Diljit Dosanjh's Pune concert goes completely alcohol-free. Here's why
Maharashtra excise department on Sunday revoked the permit to serve alcohol at actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati concert in Pune’s Kothrud area, scheduled for later that evening. The decision came after objections were raised by various parties, including Kothrud's newly elected BJP MLA, Chandrakant Patil. State Excise Commissioner C. Rajput confirmed the cancellation, stating, «The state excise department has withdrawn permission to serve liquor at the event.»
MLA Patil expressed strong opposition to the concert, which was set to take place at Kakade Farm, citing concerns over its impact on the local community. In a statement, he remarked, «Such events are not in line with the city’s culture. They will cause significant inconvenience to residents, including noise pollution and traffic congestion. I have urged the city police commissioner to cancel the event altogether.»
Diljit Dosanjh's Take on Alcohol-Themed Songs
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has addressed criticism of his alcohol-themed songs with a bold proposition: he will stop performing such tracks if all liquor shops across India are shut down. At his Ahmedabad show, part of the Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024, Diljit reacted to a notice he received before his Hyderabad concert, instructing him to avoid songs referencing alcohol, drugs, or violence.
In response, Diljit humorously tweaked the lyrics of his popular songs like Lemonade and 5 Taara, omitting mentions of alcohol and liquor stores. Speaking to the audience in Gujarat, a dry state,
