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People from Doaba, the land between the Beas and Sutlej around Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur, home of much of the Punjabi diaspora.

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Era (born)Before 17001700–18491850–19461947–19992000 to today

RegionMajhaDoabaMalwaWest Punjab (Pakistan)Diaspora

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Writer, poet, translatorBalbir MadhopuriWriter, poet, translator · b. 1955 · Changiya Rukh
HockeyBalbir Singh Sr.Hockey · 1923–2020 · Three Olympic golds
Singer, actorDiljit DosanjhSinger, actor · 1984– · Jatt & Juliet, Udta Punjab, Coachella 2023
Singer, politicianHans Raj HansSinger, politician · 1962– · Sufi and folk hits, Padma Shri
Former cricketer, politicianHarbhajan SinghFormer cricketer, politician · b. 1980 · 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Singer, songwriterJasmine SandlasSinger, songwriter · 1985– · Yaar Na Miley, Illegal Weapon
Singer, songwriter, composerJass ManakSinger, songwriter, composer · 1999– · Prada, Lehanga
Singer, songwriterJazzy BSinger, songwriter · 1975– · Crown Prince of Bhangra, Ghugian Da Jorra
PoetPashPoet · 1950–1988 · Loh Katha
RevolutionarySardar Ajit SinghRevolutionary · 1881–1947 · Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement
Singer, poet, actorSatinder SartaajSinger, poet, actor · 1982– · Sai
Singer, composerSukhbirSinger, composer · 1969– · Ishq Tera Tadpave (Oh Ho Ho Ho)
PoetSurjit PatarPoet · 1945–2024 · Hawa Vich Likhe Harf
Professional WrestlerThe Great KhaliProfessional Wrestler · Indian-born American former professional wrestler — the first Indian-born WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2007) and 2021 WWE Hall of Fame inductee. · First Indian-born WWE World Heavyweight Champion; WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Actress, comedianUpasana SinghActress, comedian · b. 1975 · Comedy Nights with Kapil

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