According to Rajat, when Diljit and his team did not clear the dues of the dancers who danced in Diljit’s Dil Luminati tour.
Diljit Dosanjh has always managed to entertain his audience whether it is songs or live performances. The Punjabi singer holds a special place in every music lover’s heart. However, Diljit has recently been bad mouth when the singer was accused of non-payment by choreographer Rajat Batta. According to Rajat, when Diljit and his team did not clear the dues of the dancers who danced in Diljit’s Dil Luminati tour. Now, the singer and his team have reacted to the news.
Choreographer Alleges Non-Payment to Dancers
The Los Angeles-based choreographer Rajat, said all the desi dancers are undervalued. He also alleged dancers in Diljit’s Dil-Luminati tour were not paid. In a social media post, he wrote, “While we as a Desi Dance Community are really proud of a Desi Artist breaking glass ceilings and doing sold-out tours across North America… I still feel deeply disappointed that Desi Dancers are still undervalued as an industry. All of the Desi Dancers in Diljit’s Dil-Luminati Tour were not paid, and just expected to perform for free.”
Rajat further added, “Desi Dance as an industry has become a lifeblood for artists and do a significant part in the entire ecosystem of the industry… while its choreography, stage performances, music videos, reels, to even promoting songs… It’s an essential part of the production, and it’s really disappointing to see an artist of this calibre cut corners by stepping on the throats of the Desi Dancer industry and continue to attribute to that culture.”
Rajat concluded the post by pointing out, “Diljit, we are very happy about your success, but your dancers should have been paid and been a part of the production budget.”
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Diljit Dosanjh’s Bhangra Team Reacts
However, after the post made headlines, Diljit Dosanjh’s Bhangra team took no time to react. The team shared a post on Instagram as a response to Batta’s allegation. In the post, it was mentioned, “This post speaks from our hearts, representing only our voices and our journey. Performing alongside Diljit Dosanjh was a priceless opportunity that allowed us to showcase our Punjabi culture on a global stage. Our dedication to Bhangra and our cultural heritage is fueled by a profound respect for our ancestors.”
The post further added, “We stand united in our decision to perform, made with full awareness and acceptance. While we appreciate the concern, we do not wish to be represented by the voices who don’t understand our relationship, our motivations, sacrifices, and the immense value we place on such experiences.”
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Diljit Dosanjh has been making waves lately with his Punjabi film ‘Jatt and Juliet 3’. He recently garnered attention with the films ‘Crew’ and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. Diljit will soon appear in Boney Kapoor’s film ‘No Entry 2’, alongside Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, who are the other two leads.
