Diljit Dosanjh halts Indian concerts until live show infrastructure improves

NEW DELHI: Popular singer Diljit Dosanjh announced that he will not hold any more concerts in India until the live show infrastructure is improved. This statement was made during his Chandigarh show on December 14 and several videos have surfaced on social media capturing the moment.

In a video shared widely, the singer expressed in Punjabi, “We don’t have the proper infrastructure for live shows here. This is a significant source of revenue and many people rely on it for work. I’ll try next time to ensure the stage is in the centre so you can all gather around it. Until then, I won’t be doing shows in India, that’s certain.”

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On Saturday, Diljit performed in Chandigarh and dedicated his Dil-Luminati concert to India’s newly-crowned FIDE World Chess Champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. He praised Gukesh for his dedication and hard work from a young age to achieve his dreams.

Diljit faced criticism after spelling Punjab as “Panjab” in a post announcing his Chandigarh concert. Several social media users pointed out that this spelling is commonly associated with the Pakistani side of the region. Additionally, fans noticed that Diljit omitted the Indian tricolour emoji in this particular post, unlike his other concert-related tweets.

On the professional front, Diljit is nearing the end of his Dil-Luminati India tour, with a performance scheduled in Mumbai on December 19. The tour will conclude on December 29 with a grand concert in Guwahati.

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Despite the controversies, Diljit’s decision to pause his concerts in India until infrastructure improvements highlight the challenges faced by artists and the need for better facilities for live performances. His dedication to his craft and commitment to improving conditions for fellow artists and crew members is commendable.

Diljit’s fans are hopeful that necessary improvements will be made soon, allowing him to resume his performances in India. Until then, his music and performances will be eagerly awaited on the international stage.