Diljit Dosanjh is a well-known celebrity who works in Punjabi and Hindi cinema as an Indian singer, actor, film producer, and television presenter. You can never miss out on his charisma, his jovial nature, and obviously how humble he is at every party or event. His acting abilities are amazing, as evidenced by this list of the best Diljit Dosanjh movies.
But apart from that, Diljit seems like a very down-to-earth person filled with immense talent and dedication. And it would’ve been a loss if he hadn’t graced this Bollywood platform with some beautiful movies.
10 Best Diljit Dosanjh Movies
Punjab 1984 (2014)
IMDb – 8.3
Genre – Drama, Family, History
Directed – Anurag Singh
About – This is by far the best Punjabi film ever created on the subject of a mother’s connection with her son during the difficult 1980s. The acting and songs were both fantastic. The songs were emotional and appropriate for the circumstance. A heartfelt attempt to relate the grief of mothers and fathers who have lost their kids, some of whom have no idea what happened to them.
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Udta Punjab (2016)
IMDb – 7.7
Genre – Crime, Drama
Directed – Abhishek Chaubey
About – Punjab is engulfed in the narcotics trade and is on the verge of becoming another Mexico. In terms of characterization, casting, premises, and, most crucially, storytelling, the film hits all the proper notes. Three parallel stories woven around the dangers of drugs run in parallel before/at the end. Debutant Diljit lives up to his name, winning hearts with his honest performance as a corrupt official who transforms into a man with a mission.
Jatt & Juliet (2012)
IMDb – 7.5
Genre – Comedy, Romance
Directed – Anurag Singh
About – Most of the dialogues in “Jatt and Juliet” are in a typical Punjabi “Malwayi” accent, which is popular in Punjabi villages. The film is an all-around comedy. Diljit did an incredible job. The film is a standard love story, but the storyline and one-liner Punjabi humor turn it into a laughing show.
Honsla Rakh (2021)
IMDb – 7.3
Genre – Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed – Amarjit Singh Saron
About – The plot is fantastic, and the cast has done an outstanding job. The father-son pair is fascinating to see. This is a whole bundle in which you will see all of the emotions, whether happy, sad, or humorous. Diljit Dosanjh is already a fantastic artist, and Shinde is quite charming, therefore you will appreciate their connection.
Soorma (2018)
IMDb – 7.3
Genre – Biography, Sport, Drama
Directed – Shaad Ali
About – The story follows hockey player Sandeep as he joins the national team, is injured, even gets out, and then returns, this time as captain. In the part of Sandeep Singh, Diljit (undefined) Dosanjh was outstanding. As a fighter, he looks fantastic. This sporty drama really deserves to be on this list of best Diljit Dosanjh movies.
Sajjan Singh Rangroot (2018)
IMDb – 7.2
Genre – Action, Biography, Drama
Directed – Pankaj Batra
About – This film depicts the valiant Punjabi warriors who fought in World War I. This is the best motivational and educational film I have ever watched in Punjabi cinema. On the big screen now are the true heroes of our community and their sacrifices for our country. Diljit did a fantastic job portraying the character. Because of his raw acting, this movie is included in this list of best Diljit Dosanjh movies.
Good Newwz (2019)
IMDb – 6.8
Genre – Comedy, Drama
Directed – Raj Mehta
About – Doesn’t a laugh riot with an emotional combination seem intriguing? Varun Batra (Akshay Kumar) and Deepti Batra (Kareena Kapoor), an urban couple, agree to undergo IVF to conceive a child, but they are unaware that another couple with the same surname is undergoing the same procedure. The lab technician becomes confused and mixes the samples of two Batras. This is an amazing idea that results in a lot of hilarious confusion, intentional face-offs, and unusual flights. However, the movie ends on a pleasant note with a much-needed emotional touch.
Sardaar Ji (2015)
IMDb – 6.2
Genre – Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Directed – Rohit Jugraj
About – A film that promises to delight you with its new and innovative script centered around a weird love triangle played excellently by the actors for the first time in a long time. If you want to know the highlights of SARDAAR JI in a nutshell, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh, the superstar of Punjabi cinema, who is back in top form with impeccable comic timing. Diljit firmly takes the lead, showcasing his acting, singing, humor, action, and emotional skills. And it’s his enigmatic presence on screen alone that, without a question, elevates the film to a whole new level.
Phillauri (2017)
IMDb – 6
Genre – Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Directed – Anshai Lal
About – Phillauri is a story about a Manglik man (Manglik is an entirely Hindu idea). His parents force him to marry a tree, and he marries a ghost who lives in the tree in the process. The film is quite funny. You feel good about seeing it till the end. Anushka Sharma and Diljit Dosanjh are wonderful.
Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari (2020)
IMDb – 5.9
Genre – Comedy
Directed – Abhishek Sharma
About – Suraj (Diljit Dosanjh) and Mangal (Manoj Bajpayee) are two warring characters with Tulshi (Fatima Sana Shaikh) being their focal point. Marathi mulga Mangal is Tulshi’s protective brother cum wedding detective who spies on prospective grooms and destroys their marriage. His latest victim is Punjabi Munda Suraj whose beer-guzzling photos land up at his would-be in-law’s place. Next, Suraj falls for Tulshi who reciprocates his advances, and it’s only a few minutes of screen time until Detective Mangal gets to know.
