Diljit Dosanjh addresses Satluj criticism at Delhi concert

Diljit Dosanjh used the opening concert of his Aura India Tour in Delhi to address criticism over his distance from a student protest and remarks about his film Satluj, saying he supported the audience and that Punjabis did not need lessons in how to fight. He also said his team had worked for a long time to bring the film to audiences. The concert took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, 2026. Dosanjh told the crowd he preferred to remain quiet but supported them, adding that he loved everyone even if some people hated him. His comments responded to criticism linked to the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, and its student protest. He did not identify who he said had tried to stop the show. Dosanjh also referred to people mocking Satluj, which is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film’s release had faced prolonged certification difficulties. It appeared on ZEE5 on July 3, 2026, but was removed from the platform in India within two days, according to reports. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed its removal, one report said. The Delhi performance opened the India leg of Dosanjh’s tour. He told the audience he would...