Arjan Dhillon is an Indian singer and lyricist. He came into the limelight after singing the songs ‘Bai Bai’ and ‘My Fellas’ in 2020. He has also penned songs for many popular Punjabi singers including Diljit Dosanjh, Ranjit Bawa, Gurnam Bhullar, and Nishawn Bhullar.
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Wiki/Biography
Arjan Dhillon was born on 14 December in the village of Bhadaur, Punjab, India. [1]Facebook – Arjan Dhillon His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He graduated with a Master of Performing Arts degree. Dhillon graduated from Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab. In an interview, he revealed that he was preparing for Ph. D. When he was studying in 12th standard, he began writing songs.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Arjan Dhillon belongs to a Jatt Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
In an interview, he revealed that he has a younger sister.
Wife
He is unmarried.
Religion
He follows Sikhism.
Career
Lyricist
Dhillon debuted as a lyricist in 2017. He wrote several tracks for the popular Punjabi singer Nimrat Khaira‘s songs including ‘Tohar,’ ‘Suit,’ ‘Ranihaar,’ and ‘Lehnga.’ He penned several songs including Udhar Chalda, Sun Sohniye, Khat, and Ravaya Na Kar in a Punjabi movie titled Afsar (2019) starring Tarsem Jassar and Nimrat Khaira. Later, he also penned the Punjabi singer Hustinder’s tracks including Pind Puchdi. Apart from this, he has also written songs for singers including Ranjit Bawa, Nishawn Bhullar and Gurnam Bhullar. In 2021, Arjan Dhillon penned lyrics for Diljit Dosanjh‘s song ‘Luna’ in the album Moon Child Era. In 2022, Dhillon served as a lyricist in Nimrat Kahaira’s album ‘Nimmo’ in seven songs. The song ‘Ki Karde Je’ from this album is Arjan’s first duet song. The song charted at the 36th position on UK Asian music charts.
Poster of the song Karde Je (2020)
Singer
In 2018, he debuted as a singer after lending his voice to a song titled Ishq Jeha Ho Gaya in the Punjabi film Afsar. In June 2019, he released his debut single track titled Shera Samb Lai. Later, he voiced several songs including My Fellas (2020), Mull Pyar Da (2021), and Jaagde Raho (2021). His breakthrough song was Jatt di Janeman, which was released in March 2020 and gained immense popularity.
Poster of the song Jatt di Janeman (2020) by Arjan Dhillon
Later released several other single tracks including ‘Bai Bai,’ ‘My Fellas,’ and ‘Uber.’ On 25 November 2020, he released his first album titled The Future, consisting of six tracks: ‘Badmashi,’ ‘Daaru Sasti,’ ‘Jatt Disde,’ ‘Kath,’ ‘Tape,’ and ‘The Future Into.’
Poster of the album ‘The Future’ (2020)
In support of the 2020-2021 Indian farmers’ protest, he released his single track titled Panjab Kithe Dabda on 30 November 2020. In March 2022, he released his single track Jawani, which is his most streamed song on Spotify with more than 20 million streams. In 2021, he released his first studio album titled Awara, which was immensely appreciated by the audience.
The Destiny Tour
In April 2022, Arjan Dhillon ventured on his debut concert tour “Destiny Tour Canada” alongside Nimrat Khaira.
Poster of Arjan Dhillon and Nimrat Khaira’s Destiny Tour Canada (2022)
In August 2022, he went on his second Destiny Tour with Nimrat Khaira, which was held in Australia and New Zealand.
Favourites
- Singer(s): Diljit Dosanjh, Nimrat Khaira
- Song: Ranjha (2012) by Diljit Dosanjh
- Folk tale: Mirza-Sahiban
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, while talking about his childhood, Dhillon said,
Growing up at Bhadaur was the most memorable time of my life. Whatever I’ve learnt during my years there, people I know from that time… I use those characters and language in my songs. The boys were strong, girls were so homely, farmers knew their work well – my songs are replete with these references.”
- Dhillon likes to watch films and web series. He is also an avid reader.
- In an interview, he revealed that whenever he felt stressed out, he either visited his village Bhadaur in Barnala or his cousin’s home in Lal Khera, Punjab.
- In an interview, he said that writing songs were his first love.
- In January 2023, Jenny Johal, a Punjabi singer, publicly mocked Arjan Dhillon by alleging that Arjan’s song ’25 25′ was copied from Sidhu Moose Wala‘s song ’22 22’ and also said,
Your father Sidhu Moosewala is above all and will remain above all.”
- Since childhood, Arjan wanted to perform on stage as a singer and also wished to be a songwriter. At a tender age, he desired to portray his emotions and experiences by singing or writing.
- In his leisure time, Arjan likes to play musical instruments such as the harmonium.
Arjan Dhillon playing harmonium
References
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