Updated On: 21 December, 2024 01:31 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh`s unparalleled ability to connect with his audience turned a casual concert into an emotional rollercoaster as he performed at the Mahalaxmi Race Course ground in Mumbai, on December 19. (Pic Courtesy: Poonam Ahuja, Saregama India Ltd. and Ripple Effect Studio)

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Visuals from Mahalaxmi station showed a significant police presence, traffic, and passionate fans on their way to the concert
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The night became a dazzling convergence of music, culture, and community, uniting thousands of fans in a shared celebration of Indian pride and artistry

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After touring across 10 cities in India, Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati tour makes its stop in Mumbai serving as the penultimate show before the grand finale in Guwahati on December 29
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The `City of Dreams` was initially left off the tour`s list but was later added by popular demand

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The gates opened at 5 PM, welcoming fans to the much-anticipated concert
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Thousands of people were seen eagerly awaiting to see the Punjabi superstar grace the stage

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Fans were seen strolling around, searching for the best spot to catch a glimpse of the superstar before the concert starts
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Though initially slated to start at 7 PM, the show commenced at 8 PM, delivering two hours of electrifying performances. From soulful melodies to high-energy dance numbers, the night celebrated music and unbridled enthusiasm

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Parneet, Pavit, and Sandeep, devoted fans of Diljit based out of Mumbai, initially planned to attend his Hyderabad concert. When it was cancelled, they travelled to Chandigarh and then to Mumbai for the show
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Mumbai-based fan, Nupur Gupta, painted a picture of the Punjabi superstar for three nights straight

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Tiger Zinda Hai actor Angad Bedi was also spotted grooving to Diljit`s music
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The audience erupted with energy, singing every word as Diljit delivered powerhouse performances of his greatest hits

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Introduced as "the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet", Dosanjh - dressed in traditional attire - performed his hits Lover, Do You Know, 5 Taara, Tu Mujhe Kabool, Vibe and G.O.A.T in front of a packed audience in Mumbai
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He also performed his 2014 hit Patiala Peg, but used another word for it due to the Hyderabad case where the singer is prohibited from singing songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence

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Diljit took the audience on an emotional journey as he performed his iconic romantic song "Ikk Kudi"
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The atmosphere was electric, with emotions running high as the event beautifully reinforced the tour’s mission: to foster connection, belonging, and unity through the universal language of music

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The show ran until 10 pm, delivering two hours of electrifying performances filled with music, dance, and boundless energy
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During the concert, Diljit addressed his fans with an inspiring message, referencing the story of Samudra Manthan, where Lord Shiva consumed poison but held it in his throat

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He encouraged his audience to rise above negativity, saying, “People may throw poison at you, but don’t let it seep inside. Let negativity pass without affecting you.”
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