Diljit Dosanjh Bengaluru's concert left internet wondering if he needs to learn Kannada, memes surface
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Bengaluru concert on December 6 has sparked jokes and memes about him learning Kannada amid the ongoing language debate in Karnataka. Here's what people shared.
Jokes and memes regarding Diljit Dosanjh's need to learn Kannada have inundated social media since the Punjabi singer announced his Bengaluru performance. Diljit will perform in Bengaluru on December 6 as part of his Dil-Luminati tour, which will take him to ten key cities across India. The concert announcement comes at a time when the language debate in Karnataka has gained traction, fueled by multiple viral films urging non-Kannada speakers to leave the state.
What is the chatter about Diljit Dosanjh's Bengaluru concert?
Kannada is Karnataka's official language, and there has been a push in recent months for its increased use in government, education, and business, to the point where Hindi-speaking "outsiders" have faced harassment in Bengaluru, the state capital where people from all over the country migrate for better job opportunities.
In the midst of this language debate, tongue-in-cheek comments about proud Punjabi Diljit Dosanjh learning Kannada have appeared online.
How did people on the internet react?
Many people poked fun at how people are forced to speak and learn Kannada in Bengaluru. Here's what people shared.
If he can learn Kannada and sing Kannada songs then Diljit Dosanjh too can learn and do Kannada concert in Bengaluru https://t.co/74Pv4Sfipr pic.twitter.com/gm1g3hjCwE
¡ª ?Che_?????????? (@ChekrishnaCk) September 12, 2024
Diljit Dosanjh after realising that he have to sing in Kannada to perform in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/tURI4XfHRm
¡ª Abhay (@KaunHaiAbhay) September 12, 2024
It's funny how locals won't accept anyone not speaking Kannada,but a @diljitdosanjh concert sells out in no time in Bengaluru.#Paradox pic.twitter.com/l6SvW3pLwr
¡ª Dr Jaspreet Singh Sukhija (@DocJaspreet) September 12, 2024
Breaking ? Diljit Dosanjh cancels his concert in Bengaluru. He said he wasn't made aware before that he had to sing in Kannada, he mistook it as Kanedda ?? pic.twitter.com/2FH1Irjdnx
¡ª Warren jhunjhunwala (@Warrenjhunjhun4) September 12, 2024
? BREAKING ? Diljit Dosanjh cancels his concert in Bengaluru.
¡ª kittu don ? (@Shobhitontwt) September 12, 2024
He said he was not told beforehand that he had to sing in Kannada, he mistook it for Canada ?? pic.twitter.com/Em31F5HCRj
Diljit Dosanjh's concert ticket sale broke record
Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati Tour has overturned the rules of success, becoming the biggest live event in Indian history. Diljit has become the highest-grossing musician in Indian live entertainment history, with ten cities selling out in seconds and more than 2.5 lakh tickets sold.
Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian musician and actor best known for his roles in Punjabi and Hindi films. He was born on January 6, 1984, and made his acting debut in the Punjabi film The Lion of Punjab (2011). He has since appeared in other Punjabi and Hindi films, scoring chart-topping hits such as Proper Patola, GOAT, and Hass Hass.
Before heading to India, the singer will perform in many European cities including Paris, London, and Amsterdam as part of his Dil-Luminati tour. He will begin the India portion of his tour on October 26 with a show in Delhi, followed by performances in nine other cities, including Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Bangalore.
Also read: Man claims a girl paid Rs 41,265 for Diljit Dosanjh concert tickets, internet says it's worth it
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