Diljit Dosanjh

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Characters played by Diljit Dosanjh

Fateh Singh as Jatt — Jatt & Juliet (2012)

A Punjabi villager turned constable who initially seeks Canadian citizenship through a fake marriage scheme but ultimately matures to pursue true love with Pooja. His journey shifts from opportunistic ambition to committed romance.

Sartaj Singh — Udta Punjab (2016)

A junior police officer who discovers widespread corruption in his force. After his brother's addiction ruins his family, he joins forces with a doctor to expose the drug ring, gets framed, captured by the mafia, and is ultimately rescued by Tommy.

Fateh Singh — Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013)

Central protagonist across both films. Initially a Jat villager seeking Canadian citizenship through marriage, he later becomes a Punjab police constable. His journey involves comedic misunderstandings, a secret police partnership in Canada, and a persistent romantic pursuit of Pooja, culminating in his promotion and reunion.

Shivjeet Singh — Punjab 1984 (2014)

The protagonist and son of Satwant Kaur. A college student and romantic who witnesses his father’s death during Operation Blue Star. Presumed killed in a police fake encounter, he actually joins a separatist movement, undergoes training, and participates in targeted assassinations. He ultimately returns to his village, defeats Inspector Rana in combat, but is tragically shot by Jeeti’s husband moments before reuniting with his mother.

Joginder Singh — Jogi (2022)

A Sikh man at the center of the story, Joginder returns home after violence begins and finds his family in danger. Although his friend Rawinder advises him to flee to Punjab, he vows to help his family and the wider Sikh community escape. He cuts his long hair as part of the effort and is ultimately shot by Arora after the community is saved.

Sherdil — Detective Sherdil (2025)

Sherdil is the witty and unorthodox detective at the center of the investigation. He joins forces with Natasha after the murder and uses sharp reasoning and instinct to examine the suspects, uncover hidden scams, and expose the real culprit behind the killing.

Sandeep Singh — Soorma (2018)

Sandeep is a talented hockey player whose early punishment leads him to quit before he returns to the sport after meeting Harpreet. He becomes known for his drag flick, joins the Indian team, survives paralysis after being shot, and eventually recovers to play again, proving his commitment to hockey beyond his romance.

Arjun Patiala — Arjun Patiala (2019)

A national Judo champion who becomes a Sub-Inspector in Punjab Police and takes charge of a police station. He teams up with constable Onida to fight local gangs, secretly manipulating rivalries to eliminate criminals. His relationship with journalist Ritu becomes strained by his lies before they reconcile.

Roop Lal "Phillauri" — Phillauri (2017)

A village singer who initially believes he is the famous poet Phillauri until Shashi reveals she is the true author. He dedicates his life to singing her poems to inspire social change. He records their songs in Amritsar, sends the earnings to her brother, and promises to return for their wedding. He is killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the day he was supposed to return, leaving their spirits to reunite in the afterlife.

Honey Batra — Good Newwz (2019)

Honey Batra is Monika Batra's husband and the other prospective father affected by the IVF error. His sperm is used with Deepti Batra's eggs, while Monika carries Varun Batra's child. Fearful of losing the baby, he moves near Varun and Deepti, clashes with Varun, and eventually forms an emotional bond with him.

Lattu Singh — Disco Singh (2014)

A singer who is deeply in love with model Sweety. He is hired by Don Bhupinder Singh to perform at a wedding, which leads to a compromising photo. Kidnapped by Bhupinder's men, he is forced to pretend to be Sweety's boyfriend to dispel his wife's suspicions. During this arrangement, he and Sweety develop genuine feelings for each other, becoming the central figure in the romantic comedy's climax.

Rajveer Dhillon (Special Appearance) — Mel Karade Rabba (2010)

Rajveer Dhillon is identified as the genuine topper whose identity and achievements Rajveer Gill uses to deceive his family. The plot distinguishes him from Rajveer Gill and reveals that Gill's claims of being a topper were false. The ending also shows Rajveer Dhillon, though the summary gives no further details about his role.

Career Overview

Diljit Dosanjh has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Sardaarji Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Satluj, Border 2, Jatt & Juliet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1984-01-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Dosanjh Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5276830), public domain (CC0).