All posts tagged: Punjabi music

Diljit Dosanjh recalls performing at birthday parties for ₹5,000 to make ends meet: ‘I didn’t say no to anybody’

Diljit Dosanjh recalls performing at birthday parties for ₹5,000 to make ends meet: ‘I didn’t say no to anybody’

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has opened up about his initial struggles in life when he used to perform at birthday parties and weddings, saying growing up in poverty taught him the value of money and pushed him to accept every opportunity that came his way. (Also read: Diljit Dosanjh’s San Francisco concert disrupted as pro-Khalistan protester storms stage, arrested. Watch) Diljit Dosanjh recently wrapped up his Dil-Luminati India Tour. What Diljit said Speaking during an interview on the podcast Q with Tom Power, as per news agency PTI, he said his family’s financial struggles motivated him to work tirelessly. “I came from a poor family. It was like a below-average family. If you got sick, you wouldn’t have money to go to the doctor, so don’t get sick because you don’t have money,” he said. The Amar Singh Chamkila star said he always dreamt of becoming “rich and famous” because financial security was a necessity. The singer recalled the time when his debut album “Ishq Da Uda Ada” was released in early 2000s. Later, a few …

Diljit Dosanjh Day: Los Angeles announces singer will get his own public holiday, he feels ‘speechless’

Diljit Dosanjh Day: Los Angeles announces singer will get his own public holiday, he feels ‘speechless’

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has reached another significant milestone in his global journey. The Los Angeles City Council has officially announced January 6, 2027, as Diljit Dosanjh Day, honouring his remarkable impact on music and cultural representation. The recognition celebrates his role in bringing Punjabi music to a worldwide audience while helping increase South Asian visibility in mainstream entertainment. Diljit Dosanjh gets a major global honour as Los Angeles announces Diljit Dosanjh Day. The honour was presented by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez through an official civic resolution that highlighted Dosanjh’s influence beyond music. It recognised his efforts in connecting Punjabi heritage with international audiences and acknowledged the way he has helped create a stronger cultural presence for South Asian communities on the global stage. Diljit shares video from the ceremony Diljit shared a series of photos and videos from the ceremony on social media, allowing fans to be a part of the special moment. Wearing a white kurta, pink pants and his trademark turban, the singer appeared emotional while receiving the recognition. In one …

Exclusive | Dhurandhar singer Afsana Khan relocates to Mumbai: My work demanded me to be here

Exclusive | Dhurandhar singer Afsana Khan relocates to Mumbai: My work demanded me to be here

Singer Afsana Khan has permanently shifted base to Mumbai with her husband, singer Saajz Sharma, to focus on expanding her work in Bollywood. The Dhurandhar singer tells us, “We’ve purchased a 2-BHK house in Andheri West-Lokhandwala and are currently working on it.” Singer Afsana Khan Afsana, who has worked across Punjabi and Hindi music industries, says work was the main reason behind her move. “My work was one of the prime reasons I decided to relocate. The way Mumbai works, it requires availability. Most of my work now is here — shoots, recordings, meetings. I felt that wherever the work is, that’s where I should be,” she shares. For the 31-year-old, the move is not just a practical career choice but also the fulfilment of a long-held dream. “It was my dream from the beginning that we should shift here and settle in Mumbai. Now that opportunities and offers are increasing, I felt it was necessary,” she explains. Like many aspiring artists who come to Mumbai hoping to one day own a home here, Afsana …

Gurdas Maan opens up on social media and cancel culture

Gurdas Maan opens up on social media and cancel culture

Often described as the pioneer of modern Punjabi music, Gurdas Maan recently performed in Mumbai. Ask him how it feels to bring the fragrance of Punjab’s fields to the concrete jungle of Mumbai and he tells us “Mitti (the earth) and Maya (glamour) have a very strong connection, its kind of cyclical. Everything was once mitti, and will one day become mitti again. So yeh maya mitti ka khel hamesha chalta rahega, aur Punjab ki mitti ki khushboo Mumbai ki emarton mein hamesha se khilti aayi hain.” Gurdas Maan The musician has been performing Challa for decades. How does he find a fresh emotion in those same lyrics every single time he hits the stage? “The fresh emotion comes from the audience I am performing to, because Challa is interpreted differently by everyone, some dance to it, and some go into an emotional trance, I try and balance the both for the audience. That’s the fun of Challa,” he says with a smile. Known for performing for three- four hours straight without a break, when …

Diljit Dosanjh shares demanding 4 am-9 pm fitness schedule; chases chickens and runs laps | Music News

Diljit Dosanjh shares demanding 4 am-9 pm fitness schedule; chases chickens and runs laps | Music News

His fan’s assumptions about living and operating on unlimited energy might just be true, as Diljit Dosanjh is in no mood to slow down. Right in the middle of his latest tour, to celebrate his new album AURA, Diljit posted a new video on social media, which showed his routine when he isn’t performing in sold-out arenas. To everyone’s surprise, it wasn’t a video about chilling or taking a breather; it was actually a video about his tough and disciplined routine when he is off tour. While Diljit still has shows in his current tour, no one would blame him after the electric concerts he performed in Australia and New Zealand. But he doesn’t want to take a break, and the video opens with Diljit running laps at 4:30 am in the morning. Then after doing a very ‘Rocky Balboa’ workout, which included chasing chickens and running up flights of stairs, he moved to weight training. The workout focused on his chest and triceps, which is basically a ‘push’ workout. However, the reps Diljit was …

