Diljit Dosanjh's Global Stardom and Political Controversies Examined in ArtReview Asia

Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming 2024 Dil-Luminati world tour has sparked protests in India, with Hindutva groups accusing him of endorsing Khalistan. During his performance in Mumbai, he made remarks about Kashmir being under the control of the Indian Army, which led to significant backlash. His meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in early 2025 left political analysts puzzled. Since 2003, Dosanjh has released more than a dozen albums and appeared in over 30 films, working alongside artists such as Ed Sheeran and Sia. His Coachella performance in April 2023 gained widespread attention. Concert tickets, priced between Rs5000 and Rs60000, sold out rapidly. In New Delhi, he performed 'Main Hoon Panjab' with the Indian flag. The article explores the sociopolitical evolution of Panjabi music and the challenges in Punjab.