Diljit Dosanjh on reliving 1984 riots on screen in Jogi: 'These are stories I grew up with, they are always with us'
2 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on reliving 1984 riots on screen in Jogi: 'These are stories I grew up with, they are always with us'

Hindustan Times  

Diljit Dosanjh is returning to the screen in a Hindi film after a rather long gap. Based on true events from the anti-Sikh violence in the aftermath of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984, Jogi sees Diljit in the titular role of a common man caught in the midst of the violence. Jogi isn’t the first film about the 1984 riots that stars Diljit. Stories like this have not been told before.” Jogi fictionalises some true events that occurred in East Delhi’s Trilokpuri, one of the worst-affected neighbourhoods during the violence, While discussing the research for the film, the actor says, “I did not personally go and speak to anyone but I have read a lot about that time, including a lot of real incidents from that time. But I just want to say when our chance came; we tried to change that status quo.” Diljit made his Hindi film debut in 2016 with Udta Punjab.

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Diljit Dosanjh on Panjab 95 release: Will support film if released without any cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh on Panjab 95 release: Will support film if released without any cuts

India Today  

Singer Diljit Dosanjh’s highly anticipated film Punjab ’95 has faced several hiccups with the Central Board of Film Certification. During his Instagram Live, Diljit spoke in Punjabi about the upcoming film’s release and expressed his hope for an uncut version in India. Dosanjh also emphasised that censoring the film would diminish its impact and defeat its message, adding that he …

What’s the controversy? Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjab 95 movie release date postponed due to ‘circumstances beyond control’
2 months ago

What’s the controversy? Diljit Dosanjh’s Punjab 95 movie release date postponed due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

Live Mint  

Diljit Dosanjh’s film Punjab 95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, will not release on February 7. “We are very sorry and it pains us to inform you that the movie Panjab '95 will not release on 7th Feb due to circumstances beyond our control,” Diljit wrote in one of his Instagram Stories. Dosanjh earlier shared the film’s …

Panjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh's film on Jaswant Singh Khalra to release with no cuts
2 months ago

Panjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh's film on Jaswant Singh Khalra to release with no cuts

India Today  

Diljit Dosanjh's most-awaited Punjabi film is all set to release on February 7, 2025. The trailer starts with Arjun Rampal's character narrating how Punjab's history to the public is only limited to historical events such as Operation Bluestar, the assassination of Indira Gandhi, and then the 1984 riots. Due to the film's sensitive subject, the censor board had advised Panjab …

Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh confirms there are no cuts in human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's biopic
2 months ago

Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh confirms there are no cuts in human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's biopic

India TV News  

Punjabi singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been in the news because of his concerts in India. Based on the life struggles of human rights activist Jaswant Singh, the film could not be released earlier due to its dispute with the Censor Board of Film Certification of India. Diljit makes a huge revelation For the unversed, Punjab 96, based on Sikh activist …

Diljit Dosanjh shares stills from 'Punjab 95', hints at film's release in February
2 months, 1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh shares stills from 'Punjab 95', hints at film's release in February

The Hindu  

Punjabi star-singer Diljit Dosanjh shared a series of stills from his much awaited film Punjab 95, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, on social media, suggesting it may arrive in cinemas next month. Dosanjh, who recently concluded his "Dil-Luminati India Tour", shared his pictures from the film on his Instagram page on Saturday. In 2023, …

Punjab 95 first look: Diljit Dosanjh to play activist Jaswant Singh Khalra
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab 95 first look: Diljit Dosanjh to play activist Jaswant Singh Khalra

India Today  

After enthralling fans with his Dil-Luminati Tour, Diljit Dosanjh gave a glimpse of his next cinematic venture. The actor unveiled his first look from the upcoming film Punjab '95. The movie is based on the life of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. Take a look at the post here: Before unveiling his first look, the Chamkila actor had teased fans with …

Diljit Dosanjh performs with Muslim singer who calls himself Sikh; check who the Punjabi performer is
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Diljit Dosanjh performs with Muslim singer who calls himself Sikh; check who the Punjabi performer is

Live Mint  

Diljit Dosanjh Ludhiana concert: Diljit Dosanjh has been winning hearts throughout his Dil-luminati India tour, whether through his hit songs or his kid gestures toward fans. On New Year’s Eve, during the Ludhiana concert marking the grand finale of his three-month journey across India, Diljit had a special surprise in store. Diljit Dosanjh brought renowned folk singer and former MP …

