While performing his hit song "Patiala Peg," Diljit was in his element, fully immersed in the rhythm of the song.(Photo: Instagram/diljitdosanjh)
Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati tour has been dazzling fans across India, but during a recent performance in Ahmedabad, the singer experienced an unexpected hiccup that has since gone viral. The incident, which unfolded mid-performance, saw Diljit almost taking a tumble on stage but what happened next was both quick-thinking and remarkably calm.
While performing his hit song "Patiala Peg," Diljit was in his element, fully immersed in the rhythm of the song. As he danced, a misstep sent him slipping across the stage, much to the surprise of the audience. But instead of panicking, the singer composed himself and took immediate action.
As the music continued, Diljit Dosanjh paused the show, signaling the organizers to halt the performance. His instinct had kicked in as he realized something critical the pyrotechnics, which were part of the show’s dramatic flair, were using a flammable fuel. That very fuel had spilled onto the stage, causing him to lose his footing.
In a moment of clarity, Diljit addressed the team over the mic: “Bhai yahan pe fire aap jo chhodte ho, mat chhodo. Tel aata hai yahan. I am okay,” (Bro, don’t use the fire you are using here. There’s fuel here. I’m fine.) The crowd, ever supportive, cheered him on, and the situation was quickly resolved.
But the Ahmedabad show wasn’t just about this slip-up. Diljit also made headlines when he addressed a legal notice he had received just before his Hyderabad performance, which demanded he remove all references to drugs and alcohol from his lyrics. Rather than getting caught up in the controversy, Diljit chose to take the matter in stride. He altered his lyrics on stage, replacing references to substances with more neutral lines, a decision that earned him both respect and admiration.
While there was no such legal notice in Ahmedabad, Diljit kept the revised lyrics intact, sticking to his principles even in the face of external pressure.