Diljit Dosanjh has confirmed that his scheduled concert in Indore will take place on November 15, dismissing speculation that he might withdraw from the event over safety-related concerns.
During an Instagram live session on Tuesday, the Punjabi singer-actor asked fans not to pay attention to rumours and said he was fully prepared for the show. He added that he planned to eat Indore’s popular poha before taking the stage.
“I’ll come on 15th in Indore. 101 percent,” Diljit said, adding that he would first have poha and then perform with renewed energy. He also assured fans that he would be present at the venue and asked them to trust his statement instead of the speculation surrounding the concert.
The singer referred to the discussion around the event while taking a swipe at reports that had added unnecessary “masala” to the issue. He made it clear that he was not backing out of the Indore performance.
Notice over four songs
The concert has faced scrutiny after the Women and Child Development Department’s District Child Protection Officer, on November 6, asked the venue management to ensure that four songs were not included in the setlist.
The songs listed in the notice are Patiala Peg, 5 Taara, Jeeb Vicho Afeem, also known as Case, and Jatt Uthe Fire Karda. The authorities raised concerns that lyrics referring to drugs, intoxicants or weapons could have an adverse influence on young children. The concert is open to children above five years of age.
District Officer Rajneesh Sinha said the event would be held at Twenty One Business Park on November 15. He said the department had received a letter from Chandigarh regarding songs that glorify drugs, intoxicants or weapons, and had consequently written to the organisers. The communication referred to directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and asked the organisers to ensure that such songs were not performed because of their possible negative effect on children.
Diljit and his team have not publicly responded to the notice so far.
Aura India tour continues
Diljit began his Aura India tour at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30. That event had also prompted security concerns before extensive security arrangements were put in place.
The singer is scheduled to perform in several other Indian cities as part of the tour, including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh.
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