Diljit Dosanjh Shares Word Of Wisdom During Delhi Concert, Asks Fans To 'Dream Big'

"Dream big" was Diljit Dosanjh's message for fans, both young and old, who were among lucky few who got ticket to see popular Punjabi star live at second show of his Dil-Luminati India Tour in New Delhi on Sunday. singer regaled an approximately 40,000-strong crowd at Jawaharlal Nehru Stium in two-hour set, which saw his perform to songs, including "5 Taara", "Do You Know", "GOAT", "Proper Patola", "Hass Hass", "Lemone", "Kinni Kinni", "Naina", "Ikk Kudi", "Clash", "Lover", "Khutti", and "Patiala Peg".

highly-anticipated concert, his second consecutive one in national capital, began at 7:44 pm with singer appearing on stage in a white dhoti-kurta, turban and Aviator shes.

He started show with chartbuster "Born to Shine".

"I want you all to dream big. Please dream as big as possible. We were born to fulfil our dreams. Dream big guys. If I can do it, you can too.

"I haven't studied much but if I can make people speak in Punjabi n you can do anything," Diljit said to packed stium after his first act for day ended.

"Dil-Luminati India Tour" is produced by Saregama Live and Ripple Effect Studio, with Zomato Live as ticketing partner.

During performance of one of his songs titled "GOAT", Diljit called upon stage a family dressed like him.

"Aa jao bachchon," singer said.

"We wanted to do a third show in Delhi but we didn't get permission," he later ded, thanking Delhi Police for ir service.

40-year-old also shared a message of harmony.

"Be it white, Black, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, we are all same. Wherever I go, I want to carry this teaching with me," he said.

Fans, ranging from school-going children to those in ir 70s, came from as far as Dwarka and Gurugram to witness magic of Diljit unfold on stage.

When second half began a little after 9 pm, singer turned up on stage in an all-black western outfit.

Vikram Mehra, Managing Director of Saregama India Ltd, said working with Diljit for past three years, from international shows to this grand national tour, has been an extraordinary experience.

" performance in Delhi was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing magic of Diljit Dosanjh. He is truly raising bar for live concerts in India and setting a new standard for artists everywhere. Witnessing fans' excitement and energy reaffirmed Saregama's commitment to creating unforgettable experiences," Mehra said in a statement.

Though it was second concert of his India tour, excitement of ticket holders was palpable right from afternoon.

At Central Secretariat Metro station, a 17-year-old was relieved to find out that she was about to catch train to right stop, Jawaharlal Nehru Stium.

fan, who is preparing for medical entrance exam NEET -UG, was both nervous and excited to attend her first ever concert.

"I have been a Diljit fan since I was a little girl. He's doing such great things that all hype is worth it. He's doing country proud," she told PTI.

When entry gates opened at around 5 pm, it was a sight to behold as several groups of friends started spilling into stium wearing matching T-shirts with one-liners like "Born to Shine", "Dil-Luminati Tour 24", and "Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye", a popular slogan by Diljit.

And n re were those, including children, who dressed up like ir favourite star by opting for a dhoti-kurta, turban, and a face mask with a pair of Aviators.

Five-year-old Anhpreet Singh, sitting in his far's arms, said he hoped to sing song "Naina" from hit film "Crew" in front of Diljit in case singer called him on stage.

While most of fans were busy capturing singer's performance and posting selfies on social media to mark ir presence at event, re were also those who seemed tired after braving traffic, long queues and even thirst to stand in fan pit as y waited for show to begin.

"Fan pit? It has started looking more like a train coach," remarked one of m.

"Punjabi thak gaye oye (Punjabi are tired oye)," said anor, in a spin to "Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye".

Sixty-nine-year-old Amreek Singh Sandhu, who was accompanied by his daughter and two grandchildren, was waiting patiently.

"I am really fond of Diljit and his art. He is doing a great job. I don't mind waiting. I'm here with my children," Sandhu told PTI.

On Saturday, Diljit kicked off India leg of his "Dil-Luminati Tour 2024" in New Delhi, months after entertaining mirers around world in countries such as US, Cana, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy and Nerlands.

singer will now travel to nine or cities across country, including Jaipur, Hyderab, Ahmedab, Lucknow, Pune, and Kolkata.

grand finale of his India tour will be held in Guwahati on December 29. PTI RDS BK RDS RDS