Punjab’s superstar Diljit Dosanjh is back with a new song titled Jind Mahi, released on November 27 which has become an internet sensation.
Ever-grateful and humbled for his stardom Diljit says, “I’ve always said and will continue to reiterate that I am a singer and musician first. Acting just happened. I set out to be a musician and am glad to have succeeded .”
About his new single, Diljit makes a startling revelation. “It was actually planned as a song for a film. But that didn’t materialise and am now grateful for that. We decided to restructure it as an independent single. Thankfully, my fans don’t expect me to sing in movies for my songs to become successful.”
The music video of Jind Mahi features Diljit with the pretty and petite Banita Sandhu, the girl who played the complicated role of a comatose accident victim in Shoojit Sircar’s October.
The chemistry between Diljit and Banita is a highlight of the video. Says Diljit, “Banita was a delight to shoot with. She was professional and hassle-free. Banita lives in London and since we shot the music video in London, it all worked out beautifully.”
The fresh sound of Jind Mahi can be attributed to the new music team that Diljit worked with. “I don’t have my own musical team. For each song, I work with a new group of talented musicians. This helps me grow as an artist. As you know, it is a rapidly changing world out there. One needs to keep growing and evolving constantly or else you get left behind,” he adds.
Diljit attributes the success of the new song to his fans. “In Punjab they expect me to sing first, act later. I am happy to oblige. I will be doing concert tours to promote the song on stage shortly, although thanks to the internet it has acquired legs of its own on its own.”
