Diljit Dosanjh’s is on his Dil-Luminati tour is not just an entertainment for the fans but also a topic of discussion due to the controversies. The recent one is the singer’s Pune concert. Here’s what you eed to know.
We all know that Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s is on his Dil-Luminati tour. Recently his highly anticipated concert in Pune faced a major setback on Sunday evening when the Maharashtra excise department cancelled the permit to serve alcohol at the event scheduled at Kakade Farm in the Kothrud area. As per the reports newly elected BJP MLA from Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil revoke the liquor permit after objections were raised by several groups.State excise commissioner C. Rajput confirmed the move, stating, “The state excise department has cancelled the permission to serve liquor during the programme.” Hence both Patil and other right-wing groups opposed the inclusion of alcohol at the event, citing cultural and logistical reasons.
Objections raised by MLA Chandrakant Patil
MLA Chandrakant Patil severely condemned the concert saying that such events are not right for the city. In a statement, he said: “Such shows are not a part of the culture of the city” This will cause a significant disruption to the people living in that region. It will also lead to traffic congestion. Therefore, I have petitioned the city police commissioner to cancel the programme. Patil also raised issues of the kind of inconvenience the event would pose to the community.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Ongoing Controversies
While this is not the first time Dosanjh’s concerts have received backlash. Earlier on November 15, the Telangana government served a notice to the singer regarding his performance in Hyderabad, banning songs related with alcohol, drugs, and violence. This warning arose after previous shows had featured such material in his performance. To counter the criticism during the concert in Ahmedabad on November 17, Dosanjh replied, “If they want me to stop mentioning alcohol in my songs, they need to ban liquor all over India.” His reaction cheered him up among his fans. But the same comment stirred a discussion around freedom of speech or an artist’s accountability.
A Mixed Reception
While Diljit Dosanjh’s concerts are known for their high energy and massive fan turnouts, they have also become a focal point for debates on cultural values and public policies. And the controversies focusing on cultural beliefs and sensitive policies. The Pune concert unfortunate experience shows the shift between new age and conventional cultural beliefs in urban India. However, Dosanjh huge number of followers and fans, is an evidence of his impact as a Punjabi artist across the globe.As the dust settles on the Pune controversy, it is interesting to see how Dosanjh balances his artistic expression with the concerns raised by authorities and local leaders.
Responding to this Dosanjh said to Telangana government’s criticism at his concert in Ahmedabad on November 17 that if they want him to stop mentioning alcohol in his numbers, they need to ban liquor everywhere in the country.
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