How Diljit Dosanjh's alcohol dare exposes states' liquor hypocrisy
1 month ago

How Diljit Dosanjh's alcohol dare exposes states' liquor hypocrisy

India Today  

Diljit Dosanjh is furious. That's known to everyone, including Diljit, and he can throw an open challenge to all governments -- 'you ban liquor, I don't sing of alcohol'. We will return to Diljit's spirited challenge on alcohol prohibition after talking a bit about Telangana and Gujarat, two states with diverse liquor policies. If all the states declare themselves dry state, I won't sing any alcohol songs in my life." India has four states that prohibit the sale of alcohol, but there is no "dry state" where alcohol isn't available.

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Diljit Dosanjh reacts to state advisory on Mumbai show: ‘Won’t bow down...’
3 days, 15 hours ago

Diljit Dosanjh reacts to state advisory on Mumbai show: ‘Won’t bow down...’

The Hindu  

Singer Diljit Dosanjh reacted on stage to an advisory issued by the Maharashtra government restricting him from singing songs perceived to promote drugs, alcohol and violence. The singer and his team received the advisory from the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights hours before the performance. In a video from the concert, posted on the singer’s page, Diljit is …

Kangana Ranaut opens up on alcohol-themed songs amid Diljit Dosanjh concert row, says ‘to each their own’
1 week, 2 days ago

Kangana Ranaut opens up on alcohol-themed songs amid Diljit Dosanjh concert row, says ‘to each their own’

Live Mint  

Amid the recent controversial themes of drugs, alcohol, and violence in songs, actor and BJP parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut opened up saying it is not just the government’s responsibility but also that of the general public. That being said, when it comes to habits like substance abuse, it is not just the government’s responsibility but also that of the general public," …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to question on alcohol-themed songs days after Diljit Dosanjh concert controversy
1 week, 2 days ago

Kangana Ranaut reacts to question on alcohol-themed songs days after Diljit Dosanjh concert controversy

Hindustan Times  

Kangana on alcohol, drug based songs Kangana said, "Artistic expression is not dependent on anything. Kangana's comment comes after Diljit's concert row Recently, Diljit Dosanjh found himself in the midst of a debate over alcohol-themed songs. During his recent concert in Hyderabad, part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, he was directed not to sing songs promoting alcohol. About Kangana's next film …

Bajrang Dal protests at Diljit Dosanjh's Indore concert venue over liquor sale
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bajrang Dal protests at Diljit Dosanjh's Indore concert venue over liquor sale

India Today  

Right-wing groups Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad workers protested near the venue of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Sunday, just hours before the event was set to begin. Bajrang Dal and VHP workers warned the organisers against serving liquor and setting up non-vegetarian counters at the venue. ROW OVER LIQUOR AT 'DIL-LUMINATI' SHOWS Diljit …

Excise department cancels alcohol permit for Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Excise department cancels alcohol permit for Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert

India Today  

The Maharashtra excise department cancelled a permit to serve alcohol during Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati concert in Pune on Sunday evening. "The state excise department has cancelled the permission to serve liquor during the programme," state excise commissioner C Rajput was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Earlier, several right-wing groups and political leaders, including newly-elected BJP MLA …

Diljit Dosanjh's and alcohol series continues! Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit for Pune concert
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Diljit Dosanjh's and alcohol series continues! Maharashtra excise dept cancels liquor permit for Pune concert

India TV News  

Alcohol issues and Diljit Dosanjh concerts are going hand in hand nowadays. After the Telangana government's notice now Maharashtra excise department on Sunday cancelled the permit for serving alcohol at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in the Kothrud area of Pune. After opposition to plans to offer alcohol at the event came from a variety of sources, including Chandrakant Patil, the …

Diljit Dosanjh hits back amid controversy over reference to alcohol in songs: ‘For your kind info sir…’
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh hits back amid controversy over reference to alcohol in songs: ‘For your kind info sir…’

