Punjab Newsline, Film :
‘Senorita’ announced on his 42nd birthday; Diljit also gearing up for Border 2
Punjabi music and film superstar Diljit Dosanjh celebrated his 42nd birthday on Tuesday with a special surprise for his fans. Marking the occasion on a high note, the singer-actor announced an international collaboration with global Colombian star J. Balvin. The two artists are set to come together for an upcoming song titled “Senorita,” which has already generated significant buzz across social media.
Diljit Dosanjh took to Instagram to share a glimpse from the music video of “Senorita.” Along with the teaser, he wrote, Soon after the post went live, fans from India and abroad flooded the comments section, expressing excitement over this unique cross-cultural collaboration.
J. Balvin is considered one of the biggest names in global Latin music. Over the years, he has won 11 Billboard Latin Music Awards, six Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and seven Latin American Music Awards. In addition, he has received four Grammy Award nominations. Balvin also made history by becoming the first Latino artist to headline world-renowned music festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Lollapalooza. His global impact was further recognized by Guinness World Records, which described him as a “leader of a second-generation reggaeton revolution.”
Balvin’s breakthrough came in 2014 with the hit single “6 AM,” featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko. He went on to release his album “Energia” in 2016, which included popular tracks like “Bobo,” “Safari,” and “Sigo Extrañándote.” His international fame soared further in 2017 with “Mi Gente,” followed by “Machika” in 2018. His collaboration with Cardi B and Bad Bunny on “I Like It” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, cementing his status as a global music icon.
On the professional front, Diljit Dosanjh is also preparing for his upcoming film “Border 2.” Directed by Anurag Singh, the film features a powerful ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh. Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta’s J.P. Films, and backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, Border 2 is scheduled to release in theatres on January 23, 2026.