Dilshad Akhtar (Punjabi: 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, is his sister. His cousin, Sandeep Akhtar, died in October 2011, was also a noted singer.