Telengana authorities have issued a notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh ahead of his ‘Dil-Luminati’ concert in Hyderabad on November 15, urging him not to sing songs promoting alcohol, drugs and violence during the show. The notice also warned him not to use children in the show.
According to a report by Indian Express, the notice was served to the singer when a Chandigarh resident, Panditrao Dharenavar filed a complaint with the authorities in Telangana to not allow Diljit to sing such songs live during the show.
The notice was issued on November 7 by the district welfare officer of the department of welfare of women and children, disabled and senior citizens, Rangareddy district. Addressing Diljit, it states that as per the video evidence submitted, he has sung songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence during his earlier live show at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi which took place on October 26 and 27.
The complaint also states portions of his songs that contain such lyrics, including his popular song ‘5 Taara’ (“5 taara theke utte behke taareya/Main tera saara gussa”) and ‘Patiala Peg’ (“Ehda ni sukhaala chaddi da.. Patiala peg laa chaddi da”) both of which imply dousing away anger and sorrow by drinking liquor. While the lyrics of his song ‘Case’ (“Jeb vichon (a)feem labbhi hai, feem labbhi hai.. mittran tey case chalda, case chalda”) refer to opium being found in a pocket which has led to a police case.
The complainant Panditrao Dharenavar also mentioned that the Punjab High Court and Haryana High Court has issued directions against the promotion of songs that portray alcohol, drugs and violence in a good light. He also said that he will file a contempt of court petition if Diljit continues to sing such songs in his concert on Friday. He had filed an online complaint due to which the notice was served to the singer.
The notice also states that according to the concert guidelines, children below 13 years of age are allowed to take part and that the concert may have loud sounds and flashing lights. However, it notes that loud music and flashing lights are harmful for children and hence it informs the organizers against using children on stage during the live performance.