Live Mint  

Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati Tour is receiving an overwhelming response in India. The controversy erupted when the Telangana government asked Diljit Dosanjh to abstain from singing songs promoting drugs and alcohol during his Hyderabad concert. While Diljit Dosanjh improvised his songs' lyrics to follow the state government's directions, he didn't shy away from taking a swipe at the government for the …

Diljit Dosanjh replies to news anchor's challenge on alcohol-based songs | WATCH
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh replies to news anchor's challenge on alcohol-based songs | WATCH

India TV News  

Punjabi singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh is in the news for his Dil-Luminati India tour in 2024. Diljit again took a dig at the censorship of songs After receiving a notice from the Telangana government, the singer followed this guideline in his Hyderabad concert. Raised questions on Indian cinema Diljit Dosanjh added in his statement, 'I am not defending my songs and …

Badshah backs Diljit Dosanjh amid alcohol songs controversy
1 month ago

Badshah backs Diljit Dosanjh amid alcohol songs controversy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Rapper Badshah on Friday extended support to Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh in the ongoing debate over alcohol-themed songs, calling out the apparent double standard in targeting musicians while liquor is sold almost everywhere in the country. Badshah backs Diljit Dosanjh amid alcohol songs controversy Speaking at the Sahitya Aaj Tak, Badshah said he agrees with Diljit's recent comments …

Diljit Dosanjh replaces alcohol reference in song with ‘Coke’, company responds on social media saying…
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh replaces alcohol reference in song with ‘Coke’, company responds on social media saying…

Live Mint  

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh tweaked the lyrics to his hit songs ‘Pehle Lalkare’, ‘Lemonade’ and ‘5 Taara’, to replace mentions of “daaru” and “theka”, with Coke and hotel, respectively. Coca-Cola Shows Support, Praise In a video posted on the ‘teamdiljitglobal’ Instagram page, the popular singer-songwriter can be seen performing Pehle Lalkare during his ‘Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024 Tour’ concert in …

Viral video: Diljit Dosanjh calls out fans ‘without tickets’ in ‘Dil-Luminati’ concert. Here’s what happens next
1 month ago

Viral video: Diljit Dosanjh calls out fans ‘without tickets’ in ‘Dil-Luminati’ concert. Here’s what happens next

Live Mint  

During a recent concert, Diljit Dosanjh paused his performance mid-show to address a group of fans enjoying his music from a hotel balcony. Surprised by the scene, Diljit jokingly asked his team to stop the music and called out the balcony crowd, saying, "Ye jo hotel ki balcony mein baithe hai, aap ka toh bada accha bhi hoya. Watch the …

If all State Govts ban liquor: Diljit Takes Dig at Telangana Govt Notice
1 month ago

If all State Govts ban liquor: Diljit Takes Dig at Telangana Govt Notice

Deccan Chronicle  

The Punjabi Singer challenged the authorities across the country to ban Alcohol. "But even today I won't sing any song about alcohol, because Gujarat is a dry state," he said. If all states declare themselves dry states, from the next day, Diljit Dosanjh will stop singing songs on alcohol for the rest of his life." View this post on Instagram …

Declare dry states, will stop singing about alcohol: Diljit Dosanjh
1 month ago

Declare dry states, will stop singing about alcohol: Diljit Dosanjh

The Hindu  

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh during his recent concert in Ahmedabad in Gujarat has humorously responded to the Telangana government's notice instructing him to not perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during his concert. During his recent performance, the Punjabi singer reacted to the Telangana government notice and said, "Jitni bhi states hai agar vo saari apne ko dry states …

Diljit Dosanjh will stop singing songs about alcohol when…: Punjabi rockstar makes promise at Ahmedabad concert
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh will stop singing songs about alcohol when…: Punjabi rockstar makes promise at Ahmedabad concert

Live Mint  

During his concert in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Diljit Dosanjh addressed a Telangana government notice. During the Ahmedabad show, the Punjabi rockstar humorously suggested that if all states declared themselves dry, he would stop performing alcohol-related songs completely. “Diljit Dosanjh will stop singing songs about alcohol the day every state becomes a dry state. In compliance with Gujarat’s dry state rules, Diljit …

