New Delhi: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, known for enamouring the audience with his stellar singing and acting skills, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. During the meeting, he shared some candid moments with the PM, who praised his journey from a countryside lad to a widely acclaimed icon.
In a video shared by Diljit on X, the energetic entertainer is seen greeting PM Modi with a bouquet of flowers, with the Prime Minister welcoming him, saying, “Sat Shri Akal Ji”. The music of Diljit’s superhit musical number “Born to Shine” in the background brings an added essence to the moment in the video.
Taking to X, PM Modi also shared pictures of his meeting with the Punjabi superstar. He wrote: “A great interaction with Diljit Dosanjh! He’s truly multifaceted, blending talent and tradition. We connected over music, culture and more…”
On his part, Diljit wrote: “A fantastic start to 2025! A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji. We talked about a lot of things, including music, of course!”
In the video, the Prime Minister praises Diljit, saying, “When an Indian youth from the countryside gets fame in the world, it feels nice.” Diljit acknowledges PM Modi’s words of appreciation with folded hands.
PM Modi further said: “Your family has named you Diljit… and you just go on to win over the people.”
To this, Diljit said: “I used to read that India is great… and only when I travelled across the country did I realise why this country is great.” His words made the Prime Minister smile, and he said: “The vastness of India is indeed a strength. We are a vibrant society.”
In the video, Diljit can also be heard describing Yoga as magic, to which PM Modi says, “The one who has experienced Yoga is actually aware of its power.”
The Punjabi superstar also recalled the moments when PM Modi paid an emotional tribute to the river Ganga and drew a reference to the mother-son relationship, saying he felt overwhelmed by that.
He also sang a few lines in Punjabi, making a soulful mention of Guru Nanak, to which the Prime Minister tapped the table as Diljit was singing.
Diljit Dosanjh, with a millions’ fan following, also appears as a polarising figure to certain sections due to his support for the farmers’ protests.
Many times, he faced trolling due to his personal views, with some even questioning his integrity and loyalty towards India.
Against these backdrops, Diljit’s meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday assumes significance from a socio-political perspective, as those critical of him might wonder how someone being vocal about debatable topics could be appreciative of the PM.
–IANS
