Dalj Brar was born in India, raised in Kitimat, British Columbia and lives in Vancouver. Dalj earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia and learned his acting craft from School Creative in BC.

Dalj is an actor, writer, director and producer, and has appeared in over 30 productions as an actor. He has written and directed 3 short films, produced 11 films, 2 of which are features.

He is a Leo Nominated Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin. Dalj also wrote the story, directed and produced Dil Rakh.