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Who is Diljit Dosanjh?

Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, actor, and producer known for his impact on the Punjabi and Bollywood entertainment industries. He has starred in multiple blockbuster films and created chart-topping music.

Dosanjh’s solo performances and collaborations have earned him international fame and taken Punjabi music to the global stage. In 2020 he was featured on billboards in Times Square, New York City. In April 2023 he became the first Indian artist to perform in Punjabi at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He proudly declared onstage, “Punjabi aa gaye Coachella oye!” (“The Punjabis have arrived at Coachella!”). In June 2024 Dosanjh made his much-anticipated U.S. television debut on The Tonight Show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, delivering a power-packed performance of his hit song “Born to Shine.” His 2024 Dil-Luminati Tour was sold out across the world. He made his Met Gala debut in 2025. In April 2026 Dosanjh made his second appearance on The Tonight Show. The singer later described the opportunity as “a platform to represent our culture.”