Diljit Dosanjh performs Punjabi songs at Coachella 2023; fans call it a ‘historic moment’. Watch

Diljit Dosanjh left his fans rejoicing as he became the first Punjabi singer to perform at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

By: Entertainment Desk

Mumbai | Updated: April 16, 2023 07:53 PM IST

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Diljit Dosanjh performed at the Coachella music festival. (Photo: Diljit/Instagram)

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Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh surprised fans as he took to the Coachella stage on Saturday. He is also the first Punjabi singer to perform at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. Diljit looked handsome in his black kurta and tamba, Punjab’s traditional outfit, during his performance. He also donned a turban and sunglasses to finish his look.

Fans across the town flocked to the music festival to attend his live concert. While Diljit shared a clip from his performance, American DJ Diplo also took to Instagram to share a clip of himself grooving to Diljit’s live act. Coachella’s official Twitter handle also shared a glimpse of Diljit’s performance with their fans.

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Earlier, the singer had posted snippets from backstage as he prepped before his performance. In the pictures, he was seen donning a blue checked shirt and denims with a black hat. Fans of the singer were also proud of him as they dropped heartfelt comments on the posts. “Historic night in California and proud, inspiring, moment for Punjab and the entire diaspora worldwide,” wrote a fan. “Punjabi artist exhibiting Punjabi culture & bringing pride to our pagh (turban) – nothing better,” commented another. “This means so much to so many. Truly brings tears to the eyes. A God-gifted moment,” read another comment.

This year, the Coachella festival has a power-packed line-up including Pakistani singer and ‘Pasoori’ fame artist Ali Sethi. There will also be international acts from BLACKPINK, Kid Laroi, Charli XCX, Labrinth, Jai Wolf, Joy Crookes, Jai Paul, Frank Ocean, and Underworld.

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