Several faces from regional cinema make their Bollywood debut every year. This year being no exception, quite a few regional film stars are all set to try their luck in the Hindi film industry.
Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer 'Udta Punjab' has Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh as her co-star. To his credit, Diljit is a leading name in the Punjabi music scene and his film 'Jatt and Juliet' (2012) is considered to be the most successful film in the industry's history. Reportedly, Bebo and Diljit bonded over food while shooting for Udta Punjab in Amritsar apart from other locations in the interiors of the state. The actor-singer treated the actress to home-cooked traditional meals in addition to taking her around the city to savour the local delicacies. Diljit is a self-confessed Kareena fan and claims that he couldn't believe his luck at getting an opportunity to work with the actress. He says, "God has been kind to me. I was offered a few roles earlier, but never wanted to do a Hindi film just for the sake of it. I wanted to essay a strong role as in Udta Punjab to make my Bollywood debut."
He adds, "Even at the height of success, Kareena is down-to-earth." During the shoot, Diljit gifted Bebo a traditional Phulkari dupatta and a heritage sword for her husband, Saif Ali Khan. He also composed and sang a song for her.
hitlist takes a look at other actors from regional cinema who will make their Bollywood debuts this year: