Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh once again finds himself in the middle of a legal storm. A Ludhiana concert organised on December 31, 2024, at Punjab Agricultural University, created controversy after a Chandigarh-based assistant professor, Punditrao Dharennavar, filed a formal complaint.
Diljit’s repeated performances of songs that reportedly promote alcoholism have been a source of concern for Dharennavar. Tracks such as Patiala Pegg and 5 Tara Theke, even with modified lyrics, have been criticised for their influence on the younger generation.
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Notice Issued by Punjab Authorities
In view of the complaint, the Deputy Director of the Women and Child Department, Punjab, moved a request to Ludhiana’s District Commissioner to stop Diljit from singing these tracks in the concert. In this regard, the notice focused only on the tracks she said promoted alcohol consumption and asserted their harm to innocent minds, especially children.
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Reference to High Court Ruling
The petition referenced Dharennavar to a 2019 Punjab and Haryana High Court order, which ruled that songs with alcohol, drug, or violence-related support should not be played at public events. The court emphasised that the lyrics have long-term damaging effects on children.
Cultural Criticism
Dharennavar added another layer to the controversy when he criticised Diljit for performing such songs while wearing a pagadi, a symbol of Punjabi culture.
Despite these ongoing challenges, Diljit’s Dil-Luminati India Tour has remained a commercial success, with packed venues nationwide. However, the Ludhiana concert highlighted the ongoing debate over the social responsibility of artists in shaping public perceptions.
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