Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura Tour concert faces complaint over song content

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert in Delhi has come under scrutiny after a complaint was submitted to the Delhi Police seeking restrictions on songs allegedly promoting alcohol and drug use, along with certain stage performances and visual elements.
The complaint specifically names popular tracks such as Patiala Peg, 5 Taara and Jeb Vichon Feem Labbiya, urging authorities to prohibit their performance at the concert. It has also sought a ban on inviting children onto the stage, citing potential health risks associated with loud music and flashing lights.

Dosanjh is scheduled to perform at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on October 30 as part of his ‘Aura Tour 2026’. The singer is returning to India after two years, following his Dil-Luminati Tour in 2024 and subsequent international performances.
What does the complaint say?

Dr Panditrao Dharennavar, a Chandigarh-based resident, submitted a representation to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South-East Delhi, on October 27, seeking restrictions on songs associated with alcohol and narcotics.
The complainant has opposed the performance of these tracks even with altered lyrics, seeking a complete restriction on their inclusion in the concert.

The representation also requests that children not be invited onto the stage during the performance. Dharennavar has raised concerns over loud sound levels and flashing lights, arguing that such effects could potentially pose health risks to young attendees.
Another demand concerns the use of silver bullet belts, resembling ammunition, worn across the chest during performances. The complainant has argued that such accessories, along with gun-like gestures, could convey messages associated with violence.
High Court order cited.

In his representation, Dharennavar referred to a 2019 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerning songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence. He also cited the government’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, which aims to raise awareness about substance abuse. On children’s safety, the complaint refers to sound levels exceeding 120 decibels and flashing lights operating at frequencies of 5 to 30 hertz, claiming these could be harmful to children.

The representation has urged the Delhi Police to take action on the demands ahead of the concert.
However, as of the time of writing, there is no confirmed information on whether the Delhi Police has taken any action on the complaint.