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Diljit Dosanjh reflects on growing up in poor family: 'Didn't have money to got to doctor'
Updated On: 01 July, 2026 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Diljit Dosanjh recalled accepting every wedding and party performance early in his career, even for Rs 5,000, to earn money. He also opened up about growing up in poverty, saying his difficult childhood motivated him to become rich and famous

Diljit Dosanjh (Pic/AFP)
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has come a long way from performing at birthday parties and weddings to selling out stadiums across the world. In a recent interview, the singer-actor looked back at his early career, revealing why he accepted every performance offer. He also opened up about growing up in poverty, which motivated him to dream big and become rich.
Diljit Dosanjh on singing at weddings
In an interview on Q with Tom Power, Diljit was asked about the time when he performed at weddings. “It’s amazing. There’s so much money in that field,” he shared.




