Diljit Dosanjh Gets Notice Ahead Of Hyderabad Concert: Don't Sing Songs On Drugs

Komal Das Nov 15, 2024

The Telangana government issued a notice to Diljit Dosanjh and the organisers of his Dil-Luminati concert scheduled for November 15, 2024, in Hyderabad

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The notice mandates that Dosanjh avoid performing any songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence, citing past instances where similar songs were part of his repertoire

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This directive follows a representation by Panditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh, who provided video evidence of Dosanjh performing such explicit songs at past events

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Fans of the Punjabi actor-singer have been anticipating the Hyderabad concert, which is almost sold out

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Diljit Dosanjh, whose Dil-Luminati tour of 11 cities began on October 26, in New Delhi and Hyderabad is his third venue in the Dil-Luminati tour

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The department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens of Ranga Reddy district issued the order following a representation submitted by Dharenavar

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The order explicitly also stated that the programme organisers and the singer should not "use" children on stage during the live show

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The notice prohibited the use of children on stage, aligning with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on sound exposure

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Concert guidelines acknowledge the use of loud music and flashing lights, which pose health risks, particularly for those under 13

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Concert organisers and Dosanjh were, thus, formally reminded to comply with these directives to ensure a safe and regulation-compliant event

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