Diljott
Diljott is an Indian film actress, singer and a philanthropist. She won attention for her lead roles in films like Khatre Da Ghuggu, Teshan, Yaar Annmulle 2, and 5 Weddings. 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 academicians. She attended Delhi Public School at Chandigarh and later earned her Master's degree in Human Rights and Duties from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She topped in the university 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, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Twice being a University Gold Medalist, she did her post graduate course in NGO Management at the Amity Institute of NGO Management 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.She is active in sports and believes in a fit and a healthy lifestyle. 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 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.She is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi and works in Bollywood and Punjabi cinema as a lead actress.
She featured in the Punjabi song "Patiala Peg" opposite Diljit Dosanjh, which became a hit track. Diljott's films as a lead actress in Teshan and Yaar Annmulle 2 were hits. She appeared Hollywood film 5 Weddings. She starred as a lead actress in Khatre Da Ghuggu.
Her single "Tere Rang"., this song was used as a playback song for 5 Weddings. Another single was "Akh Mataka". Diljott performed at the 2016 Virasat International Punjabi Film Festival and Awards. Her song "Maa Meri" is an ode to mothers. "Just Love You" was a romantic song.
Filmography
Songs
Year | Single Track | Release date | Notes |
2017 | Tere Rang | 9 February 2017 | The song to be released by Lokdhun. Song is also selected as a playback song for a Hollywood film '5 Weddings'. |
2017 | Akh Mataka | 10 July 2017 | The song released by Lokdhun. It is a peppy Punjabi beat song. |
2017 | Maa Meri | 25 November 2017 | The song dedicated to the selfless and pure love of mothers. |
2018 | Just Love You | 9 August 2018 | An Urban Romantic song to celebrate love. |
Videos
Year | Song | Notes |
2014 | Patiala Peg | Starred opposite Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh in this superhit track. |
Awards and recognition
Year | Award/Honors | Ceremony |
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 |