The 32-year-old actor, who is already a superstar 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," Diljit told PTI.
"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.
Diljit 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."
"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."
Apart from the Bollywood and Punjabi films, Diljit, who considers himself a singer first, is planning to release few singles this year.
The "Proper Patola" hitmaker is also wants to do a concert in Mumbai.
"This year I am planning to come up with 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.
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