The Telangana government issued a notice to Diljit Dosanjh and the organisers of his Dil-Luminati concert scheduled for November 15, 2024, in Hyderabad. The notice mandates that Dosanjh avoid performing any songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence, citing past instances where similar songs were part of his repertoire.
This directive follows a representation by Panditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh, who provided video evidence of Dosanjh performing such songs at past events, including recent concerts at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and other international shows.
Fans of the Punjabi actor-singer have been anticipating the Hyderabad concert, which is almost sold out. Diljit Dosanjh, whose Dil-luminati tour of 11 cities began on October 26, in New Delhi.
Hyderabad is his third venue in the Dil-luminati tour.
However, the latest order served on the most popular singer could dampen the enthusiasm of the music buffs. The department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens of Ranga Reddy district issued the order following a representation submitted by Dharenavar.
The order explicitly also stated that the programme organisers and the singer should not “use” children on stage during the live show.
The notice prohibited the use of children on stage, aligning with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on sound exposure. WHO advises that children should not be exposed to sound levels exceeding 120 dB to prevent potential harm. Concert guidelines acknowledge the use of loud music and flashing lights, which pose health risks, particularly for those under 13.
Concert organisers and Dosanjh were formally reminded to comply with these directives to ensure a safe and regulation-compliant event.
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Nov 15, 2024