As a dedicated follower of Diljit Dosanjh’s career and music, I find myself both concerned and amused by the latest turn of events regarding his upcoming concert in Chandigarh. The singer, known for his versatile repertoire and unapologetic style, is now faced with a unique challenge: performing without songs containing alcohol or violence references.
In light of restrictions in Telangana, Diljit Dosanjh now encounters another hurdle before his scheduled concert in Chandigarh on December 14, 2024. The Child Rights Commission of the city has forbidden him from performing songs with references to alcohol or violence, and he’s been warned against changing the lyrics as he did in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.
On December 14, 2024, Diljit Dosanjh is set to give a show in Chandigarh as part of his Dil-Luminati India tour. But before the event, the Child Rights Commission of Chandigarh has suggested that the artist avoid performing songs with references to alcohol, due to their advisory.
As stated by ANI, the commission pointed out songs such as “Patiala Peg,” “5 Taara,” and “Case,” and urged Diljit Dosanjh not to modify the lyrics in order to evade the regulations.
The advisory highlighted concerns that such songs could negatively influence the youth and encourage alcohol consumption.
Shipra Bansal, who heads the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights, informed ANI that they’ve noticed kids are sometimes called on stage during concerts, and the loud volumes can hurt them. Furthermore, these events often extend into the night and may offer alcohol, which is inappropriate for underage children.
During a prior event featuring Punjabi artist Karan Aujla, the commission had expressed comparable reservations. Specifically, they pointed out that during Diljit’s recent show, kids were brought onto the stage, and some of the songs performed at the event contained content unsuitable for them.
Previously this year, the Telangana government voiced similar apprehensions prior to the Border 2 actor’s significant concert in Hyderabad on November 15. As a result, the performer adjusted the song lyrics by replacing words such as “daaru” (alcohol) with “coke” and “theka” (liquor store) with “hotel”, to meet the regulations.
At his concert in Ahmedabad, Diljit advocated for a national prohibition on the sale of alcohol and promised to avoid composing or performing songs that mention alcohol or violence if India were to become a “dry nation.
Additionally, he voiced his disapproval towards the government, highlighting an inconsistency: while they openly sell alcohol for financial gain, they limit the usage of specific phrases in music, a practice he believes may potentially endanger the younger generation.
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2024-12-12 14:08