Diljott is an Indian actress who works in Hindi and Punjabi films.
Diljott is Punjabi and was born to a family of academics.She studied public policy at Harvard University and international development at the University of British Columbia. Diljott received a gold medal for standing first in the university in her graduation, Bachelor of Arts (major in psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh. She earned her master's degree in human rights and duties from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and awarded an additional university gold medal. Diljott did her postgraduate course in NGO Management from Amity University and completed a Project Cycle Management Course from NGO Management School in Geneva, Switzerland. She completed a certificate course in computer and information technology, and completed schooling in Delhi Public School, Chandigarh.
Diljott is an actress graduating from the Mumbai acting institute and a Kathak, western, as well as a folk dancer. Post working with photographer Dabboo Ratanani, she was featured in advertisements for clothing brands and magazine covers, including Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Larsen and Toubro.
She is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, and acts in Bollywood and Punjabi cinema.
Diljott recorded the song "Matwaliye' with Satinder Sartaaj, and performed in other collaborations including: âÂÂDiamond Kokaâ with Gurnam Bhullar, "Patiala Peg" with Diljit Dosanjh, "Munda Grewala Da" with Gippy Grewal,"Pehli Mulaqat" with Gurnam Bhullar, "Dard Ishq Hai', "Will Forget" with Parmish Verma, and "Wang Golden" with Sajjan Adeeb. Diljott starred as a lead actress in Teshan (2016) and Yaar Annmulle 2 (2017). She appeared in the Hollywood film 5 Weddings (2018). She starred as a lead actress in Khatre Da Ghuggu (2020) and the film Rang Ratta (2023).
Her single "Tere Rang" (2017), was used as a playback song for 5 Weddings. Another single was "Akh Mataka" (2017). Diljott performed at the 2016 Virasat International Punjabi Film Festival and Awards. Her song "Maa Meri" (2017) is an ode to mothers. "Just Love You" (2018) was a romantic song.
In 2024, she starred as the lead in the Hindi film 'Krispy Rishtey', which was released on Jio Cinemas. She also appeared in the 2024 Hindi ghazal project 'Jab Bhi Kisi Nigah Ne', featuring music by Sajid Wajid and vocals by Mohammad Hussain and Ahmed Hussain.
In April 2023, Diljott was a TEDX speaker at IITA Allahabad, India. She is active in sports and wellness advocacy. Diljott enjoys reading as a hobby.
Diljott is the founder of Dream Buds Foundation, a Registered Trust to encourage and support the underprivileged who are impacted by a lack of resources, environment, support, guidance, or impoverished conditions or circumstances. Diljott is an Organ Donor and has pledged to organ donation.