Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh has paid a heartfelt tribute to the legends of Punjabi music, acknowledging their role in paving the path for artists like him. In a video shared ahead of his performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden, Diljit expressed that the energy surrounding him was not his alone but belonged to legacy names such as Amar Singh Chamkila, Lal Chand Yamla Jatt, Gurdas Maan, Surinder Shinda, Kuldeep Manak, and Mohammad Sadiq.
Diljit's Emotional Tribute
Before stepping onto the stage, Diljit was heard saying: 'This energy is not mine. It wasn't my energy. The energy belonged to Michael Jackson, Chamkila, Lal Chand Yamla Jatt, Gurdas Maan, Surinder Shinda, Kuldeep Manak, and Mohammad Sadiq... those who worked hard for Punjabi music. What you see today is a reflection of their efforts. If they had not started this journey, we could never have reached this point.'
As he got onto the stage, Diljit declared that every Punjabi artist was with him. He then performed the track 'Pehle Lalkare' from his film 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. 'Today, every Punjabi artist who has worked hard for Punjabi music is here with me. Lal Chand Yamla Jatt is here, Kuldeep Manak is here, Mohammad Sadiq is here, and Chamkila is also here at Madison Square Garden,' he was heard saying.
Upcoming Film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'
On the acting front, Diljit will next be seen in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', a period romantic drama starring Sharvari, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vedang Raina. The film is set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India and explores themes of love, separation, migration, and memory. The narrative is expected to follow a romantic relationship shaped and disrupted by historical upheaval, a recurring motif in Partition-era storytelling. The film also reunites Imtiaz Ali with composer A. R. Rahman and his frequent collaborator, lyricist Irshad Kamil. 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is set to debut in cinemas on June 12, 2026.
