Diljit Dosanjh’s Bhangra team reacts after a Los Angeles-based choreographer accuses the singer of not paying for his ‘Dil Luminati’ tour

According to Rajat, Diljit and his team had not paid the fees of the dancers who had danced in Diljit’s Dil Luminati tour.

Diljit Dosanjh has always managed to entertain his audience, whether it was songs or live performances. The Punjabi singer holds a special place in the heart of every music lover. However, Diljit was recently badmouthed when choreographer Rajat Batta accused him of non-payment. According to Rajat, this happened when Diljit and his team failed to 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.

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Choreographer claims dancers were not paid

Los Angeles-based choreographer Rajat said all desi dancers are undervalued. He also claimed that the dancers from Diljit’s Dil Luminati tour were not paid. In a social media post, he wrote, “While we as a desi dance community are truly proud to see a desi artist breaking glass ceilings and doing sold-out tours across North America, I am still deeply disappointed that desi dancers as an industry are still undervalued. All desi dancers from Diljit’s Dil Luminati tour were not paid and were simply expected to perform for free.”

Rajat added, “Desi dance as an industry has become a lifeblood for artistes and plays a significant role in the entire ecosystem of the industry… with choreography, stage performances, music videos, reels and even promotion of songs… It is an essential part of production and it is really disappointing to see an artist of this calibre cutting corners by stepping on the toes of the desi dancer industry and continuing to contribute to this culture.”

Rajat concluded the post by saying, “Diljit, we are very happy about your success but your dancers should have been paid and be 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 was quick to respond. The team posted on Instagram in response to Batta’s accusation. The post read, “This post speaks from our hearts and represents 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 devotion to Bhangra and our cultural heritage is driven by a deep respect for our ancestors.”

The post continued: “We stand united in our decision to perform, which we made with full awareness and acceptance. While we appreciate the concern, we do not wish to be represented by voices that do not understand our relationship, 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 grabbed attention with the films ‘Crew’ and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. Diljit will soon be seen in Boney Kapoor’s film ‘No Entry 2’, alongside Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, who play the other two lead roles.