The weekend before Diwali, Delhi was brought to a standstill. And no, it wasn’t because of the Diwali melas or markets that worsened Delhi’s traffic condition but because “Punjabi Dilli Aa Gaye” the! Diljit Dosanjh lit up Delhi over the weekend with two powerful shows as part of his Dil-Luminati India Tour. I was fortunate enough to witness the madness, fun, and pure magic that is Diljit Dosanjh and here’s how it went!
Two Days Of Pure Diljit Dosanjh Magic!
Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati India tour kicked off in Delhi over the weekend and it was two days of pure joy for Delhiites! People braved hours of traffic and metro rides to watch the man perform live and it was all worth the hype! I attended the concert on the second day and while the initial gate confusion and more than half an hour of delay was a little off-putting, Diljit’s entry made it all worth it.
From the first to the last beat, the man’s energy and powerful aura were so infectious that I doubt anyone in the crowd stopped to sit while he was singing. In a nutshell, this has to be one of the best concerts I have ever attended and if you still have a chance to attend his concert anywhere in India, then go for it, you will regret missing out on this one!
Powerful Performances & Crowd Breaking Into Bhangra
As soon as the announcement for Diljit’s arrival finished and the beats for ‘G.O.A.T’ Started, I knew an epic night awaited for me and the 40,000 people in the JLN Stadium, Delhi! The man knows how to keep his fans on their toes because I don’t remember being able to sit for more than five minutes while he was performing on stage! He made sure to mix up the set with some of his old classics like ‘Patiala Peg’ and ‘Do You Know’ and as you can imagine, the crowd went berserk as soon as he started singing!
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Since we were in Delhi, the crowd breaking into Bhangra was something I expected. However, I wasn’t prepared for the madness that erupted when Diljit sang hits like ‘5 Taraa’ and ‘Mitra Da Junction’ and people from different groups came together and danced like there was no tomorrow! That, at the fear of being repetitive, is the charism of this man!
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An Artist For The People, By The People
One of my favourite parts of Diljit Dosanjh’s concert has to be the fan interactions! The big smiles, nods of acknowledgement, bowing down, hearts, and flying kisses he sends to the fans in the crowd felt so personal that I could imagine being on the receiving end of them all! He started the concert by asking his fans to dream big and believe in their dream, no matter what the world says, and that’s the kind of motivation everyone deserves in their life!
The highlight of my night had to be when Diljit brought one of his female fans on stage and sang ‘Ik Kudi’. He dedicated the song to her and the fans in the crowd sang the whole song with him. It is now one of those goosebumps-worthy memories that will be etched in my mind forever!
Team CT Share Their Experience
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I was joined at the concert by three other writers from Curly Tales and it was a night to remember for them as well. Anupriya recalls, “From dancing on Kinni Kinni and Hass Hass to swaying and singing along to the magical Ikk Kudi. The concert was truly a night of fantastic energy, loads of fun, and great songs. Diljit ne dil jeet liya!”
For Vrinda, it was a chance of a lifetime. She says, “I never expected I would get that chance to witness Diljit Dosanjh in all his glory live, and it was legit a core memory! Like now I get what people say about his vibe, his aura, and something feels connected. Huge respect to this artist, and he deserves all the hype, and I’m pretty sure this hype will not fade out soon!”
Mallika shares her experience and says, “Those who have seen Diljit Dosanjh before often talk about his unique aura and how he connects with his audience, making everyone feel welcome. Last night, I experienced this ‘Magic’ myself. It was no ordinary concert; Diljit has a remarkable way of making us feel like he is one of us, whether by referring to us as ‘Rab ke Bande’ or encouraging us to dream as big as he does.”
She adds, “As for the music, we were all swooning over his skills and his magical voice. From ‘Ik Kudi’ to ‘Vibe,’ this star is truly ‘Born To Shine.’ This wasn’t just a concert; it was a festival that brought people together. Whether we knew bhangra moves or not, spoke fluent Punjabi or not, we all came together to sing and dance our hearts out. I am definitely not getting over this feeling anytime soon.”
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It was a magical night, indeed, for all of us! If you attended the concert as well, then share your experience in the comments section!
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