The Punjabi music industry found itself in the spotlight recently as a feud between two of its biggest stars, AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh, made headlines. The controversy began when Dhillon, during his Chandigarh concert, accused Diljit of blocking him on Instagram. The comment sparked widespread discussion among fans and fellow artists.
The Accusation and Diljit’s Response
While performing in Chandigarh, AP Dhillon addressed the audience, saying, “First unblock me on Instagram and then talk to me.” This remark was in response to Diljit’s earlier statement, where he referred to Dhillon as one of his brothers and wished him well for his tour. Dhillon’s jibe suggested there might be unresolved issues between the two artists.
In a swift response, Diljit took to Instagram to share a screenshot of Dhillon’s account, proving that he never blocked him. Diljit stated, “I never unblocked you because I never blocked you. My issues can be with governments, but never with fellow artists.” His statement emphasized his commitment to camaraderie within the music industry. Diljit Dosanjh says he will stop making songs about alcohol when govt bans ‘sharab’ nationwide
Badshah’s Message for Unity
As the feud garnered attention, rapper Badshah shared a cryptic note on his Instagram Stories, advocating for unity. Without naming anyone, he wrote, “Please don’t make the mistakes that we made. The world is ours for the taking. Like they say, ‘If you wanna go fast, go alone, but if you wanna go far, go together.’ United we stand.”
Badshah’s message seemed to be a plea for reconciliation and solidarity among Punjabi artists, reminding them of the power of unity in achieving greater success.
AP Dhillon’s Perspective
In a viral video from the same Chandigarh concert, Dhillon expressed his frustration, saying, “I’ve been working for three years. Have you ever seen me in any controversy? I wasn’t planning on saying shit knowing everyone will hate on me anyways but at least we know what’s real and what’s not.” Despite the controversy, Dhillon stated that he had no intention of dragging the feud into the public domain.
The Bigger Picture
Both artists are currently busy with their respective tours. Diljit Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati India Tour” began on October 26 in New Delhi and will conclude on December 29 in Guwahati. Meanwhile, AP Dhillon’s “The Brownprint Tour” has seen shows in New Delhi and Mumbai, with the finale set for December 21 in Chandigarh.
While fans eagerly follow their favorite artists’ performances, the hope remains that these stars can find common ground and focus on their shared passion for music. As Badshah aptly put it, “United we stand.”