Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh paid tribute to some of the most influential figures in Punjabi music before taking the stage at Madison Square Garden, crediting their contributions for creating opportunities for artists of his generation.
In a video shared ahead of his performance, Diljit reflected on the legacy of musicians who helped shape Punjabi music over several decades.
© facebook.com/DiljitDosanjh“This energy is not mine. It wasn’t my energy,” he said.
“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.”
Addressing the audience after stepping onto the stage, Diljit said he felt the presence of every Punjabi artist who had contributed to the growth of the music industry.
“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 said before performing “Pehle Lalkare” from his film Amar Singh Chamkila.
On the film front, Diljit is set to appear in Main Vaapas Aaunga, a period romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film also stars Sharvari, Naseeruddin Shah and Vedang Raina.
Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition, the film explores themes of love, separation, migration and memory. The project also reunites Imtiaz Ali with composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil.
Produced by Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films and Mohit Choudhary, Main Vaapas Aaunga is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026.
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