Is Diljit Dosanjh a US citizen now ? Report claims Punjabi singer acquired US citizenship in 2022
PTC News Desk: Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh had acquired US citizenship in 2022 and has been travelling on a US passport since, according to media report. The report further added that Dosanjh no longer holds Indian citizenship after acquiring US citizenship.
The revelation has drawn significant attention as Diljit Dosanjh has remained one of the most celebrated Indian-origin artist owing to his global outreach with roots tied to Punjabi identity and culture.
The report also claims that his wife, Sandeep Kaur is also a US national.
Over the years, he has frequently referred to himself as "Main Hoon Punjab [I am Punjab]," a phrase that became closely associated with his persona. However, he has never publicly spoken about giving up Indian citizenship or acquiring US nationality.
Notably he continued to work in Indian cinema despite being a US citizen. Earlier this year he joined the cast of Border 2 where portrayed the character of Nirmal Jit Sekhon, the only Indian Air Force officer to be honoured with Param Vir Chakra-highest military honour.
The develpment follows speculations rifing singer's possible entry into the politics after a civil society group, Jaago Punjab Manch, appealed to him to take on leadership role in the state.
According to the report, his last Indian passport was issued in 2018, while an earlier passport was issued in Zambia. At the time of obtaining US citizenship, he is said to have listed a luxury bungalow in California as his residential address.
The report surfaced just days after a group of retired IAS officers, former defence personnel, and professionals from Punjab publicly appealed to Diljit Dosanjh to join politics and take on a leadership role in the state.
However, Dosanjh quickly dismissed the idea. Responding on X, he wrote, “Kadey v nahi. Mera kaam entertainment karna” (Never. My only job is to entertain).
Under Indian law, foreign citizens who want Indian citizenship must meet conditions under the Citizenship Act, including staying in India for a required number of years before applying.
Born in Dosanjh Kalan village in Punjab, Diljit Dosanjh became famous through hit albums such as G.O.A.T., MoonChild Era, Ghost, and Ishq Da Uda Ada. He later emerged as one of the biggest stars in Punjabi music and cinema.
He also gained nationwide recognition through films like Udta Punjab and earned international attention with appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and his performance at Coachella.
- With inputs from agencies
