Diljit Dosanjh’s much-anticipated Dil-Luminati Tour in India is officially underway, kicking off with its first concert in Delhi, on October 26, 2024, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The packed stadium was a breathtaking sight, filled with eager fans. This Delhi concert marks the beginning of a 10-city nationwide tour set to wrap up in December.
Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Concert: 6 Moments You Need To Know About
While the night was filled with countless unforgettable moments and countless reels and videos, here are 5 highlights that made headlines and are definitely worth watching.
Punjabi Dilli Agaye Oyee
Doshanjh shared a clip from the event where he addressed the crowd, sharing a heartfelt message about his mother. In the video, the singer, speaking in Punjabi, said, "When I was born, my mother spoke to me in Punjabi, and the first letter I learned was in that language. Our country has many languages, and I respect them all—whether Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, or Hindi. But since my mother speaks Punjabi, that's the language I use. That's why I proudly say, ‘Punjabi Dilli agaye oyee' (Punjabis have arrived in Delhi)."
Singles Ko Paani Pilao Yojana
One standout moment that took social media by storm featured volunteers from the matrimonial site Jeevansathi.com were spotted outside the stadium, handing out water bottles to single concertgoers.
Sporting white T-shirts with the slogan "Singles Ko Paani Pilao Yojana," the volunteers gave out bottles labelled with a playful message: "Jeevansathi pe aa gaye hote toh aaj ye bottle nahi uska haath pakda hota," or "If you’d joined Jeevansathi, you’d be holding hands instead of a water bottle." The clever campaign quickly went viral, sparking laughter and appreciation online.
The Luckiest Fan
During the concert, Doshanjh spotted a fan in the crowd and asked where she was from. When she replied that she was from Russia, he playfully put her at ease, assuring her that she was safe, a moment that delighted the audience.
With a warm gesture toward the crowd, he told her, "These are all your brothers." Then, to everyone’s surprise, Diljit invited her onstage and gave her a suitcase. The woman later shared her unforgettable experience on Instagram, calling herself “the luckiest fan.”
Diljit Reacts To A Balcony Viewer
Though not at the concert itself, a young fan was spotted enjoying the show from her balcony, with sounds from the concert carrying over several kilometres. Her parents shared a video on Instagram Stories capturing the adorable moment, where the little fan enthusiastically called out, "Diljit uncle thoda tez chila do (Diljit uncle, shout louder)!"
As concert lights glimmered in the distance, her mother’s voice could be heard explaining that Doshanjh was performing far away, making it hard to hear. The heartwarming video caught Doshanjh's attention, and he re-shared it on his Instagram Stories with a sweet response: “Beta, come, I have tickets for you and your family (folded hands emoji).”
Fan Highlights Mismanagement
Amid the excitement, a Delhi man voiced his frustration over the chaotic organisation at the concert venue. Siddharth, an X user, shared a detailed thread, saying, "Diljit was amazing, but his concert was not." In his now-viral post, he explained that despite spending Rs 15,000 on Gold Pit tickets, the event’s management fell short.
He described waiting “endlessly” as the gates only opened after 5:30 pm, with the concert starting at 8:00 pm. Siddharth also highlighted the poor condition of women’s washrooms, calling it a “disaster” due to inadequate lighting and unsanitary conditions.
While many attendees were lucky enough to experience one of the biggest shows in recent memory, others found themselves stuck outside, unable to enter after discovering that their tickets were invalid. Despite pleading with the organisers, they were denied entry, leading to frustration for some and heartbreak for others.
Sports Authority of India Reveals Mess Left Behind At JLN Stadium Post-Concert
Sportspersons training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were in for a shock on October 28 morning as they witnessed piles of garbage strewn on the ground. Many sports equipment and seats in the audience area were recklessly thrown around or broken. The tracks were shut for 10 days in preparation for the concert and are likely to be shut for a few more days for the clean-up, reports said.
According to the Sports Authority of India, 70,000 people attended the concert over two days. Speaking to Hindustan Times, a spokesperson for SAI said, “The stadium is expected to be cleaned up by the 29th. SAI’s contract with the organisers states that they will return the stadium to SAI in the same way it was handed over to them."
Another official reportedly told the outlet, “You look at the SAI website, the stadium is always booked for private events. It is being only used for commercial purposes and not for sports. Even the warm-up area is sometimes given out to private bodies for events. It is difficult to get dates to even hold state meets."
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