No Songs on Alcohol, Drugs: Telangana Govt's Notice to Diljit Dosanjh for Hyderabad Concert

Hyderabad: Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert in Hyderabad as part of his ‘Dil-Luminati Tour,’ the Telangana government has issued specific guidelines, prohibiting songs promoting alcohol, drugs, or violence.

The concert, scheduled for Friday, has drawn attention following the government’s directive to the event organizers. The notice, addressed to the organizers, states, “Songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence shall not be sung at the event.”

This precaution by the Telangana government aims to ensure that the concert maintains a positive and responsible atmosphere for attendees.

The notice, issued by the District Welfare Officer from the Department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled, and Senior Citizens, Rangareddy, also restricts the use of children on stage and mandates measures to control loud sounds and flashing lights to protect minors in the audience.

The decision follows a representation from a Chandigarh resident, who submitted video evidence alleging that Dosanjh performed songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during a live show in New Delhi last month.

Despite the imposed guidelines, Dosanjh arrived in Hyderabad and shared moments of his visit on social media, including stops at the iconic Charminar, a temple, and a Gurudwara, where he offered prayers ahead of his concert.