Top 66 Diljit Dosanjh Quotes

I do one film at a time. I can’t wake up early. I can’t do too many films.

For the production of ‘Jodi’ I have joined hands with Amrinder Gill, but he would not be seen on the screen for this film.

I don’t do anything keeping Bollywood in mind.

There are so many beautiful locations in Rajasthan, so many beautiful locations in our India that have not been explored. Foreigners come and explore such places, but we fail to see those locations with that perspective.

Since I am a turbaned Sardar, I can only play Sardar roles. Either that or producers should be willing to alter the script to accommodate my physical appearance. But I won’t call this a restriction.

I would love to do a movie based on our desi sports kabbadi or hockey. I guess I can play these games and do the justice to them.

For me, Michael Jackson was a star. Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are stars. They are the ones who own and carry stardom.

It’s a misconception that singers in Punjab use music as a backup in case their acting fails. For me, singing is the front, it’s not the backup, it was acting that happened by chance.

The universe itself was created by the sound waves which that almighty created. So music and spirituality go together. Everything is interconnected.

I am not a role model for anyone.

Whatever God has given me, I feel blessed but I don’t take it for granted.

I feel happy when people hire me only as an actor.

It’s not like after winning an award, your job is done and you can relax. You still have to work hard.

If you remind yourself everyday, where you are from, who you really are, what will happen in the future, and where you exactly stand, then you’ll be sane.

There is no harm in making people laugh by making fun of yourself. What’s wrong is when people derive pleasure from making fun of others.

As for what attracts me to ‘Rising Star,’ it’s undoubtedly the live format.

I think a director is hugely responsible for the fate of a film, so if it does well, he should be appreciated. As an actor, I can only perform well or choose to work with a good director in a good film.

There is no doubt that I feel bad when a film flops, but I can’t sit back and not take up new work owing to that.

Many a times, I have felt that I am not alone and I am being followed by someone, but it’s always a good entity.

I am very shy on set. I don’t talk much.

Definitely being spiritual helps me create good music because music is ultimately the sound of the god.

In Punjab, we have a friendly environment and whoever gets a story idea, we discuss it openly and work jointly towards it.

I’ve never wished for people to recognise me or anything.

I haven’t earned much money through films.

I can’t take a break from acting but I’ve learnt to work my way around films and devote time to my music career.

I think we all face situations in life, where we are not sure if we will be able to make it. I have been through such experiences and for me, the real hero is the one who rises above obstacles.

I am humbled for all the love of Indians I get from all over the world.

I am very happy that in the second year of my acting career in Bollywood I got to do a biopic.

I am constantly scared that I should not do or say anything that will hurt my fans.

I am very scared of sitting without work.

I owe everything to Punjabi cinema.

There are times when a film turns out differently from how it was narrated. But I don’t look at it as a bad thing.

Youngsters in Punjab have a borrowed mindset, music and fashion sense from Canada and Hollywood because a large number of our relatives are settled abroad.

Whatever religion you believe in, if you take almighty’s name and follow his words obediently, you will be safe to an extent.

I work from my heart. When I look at the script, I need to feel myself in the character.

I am happy that people are taking me seriously as an actor.

Akshay sir is very good at comedy. He has so much energy in him. He not only expresses with his dialogues but also his body. He is like Mr Bean.

Youngsters in Punjab don’t follow Bollywood. They know about Drake, Rihanna and the relationship between Beyonce and Jay Z.

I started watching movies in theatres very late as my family was against it.

When we were shooting for ‘Jatt & Juliet 2,’ the director, Anurag Singh did not tell us that this was going to be a sequel. The only brief given to us was that, ‘go and have fun on the sets.’

All work is important, no matter who gives it to you.

Only the Punjabi music industry has stood the test of time. Bollywood has finished the regional music industry of other languages, but the Punjabi music scene is still flourishing.

I had never imagined that one day, my statue would be installed at Madame Tussauds.

It’s a great responsibility playing a real-life character because the person has reached a certain position after undergoing a lot of things.

When I visited YouTube headquarters, they told me that Delhi searches me the most on YouTube.

You can spread awareness through entertainment.

We are not only having a great audience for Punjabi films in north India but we are also seeing growth in other places like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Indore, etc. And the overseas audiences have always been good for us. Without them we couldn’t have taken Punjabi cinema to such heights.

Being an entertainer, I want to play the role both of a villain and a hero.

When I started playing hockey, I realised the entire game relies on your back- you have to bend to play it.

Back home, no one looks at me as a star. At least I know my mother doesn’t.

If anyone thinks they have set a formula for success, that’s not true. Because if that were to happen then people would only be copying that formula and every following film would be a copy alone.

My choice of script is governed by two factors – either I’ve to like the people associated with the project or the storyline should be interesting. I focus more on the vibe and the type of energy I get from them.

I don’t talk about films even after I sign them because between the signing and the shooting, anything can happen. I am not superstitious, it’s just that I don’t like talking about a film that is not completed.

I am not competing with anyone, I just want to focus on good music, content-driven films and do well in life.

The same actor plays the role of a thief and a police officer on-screen. It’s not fair to look for role models in them.

June is definitely a special month for me as many of my milestone films have released in this month, but that doesn’t mean I consciously choose to release my films only in this month.

I have never followed any sport in my life, I was always into music. So, portraying Sandeep Singh was challenging for me.

I am an observant. I like to observe people.

When stardom gets on your head, you don’t even realise.

I am not running after money in Bollywood, I am experimenting with films and roles here.

I don’t compose rap songs or party numbers. I only compose folk.

I think that no number of rehearsals can guarantee the outcome of a live show.

If I can’t put my heart and soul into a film, I don’t take it up.

My mother never told me anything, she is just concerned about my happiness. She only watches my shows, not my films. In fact, we never discuss films.

I think that the Punjabi film industry is growing and is keen to experiment with different genres.

The only thing I consider before signing a project is that my fans should like it. I understand my responsibility towards my fans.