Diljit Dosanjh: His Faith, Politics and Why the Right Wing Hates Him
By: ADITYA MENON
"Dosanjhan aala naam dilaan utte likheya,
Khaasa jor lag ju mitaun vaaste,
Paise-poose baare billo soche duniya,
Jatt paida hoya bas chhaun vaaste"
(The name ‘Dosanjh’ is written on people’s hearts, it requires a lot of strength to erase it. Money may be the primary concern of the world, but I am born to shine.)
There's no stopping Diljit Dosanjh. His latest film 'Sardaar Ji 3' starring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, is all set to be a commercial success despite not being released in India. The success is mainly due to a strong showing overseas and a record-breaking opening in Pakistan.
He's also got support from different sides of the political spectrum amid right-wing calls for a life ban on him as well as the censoring of 'Punjab 95', where he plays human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
And finally, Toronto Metropolitan University has announced a course dedicated to Diljit Dosanjh, his influence on music, culture and the South Asian diaspora.
So why does such a phenomenally successful artist face such hate?
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