Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is a Global artist who has millions of fans worldwide. He is the first Indian musician to perform on The Tonight Show. All shows of his ongoing 2024 Dil-Luminati Tour have been sold out. During the India leg of his tour, the Telangana government sent him a notice to alter his song lyrics before his performance at their state. They asked him to not sing any songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence at the concert.
Diljit Dosanjh was issued a notice by Telangana government
During his concert in Hyderabad, a notice was issued in the name of the Global artist just hours before his performance on Friday. In the complaint, his songs, Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned. The notice also warned Dosanjh not to allow children during his show due to the loud sounds and flashing lights during the concert are harmful to them. The notice was issued by the District Welfare Officer of the Department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens, Rangareddy.
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In a video clip, Diljit Dosanjh gave a strong reply to the Telangana government over its notice to him
The Punjabi singer posted a lengthy video on Instagram where he expressed that it is easy for him to tweak the lyrics of his songs. The actor-singer recently performed in Ahmedabad as part of his tour. In the video, during his show, addressing his words as good news for his fans, he announced that he had not received any notice from the Gujarat government.
Diljit also added that he would not be singing about alcohol during his show citing Gujarat is a dry state. The singer then complained that nobody talks about the many devotional songs he sings and releases.
Diljit also revealed that he doesn’t consume alcohol or promote it
Speaking during his Ahmedabad concert, he also disclosed that he doesn’t consume alcohol, and also avoids advertising it. He added that there are many songs in Bollywood about alcohol, but he has only sung three to four songs. He also mentioned that Bollywood actors do alcohol advertisements, but he doesn’t. The singer continued,
“Today also I won’t sing such songs. It’s very easy for me to tweak the songs. Main khud sharab nahi peete (I don’t drink alcohol). It’s very easy for me. Lekin Bollywood ke jo kalakaar hai woh sharab ki advertisment karte hai, Diljit Dosanjh advertisement nahi karta. Aap mujhe chhedo mat. Main jaha jata hoon chup karke apna programme karta hon, chala jata hoon. Aap kyu chedh rahe ho mujhe (Bollywood artists do advertisements for alcohol, Diljit Dosanjh doesn’t. Don’t mess with me. Wherever I go, I do my performance and leave. Why are you messing with me)?”
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The singer also appealed for a pan-India movement to ban alcohol
He mentioned that alcohol generates huge revenue and he promised the ban happens, he would stop singing songs about alcohol. The singer gave the proposal of starting a movement. He said,
“Jitni bhi states hai humare yaha, agar woh saari apne aap ko dry state ghoshith kardeti hai, agle hi din Diljit Dosanjh apni life mein kabhi sharab pe gaana nahi gayega. Main pran karta hoon. Hosakta yeh? (Laughs) Bohut bada revenue hai yeh. Corona mein sab bandh hogaya tha, theke bandh nahi huye the. Kya baatein karrahe ho aap? Aap youth ko fuddu nahi bana sakte (If all of India’s states declare themselves as dry states, then Diljit Dosanjh won’t ever sing songs on alcohol. I promise. Can that happen? It’s a huge revenue. Everything closed down during Covid-19 except alcohol shops. What are you saying? You can’t fool the youth).”
Diljit Dosanjh says it’s easy for him to tweak his songs
In the video, the singer offered a suggestion and said that the government should declare the day of his concert as a dry day and then he would not sing about alcohol. He mentioned that it is extremely easy for him to alter his songs. He said:
“Jahan jahan mere show hai wahan wahan aap ek din ke liye dry day ghoshith kardo, main sharaab ka gaana nahi gaunga. It’s very easy for me. Again, I’m telling you that it’s easy for me to tweak songs. Main koi naya kalakaar thodei hoon ki aap usko yeh bologe ki ‘Yeh yeh yeh gaana nahi gasakta’ aur main bolunga, ‘Arre main kya karunga?’ Main gaane ko tweak kardunga, gaana change hojayega aur utna hi maza ayega.”
Take a look at the video:
With Telangana govt imposing restrictions on songs to be sung, Diljit Dosanjh calls for “Dry State Movement”.
He says declare “all states as Dry and he will stop singing songs which refer to it”
He tweaked his songs during the event to ensure rules were followed
“Tainu teri… https://t.co/qP0cqFyShI pic.twitter.com/nxbsCWlmDX
— Naveena (@TheNaveena) November 17, 2024
Here is how his fans reacted to the video:
Govt can sell alcohol at everyday and earn money through and serve people with that money. How ironic
— Nagaraju (@nagarajua5) November 18, 2024
Ban Alcohol 🍺 Anna re1nth anna 🤩
— Michael Okkade (@lulesranjan) November 17, 2024
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Excellent reply muu thod jawab🤛
— K .UMASHANKER (@Umashanker786) November 18, 2024
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