Diljit Dosanjh recently made headlines during his concert in Calgary, Canada, after addressing a group of attendees waving Khalistani flags at the venue. The singer-actor reportedly asked the group to leave, expressing his discomfort with the display and distancing himself from pro-Khalistani elements during the live performance.
The incident unfolded amid ongoing criticism from a section of people who had questioned Diljit for showing respect towards veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan. Responding to these allegations during the concert, Diljit clarified his stance while emphasizing his continued efforts to highlight issues related to Punjab on global platforms.
“My job is not to do charity. But whichever platform I go on, I always talk about Punjab”, he said and continued, “We often say national media doesn’t talk about Punjab enough. I went everywhere, including on that channel for the sake of Punjab. I put forth Punjab’s issues there. I’ve even donated generously to my state whenever needed”.
The backlash surrounding his interaction with Amitabh Bachchan stems from long-standing criticism by certain groups. Bachchan had faced controversy decades ago over remarks made in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination during the period of Operation Blue Star. While the remarks have been widely debated over the years, some groups continue to hold the actor accountable.
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The singer also elaborated on his intent behind international appearances, including his visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “I even went on Jimmy Fallon’s show to talk about Punjab and the Guru Nanak Jahaz incident. I didn’t go there to promote any film or song. I went there to bring Punjab and its issues to light so that the national media talks about it. If you still have an issue that I sat across someone on television, then …read more
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