Hyderabad: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh made a sensational return to India, launching his much-anticipated Dil-Luminati India Tour 2024 with an electrifying concert at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday evening. The event marked the beginning of a 10-city tour and is already making headlines as the fastest-selling and highest-grossing concert event in Indian history. The concert's organisers, Ripple Effect Studios and Saregama India, alongside Zomato Live for ticketing, confirmed that the event has set new records, establishing itself as a landmark occasion in the Indian music scene.
With fans flocking to the stadium, the atmosphere was electric as Diljit kicked off the concert, dressed in an all-black ensemble. His performance featured fan-favourites like Born to Shine, Do You Know, and 5 Taara, all of which had the audience singing along. In a heartwarming moment, Diljit waved the Indian flag proudly, drawing cheers and applause from the enthusiastic crowd.
Addressing his fans, he expressed his joy at being back in India, stating, "Banda jitthe marji jaa ave, jitthe marji show laa ave, jado apne ghare aunda hai, taa khushi taa hondi hai right..." ("Wherever a person goes, wherever they perform, when they come back home, that's when the real happiness is, right?") His connection with the audience was palpable, leading to an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
The demand for tickets was unprecedented, with the first show selling out within minutes, prompting organisers to add a second date. Fans faced long traffic jams and overwhelming crowds. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was among those caught in the jam and had to leave his car and walk the last stretch to the venue. Sharing a video on his Instagram Stories showing bumper-to-bumper traffic, Goyal wrote, "Walking the last mile to JLN Stadium for Diljit. So much traffic!"
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared his journey through heavy traffic to attend Diljit Dosanjh's concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi..
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he wrote, “Walking the last mile to the JLN stadium for Diljit. Sooooo much traffic.#DilLuminatiTour #DiljitDosanjhconcert pic.twitter.com/SNAS2thBOc
Diljit's popularity extends beyond music, as he has also made significant strides in the film industry. Recently, he starred in the biopic Amar Singh Chamkila, which received critical acclaim and featured a soundtrack by Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman. Furthermore, he is set to appear in the upcoming film Border 2, alongside renowned actors Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan.
The artist's reach continues to expand internationally, highlighted by his historic performance at Coachella in 2022, where he became the first Punjabi artist to grace the iconic festival stage. As the Dil-Luminati Tour progresses through cities like Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Pune, anticipation builds for what promises to be a memorable finale in Guwahati on December 29, 2024.
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