Hobby Dhaliwal is an Indian actor, singer, and politician who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in February 2022. As an actor, he is known for having been cast in a variety of projects which include the likes of Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad, Manje Bistre, Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin, Heer & Hero, Burrraahh, Punjabian Da King, Shareek, Angrej, Shareek 2, 25 Kille, Lahoriye, Phillauri, Saab Bahadar, Arjan, Krazzy Tabbar, Jora 10 Numbaria, Dangar Doctor Jelly, Thug Life, Bailaras, Mar Gaye Oye Loko, Carry on Jatta 2, Laung Laachi, Jatt vs. Ielts, Ashke, Namaste England, Kurmaiyan, Parahuna, Bhajjo Veero Ve, Nadhoo Khan, Rang Panjab, High End Yaariyaan, Desi, Titanic, Munda Faridkotia, Ardaas Karaan, Easy Money, Ik Sandhu Hunda Si, Yaara Ve, Lukan Michi, 15 Lakh Kado Aauga, Punj Khaab, Khandaani Shafakhana, Jaddi Sardar, Doorbeen, Ashke 2, Daaka, Mool Mantar, Jinde Meriye, Ucha Pind, Happy Happy Ho Gaya, Teri Meri Nahi Nibhni, Range, Fauji Band, Thana Sadar, Fuffad Ji, Prindey, Mera Vyah Kara Do, S.H.O. Sher Singh, Mukkaddar, Bajre Da Sitta, Shikaari 2, Baraat Bandi, Sayonee, and others.
Born Name
Kamaldeep Singh Dhaliwal
Nick Name
Hobby
Hobby Dhaliwal as seen in an Instagram post in August 2018 (Hobby Dhaliwal / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Sangrur, Punjab, India
Nationality
Education
Hobby Dhaliwal studied at the government school in Patiala. After that, he graduated from the Government Mohindra College located in Patiala, Punjab.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Politician
Family
Father – Balvir Singh Dhaliwal
Mother – Surinder Kaur
Siblings – Sukhwant Singh Dhaliwal (Brother)
Genre
Films, Music, Television
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Hobby Dhaliwal has dated –
Lilli Dhaliwal (1989-Present) – He tied the knot with fashion designer Lilli Dhaliwal in the year 1989. The duo has been blessed with 2 children – a son named Jay Singh Dhaliwal and a daughter named Suhab Dhaliwal Waraich.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hobby Dhaliwal as seen while posing for a picture along with his sister in August 2018 (Hobby Dhaliwal / Instagram)
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sports a beard
Religion
Sikhism
Hobby Dhaliwal Facts
His musical talent was recognized by Punjabi singer Pammi Bai during college events and they both performed together on stage later on.
As a singer, Hobby Dhaliwal has 3 studio albums to his credit and they are Mar Jangeero Geda, Sade pind na Avi, and Jatt Warga Yaar ni Thiona.
He brought to life the character of Gajjan Singh in the 2015 Punjabi-language historical romance film Angrej, starring Amrinder Gill, Aditi Sharma, Sargun Mehta, Ammy Virk, and Binnu Dhillon.
Hobby Dhaliwal appeared as Chaudhary (Naseem’s father) in the Punjabi drama film Lahoriye in 2017. The film’s lead cast consists of Amrinder Gill, Sargun Mehta, Yuvraj Hans, Nimrat Khaira, Sardar Sohi, and Guggu Gill.
In 2017, he played the role of Teja Aulakh in the Punjabi-language film Jora 10 Numbaria.
He appeared as Mr. Sandhu (Meet’s uncle) in the Punjabi comedy film Carry on Jatta 2 in 2018. A sequel to the 2012 film Carry On Jatta, the film stars Gippy Grewal, Sonam Bajwa, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Binnu Dhillon, Jaswinder Bhalla, B.N. Sharma, Karamjit Anmol, Upasana Singh, and Jyotii Sethi.
In the presence of Manohar Lal Khattar (the Chief Minister of Haryana), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (a Union minister), and the BJP’s regional director for Punjab in Chandigarh, Hobby Dhaliwal formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 7, 2022. Welcoming the artist to the party, Manohar Lal Khattar stated, “With well-known artists like Dhaliwal selecting the BJP, the party will further strengthen in Punjab. Due to their dissatisfaction with other political parties, more of these people are joining the saffron party.”