Diljit Dosanjh says he will stop making songs about alcohol when govt bans ‘sharab’ nationwide: ‘Bahut bada revenue hai’
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh says he will stop making songs about alcohol when govt bans ‘sharab’ nationwide: ‘Bahut bada revenue hai’

Hindustan Times  

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has yet again criticised the Telangana government over its notice to him. Lekin Bollywood ke jo kalakaar hai woh sharab ki advertisment karte hai, Diljit Dosanjh Diljit talks about dry states The singer then talked about starting a movement. "Jitni bhi states hai humare yaha, agar woh saari apne aap ko dry state ghoshith kardeti hai, …

If all states ban alcohol, then…: Diljit Dosanjh's dare after Telangana's notice
1 month ago

If all states ban alcohol, then…: Diljit Dosanjh's dare after Telangana's notice

India Today  

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, on Sunday, November 17, addressed the crowd of Ahmedabad during his performance, and talked about not consuming alcohol. He referred to the Telangana government's notice that he was sent earlier about avoiding the alcohol mention in his songs during his performance in Hyderabad. The popular singer shared that if they want him to stop mentioning alcohol …

Diljit Dosanjh gives befitting reply to Telangana govt for banning his songs in Hyderabad concert
1 month ago

Diljit Dosanjh gives befitting reply to Telangana govt for banning his songs in Hyderabad concert

India TV News  

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently in India on a tour named Dil-Luminati. Ahead of his Hyderabad concert, he faced a legal notice from the Telangana government, which instructed him not to perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence. The notice, which was issued just before hours of his performance on Friday, cited a complaint from a Chandigarh resident who …

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh hilariously alters lyrics to avoid alcohol mentions, fans react
1 month ago

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh hilariously alters lyrics to avoid alcohol mentions, fans react

India Today  

Ahead of his Hyderabad concert on November 15, singer Diljit Dosanjh was instructed by the Telangana government to refrain from performing songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence. In one such video, the singer replaces the line "Tainu teri daaru ch pasand aa Lemonade" with "Tainu teri coke ch pasand aa Lemonade" while performing his hit song Lemonade. In another …

Diljit Dosanjh unlikely to sing these ’banned’ songs at Dil-Luminati concert in Hyderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh unlikely to sing these ’banned’ songs at Dil-Luminati concert in Hyderabad

Live Mint  

Diljit Dosanjh concert in Hyderabad: Diljit Dosanjh will perform in Hyderabad on Friday as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour set to take place in ten Indian cities. According to a recent notice, the Telangana government has asked Diljit Dosanjh not to sing alcohol, drugs, and violence-promoting songs during his live performance, set to take place tonight. Diljit Dosanjh famous songs …

Diljit Dosanjh Hyderabad concert: Telangana government bans songs promoting alcohol, drugs, violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh Hyderabad concert: Telangana government bans songs promoting alcohol, drugs, violence

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s concert scheduled for Friday in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has issued a notice to the organisers stating that songs promoting alcohol, drug, and violence shall not be sung at the event. Diljit Dosanjh's Hyderabad concert in jeopardy Diljit’s concert in Hyderabad was part of his Dil-Luminati Tour to 10 cities across India. …

Telangana says no to songs promoting drugs, and violence at Diljit Dosanjh's concert
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana says no to songs promoting drugs, and violence at Diljit Dosanjh's concert

The Hindu  

Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s concert on Friday in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has issued a notice to the organisers stating that songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence shall not be sung at the event. The notice bars Diljit Dosanjh from singing songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during his live show planned at Cyberabad on November …

Diljit Dosanjh gets notice ahead of Hyderabad concert: 'No songs on drug, alcohol and violence'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Diljit Dosanjh gets notice ahead of Hyderabad concert: 'No songs on drug, alcohol and violence'

India TV News  

Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently in India for his Dil-Luminati tour, has received a notice from the Telangana government ahead of his concert in Hyderabad on Friday, November 15. This directive follows a representation from Chandigarh's Panditrao Dharenavar, who provided video evidence of Diljit performing songs recently, promoting drugs, alcohol and violence. The notice also asked Diljit that children under …

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