Happy Birthday, Diljit Dosanjh! The singer-actor turns 41 today. Of course, wishings are pouring in from all corners for the Punjabi superstar. Be it his Dil-Luminati tour or acting prowess, Diljit has sealed a place in our hearts. Agree? Oh, and, how can we not talk about his love for food? After all, he is a Punjabi. From his hilarious cooking videos to enjoying local cuisine during tours, Diljit never fails to share his food shenanigans with fans on social media. On this super special day, we have decided to take a look at some of his top foodie moments, one by one.
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Foodie Moment 1: Kahwa in Kashmir
Diljit Dosanjh relished the famous drink on Dal Lake. In the clip shared on Instagram, he was sipping kahwa served by the renowned “Dal Star,” Mushtaq Bhai. Wrapped in cosy woollens, Diljit was seen enjoying his shikara ride. Here comes Mushtaq, who greeted him with a warm message — “Welcome to Kashmir! I’m Dal Star, and you’re a global star.”
The highlight of the video was when Mushtaq revealed the ingredients of his famous 66-mix kahwa. He proudly listed — almonds, cardamom, walnuts, cashews, honey, cinnamon, ginger, tea leaves, mulethi and rose. Read the full story here.
Foodie Moment 2: Poha in Indore
It is hard to stay away from the quintessential street snack poha when in Indore. Don’t know about you but Diljit Dosanjh did just that. Ahead of his concert, he visited a local shop — Chappan Dukan — to enjoy the yummy snack. In the video, Diljit shared, “Yaha par poha mashoor hai jo ki mujhe khana hi hota hai every day. [This place is famous for poha that I eat every day, so I am here to try it].” Full story here.
Foodie Moment 3: Parathas In Punjab
Not too long ago, Diljit Dosanjh uploaded a vlog from Punjab, and as always, his fun commentary made it entertaining. The clip begins with the global star working out, while everyone else has already started enjoying parathas for breakfast. Like a true-blue Punjabi, he humorously tells himself that he needs to finish his workout quickly, otherwise, there won’t be any parathas left for him.
After his workout, he can be seen relishing a paratha and some poha. To wrap up his breakfast, Diljit enjoys sweet oranges while sitting on a traditional rope cot. Click here to find out what Diljit ate during his day in Punjab.
Foodie Moment 4: Lavish Indian spread on plane
A day before his Dil-luminati tour concert in Kolkata, Diljit Dosanjh relished a super amazing spread on his flight. The singer shared a multi-picture post on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his food adventures. In the photos, Diljit can be seen enjoying a selection of quintessential desi dishes, including chicken curry, paneer masala, yellow da, and roti.
On the table, there were also two types of salad: one resembling a Russian salad, with mayonnaise and potatoes, and the other a green salad featuring lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. Full story here.
Foodie Moment 5: Healthy Meal In Paris
During his trip to Paris, Diljit Dosanjh shared glimpses of his culinary adventures in an Instagram post. The first photo in his carousel featured a vibrant spread of fresh fruits, including bananas, apples, watermelon slices and berries, all beautifully arranged on a table. Alongside the fruits were a few white bowls. Sharing the post, Diljit captioned it with, “PARIS, sound check.” Here is the full story.
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We await more foodie posts by Diljit Dosanjh.
