Diljott is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi and

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films. Her recently released Hindi Film 'Krispy Rishtey' as a lead actress on Jio Cinemas has gained her lot of admiration and acclaim for her acting performance. She has added elegance and grace in the latest Hindi ghazal project 'Jab Bhi Kisi Nigah Ne', music by talented musicians Sajid Wajid, sung by Padma Shri Mohammad Hussain and Padma Shri Ahmed Hussain. She won attention for her lead roles in films like ''Khatre Da Ghuggu'', ''Teshan'', ''

Yaar Annmulle ''Yaar Annmulle'' is a 2011 Indian Punjabi film directed by Anurag Singh. It stars Arya Babbar, Yuvraj Hans, Harish Verma, Jividha Sharma, Kajal Jain and Jenny Ghottra in lead roles. The film was released on 7 October 2011. Plot On his f ...

2'', and ''

5 Weddings ''5 Weddings'' is a 2018 American film set in the United States and India. Directed by Namrata Singh Gujral, the film features Nargis Fakhri, Rajkummar Rao, Bo Derek, Candy Clark, Anneliese Van der Pol and Suvinder Vicy. Plot An American jou ...

'', Rang Ratta and songs 'Matwaliye', 'Patiala Peg', 'Diamond Koka', 'Pehli Mulaqat', 'Dard Ishq Hai', 'Will Forget','Wang Golden'. Her released singles include "Just Love You", “Tere Rang”, Akh Mataka" and "Maa Meri."

Early life

Diljott is a Punjabi and is born to a family of academics. She has studied Public Policy from

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, USA. She has also studied International Development from University of British Columbia, Canada. She earned her Master's degree in Human Rights and Duties from

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, Chandigarh and topped in the university during Masters and was honored with a University Gold Medal. Diljott is also a University Gold medalist for standing first in the University in Graduation, Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh. 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. 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 and believes in a fit and a healthy lifestyle. Diljott is also an avid reader 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.

Career

Diljott is a trained actor from a Mumbai acting institute and is a

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, 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. She is fluent in English,

and

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and works in

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and Punjabi cinema as a lead actress. Diljott featured in the song "Matwaliye' opposite Satinder Sartaaj which is her much appreciated performance. Her performance in recently released song ‘Diamond Koka’ opposite

Gurnam Bhullar Gurnam Bhullar (born 8 February 1994) is an Indian singer, actor and lyricist associated with Punjabi language music and films. He is best known for his single ''Diamond'' released in 2018. He made his debut in the 2019 film ''Guddiyan Patole' ...

is getting a special mention and huge applause from all over the world. Another song "Patiala Peg" opposite

Diljit Dosanjh Diljit Dosanjh (born 6 January 1984) is an Indian singer, actor and film producer who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. Dosanjh entered the Social 50 chart by ''Billboard'' in 2020. He has been featured in various music charts, including ...

, is also a hit track., "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'' (2016) and ''Yaar Annmulle 2'' (2017) were hits. She appeared Hollywood film ''5 Weddings'' (2018). She starred as a lead actress in ''Khatre Da Ghuggu'' (2020) and film ''Rang Ratta'' (2023). Her single "Tere Rang" (2017)., this song was used as a playback song for ''5 Weddings''. Another single was "Akh Mataka" (2017). Diljott performed at the 2016 Virasat International Punjabi Film Festival and Awards. Her song "Maa Meri" (2017) is an ode to mothers. "Just Love You" (2018) was a romantic song. Her recently released Hindi Film 'Krispy Rishtey' (2024) as a lead actress on Jio Cinemas has gained her lot of admiration and acclaim for her acting performance. She has added elegance and grace in the latest Hindi ghazal project 'Jab Bhi Kisi Nigah Ne' (2024) music by talented musicians Sajid Wajid, sung by Padma Shri Mohammad Hussain and Padma Shri Ahmed Hussain.

Filmography

Videos

Songs

Awards and recognition

Philanthropy

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. 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. Also, Diljott is an Organ Donor and has pledged for organ donation.