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh extends Gurupurab wishes to fans at Hyderabad concert
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh extends Gurupurab wishes to fans at Hyderabad concert

India Today  

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh enthralled his fans in Hyderabad after mesmerising audiences in Delhi and Jaipur. Sharing a video from the Hyderbad concert, Diljit wrote, "Kirat Karo Naam Japo Vand Shako. In the video, Diljit wishes his fans on Gurpurab and is later seen paying homage to Guru Nanak Dev along with his team. Ahead of the Hyderabad concert, the …

'Punjabi aagaye, oye...', Diljit Dosanjh explains why he mentions Punjab in every given instance
9 months, 1 week ago

'Punjabi aagaye, oye...', Diljit Dosanjh explains why he mentions Punjab in every given instance

India TV News  

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is currently at the peak of his career. This is why he takes the name of Punjab During a podcast, Diljit Dosanjh was asked why he takes the name of Punjab with so much pride instead of India on stage. On this, the actor said, 'Punjab is a small part of India and I …

Diljit Dosanjh takes Gujarati lessons from Nita Ambani at Anant Ambani's bash
1 year ago

Diljit Dosanjh takes Gujarati lessons from Nita Ambani at Anant Ambani's bash

India Today  

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash in Gujarat’s Jamnagar turned to be one of the biggest events that one has witnessed recently. Now, a video of Diljit Dosanjh learning Gujarati from none other than Nita Ambani has been going viral. In a video shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani,Diljit Dosanjh can be seen taking beginner’s lesson on Gujarati from Nita …

Diljit Dosanjh Birthday: 10 Songs and Movies Celebrating the Punjabi Rockstar!
1 year, 2 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh Birthday: 10 Songs and Movies Celebrating the Punjabi Rockstar!

News 18  

Diljit Dosanjh goes beyond delivering chart-topping musical performances. Shifting gears to his cinematic journey, Diljit has showcased remarkable talent in movies like Jogi, Udta Punjab, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Good Newwz and several other hits. Diljit Dosanjh’s Dance-Worthy Track To Add To Your Playlist Kinni Kinni The track Kinni Kinni by Diljit Dosanjh has become a trend online as people …

Why did Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab 65 get removed from Toronto International Film Festival lineup?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why did Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab 65 get removed from Toronto International Film Festival lineup?

India TV News  

Helmed by Honey Tehran, Punjab 95, earlier titled Ghallughara, has remained under scrutiny ever since its announcement. Starring Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Khalra, the film was lined up for the Toronto International Film Festival. The report in Variety stated that since Canada has the second-largest Sikh population in the world, there are political forces involved in the removal of …

Diljit Dosanjh hugs Sia, gushes over her 'happy vibe' as he shares pics from their meeting. See post
1 year, 7 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh hugs Sia, gushes over her 'happy vibe' as he shares pics from their meeting. See post

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a series of pictures of himself from inside a recording studio. American record producer Greg Kurstin, who has worked with singers such as Harry Styles and Paul McCartney, was Diljit Dosanjh's post He shared a bunch of happy pictures with Sia. Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming projects The singer-actor, who has worked in …

Diljit Dosanjh faces backlash for no-turban look in new movie
1 year, 9 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh faces backlash for no-turban look in new movie

Live Mint  

Diljit Dosanjh has unveiled his striking new avatar for the highly anticipated film, Chamkila. “Jo naam saalon se aapke dil aur dimaag pe chaaya hai woh ab aapke saamne aaya hai,” posted Netflix while sharing the teaser. Diljit is set to portray the iconic Amar Singh Chamkila, Punjab's legendary record-breaking musician, in this Imtiaz Ali-directed project. “Typical bollywood behavior, making …

Diljit Dosanjh apologizes to fans after court issues stay order on Jodi release
1 year, 10 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh apologizes to fans after court issues stay order on Jodi release

Hindustan Times  

After the release of his upcoming Punjabi film Jodi has been paused, actor Diljit Dosanjh has broken his silence and expressed his apology to the fans who were waiting for the release of the film. Diljit took to his Instagram Stories to pen a note after a local court in Punjab issued a stay order on the release of the …

After Coachella’s success, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh discusses playing a rural Punjabi musician in ‘Jodi’
1 year, 10 months ago

