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{{short description|Indian actor, comedian and politician}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Hobby Dhaliwal
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| birth_name = Kamaldeep Singh Dhaliwal
| birth_date = <Jan 10, 1961RELIABLE SOURCE -->>
| birth_place = [[Sangrur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*politician
*singer}}
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| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (2022–present)
| alma_mater = [[Government Mohindra College]], [[Patiala, Punjab]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| module = {{Infobox comedian|embed=yes
| genre = {{flatlist|
*Films
*Music
*Television}}
| notable_work = {{flatlist|
*[[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]]
*[[Lahoriye]]
*[[Angrej]]
*[[Jora 10 Numbaria]]}}
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'''Kamaldeep Singh Dhaliwal''', commonly known as '''Hobby Dhaliwal''' is an [[Cinema of India|Indian film actor]], singer, and politician.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2022 |title=Dev D star Mahie Gill, Punjabi actor Hobby Dhaliwal join BJP |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/punjab-assembly-election/dev-d-star-mahie-gill-punjabi-actor-hobby-dhaliwal-join-bjp-101644224759233.html |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> He is known for his works in [[Punjabi cinema|Punjabi]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films. Dhaliwal began his career by debut movie Burrraahh in 2012. The films [[Angrej]] (2015), [[Lahoriye]] (2017), [[Jora 10 Numbaria]] (2017), and [[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]] (2019) are among his best known works.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Press Trust of India |date=8 February 2022 |title=Punjab polls: Actress Mahie Gill, Punjabi actor Hobby Dhaliwal join BJP |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/elections/punjab-polls-actress-mahie-gill-punjabi-actor-hobby-dhaliwal-join-bjp-122020701780_1.html |access-date=2022-12-01}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Hobby was born in [[Sangrur]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India. He attended the government school in [[Patiala]] and [[Graduate degree|graduated]] from the [[Government Mohindra College]] in [[Patiala, Punjab]]. With brothers named Sukhwant Singh Dhaliwal and Pradeep Singh Dhaliwal , Hobby was born to Balvir Singh Dhaliwal and Surinder Kaur. The fashion designer Lilli Dhaliwal and Hobby Dhaliwal wed in 1989 and two kids were born to the couple.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tremblay |first=Trinette |date=29 August 2022 |title=Hobby Dhaliwal Height, Age, Affairs, Net Worth, Bio and More 2023 |url=https://thepersonage.com/hobby-dhaliwal/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=The Personage |language=en-US}}</ref> it doesn’t add up how he got married in 1989 yet he was born in 1977.

== Career ==

=== Music career ===
During college events, Dhaliwal was recognized by Punjabi singer Pammi Bai, who later performed alongside him on stages. Hobby Dhaliwal, as a singer, has three studio albums: Mar Jangeero Geda, Sade pind na Avi, and Jatt Warga Yaar ni Thiona before entering in [[Punjabi cinema]].

