Jangdeep Dhillon commonly known as Jang Dhillon is one of the finest lyricists of Punjab, India.
Born in Mullanpur Dakha, a town in Ludhiana, the songwriter and producer, Dhillon, 30, works in Punjabi film industry. He has penned hundreds of songs since he set foot in the creative field. Jang Dhillon, according to reports, is currently living in Mohali, (Ajitgarh)- a significant centre for Punjabi film industry, Pollywood.
Dhillon has recently penned most versatile songs of his career, mainly sung by Tiger, Jasmeen Akhtar . Sung by Ammri, his “Ghazal” includes awesome and soul touching verses. Leaf Records and JattBoot Music have featured his different hits on YouTube.
“Jang Dhillon is perhaps one of the finest Punjabi lyricists of our time. His verses, rich in cultural symbolism, evoke romance, defiance & valor. Would say his ‘Lahore’, ‘Ghazal’, & ‘Birbal’ are undoubtedly lyrical masterpieces,” wrote Iftikhar Alam on X.
Gulab Sidhu sang Dhillon’s “Lahore” in 2024 and it has over 60 million views on YouTube. The song visually narrates the story of
Punjab partition woven together with soul-touching verses of Dhillon. It featured a meet-up between students of D.A.V College Amritsar and a visiting student delegation from Lahore.
Arya Samaj had started establishing D.A.V (the Dayanand Anglo Vedic) schools in undivided India in 1860s. Lahore D.A.V School was later renamed DAV College. After partition, the college became Islamia College Civil Lines. Hindu leader
Dayananda Saraswati founded Arya Samaj.
Dhillon uses common Punjabi metaphors in his verses, giving them modern touch where needed. He glamorises Punjabi men and women by portraying their both physical and soulful beauty. His latest “
9 Gant ” is an example of it.
Birbal also stands in same category. Tiger has sung both the songs. Since their launch, one two weeks and the other a year ago, both have garnered millions of views. Dhillon, one of his
interviews, showed his affection and care for late
Sidhu Mose Wala.Known Punjabi singers including Diljit Dosanjh sung Jang Dhillon’s songs. His collaboration in penning the lyrics of global hit Chauffeur , (sung by Diljit Dosanjh, Tory lanez & Ikky ) marked a major milestone in his career. The 2022 hit, recorded in Canada, has so far earned 81 millions views on YouTube.