Sidhu Moosewala’s Barota DROPS 3 years after…, fans can’t…

Sidhu Moosewala’s Barota DROPS 3 years after…, fans can’t…

Sidhu Moosewala’s Barota DROPS 3 years after…, fans can’t… Sidhu Moosewala’s posthumous track Barota drops three years after his tragic death, Fans celebrate his voice once again as new details about his murder resurface. Read further Punjabi rapper-singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moosewala, was tragically shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village of Mansa, Punjab. He was just 28. Gangster Goldy Brar later took responsibility for the killing. Now, three years after his death, Sidhu’s fans have received an emotional surprise, his new track “Barota” released on Friday, November 28, along with a striking music video featuring Punjabi actress Sweetaj Brar. Sidhu Moosewala’s ‘Barota’ Takes Over the Internet Within 24 hours of release, Barota shot straight to #1 on YouTube’s music trending chart. Sidhu’s powerful voice, the raw emotion in his lyrics, and his signature composition style have touched fans deeply once again. Fans React As soon as the track dropped, social media was flooded with heartfelt messages. One fan wrote, “A champion is remembered, …

Saif Ali Khan Wanted Dessert After Angioplasty, Recalls Dietician; Samay Raina Thanks Tony Kakkar Amid India’s Got Latent Row

Saif Ali Khan Wanted Dessert After Angioplasty, Recalls Dietician; Samay Raina Thanks Tony Kakkar Amid India’s Got Latent Row

Last Updated:April 05, 2025, 21:58 IST In a recent interview, ex-Lilavati Hospital dietician Khyati Rupani recalled Saif Ali Khan asking for dessert after his angioplasty. Meanwhile, the Shat Pratishat music video features Samay Raina thanking Tony Kakkar for appearing on India’s Got Latent. Saif Ali Khan once asked for dessert after his angioplasty, reveals Lilavati Hospital’s former dietician Khyati Rupani; Samay Raina thanks Tony Kakkar in Shat Pratishat music video. Celebrity interactions inside hospital walls rarely make headlines, but for Khyati Rupani—former dietician at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital—these behind-the-scenes moments have left a lasting impression. In a recent interview with Ronak Kotecha, Rupani shared amusing and heartfelt stories from her time working with some of Bollywood’s biggest names, including Saif Ali Khan, Rishi Kapoor, and Amitabh Bachchan. For More: Saif Ali Khan Wanted Dessert After Angioplasty, Recalls Dietician: ‘We Made Custard And Jelly’ Tony Kakkar recently dropped a new track, titled ‘100% (Shat Pratishat)’, and netizens are convinced that the singer has written this song for Samay Raina amid India’s Got Latent controversy. The music video …

Varun Dhawan’s Baby John Earns Rs 23.90 Crore On Day 4; Anushka Sharma Joins Pregnant Athiya Shetty In Australia

Varun Dhawan’s Baby John Earns Rs 23.90 Crore On Day 4; Anushka Sharma Joins Pregnant Athiya Shetty In Australia

Last Updated:December 29, 2024, 21:59 IST As per Sacnilk, Baby John garnered ₹4.25 crore on its fourth day, pushing its total domestic earnings to ₹23.90 crore. Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty are currently in Australia where they have been rooting for the Indian cricket team and their respective husbands, Virat…Read More Baby John collects ₹4.25 crore on Day 4, taking its total to ₹23.90 crore. Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty cheer for Team India and their husbands, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, in Australia. After a steady decline in collections since its release, Varun Dhawan’s Baby John experienced a modest recovery at the box office on Saturday. As per Sacnilk, the film garnered ₹4.25 crore on its fourth day, pushing its total domestic earnings to ₹23.90 crore. This uptick comes despite reports of several canceled shows. For More: Baby John Box Office Day 4: Varun Dhawan’s Film Earns ₹23.90 Crore, Faces Heat From Pushpa 2 Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty are currently in Australia where they have been rooting for the Indian cricket …

Caste and cinema: The long shadow of Amar Singh Chamkila

Amidst the ongoing debate on whether maestro A.R. Rahman and ace director Imtiaz Ali have justified the earthy flavour and emotional flux of Amar Singh Chamkila’s music in the upcoming biopic of the phenomenal Punjabi singer, the discussion about the role of Chamkila’s ethnic identity in shaping his art has resurfaced. A section on social media has questioned Diljit Dosanjhfor removing the turban to play Chamkila, a Dalit Sikh. They remind the artist who normalised a turbaned hero in Hindi cinema for turning back on his statement where he promised not to lose his turban for a film role. Those who believe in cinematic dharma, however, feel that the actor has done the right thing by keeping his look as close to the character as possible. The previous attempts to capture the artist’s journey, one of which featured Diljit in a turban (Jodi, 2023), were fictionalised accounts because the makers didn’t have the rights to film Chamkila’s biopic.  Actors adopting and removing the religious and social symbols of their characters are quite common in Hindi cinema. …