Diljit Dosanjh received immense love and fan following. Soon after he started entertaining the netizens with his performance. He is one of the few Indians who have represented the country on the global stage. In 2023, he became the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella. During his performance, he made an announcement to his fans saying that those who don’t understand Punjabi just enjoy the “vibes” of the songs, and it worked. Videos of DJ and music producer Diplo dancing to his song “Patiala Peg” went viral on social media.
What sets him apart is not just his music but also his personality and values. He consistently shows that talent and passion can break language and cultural barriers. Born in Jalandhar, he is known for his humble attitude despite many achievements. Let’s take a look at how Diljit rose to global stardom.
Diljit Dosanjh has been a well-known figure in the Punjabi music industry since the mid-2000s. His albums like “Chocolate” started gaining attention, and as Punjabi music became more popular in India, he also appeared in Bollywood hits like “Proper Patola,” which was the first Punjabi song to be released on Vevo. His career reached new heights with his 11th album, “G.O.A.T.,” which entered Billboard’s Social 50 chart and topped Billboard’s Top Triller Global chart. To take Punjabi music beyond India, Diljit partnered with Warner Music, marking his first signing with a music label and paving the way for international success.
It was a thrilling moment for India when Diljit announced that he would perform at Coachella in 2023. His performance was unforgettable. The singer looked dapper in a jet-black traditional outfit, replacing the traditional koti with a utility jacket and gloves. He started his set with an energetic shout, “Punjabi aa gaye Coachella oye!” Shortly after, this performance he released a song with international pop star Sia called “Hass Hass.” Surprisingly, the song featured Sia singing a verse in Punjabi. This also left the fans thrilled.
In April, Diljit made history with his Vancouver concert as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour. This event became the largest concert by a Punjabi artist outside India, with an incredible 50,000 people attending at BC Place. Just a few weeks before releasing his heartfelt biopic “Amar Singh Chamkila,” Diljit released the song “Khutti” with American rapper-singer Saweetie. He again surprised the fans during the Ed Sheeran concert when Dosanjh made a special appearance. The two artists sang Dosanjh’s song “Lover” together, creating a memorable moment that no one expected. This shows Diljit’s ability to connect with artists and audiences from all over the world.
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