'Dil-Luminati Tour' Under Fire: After Telangana, Chandigarh Body Imposes Restrictions On Diljit Dosanjh's Concert—Here's Why

Diljit Dosanjh, renowned Punjabi singer and actor, is set to perform in Chandigarh on 14 December as part of his Dil-Luminati India tour.

While his concerts in cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, and Bangalore have attracted massive audiences, the upcoming event in Sector-34 has ignited controversy.

The Chandigarh Child Rights Commission has issued an advisory imposing specific restrictions on the artist and event organisers.

The advisory prohibits Dosanjh from performing songs that glorify alcohol, drugs, violence, or gun culture, such as Patiala Peg, 5 Taara, and Case.

It also bans the rephrasing of such tracks to bypass the restrictions.

Organisers have been instructed to ensure that children are not brought on stage during the performance, and alcohol must not be served to individuals under the legal drinking age of 25.

This advisory mirrors concerns raised during Dosanjh’s earlier concerts in Hyderabad and Delhi, where similar warnings were issued about the promotion of such themes in his music.

The notice in Chandigarh follows an ongoing campaign by Panditrao Dharenavar, an associate professor in Chandigarh, who has been vocal against the glorification of alcohol, drugs, and violence in Punjabi music.

Dharenavar previously filed a complaint with the Telangana government, which led to a notice being issued to Dosanjh ahead of his Hyderabad concert on 15 November.

Citing lyrics from tracks like 5 Taara and Case for references to drinking and drug use, and Patiala Peg for romanticising alcohol consumption, Telangana's Women and Child Development Department had warned Dosanjh not to perform these songs or involve children on stage.

Dharenavar also referenced directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, cautioning that performing such songs during live shows could lead to legal action.

As the Chandigarh concert approaches, local officials, including Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav and senior police officials, have discussed crowd management and venue logistics.

With the Sector-34 Fair Ground expected to host a significant audience, authorities have suggested this may be the last major event permitted at this location due to logistical challenges.

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