Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has been directed to leave four of his popular songs out of his upcoming concert in Indore, India, following concerns raised by child protection authorities over their lyrics.
The singer is scheduled to perform at C-21 Mall on November 15, 2026, as part of his Aura India Tour.
The restriction was issued through an official notice dated November 6 by Indore’s District Child Protection Officer under the Women and Child Development Department.
Authorities have instructed the management of the concert venue to ensure that the four identified tracks are not included in the live performance.
The decision is based on concerns that songs containing references to alcohol, drugs and violence could negatively influence younger audiences. Children aged five and above are reportedly permitted to attend the concert.
The four songs identified in the official notice are ‘Patiala Peg’, ‘5 Tara Theke’, ‘Jeb Vicho Feem’ (also known as ‘Case’) and ‘Jatt Uthe Fire Karda’.
The restrictions follow a complaint filed on November 1 by Chandigarh-based professor and social activist Dr Panditrao Dharenavar.
In his complaint, Dharenavar raised objections to the lyrical content of several songs and referred to a July 22, 2019, order issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The earlier court directions called for action against songs promoting alcohol consumption, drug use and violence, including during public performances.
Following the complaint, the district child protection authorities directed the venue management to prevent the four tracks from being performed at the November 15 event.
The activist also requested additional restrictions, including preventing children from joining the singer on stage and asking him not to wear crossed bullet belts or imitation metallic cartridges during the performance.
Concerns were also raised about loud music and flashing lights during the concert.
However, the official directive specifically identifies the four songs that must be excluded from the performance.
The latest development comes amid separate security concerns surrounding the singer’s upcoming Indore show.
On November 2, three private schools and the office of Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava reportedly received emails threatening bomb attacks in connection with the concert.
According to police officials, the messages warned of possible explosions and raised concerns about students attending the event.
Bomb disposal teams searched the three schools but did not discover any explosives.
Initial investigations suggested that the threats could be hoaxes, although the Indore Crime Branch began examining technical evidence to identify the individuals responsible for sending the emails.
Police said the matter remained under investigation.
This is not the first time Diljit Dosanjh has faced restrictions over the content of his songs.
In November 2024, authorities in Telangana issued directions ahead of his Hyderabad concert, asking organisers to prevent performances of songs associated with alcohol, drugs and violence.
During that performance, the singer reportedly modified certain lyrics to comply with the restrictions. In ‘5 Taara’, for example, a reference to a liquor shop was replaced with a hotel, while an alcohol-related reference in ‘Lemonade’ was changed to Coca-Cola.
Similar concerns also emerged around his subsequent performances in other Indian cities.
Despite the latest restrictions, Diljit Dosanjh’s Indore concert remains scheduled for November 15. The notice concerns the selection of songs rather than cancellation of the entire event.
The venue management is expected to follow the directions issued by the district authorities.
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The development has renewed discussion in India about artistic expression, the influence of popular music on younger audiences and the responsibilities of organisers hosting concerts attended by children.