After Coachella’s success, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh discusses playing a rural Punjabi musician in ‘Jodi’

The Hindu  

It is perhaps Diljit Dosanjh’s chest-thumping Punjabiyat that arrested the audience and music aficionados at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last month. He has witnessed Punjabi music industry’s technological evolution, from his first album Ishq Da Uda Ada, released on cassettes and CDs, to his new film’s song on all digital music apps. Only HMV gave royalties to Punjabi …

Happy Birthday Diljit Dosanjh: From Jogi to Good Newwz, 5 Must-Watch Punjabi, Hindi Movies of the Actor
2 years, 2 months ago

Happy Birthday Diljit Dosanjh: From Jogi to Good Newwz, 5 Must-Watch Punjabi, Hindi Movies of the Actor

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DILJIT DOSANJH: The ever stylish-ever youth sensation Diljit Dosanjh never fails to entertain us. Speaking about his recent releases, he has done incredible work in movies like Jogi, Honsla Rakh, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Good News and many more. On Diljit Dosanjh’s 39th birthday, let’s take a look at his latest Hindi and Punjabi movies. Directed by Abhishek …

Ex Stream Benefits | From Jogi to Hush Hush, the best on OTT in September
2 years, 5 months ago

Ex Stream Benefits | From Jogi to Hush Hush, the best on OTT in September

Firstpost  

The rapidly declining standards on the digital platform are a cause for concern. There were some bright spots in September, and one outstanding feature film on Netflix, though the desirables were far outnumbered by the blitzkrieg of bilge, and that includes straight-to-OTT films like Cuttputlli and Babli Bouncer. Attention Please Writer-director Jithin Isaac Thomas’s Malayalam experimental horror drama Attention Please …

Jogi director Ali Abbas Zafar reveals how Dijit Dosanjh shot hair cutting scene
2 years, 6 months ago

Jogi director Ali Abbas Zafar reveals how Dijit Dosanjh shot hair cutting scene

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has spoken about a scene in his latest release Jogi, set during the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, in which actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's character chops off his hair. In a new interview, Ali recalls Diljit Dosanjh telling him that the scene is the 'soul of the film', adding that it became the 'pivotal point in the film'. Diljit …

Jogi director Ali Abbas Zafar says film was 'impossible' without Diljit Dosanjh: 'You cannot take a non-Sikh actor...'
2 years, 6 months ago

Jogi director Ali Abbas Zafar says film was 'impossible' without Diljit Dosanjh: 'You cannot take a non-Sikh actor...'

Hindustan Times  

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Jogi released last Friday to critical acclaim and praise from viewers. The film, which tells a fictional story set around the anti-Sikh violence in Delhi in 1984, has been applauded for its realism and sensitivity as well as Diljit’s performance. The film’s director Ali Abbas Zafar says the film would have been impossible without its leading man. The …

Jogi Twitter Review & Reactions: Diljit Dosanjh is compelling, fans call Netflix film on Sikh riots must watch
2 years, 6 months ago

Jogi Twitter Review & Reactions: Diljit Dosanjh is compelling, fans call Netflix film on Sikh riots must watch

India TV News  

Jogi Twitter Review & Reactions: Diljit Dosanjh stars in the latest Netflix release Jogi. Jogi also features actors Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Hiten Tejwani and Amyra Dastur. Read: Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli starrer Mismatched 2 gets a release date, check out the details Diljit Dosanjh on Jogi Violence erupted in Delhi and other parts of the country after …

Jogi movie review: Diljit Dosanjh delivers career-best performance in taut drama
2 years, 6 months ago

Jogi movie review: Diljit Dosanjh delivers career-best performance in taut drama

Hindustan Times  

If there is any doubt about Diljit Dosanjh’s acting skills, Jogi should clear them once and for all. Jogi is set in Delhi’s Trilokpuri neighbourhood and depicts a three-day period immediately after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984 that started a wave of anti-Sikh violence in the city. Director Ali Abbas Zafar chose to pause …

Diljit Dosanjh says 1984 anti-Sikh riots should be called 'genocide': ‘It happened with all of us'
2 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh says 1984 anti-Sikh riots should be called 'genocide': ‘It happened with all of us'

Hindustan Times  

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has said that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots should be called a 'genocide'. Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh plays a brave family man in Netflix movie. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Jogi explores the agony of the Sikh community in the national capital following Indira's assassination. Kumud Mishra and Amyra Dastur also play pivotal roles in Jogi which is …

