Complaint filed seeking curbs on Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi show
A complaint has been filed against Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh ahead of his Delhi concert, seeking to ban songs that glorify drugs or alcohol. The activist also requested restrictions on inviting children on stage due to safety and health concerns.
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Highlights the ongoing tension between artistic expression in commercial music and public health/safety regulations regarding youth exposure.
GURUGRAM: Just days ahead of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s live concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, a complaint has been filed before the District Child Protection Officer, South East Delhi, seeking three specific restrictions on his performance. The complaint has been filed by Chandigarh-based academic Punditrao Dharenavar, an activist known for his legal crusades against the promotion of gun culture, drugs, vulgarity, and alcohol glorification in commercial regional music. According to the complaint, the first demand is to bar Mr. Dosanjh from singing three of his popular tracks -- Patiala Pegg, 5 Taara Theeke and Jeeb Vicho Feem Labbiya -- even with twisted lyrics. The plea cites two grounds.
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