In an effort to raise money and awareness for families impacted by the recent floods in Punjab, Punjabi musician and actor Diljit Dosanjh recently made an appearance on Amitabh Bachchan's show Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. Diljit talked candidly about his early hardships and his abiding affection and respect for his father throughout the show.
Diljit Dosanjh discusses his dad.
Diljit disclosed that his parents sent him to live with his maternal uncle when he was only ten or eleven years old. He revealed that the fact that he could only see his parents once every three or four months and that they hadn't asked him before sending him away made him feel hurt. The singer continued by praising his father and his modest demeanour.

"My father was employed by the government as a ticket checker on the roads," Diljit stated. He lived a very humble life, much like a saint. He adored mangoes and had few other interests, only a bicycle. "Beta, tumhe khane ko roti milegi, rehne ko ghar milega, baki jo zindagi mein karna chahe woh khud se kar sakte ho," he once said to me. (Son, you will have a place to live and food to eat; you are free to pursue whatever other goals you may have for your life.) Could I have asked him anything else? I adore him.

He also recalled that his father's money would frequently run out by the second or third of the month, so he had to support his family by singing at weddings and birthday celebrations.
Diljit revealed, "I was invited to perform at a birthday party after the publication of my debut album. My father's pay would end early each month, so it felt fantastic when money started to come in after that. I therefore recognised that God has been gracious and that this work pays nicely. We never allowed anyone to leave our office without anything after that. We performed at weddings, birthday parties, and other events. We performed at numerous weddings and began with ₹2,000 per act.