Diljit Dosanjh took to social media on Thursday to share a video from his concert in Brisbane, Australia where he is talking about spreading the message of love. The singer-turned-actor is facing the heat after his appearance on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati where he touched the megastar’s feet.
Diljit’s gesture on the show irked The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) who threatened to disrupt his upcoming concert on November 1 in Melbourne, Australia. Amid the tension, Diljit shared a heartfelt message in the video and said, “I will always talk about love. For me, this Earth is one. My Guru says, ‘Ik Onkar.’ I was born from this earth, I got my life from this land and one day I will return to this soil. So, there is only love from my side for everyone, even if someone gets jealous of me or trolls me. I will always spread the message of love. I have always done so. I don't care how anyone feels about it. Punjabi aa gaye oye (The Punjabis have arrived).”
He added, “Many people say, ‘We manifested and God has given us this.’ They get what they wish for. I’m surprised, why manifest so much? A person should simply think in their heart about what they want to do. Only think. God will make it happen. Keep it in your heart.”
As per NDTV, the SFJ claimed that Bachchan gave the slogan, "Khoon ka badla khoon" (spilling blood is the response to spilt blood), which incited widespread violence against Sikhs in 1984. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the group and US-based lawyer, said, “By touching the feet of Bachchan, the man whose words orchestrated genocide, Diljit Dosanjh has insulted every victim, widow, and orphan of the 1984 Sikh Genocide.”
Diljit is performing in many cities of Australia as part of his "Aura" tour. After his performance at Melbourne's AAMI Park, the actor-singer will perform in Adelaide on November 5 and Perth on November 9.
