Diljit says attempts made to stop his Indore concert, recites ‘kisi ke baap ka Hindostan thodi hai’
Singer Diljit Dosanjh performed in Indore despite facing opposition, using the stage to recite poetry by Rahat Indori and challenge those who attempted to stop his concert. He emphasized national unity and his defiance against political pressure during his Aura India Tour 2026.
Why it matters
The event underscores the intersection of celebrity culture, political expression, and the ongoing debates regarding artistic freedom in India.
Bhopal Singer Diljit Dosanjh took the stage for his concert in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Sunday and recited the famous couplet of poet Rahat Indori, “Kisi ke baap ka Hindostan thodi hai (India does not belong to anyone’s father),” amid security concerns and objections around the event. Mr. Dosanjh also claimed that he had come to Indore despite “several attempts being made to stop” him from performing in the city. In an aggressive tone, the Punjabi artist also appeared to take a dig at the political opposition to his Aura India Tour 2026, which was kicked off with the concert in Indore’s Delight Dastoor ground. “Ye nahi gana hai, vo nahi gana hai. Ye nahi kar sakte, vo nahi kar sakte (You can’t sing this, you can’t sing that. You can’t do this, you can’t do that,” he said. Mr.
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