Diljit Dosanjh Dry Nation Movement: Popular singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, during his performance in Ahmedabad, made bold statements addressing criticism over alcohol-themed songs. The singer declared that he would stop singing such songs if authorities across the country banned liquor. Performing in Gujarat, a dry state, Dosanjh refrained from singing songs referencing alcohol and used the opportunity to question perceived double standards.
The remarks came after the Telangana government directed Dosanjh not to promote alcohol, drugs, or violence in his songs ahead of his concert in Hyderabad. In response, he tweaked the lyrics of popular tracks like *Lemonade* and *5 Taara*. However, Dosanjh took a dig at the restrictions, emphasizing the hypocrisy in promoting alcohol sales while targeting musicians for their lyrics.
“There’s good news. I didn’t get any notice today,” he joked to the crowd in Ahmedabad, referencing Telangana’s directive. “Even today, I won’t sing any songs about alcohol, because Gujarat is a dry state,” he added.
Mixed reactions from the audience regarding Gujarat’s prohibition prompted Dosanjh to clarify his stance further. “If Gujarat truly has a prohibition policy, I am a fan of the Gujarat government,” he remarked, before challenging other states to follow suit.
“If you close liquor shops across the country, I will stop singing songs about alcohol,” Dosanjh asserted. Highlighting the leniency toward liquor sales during the pandemic while other establishments were shut, he said, “You can’t fool the youth.”
Dosanjh dismissed concerns about being pressured by notices, stating that adjusting his songs was a simple task. “I am not a new artist who feels helpless when asked not to sing a particular song. I tweak the lyrics, and people still enjoy them,” he said.
Calling for a broader initiative, the singer proposed a movement to ban alcohol nationwide. “Let’s start a movement. If all states declare themselves dry states, from the very next day, I will stop singing songs about alcohol in live concerts. Another offer: declare a dry day wherever I perform, and I won’t sing alcohol-related songs,” he said.
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The singer also addressed the imbalance in criticism, pointing out that Bollywood has thousands of songs glorifying alcohol, while his catalog is minimal by comparison. “I have sung dozens of devotional songs, but everyone talks about *Patiala Peg*. Bollywood stars advertise alcohol; Diljit Dosanjh doesn’t,” he emphasized.
Dosanjh’s statements have sparked a discussion among fans and critics about the responsibility of artists and authorities in shaping societal attitudes toward alcohol consumption.
