New Delhi: Considered the reigning king of Bhangra, Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh says being deeply connected to his spiritual side has played a key role in his success as music is ultimately the “sound of god”.
Dosanjh, who has delivered chartbusters like ‘Patiala Peg’ and most recently ‘5 Taara’, performed live in the city at the Red FM SWAG Fest, managing to keep the audience mesmerised despite rain and hailstorm.
The 32-year-old has not just made a name in music but has also delivered some of the biggest hits in the history of Punjabi cinema with ‘Jatt and Juliet’ and ‘Sardaarji’ being the most notable in terms of box office success.
The singer-actor is set to make his Bollywood debut opposite Kareena Kapoor in ‘Udta Punjab’.
“Definitely being spiritual helps me create good music because music is ultimately the sound of the god. The universe itself was created by the sound waves which that almighty created. So music and spirituality go together. Everything is interconnected,” Dosanjh told PTI in a telephonic interaction.
The Ludhiana-based performer is for now gearing up for the release of his Punjabi film ‘Ambarsariya’, which sees him playing an insurance agent on a mysterious mission.
“It’s a thriller comedy and I am doing such a role for the first time. I have done some rom-coms in the past, then I did a serious film like ‘Punjab 1984’, this one is a thriller comedy,” Dosanjh said.
Dosanjh said the Bollywood opportunity came knocking because of the recognition he got in the Punjabi entertainment industry, which will always be his priority.
“Whatever I am today it is because of Punjabi cinema and music. Because of what I did in Punjabi cinema, I have got offers in Bollywood. I am enjoying this growth. I owe everything to Punjabi cinema,” he said. .
PTI
