Popular singer Diljit Dosanjh faces new restrictions ahead of his scheduled concert in Indore on November 15. Authorities have formally barred the artist from performing four of his tracks during the event as part of his ongoing Aura India Tour. The specific songs restricted from the setlist are “Patiala Peg”, “5 Tara Theke”, “Jeb Vicho Feem”, and “Jatt Fire Karda”.
The decision to impose these constraints was made by the District Child Protection Officer following a formal complaint lodged by Dr. Punditrao Dharenavar, a social activist based in Chandigarh. The complaint raised concerns regarding the potential negative influence these songs, which contain references to alcohol, drug use, and violence, could have on minors attending the performance. Officials confirmed that children as young as five years old are permitted to attend the live show, prompting the administration to take precautionary measures to ensure the event remains appropriate for a younger audience.
In the official communication issued to the venue management, authorities referenced a directive from the Punjab and Haryana High Court dated July 22, 2019. That court order explicitly instructed law enforcement in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to take necessary actions to prevent the performance of songs that glorify liquor, wine, drugs, or violence, whether in public settings or during live concerts, citing the potential adverse impact on children.
Beyond the restriction on the specific tracks, the complainant has urged authorities to ensure that the songs are not performed even if the lyrics were to be modified. Furthermore, the complaint requested that the singer be restricted from inviting children on stage during the concert. Another point raised by the complainant involved an objection to the singer wearing metallic silver cartridges or bandoliers across his chest during his performance, suggesting these visual elements should also be avoided.
The restriction comes amid a period of heightened security scrutiny for the tour. Diljit Dosanjh recently addressed concerns regarding his visit to Indore via an Instagram video message. In the footage, the singer expressed his commitment to performing, stating, “I will visit Indore on November 15. Anyone can say anything, but I will meet you in Indore on November 15. I have heard on the news that there will be some threat, but we know how to handle this.”
This is not the first time the singer’s tour has involved significant logistical and security preparations. During his recent concert in New Delhi on October 30, roughly 2,000 private security personnel were deployed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and local authorities implemented traffic restrictions around the area to manage the crowd. These measures underscore the scale of the Aura India Tour, which is currently visiting major cities across the country.
Following the performance in Indore, the tour is slated to continue in Ahmedabad on November 21, followed by stops in Mumbai on November 27 and Bengaluru on November 29. The singer’s schedule for December currently includes planned performances in Lucknow on December 5, Chandigarh on December 12, and Kolkata on December 19.
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