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'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai’: Diljit Dosanjh takes stage despite threats

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'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai’: Diljit Dosanjh takes stage despite threats
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Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh performed in Indore despite receiving bomb threats and facing local opposition. He addressed the crowd by emphasizing his commitment to his fans and reciting poetry about national unity.

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The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, public safety, and the use of political rhetoric in Indian entertainment events.

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INDORE: Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh on Sunday claimed that attempts were made to prevent his performance in Indore, but he honoured his commitment to fans and arrived in the city without fear. He also recited the famous couplet, “kisi ke baap ka Hindostan thodi hai”.Dosanjh opened his live concert by asking the audience to chant ‘Jai Shri Mahakal’.“Look, this is the land of Mahakal, and nobody can stop us from coming here. We weren’t afraid earlier and aren’t afraid today. And where is the question of you being afraid? It is your strength that has brought us here today,” he told the audience.The 42-year-old singer said he had faced considerable opposition to his visit to Indore but chose to keep his promise to his fans.“Although many attempts were made to stop me from coming here, I still came.

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