The long-running political speculations regarding global star and Punjabi icon Diljit Dosanjh have finally come to an end. Recently, a group of civil society appealed to him to become the new face of Punjab politics, which Diljit politely rejected. Diljit Dosanjh clarified his position by replying in Punjabi on social media platform X (Twitter). He wrote, “Kade ve nahi… My job is to do entertainment. I am very happy in my field. Thank you very much.” Let us know what is the whole matter?
This appeal is ‘Can Diljit Dosanjh become the new political face of Punjab?’ Appeared after an article titled. The report said that a group of civil society activists, including retired servicemen and people from different walks of life, had urged Diljit to enter politics. Retired bureaucrat S.S. The Boparai-led group reportedly wants the actor-composer to take the lead, as he himself never sought such a role.
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What inspired this appeal?
Responding to this post, Diljit politely rejected the suggestion and said that he is content with acting and singing. On
Political comments and criticism
During his ‘Aura Tour’ in Edmonton, Canada on May 2, he responded to the criticism against him in India and said that some people make fun of him by distorting his own slogan by saying “Khalistani aa gaye oy”.
This incident happened when a child present in the audience loudly said, “Punjabi aa gaye oye.” Diljit replied, “No one can stop the child. The child will say what he wants to say.” He then added, “When I go to India, they say, ‘Khalistani aa gaya oy.’ When I come here, they say something else. I get abuses from both sides. I don’t understand where I should go. “I know only one path I must follow.”
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A few days ago, at his Calgary concert, Diljit stopped after seeing protesters who were waving Khalistan flags. He told them to keep waving the flags without any hesitation, but also said that he would continue to make Punjab proud wherever he goes. He also mentioned his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, where he talked about the 1914 Guru Nanak ship tragedy in Canada, and linked it to his Vancouver concert, which he described as the biggest Punjabi concert outside India.
After ‘Sikhs for Justice’ criticized him for his gesture of touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet, Diljit has also defended his presence in ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.
In India, right-wing groups have also accused him of supporting Khalistan when he supported the farmers’ movements of 2020–2021; He had denied this allegation. Later, after the Pahalgam terror attacks, he also faced criticism for appearing with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in ‘Sardaar Zee 3’. During his ‘Dil-Luminati Tour’ in 2024, following threats to disrupt his concert in Indore, he repeated a couplet by Rahat Indori: “Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai”, and was later seen with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
on the work front
Diljit was last seen in ‘Border 2’ this year. She also has Imtiaz Ali’s film ‘Main Wapas Aaung’ in the pipeline, in which Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh and Naseeruddin Shah will also be seen with her.
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