4 Punjabi Movies Starring Diljit Dosanjh That Every Bollywood Fan Should Watch

After capturing everybody's attention as the cop fighting the system in last year's Udta Punjab, Diljit Dosanjh is all-set to take over Bollywood. You see Diljit Dosanjh, who was already a superstar in Punjab, was a relatively an unknown face outside North India before the movie released. But that changed when he received all around praise for his role. The assurance with which he held the screen made it clear that he wasn’t an amateur given a break. But he immediately seemed like someone bigger, someone who demands your attention.

So, how did Diljit achieve this superstar status in the first place? Well like every actor that has been called a superstar before, the actor's name synonymous with box-office success. His films have not only been commercially successful, he has defined and redefined the bar of success in Punjabi cinema. And not only that, the actor has been constantly lauded for his natural charisma and acting chops. And we are not even mentioning his singing abilities.

Well, like every actor that has been called a superstar before, the actor's name synonymous with box-office success. His films have not only been commercially successful, he has defined and redefined the bar of success in Punjabi cinema.

So, on that note, we present a sort-of primer on the actor's films that one should watch, whether or not you have been enamoured by him:

#1 Jatt & Juliet (2012)

A film whose commercial success set new standards is also the one that truly put the actor on the map. This romantic comedy (to be fair, a lot of his films are) had the actor playing the role of a lovable buffoon to great effect. And the movie, set largely on his shoulders, gave plenty of laughs throughout its running time.

#2 Punjab 1984 (2014)

Based on the 1980s insurgency in Punjab, the film is a superlative examination of the tension-filled mood of that time. The film, other than excellent box-office collections, also won the National Award for Best Feature in Punjabi.

#3 Sardaarji (2015)

The film is a classic Punjabi blockbuster: simple characters, affable, and laced with humour. Also, Diljit Dosanjh plays the role of a ghost hunter.

#4 Ambarsariya (2016)

Though it follows a cliched narrative, the movie's biggest strength is the immense heart of its larger than life star. Try resisting his charms!

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