Diljit Dosanjh on ‘Jogi’: What happened in 1984 was not riots, it was genocide
2 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on ‘Jogi’: What happened in 1984 was not riots, it was genocide

The Hindu  

Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming film "Jogi" is set during the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre, an event the actor-singer insists should be called a "genocide". Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, "Jogi" is a Hindi feature film which explores the agony of the Sikh community in the national capital following Gandhi's assassination. "Jogi", which will be available on Netflix from Friday, is billed as …

Diljit Dosanjh on upcoming film 'Jogi': What happened in 1984 was not riots, it was genocide
2 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on upcoming film 'Jogi': What happened in 1984 was not riots, it was genocide

India TV News  

Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming film "Jogi" is set during the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre, an event the actor-singer insists should be called a "genocide". Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, "Jogi" is a Hindi feature film which explores the agony of the Sikh community in the national capital following Gandhi's assassination. "Jogi", which will be available on Netflix from Friday, is billed as …

Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh's thriller on 1984 anti-Sikh riots is an emotional ride | WATCH
2 years, 7 months ago

Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh's thriller on 1984 anti-Sikh riots is an emotional ride | WATCH

India TV News  

Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh's thriller on 1984 anti-Sikh riots is an emotional ride | WATCH Jogi teaser: Based on the 1984 Sikh riots, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, Amyra Dastur and Hiten Tejwani in the lead roles. Jogi teaser: After Good Newwz, Soorma and Udta Punjab, Diljit Dosanjh is back with the period emotional thriller …

Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh will do anything to save his family during Delhi's 1984 riots in his latest Hindi film
2 years, 7 months ago

Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh will do anything to save his family during Delhi's 1984 riots in his latest Hindi film

Hindustan Times  

Netflix has shared the teaser for Diljit Dosanjh's next Hindi film after Good Newwz, Soorma and Udta Punjab. In Jogi, Diljit plays a Punjabi man whose family is everything for him. Jogi teaser: Diljit Dosanjh plays a brave family man in Netflix movie. In Soorma he played a hockey player and in Good Newwz, he played a Punjabi man whose …

Diljit Dosanjh Starrer Jogi, Ali Abbas Zafar's Movie on 1984 Sikh Riots, to Release on Sep 16 on OTT
2 years, 7 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh Starrer Jogi, Ali Abbas Zafar's Movie on 1984 Sikh Riots, to Release on Sep 16 on OTT

News 18  

Diljit Dosanjh is a extremely popular as a Punjabi singer who has crooned chartbusters like Ikk Kudi, Mor, Chandigarh Mein and Fukre. Set in the backdrop of 1984 Sikh riots, the film is a special one for Dijit as he revealed during a conversation with Hindustan Times. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar who has previously dished out blockbusters like Sultan, …

Watch Diljit Dosanjh's Jogi on Netflix: Everything about the soul-stirring entertainer
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch Diljit Dosanjh's Jogi on Netflix: Everything about the soul-stirring entertainer

India TV News  

Watch Diljit Dosanjh's Jogi on Netflix: Everything about the soul-stirring entertainer Jogi is headlined by Diljit Dosanjh, Kumud Mishra, Mohd. Talking about the film, actor Diljit Dosanjh said, “Playing the role of Jogi has been one of the most fulfilling experiences and I am excited for my digital debut on Netflix. Thankfully, the stars have aligned for our story to …

Diljit Dosanjh on portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood: People should not make fun of us
5 years, 8 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood: People should not make fun of us

India Today  

For the longest time Bollywood was known to use Sardars as comedy elements in the films. However, Diljit Dosanjh is working hard to turn trope around in his films like Udta Punjab and Phillauri. Diljit said that he will make sure that people will not make fun of the characters, he will be playing in the future. It is a …

This turban got me this film: Diljit Dosanjh on Udta Punjab
8 years, 11 months ago

This turban got me this film: Diljit Dosanjh on Udta Punjab

Hindustan Times  

He may be on his way to be the next big thing in Bollywood and Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh has his culture to thank for it. Kareena Kapoor Khan with Diljit Dosanjh during the trailer launch of the forthcoming Hindi film Udta Punjab. Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh during the trailer launch. Read: Watch Diljit Dosanjh …

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