge applause from all over the world.[21] Another song "Patiala Peg" opposite Diljit Dosanjh,[22] is also a hit track.,[23] "Munda Grewala Da" opposite Gippy Grewal,"Pehli Mulaqat" opposite Gurnam Bhullar, "Dard Ishq Hai'- a popular bollywood track, "Will Forget" opposite Parmish Verma, "Wang Golden" opposite Sajjan Adeeb. Diljott's films as a lead actress in Teshan[24] (2016)[25][26] and Yaar Annmulle 2 (2017)[27] were hits.[28] She appeared Hollywood film 5 Weddings (2018).[29][30] She starred as a lead actress in Khatre Da Ghuggu (2020) and film Rang Ratta (2023).
Her single "Tere Rang" (2017).,[31] this song was used as a playback song for 5 Weddings.[32][33][34] Another single was "Akh Mataka" (2017).[35] Diljott performed at the 2016 Virasat International Punjabi Film Festival and Awards.[36] Her song "Maa Meri" (2017) is an ode to mothers. "Just Love You" (2018) was a romantic song.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Teshan | Punjabi | Jinni | Film released on 23 September 2016. Directed by Sukhbir Singh, the film stars Happy Raikoti, Diljott, Yograj Singh, Karamjit Anmol, Shavinder Mahal, Anita Devgan, Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Nisha Bano and many more. |
| 2017 | Yaar Annmulle 2 | Punjabi | Sabar | Film released on 6 January 2017. Directed by Sunny Mahal, the film stars Sarbjit Cheema, Sarthi K, Raja Baath, Diljott, Yograj Singh, Param Saini, Rana Jung Bahadur and many more. |
| 2018 | 5 Weddings | English | Harleen | Hollywood film released in 2018 worldwide. The film stars Raj Kummar Rao, Nargis Fakhri, Diljott, Candy Clark, Bo Derek, Anneliese Der Pol, Mariana and many more. |
| 2020 | Khatre Da Ghuggu | Punjabi | Meet | A Punjabi film released worldwide on 17 January 2020. The film stars Jordan Sandhu, Diljott, BN Sharma and others. |
| 2023 | Rang Ratta | Punjabi | Simran | A Punjabi film releasing worldwide on 24 March 2023. The film stars Roshan Prince, Diljott, Gurpreet Ghuggi and others.[37] |
Videos[edit]
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wang Golden | Starred opposite Sajjan Adeeb in this hit romantic track. |
| 2022 | Will Forget | Starred opposite Parmish Verma in a Hindi track. |
| 2022 | Dard Ishq Hai | Starred in a popular Bollywood track. |
| 2022 | Pehli Mulaqat | Starred opposite popular Gurnam Bhullar in a romantic track. |
| 2022 | Munda Grewala Da | Starred opposite superstar Gippy Grewal in this superhit track. |
| 2022 | Diamond Koka | Starred opposite Gurnam Bhullar in this popular beat track [38] |
| 2020 | Matwaliye | Starred opposite Legend Satinder Sartaaj in this superhit song.[39] |
| 2014 | Patiala Peg | Starred opposite Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh in this superhit track. |
Songs[edit]
| Year | Single Track | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tere Rang | 9 February 2017 | The song released by Lokdhun, which is also selected as a playback song for a Hollywood film '5 Weddings'.[40][41] |
| 2017 | Akh Mataka | 10 July 2017 | The song released by Lokdhun. It is a peppy Punjabi beat song.[42] |
| 2017 | Maa Meri | 25 November 2017 | The song dedicated to the selfless and pure love of mothers.[43] |
| 2018 | Just Love You | 9 August 2018 | An Urban Romantic song to celebrate love. |
Awards and recognition[edit]
| Year | Award/Honors | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Honored as Shaan Punjab Di by Hon'ble Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh | Achievers Awards 2023 |
| 2021 | Honored as an Actor and a Philanthropist | India Inspirational Women Awards 2021 [44] |
| 2017 | Honored for great work in Film/Music industry | Punjab Arts Council in association with Ministry of Culture, India |
| 2016 | Excellence in Cultural and Academic field | District Administration, Mohali, India |
| 2014 | New Promising face of Punjabi Cinema | Golden Honors Awards Ceremony, Jalandhar, India |
| 2014 | Recognition of talent and creativity. | International Sikh Arts and Film Festival, California, USA |
Philanthropy[edit]
Diljott is the founder of Dream Buds Foundation. It is a Registered Trust to encourage and support the underprivileged who have been unable to realise and fulfil their dreams and potentials because of lack of resources, environment, support, guidance, impoverished conditions or circumstances by providing them with opportunities, resources, awareness and guidance to fulfil and nurture their dreams and add a meaning to their lives.[45][46] The tagline of the Foundation is ‘Every one can Dream’ irrespective of where they are born, where they come from, whosoever they are, of whichever age or gender they are, even the underprivileged have a full right to dream and pursue their passions.[47][48]
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