In a thrilling crossover of cinematic talents, Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has lent his powerful voice to one of the songs for the highly anticipated 2025 blockbuster, 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The news came to light on the singer's 42nd birthday, when the film's actor and director, Rishab Shetty, shared a special birthday wish alongside a poster.
A Birthday Wish and a Musical Collaboration
Rishab Shetty took to social media to celebrate Diljit Dosanjh's special day. Sharing a striking poster of the singer, Shetty wrote a warm message: "Wishing you a very happy birthday @diljitdosanjh paaji!" This public gesture highlighted their professional bond. The collaboration involves Diljit Dosanjh singing the Hindi version of the track titled 'Rebel' for the film, which serves as a prequel to the massively successful 2022 Kannada film 'Kantara'.
This isn't the first time Dosanjh has expressed admiration for Shetty's work. Previously, the singer had shared an emotional video praising the filmmaker, calling him "Big Brother" and saluting him for creating the masterpiece that is 'Kantara'. Diljit had also revealed how the film's iconic song 'Varaha Roopam' moved him deeply when he watched it in a theatre.
Rishab Shetty's Landmark Year and Future Ventures
Rishab Shetty is riding high on the success of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. As the new year began, he shared a reflective montage of his 2025 moments, captioning it with gratitude and hopes for 2026 in Kannada and English. His professional slate is now packed with monumental projects.
Shetty is set to join forces with 'HanuMan' director Prasanth Varma for its sequel, titled 'Jai Hanuman'. In this ambitious film, Rishab Shetty will take on the lead role of Lord Hanuman. Furthermore, he is collaborating with filmmaker Sandeep Singh for the historical epic 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'. Shetty will portray the legendary Maratha warrior king in this project, which is scheduled for a global release on January 21, 2027.
Diljit Dosanjh's Upcoming Films and Global Surprise
On his birthday, Diljit Dosanjh had multiple surprises for his fans. On the cinematic front, he will next be seen in the much-awaited film 'Border 2'. The movie boasts a stellar cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, and is set to hit theatres on January 23.
Adding an international flavour to his celebrations, Dosanjh announced a global musical collaboration. He revealed a partnership with Colombian megastar J. Balvin for a new song called "Senorita", slated for a 2026 release. Sharing a glimpse, he called it a "Birthday Surprise" with the "Pride of Colombia," signaling another major cross-cultural hit in the making.
The convergence of these announcements from two of India's most influential entertainment figures marks an exciting phase for fans, promising a blend of powerful music, epic storytelling, and cinematic grandeur in the coming years.
