Nov 13, 2026 7:30pm IST
Diljit Dosanjh Opens Up About His Punjabi Roots and Global Journey in ‘Day in the Life’
Diljit Dosanjh has taken Punjabi music to some of the world's biggest stages. Now, the singer-actor is giving fans a glimpse into the person behind the global phenomenon. Dosanjh has become the first Indian artist to feature in Spotify's global video series "Day in the Life", which follows musicians through an ordinary day away from the spotlight.
In the episode, Dosanjh takes viewers through his everyday routine, offering glimpses of his mornings, favourite food and personal style, while reflecting on the Punjabi roots that continue to shape his identity. The series has previously featured international artists including Central Cee, Lil Baby, Gunna, Cody Johnson and Poppy.
“When someone who doesn’t speak Punjabi sings along to my songs, that is the real magic of music. It doesn’t need translation. Music is a feeling before it is a language, and that’s why I believe Punjabi music belongs to the whole world,” Dosanjh said. “Filming this ‘Day in the Life’ episode with Spotify let me pause and share the parts of my day people don’t usually see, from slow mornings and good food to the clothes I love. Through it all, my music and my Punjabi roots are what keep me grounded.”
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The episode arrives as Dosanjh's music continues to find listeners across geographical and linguistic boundaries. According to Spotify data, his streams have registered year-on-year growth in several international markets, with Australia recording a 23% increase, New Zealand and the US registering 8% each, and Canada seeing a 4% rise.
Outside India, his biggest streaming markets include Canada, the US, Pakistan, the UK, Australia, Germany, the UAE, New Zealand and Italy. His most-streamed songs also vary across territories. "Ishq Di Baajiyaan" leads among listeners in India, while "Dealer" is a favourite in Canada and Italy. "Ez-Ez" tops his tracks in the US, "Ranjha" in the UK, and "Kufar" in Australia and New Zealand. Listeners in the UAE, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka favour "Naina".
The development also coincides with Dosanjh announcing a seven-city India tour. During the week of the announcement, his streams in India increased 5% compared with the previous week. "Tension" registered a 23% rise, followed by "Devil" at 22%, "Water" at 17%, "Lover" at 16% and "Ishq Di Baajiyaan" at 13%.
From selling out international venues to finding listeners who may not understand the language he sings in, Dosanjh's journey reflects the expanding reach of Punjabi music. His appearance in "Day in the Life" offers a more personal window into the artist behind that growing global presence.
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