Diljit Dosanjh interrupts Canada’s show, reacts to pro-Khalistan protest
Diljit Dosanjh stopped his concert in Calgary, Canada to address protesters questioning his appearance on Jimmy Fallon amid the floods in Punjab. He said he used the US platform to speak about Punjab and said his team supported the flood-affected areas.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh addresses pro-Khalistan protesters during his concert in Canada and defends his presence The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonHe said that his intention was not for personal publicity but to draw global attention to Punjab. He said that he has consistently used every available platform to speak about Punjab.
During his Aura Tour stop in Calgary, Canada in May 2026, Dosanjh addressed protesters waving flags and disrupting the show. Brushing aside the disruption, he told them, “Jitne Jhande Dikhain, Dikhao” (Show as many flags as you want), while also focusing on taking Punjab to global platforms. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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Responded to protesters in Calgary
Dosanjh also said that he and his team have been actively involved in relief efforts for flood-affected areas in Punjab. Addressing the crowd, he said, “We love Punjab. Whatever platform I go to, I always talk about Punjab. I have always said that the national media does not talk about us. Whatever channels I go to, I talk about Punjab. I did not talk about my songs. I did not promote anything. I went to that channel for Punjab.”
The crowd responded with cheers and the moment quickly went viral.
Komagata Maru reference on the Jimmy Fallon show
Dosanjh reflected on the historic 1914 Komagata Maru incident during his recent appearance The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter drawing a crowd of over 50,000 people to his concert in Vancouver, Canada. He said that the show has a deep emotional significance because of its connection with the history of Indians in the country.
He kicked off his Aura Tour at Vancouver’s BC Place on April 23, returning to the venue two years after performing at what was described by Billboard Canada as the largest Punjabi music festival held outside India. Speaking on the talk show, he said that more than 50,000 Indians participated in the event.
Explaining why that moment was so important to him Lover The singer said the stadium is located just a few kilometers away from the site of the Komagata Maru incident, when Indian immigrants were denied entry to Canada. He pointed to the difference between that moment in history and the present, saying that thousands of people had now gathered in the same city to celebrate.
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Meanwhile, Dosanjh is preparing for his new film. i will come backDirected by Imtiaz Ali. The film starring Sharvari and Vedang Raina will release in theaters on June 12.
Dosanjh’s recent appearances on Canadian and American television have drawn attention for both his comments on Punjab and his reference to the Komagata Maru incident, while he has said that his international appearances are aimed at bringing Punjab to a broader platform.