'Not my fault': Diljit Dosanjh speaks out on black ticket sales

The singer expressed support for fellow artists while addressing black ticket sales.

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Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the black marketing of tickets for his concerts, defending himself against allegations that he is responsible for the inflated prices.

In a recent video posted on social media, Diljit responded to the criticism, saying, "For some time now, there have been complaints in our country that 'Diljit's tickets are being sold in black.' But how is it my fault that it's happening? "

Diljit, who is currently on his Dil-Luminati India tour, went on to point out that ticket scalping has been a longstanding issue in India, not limited to his own concerts. "This has been going on since the days of cinema in India," he added.

 

 

 

 

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The singer, who performed in Indore on Sunday, December 8, expressed frustration at being blamed for something beyond his control. "Blame me as much as you want. I don't fear defamation. I have no tension," he said, before quoting a poem by renowned poet Rahat Indori to emphasise his defiance.

Diljit also took the opportunity to offer advice to fellow independent artists, including Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon, whose own tours have sparked attention. "The time for independent music has come," Diljit stated. "Problems will arise, but when a revolution begins, challenges follow. We will keep working."

Encouraging independent artists to push harder, Diljit remarked, "Double your effort and hard work. Indian music is taking centre stage now. Earlier, tickets for foreign artists were sold in black; now, it is happening for Indian artists. This is what we call 'vocal for local.'"

Diljit’s comments come amidst growing excitement for his Dil-Luminati tour, which has already seen successful performances across cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. His upcoming shows include performances in Chandigarh on December 14 and Guwahati on December 29, wrapping up the India leg of his tour.

Meanwhile, fellow artists AP Dhillon and Karan Aujla are also on their respective tours, with Aujla set to perform in Delhi on December 15-19 and Dhillon performing in Delhi on December 14.