Will Diljit Dosanjh become the political face of Punjab? The singer set the record straight
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh responded to calls requesting him to enter Punjab politics. In an ex-post he made it clear that he wants to focus on entertainment only.
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has said that he does not want to enter politics after a public appeal asked him to become the new face of Punjab politics. On Saturday, he responded to the appeal and clarified that he is happier working in entertainment.
This appeal is ‘Can Diljit Dosanjh be the new political face of Punjab?’ It came after an article titled. The report said that a group of civil society activists, including retired servicemen and people from different walks of life, had urged Diljit to enter politics. The group led by retired bureaucrat SS Boparai reportedly wants the actor-musician to take the lead as he had never sought such a role.
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What prompted the appeal
Responding to the post, Diljit rejected the suggestion and said that he is satisfied with acting and singing.
On X he wrote in Punjabi, “No hard work…my job is to entertain.. (Never. My job is to entertain) I am very happy in my field. thank you so much.”
Political comments and criticism
During his Aura Tour in Edmonton, Canada on May 2, he addressed the opposition towards him in India and said that some people make fun of him.Khalistani has come!”, a twist in their slogan.
The moment came when a child in the audience shouted, “Punjabi aa gaye oye (Punjabi has come)”. Diljeet replied, “No one can stop the child. The child will say anything.” He then added, “When I go to India, they say, ‘Khalistani has come Oye.’ When I come here they say something else. I get abuses from both sides. I don’t understand where I should go. I know there is only one path I must follow.”
A few days ago, at his Calgary concert, Diljit stopped after seeing protesters waving Khalistan flags. He told them that they can keep waving the flags, but added that he will continue to make Punjab proud wherever he goes.
He also mentioned his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he talked about the 1914 Guru Nanak ship tragedy in Canada, and linked it to his Vancouver concert, which he described as the largest Punjabi concert outside India.
Diljit has also defended his presence Who wants to be a millionaire Following criticism from Sikhs for Justice over his gesture of touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet.
In India, right-wing groups have also accused him of supporting Khalistan after supporting the 2020–2021 farmers’ protests, which he has denied. He later faced scrutiny for acting with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. sardar ji 3 After Pahalgam terrorist attack. During his Dil-Luminati Tour in 2024, following threats to disrupt his Indore concert, he quoted Rahat Indori: “India does not belong to anyone’s father”, and was later seen with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
on the work front
Diljit acted last time border 2 This year. They also have Imtiaz Ali’s i will come back Lined up with Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh and Naseeruddin Shah.