From Punjab to Global Domination: Diljit Dosanjh makes History as First Punjabi Singer to Perform at Coachella, Bollywood Go Wild with Praise

Singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh, created a historic moment by performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. Diljit's weekend performance not only showcased his dominance in the Punjabi industry but also on a global level. He captured the audience with a complete Punjabi vibe, wearing a black kurta and tamba, adding swag with a black turban, sunglasses, and even a pair of yellow gloves that set the stage ablaze. To commemorate the momentous occasion, Diljit shared a post on Instagram on Sunday, and his fans responded with an outpouring of love, expressing their pride in India.

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Bollywood celebrities also congratulated Diljit on his performance, with actress Kareena Kapoor sharing an Instagram reel of Diljit's performance and referring to him as "The OG" with multiple heart and star emojis. Actor Arjun Kapoor also referred to Diljit as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) on his Instagram story. Actress Rakul Preet Singh expressed her happiness for Diljit taking Punjabi culture to new heights, sharing the performance reel of Dosanjh and writing "Wohoo Punjabi Fever at Coachella. What a firecracker performer you are. Dil Jit Lita Sab Da."

The annual Coachella music festival in Indio, California, is known for showcasing top-class performers from all over the world, and Diljit is the first Punjabi singer to perform at the event. The festival is one of the most profitable music events in the world and generally takes place in Indio, California.

The netizens were totally Mesmerized over by Diljit’s performance, with some commenting, "Thank you for inspiring Kids like me to reach for the moon",  while others said An inspiration to us all.

Coachella oye ???????????? pic.twitter.com/MyusyMaVpe

— Manisha Pande (@MnshaP) April 16, 2023

Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor also praised Diljit for his historic performance. Alia called his performance 'epic,' while Sonam shared that she wished she could have seen it live. Diljit himself shared a series of behind-the-scenes pics and videos from Coachella, one of which showed DJ Diplo vibing to his music.

This was so cute ???? full of innocence #DiljitDosanjh #COACHELLA2023 pic.twitter.com/q2vNYu78Lx

— ખ૯ℓઝ¡ท ???? (@Gheyo_Di_Choori) April 16, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's historic performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has made him a global sensation and has placed Punjabi culture on an international stage. Diljit's performance was energetic and full of life, and his outfit, complete with a black turban, sunglasses, and yellow gloves, gave off a perfect Punjabi vibe. Bollywood celebrities and netizens alike praised him for his performance, and the event has become a defining moment in his career. Diljit's debut at Coachella has not only made him the first Punjabi artist to perform at the event, but it has also made him an international star.

- PTC PUNJABI