{
  "id": 17346559,
  "title": "Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi Concert: Singer says some ‘desperately tried to stop show’ as 70,000 fans show up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/diljit-dosanjhs-delhi-concert-singer-says-some-desperately-tried-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:34:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-says-powerful-people-tried-stop-delhi-concert-as-70000-fans-show-up-10944395/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 30, Diljit Dosanjh took the stage at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, delivering an electrifying performance that drew a massive crowd of nearly 70,000 fans. The concert, which formed the opening act of the singer's AURA World Tour in India, lasted nearly six hours and featured a setlist packed with the artist's biggest hits, electrifying bhangra, and high-energy choreography. The event included multiple outfit changes, elaborate stage equipment, and heartwarming fan interactions. Diljit Dosanjh also addressed the crowd, thanking the Delhi Police, the CRPF, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for their efforts to ensure the event's smooth organization. During the show, he invited a female police officer onto the stage, describing her as a mother figure and expressing his gratitude for her safety. The concert included a heartfelt message to the Cockroach Janta Party, where Diljit Dosanjh said, \"I love all of you because I am an artist, bro. I am being quiet, so let me stay quiet. I support all of you. But don't teach Punjabis how to fight.\" Following the show, Diljit Dosanjh posted a message on Instagram, explaining that many people had desperately tried to stop the show from happening, but he is now in India and will perform his AURA tour until December 20.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Diljit Dosanjh concert: Delhi Metro services extended, traffic curbs around JLN Stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/diljit-dosanjh-concert-delhi-metro-services-extended-traffic-curbs",
        "published": "2026-10-29T17:27:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Diljit Dosanjh Delhi Concert: Singer Calls Female CRPF Officer On Stage, Salutes Her And Says, 'Mainu Laga Meri Maa Khadi Hai' - Watch Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/diljit-dosanjh-delhi-concert-singer-calls-female-crpf-officer-on",
        "published": "2026-10-31T04:32:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}