Birthday Special: 5 tracks of Diljit Dosanjh to keep your feet tapping
Known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi films, as well as his glorious singing voice shining in some of the most bombastic party anthems of the country, Diljit began his career by singing kirtans.
It's the birthday of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. Known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi films, as well as his glorious singing voice shining in some of the most bombastic party anthems of the country, Diljit began his career by singing kirtans and rose to popularity from his 2005 Punjabi album 'Smile'. He has never looked back since, venturing beyond music into acting and production as well.
As the Punjabi superstar rings into his 39th year, he boasts of a rich repertoire of catchy songs that can be heard anywhere from clubs, weddings, and other functions where people wish to hit the dance floor and let the rhythm of the music get them grooving. Let us take a look at 5 of his peppiest tracks which will set your feet tapping without pausing a second.
G.O.A.T.
This hip-hop-influenced bhangra track is a sure-shot-hit at clubs all across the country. Featuring the 39-year-old in a blingy and lavish setting, the music video mirrors the song's upbeat and lively feel which is bound to keep one on the dance floor for a long time.
LAEMBADGINI
Yet another peppy bhangra number, this one has an electropop beat with the Punjabi singer crooning about the little arguments he has with his wife is both a dance-worthy track as well as a nice tune to hum while going about your day's chores.
DO YOU KNOW
This easy-listening synth-pop track is catchy and romantic at the same time. The lyrics of the song proclaim a man's love for his partner in the form of heartwarming questions starting with the phrase 'Do You Know'. It's a nice track for slow couple's dances at beach parties or nightclubs.
BORN TO SHINE
This tune is an infusion of sounds from the worlds of trap music and Punjabi music, culminating in a listening experience which is familiar yet interesting. The song and music video both express feelings of being on top of the world. The beats of the snare drum in the song make the listener start grooving before they even realize it.
SAUDA KHARA KHARA
This 'Good Newwz' track is a party anthem from its first line itself. A collaboration between Diljit, Dhvani Bhanushali as well as Punjabi music icon Sukhbir, this track can breathe life into any party with its infectious bhangra rhythm. The music video, featuring actors Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani along with Diljit and Sukhbir themselves, complements the high-energy nature of the song, bringing the house down with everyone jumping at their toes towards the end at a wedding venue.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
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What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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