Dilshad Akhtar (ਦਿਲਸ਼ਾਦ ਅਖ਼ਤਰ), sometimes spelled as Dilshad Akhter, was a noted Punjabi singer.He also worked as playback singer in many Punjabi films.Manpreet Akhtar, a noted singer of Punjab, was his sister.His cousin, Sandeep Akhtar, died in October 2011, was also a noted singer.