=== Acting career ===
He is best known for the films [[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]], [[Jora 10 Numbaria]], [[Lahoriye]], [[Angrej]], [[Bambukat]] and [[Lahoriye]] but also appeared in the number of films, and web series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Gurjit |date=12 May 2017 |title=Lahoriye Movie 2017 (Story, Cast, Highlights & Review) {{!}} Amrinder Gill & Sargun Mehta |url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/lahoriye-movie-review-punjabi-story-cast-amrinder-gill/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Chandigarh Metro |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title='Bambukat' highlights social stereotypes and biases based on appearances |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/amritsar/-bambukat-highlights-social-stereotypes-and-biases-based-on-appearances-272221 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Gurjit |date=12 May 2017 |title=Lahoriye Movie 2017 (Story, Cast, Highlights & Review) {{!}} Amrinder Gill & Sargun Mehta |url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/lahoriye-movie-review-punjabi-story-cast-amrinder-gill/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Chandigarh Metro |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ik Sandhu Hunda Si Movie (2020) {{!}} Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Songs, Streaming Online at Prime Video |url=https://www.digit.in/digit-binge/movies/ik-sandhu-hunda-si-11988.html |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=www.digit.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Not Everyone Can Correctly Answer All The Questions Of This Saab Bahadar Quiz? |url=https://kiddaan.com/snax_quiz/saab-bahadar-quiz/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Kiddaan |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=INDIA |first=THE HANS |date=13 April 2016 |title=6th PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2016 to be held on 14th April 2016! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-04-12/6th-PTC-Punjabi-Film-Awards-2016-to-be-held-on-14th-April-2016/220945 |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2022 |title=Thrill on the way: Chaupal Studios drops teaser of 'Shikaari' season 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/thrill-on-the-way-chaupal-studios-drops-teaser-shikaari-season-2-8235706/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 June 2020 |title=Here's the full list of nominations for PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020 |url=https://www.ptcnews.tv/ptc-punjabi-film-awards-2020-nominations-list-ptc-network-en |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=PTC News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alam |first=Iftikhar |date=17 August 2022 |title='Bajre Da Sitta': A journey to search the soul of Punjab |url=https://minutemirror.com.pk/bajre-da-sitta-a-journey-to-search-the-soul-of-punjab-56979/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Minute Mirror |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Colbegin}}
* ''Burrraahh'' (2012) as Sidhu
* ''[[Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad]]'' (2013) as Sarpanch
* ''[[Heer and Hero|Heer & Hero]]'' (2013) as Sweety's dad
* ''[[Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin]]'' (2014) as Mr. Sandhu
* ''[[Punjabian Da King]]'' (2015) as Balraj Singh
* ''[[Angrej]]'' (2015) as Gajjan Singh (Dhann Kaur's father)
* ''[[Shareek]]'' (2015) as Nachattar
* ''[[Shareek 2]]'' (2016) as Pakko's father
* ''[[25 Kille]]'' (2016) as Santokh Singh
* ''[[Phillauri (film)|Phillauri]]'' (2017) as Kanan's father
* ''[[Manje Bistre]]'' (2017) as
* ''Arjan'' (2017) as Sarpanch
* ''[[Lahoriye]]'' (2017) as Chaudhary- Neseem's father
* ''Saab Bahadar'' (2017) as Ruldu Sarpanch
* ''Krazzy Tabbar'' (2017) as Dhaliwal
* ''[[Thug Life (2017 film)|Thug Life]]'' (2017) as Chief Minister
* ''[[Jora 10 Numbaria]]'' (2017) as eja Aulakh
* ''[[Bailaras]]'' (2017) as
* ''Dangar Doctor Jelly'' (2017) as DSP Kabul Singh
* ''[[Laung Laachi]]'' (2018) as Ajaypal's father
* ''[[Carry on Jatta 2]]'' (2018) as Mr. Sandhu- Meet's Uncle
* ''Jatt vs. Ielts'' (2018) as
* ''[[Ashke]]'' (2018) as Dhaliwal- Bhangra Coach
* ''[[Mar Gaye Oye Loko]]'' (2018) as
* ''[[Kurmaiyan]]'' (2018) as Ajaib Singh- Paali's dad
* ''[[Parahuna]]'' (2018) as Jantaa's father
* ''[[Namaste England]]'' (2018) as Param's Bauji
* ''Rang Panjab'' (2018) as
* ''[[Bhajjo Veero Ve]]'' (2018) as Surmeet's father
* ''Titanic'' (2018) as
* ''Desi'' (2019) as
* ''High End Yaariyaan'' (2019) as Nachhatar Singh
* ''Munda Faridkotia'' (2019) as Malik
* ''Yaara Ve'' (2019) as
* ''Nadhoo Khan'' (2019) as Poorna
* ''Lukan Michi'' (2019) as Sardaara
* ''15 Lakh Kado Aauga'' (2019) as
* ''Punj Khaab'' (2019) as
* ''[[Ardaas Karaan (film)|Ardaas Karaan]]'' (2019) as Sohan- Sehaj's father
* ''Ashke 2'' (2019) as
* ''[[Khandaani Shafakhana]]'' (2019) as Pradhaan
* ''Jaddi Sardar'' (2019) as Shamsher Shera
* ''[[Doorbeen]]'' (2019) as DSP Satrang Singh
* ''[[Daaka]]'' (2019) as Sukhchain
* ''Easy Money'' (2019) as Short
* ''Mool Mantar'' (2019) as
* ''[[Jinde Meriye]]'' (2020) as Dilaawar
* ''Ik Sandhu Hunda Si'' (2020) as Sandhu's Father
* ''Happy Happy Ho Gaya'' (2021) as
* ''Fauji Band'' (2021) as
* ''Teri Meri Nahi Nibhni'' (2021) as
* ''Range'' (2021) as
* ''Ucha Pind'' (2021) as Shamsher Singh
* ''Thana Sadar'' (2021) as
* ''Fuffad Ji'' (2021) as Sardara
* ''Prindey'' (2022) as
* ''Mera Vyah Kara Do'' (2022) as
* ''Bajre Da Sitta'' (2022) as
* ''Baraat Bandi'' (2022) as
* ''S.H.O. Sher Singh'' (2022) as
* ''Shikaari 2'' (2022) as
* ''Sayonee'' (TBA) as
* ''Victor'' (TBA) as Madhulal
* ''Mukkaddar'' (TBA) as
*' 'IB71' ' (TBA) as
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== Political career ==
On 7 February 2022, in [[Chandigarh]], Hobby Dhaliwal formally joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) in the presence of [[Manohar Lal Khattar]], the [[Chief Minister of Haryana]], and [[Gajendra Singh Shekhawat]], a [[Union Council of Ministers|Union minister]] and the BJP's regional director for [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. Khattar welcomed the actor to the party and declared, "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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2022 |title=Punjab polls: Actors Mahie Gill, Hobby Dhaliwal join BJP |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/punjab-polls-actors-mahie-gill-hobby-dhaliwal-join-bjp-7761216/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Punjab: EC withdraws Hobby Dhaliwal's appointment as district icon of Patiala |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/punjab-ec-withdraws-hobby-dhaliwals-appointment-as-district-icon-of-patiala20220211184131/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2021 |title=Actor in anti-drug STF report denies wrongdoing |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/actor-in-anti-drug-stf-report-denies-wrongdoing-7230282/ |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|5712019}}

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[[Category:Actors from Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:1977 births]]

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