Diljit Dosanjh in no rush to sign Bollywood projects

His Hindi film debut Udta Punjab may have made him a rage in Bollywood, but singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh says he is in no hurry to sign new projects.

The 32-year-old actor, who is already a star in Punjab, says he never had an agenda while making a foray in the Hindi film industry.

“I don’t do anything keeping Bollywood in mind. I was recently offered few Bollywood movies, but I felt there was nothing much for me to do as an artist and even my fans will not like it. I don’t want to rush. Whatever next I will do I will make sure not to embarrass my fans,” said Dosanjh.

The actor says his fan-base may have increased after the release of the Abhishek Chaubey-directed film, but he prefers not to let the celebrity tag get attached to him.

“I don’t feel like a celebrity. I did not sign Udta Punjab to increase my fan following. The only thing I consider before signing a project is that my fans should like it. I understand my responsibility towards my fans,” he added.

Dosanjh will next be seen in Anushka Sharma’s production Phillauri and the actor says he has a lot of respect for the actress.

“Working with Anushka was great. All these big artists have this beautiful way of making the junior artists comfortable. I respect her a lot as an artist.”

Dosanjh, however, prefers to speak less in front of her as he doesn’t want to make a “fool” of himself.

“I am very shy on set. I don’t talk much. When you are working with such a big artist like Anushka you need to think before you speak.

“Firstly I have this English problem, I think I may not understand what everyone is talking about and will make a fool of myself. My Hindi is also not that good, I am working on it. That’s why I try to speak less and only speak in front of camera,” he said.

“After the camera rolls I am perfectly fine and energetic as I have a responsibility to not disappoint the makers,” he added.

Apart from Bollywood and Punjabi films, Dosanjh, who considers himself a singer first, is planning to release a few singles this year.

The Proper Patola hit maker also wants to do a concert in Mumbai.

“This year I am planning to come out with a few singles. I am working on few Punjabi songs and will also try to create music keeping in mind the pan India audience. I am also planning to do few concerts in Mumbai,” he said.