New Delhi: A fresh controversy has surfaced ahead of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s scheduled performance in Delhi, with a Chandigarh resident urging police to impose restrictions on selected songs, children’s participation on stage and accessories resembling ammunition belts.
Dr. Panditrao Dharennavar has submitted a letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-East district), raising concerns about the October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The complainant has asked authorities to review the issues before the event, but there is no confirmed information about any action taken by the police.
The representation focuses on what Dharennavar describes as potentially harmful messaging around intoxicants and weapons, along with possible health concerns for children attending live performances.
Three songs named in the complaint
Dharennavar has requested that Dosanjh not perform “Patiala Peg,” “5 Tara Theke” and “Jeeb Vichon Feem Labbiya,” citing their references to alcohol or intoxicants. He has argued that modifying the lyrics should not be considered sufficient to allow the songs to be included in the programme.
The letter refers to a 2019 Punjab and Haryana High Court order concerning songs associated with alcohol, narcotics and violence. It also invokes the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the national initiative aimed at preventing substance abuse.
Request to keep children off the stage
The complainant has separately asked that children not be invited onto the stage during the concert. His concerns centre on the potential effects of loud music and flashing lights on young participants.
The letter cites sound levels above 120 decibels and flashing lights operating between 5 and 30 hertz. These figures have been presented as part of the complainant’s argument and should not be taken as confirmed measurements for the upcoming Delhi event.
Objection to imitation ammunition accessories
Dharennavar has also called for restrictions on silver bullet belts and similar accessories featuring imitation cartridges worn across the chest. He contends that these items, particularly when used alongside firearm-like gestures, could promote violent imagery.
The complaint asks Delhi Police to consider all three requests and determine whether preventive measures are necessary before the concert.
Dosanjh’s Delhi show is scheduled for October 30 under his AURA INDIA Tour 2026. Whether the authorities will respond to the representation with any restrictions remains unclear.
The matter places the spotlight on the balance between artistic expression and concerns raised by members of the public over concert content and safety. For now, the requests remain demands made in a complaint, with no confirmed police decision available.
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