Coachella 2023 was graced with Diljit Dosanjh's ‘dil-jeet’ performance with full ‘Punjabiyat’ donning in an all-black Kurta Pyjama and Turban. California's Coachella Valley was vibing and grooving on Punjabi beats for the first time. What a moment it was for Punjabi Music Fans and India!
While taking Punjabi Music International, Diljit however shared how he felt like he wasn't worthy of the prestigious opportunity. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, Diljit expressed that he is less talented as compared to other artists out there.
It was ‘God’s will’ and not my talent!
Raveer Allahbadia, better known as Beerbiceps, started his podcast with Diljit Dosanjh, introducing him, as "Hoga Bieber, Hoga Drake, Sada toh ae hi Bieber, ae hi Drake".
When asked about his historic appearance in the Coachella 2023, Diljit Dosanjh said, "It was a great experience. Although I wasn't a deserving candidate. I feel so. It was God's will. I knew it (Coachella) was big and for the first time, someone from India was going to perform there. It was a huge deal. I put my best effort into it.”
Quite surprisingly, he revealed that while it wasn't his dream to perform at Coachella, it was certainly on his checklist of things he wishes to do in his lifetime.
With extreme Modesty, he said how he didn’t ‘deserve’ this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I feel like I'm not that great a musician, but I end up getting good opportunities.”
Talking about his next release “Amar Singh Chamkila” where he plays the role of a Musician, he said, “ I haven't learnt acting from anywhere, yet I'm working with Imtiaz I had never imagined I'd do a film with him. Maybe it happened because of Chamkila. He gave me that chance. Imtiaz Ali signing Diljit Dosanjh isn't necessary. There are so many others whom he can hire.”
Diljit Dosanjh at Coachella- Historic!
Diljit Dosanjh when starting his career in 2002, would have not thought how one day he would become a Global Punjabi Artist. From gaining recognition with albums like "Smile" and "Chocolate," then making a solid entry in Bollywood to eventually making waves on global music charts and earning a spot on the Billboard Social 50 chart in 2020, it has been quite a successful career.
The moment Diljit Dosanjh took the stage at the Coachella Valley Music & Art Festival 2023, marking the first-ever performance by a Punjabi artist at the renowned event, Fans went crazy. One fan expressed, "Punjabi artists exhibiting Punjabi culture & bringing pride to our pagh (turban) - nothing better."
Performing his hit songs like "G.O.A.T.," "Patiala Peg," and "Lemonade," Diljit wowed the audience with his electrifying presence and amazing performance, accompanied by a live band and a bhangra dance troupe.
His fusion of modern beats and traditional Punjabi sounds appealed to a wide range of fans, and he received loud applause and cheers.
This is MASSIVE yk and that’s how you represent the culture. Diljit Dosanjh putting us “South Asians” on the Coachella map! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
pic.twitter.com/oBzi54WP5o— Hihi Gadid • 🇵🇸 (@bigbrownenergy) April 16, 2023
Even American music producer and DJ Diplo couldn't stop him from dancing as he was spotted among the crowd, grooving to the rhythm of "Patiala Peg,
Diljit not only entertained the audience but also brought a piece of Punjab's rich cultural heritage to the forefront. “Now, it has been written in history. Punjabi aa gaye hun Coachella (Punjabis have reached Coachella). And those who don't understand my songs, catch the vibe," Dosanjh said on stage in Punjabi.
Coachella 2024: Indian Lineup
Diljit paved the way for more Indians to perform at the US Fest. Now, The Coachella 2024 lineup has some Indian-origin artists. They are set to perform on two weekends from April 12 to 14 and April 19 to 21.
First up is our very own ‘Brown Munda’ AP Dhillon. The Indo-Canadian rapper has chart-topping hits like "With You," "Excuses," and "Brown Munde”. Dhillon's fusion of hip-hop, pop, and R&B promises to enthral Coachella audiences on April 14 and 21.
Joining him is Sid Sriram, a California-based versatile musician renowned for infusing Carnatic influences into his soulful blend of hip-hop and R&B. Taking his music from Chennai to California, he’ll be gracing the Coachella stage on April 12 and 19.
Completing the trio is NAV, Navraj Singh Goraya, a Toronto native of Punjabi Sikh heritage known for his viral hits like "Myself" and collaborations with celebrities like The Weeknd and Travis Scott, NAV is set to make his Coachella debut on April 14 and 21.
The trio along with Big names in the Coachella 2024 lineup including Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and a few other foreign artists are set to elevate the festival to new heights of artistic brilliance and global inclusivity.
At the work front, Diljit Dosanjh was recently seen in a comedic heist ‘Crew’ along with three leading ladies of Bollywood Kriti, Kareena and Tabu. You can catch Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali's ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ on Netflix from 12 April, also starring Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. Then he’ll be seen in the sequel of No Entry.
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