Daljit Sean Singh | Alcoholic to a Fitness Inspiration

Early Struggles: Overcoming Adversity

Daljit Sean Singh’s journey to becoming a fitness model was not without its challenges. Before finding success, he battled alcoholism, undergoing rehab three times. He also faced the harsh reality of living on the streets and spending time in a lockup in Atlanta.

The Iconic Hipster Beard: A Key to Success

One of Singh’s defining features is his iconic silver-grey hipster beard, which he credits as a contributing factor to his success in the modeling world. This accessory has set him apart and helped him carve his niche in the industry.

Confidence and Triumph: Defying Expectations

Despite starting his journey later in life, Singh exudes confidence and determination. He acknowledges his late start but celebrates the fabulous response he has received, proving that age is no barrier to success.

A Case of Mistaken Identity: Aamir Khan’s Fans in a Dilemma

Recently, there was a buzz among Aamir Khan’s fans when ‘first look’ images from Thugs Of Hindostan went viral. However, it was later revealed that these images were actually of Daljit Sean Singh. Even though the confusion was cleared up, it speaks to Singh’s remarkable transformation and ability to captivate audiences.

Daljit, son of Delhi-based real estate tycoon Mohinderjit Singh, builder of massive constructions.

Daljit’s great-grandfather, Sardar Bahadur Dharam Singh (his ‘beard idol’), was a builder from Punjab. Along with Sobha Singh, father of Khushwant Singh, had built Connaught Place and large parts of Lutyens Delhi. Dharam Singh’s beard would inspire his great-grandson to rediscover his Sikh roots and lead to modeling assignments.

Since moving to England with his mother after his parents’ split in 1986, Daljit led a tumultuous life. At 18, he was arrested for stealing the hood ornament from a Mercedes in London. At 21, he became a father. He left his son and girlfriend 4 years later and caught a bus ‘away from commitments’. Subsequently, he moved to the US in the late 90s and married in 2002. Alcohol pushed him to contemplate suicide and breal up his marriage four years later. It was at this juncture that Daljit had gone out for a drink. He got arrested for assaulting the police officer.

A string of rehabs in Washington DC, Virginia, and Mumbai changed Daljit and gave him a new lease on life.

“My experience with death opened my eyes. Why should you even have to worry about where the firewood will come from etc. when someone dies?,” he notes.

“I had watched Monsoon Wedding when I was homeless in Atlanta, just to get some shelter. Thought it’s a desi cinema hall so I’ll find other desis.

Today, Namrata and Daljit live in Delhi with their eight-year-old daughter Keihana and their dog Khichdi.

Now, he is not just into acting but is also a fitness model. 48-year-old Daljit Sean Singh is also a popular choice for ramp and fashion catalogs. Fashion has the least to do with age.