A League Of His Own

Diljit Dosanjh is a man on a mission. We caught up with the multi-faceted star who’s pushing the bounds of homegrown music and style.

- Meher Bajwa

Walking to set with a close-knit entourage and a warm, unassuming smile, Dosanjhanwala immediately takes control of the fashion room, bringing out custom-made collars, straight from the costume department of BBC’s hit show Peaky Blinders (no kidding!), and a shoe collection that would rival and probably beat Imelda Marcos’ (for the unacquainted, she’s the former First Lady of The Philippines and infamous proud owner of over a thousand pairs of footwear). He means business.

It’s little surprise that he regularly receives the latest designer digs from international houses of fashion around the world before anyone else in India—a fact that comes up during our pre-shoot chat as he tells us about his latest acquistions with genuine passion. If that isn’t proof of his newly-acquired status as a trendsetter, what is?

Humming along to the tunes of Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis (a musical intervention he seemed to appreciate), he talks about his affinity to streetwear as opposed to being suited up on a regular basis. “I’m enjoying the shoot today because the collection you guys have got together is great, and I like suits for formal occasions. I’m actually more comfortable in loose clothing that lets me breathe. I do follow a number of stylish men but I feel there’s no one else like me. I wear a turban and my fashion decisions are based on what would look good on me. I’m open to trying all kinds of styles at least once.”