Diljit Dosanjh challenged the government to ban alcohol

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh, a popular Punjabi singer and actor, recently received a notice from the Telangana government requesting him to avoid singing songs that promote alcohol during his live concert in Hyderabad

Diljit Dosanjh

Despite the notice, Diljit performed in Ahmedabad without singing any alcohol-themed songs, respecting Gujarat's liquor ban, and highlighted his focus on devotional songs rather than alcohol-related ones

Diljit Dosanjh

In response to the notice, Diljit challenged state governments to completely ban alcohol, promising never to sing about it again if a nationwide ban is implemented

Diljit Dosanjh

He expressed his personal stance by stating that he doesn't drink alcohol himself and criticized Bollywood celebrities who promote alcohol through advertisements

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit suggested declaring a dry day in states on the day of his performances to align with his commitment to not sing alcohol-related songs

Diljit Dosanjh

Praising the Gujarat government's liquor ban policy, Diljit expressed his support and admiration, stating he would stop singing about alcohol if liquor shops across the country were closed

Diljit Dosanjh

During his Hyderabad concert, Diljit voiced his frustration over governmental censorship, contrasting the freedom international artists enjoy when performing in India

Diljit Dosanjh

He emphasized that his work contains numerous devotional songs, yet media attention predominantly focuses on his alcohol-themed tracks like "Patiala Peg"

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit's comments aim to spark a broader discussion on the influence of alcohol in music and the entertainment industry, advocating for responsible artistic expression

The singer's remarks highlight a cultural and regulatory debate on the portrayal of alcohol in media and the role of artists in promoting or challenging societal norms