Diljit Dosanjh created history this weekend as he became the first Punjabi musician to perform at the most celebrated music festival, Coachella. The music and arts festival, taking place in the Coachella Valley in California's Indio, is scheduled to take place over two weekends. Dosanjh was part of the day two line-up of the first weekend, which saw performances by global music stars such as Blackpink, Charli XCX, Labrinth and Kid Laroi. (All Photos/ Diljit Dosanjh Instagram)
Updated On: 2023-04-17 09:26 AM IST
Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar
Dressed in an all-black traditional Punjabi attire paired with sneakers, Dosanjh prayed before entering the stage and was welcomed with huge cheer from the fans amid fireworks
Now it has been written in history. Punjabi aa gaye hum Coachella (Punjabis have reached Coachella). And those who don't understand my songs, catch the vibe," Dosanjh said on stage in Punjabi
As per other videos circulating on social media, the singer-actor, who shuffles between Indian and Canada, performed his hit tracks such as "Jatt da pyaar", "Patiala peg" and "Munda hunda dhuppa vich tan kudiye"
On Monday morning, Diljit took to his social media handle to share pictures from the event. For his performance, he was accompanied by a live band and bhangra dance troupe during his close to 45 minute-long set
Fans reacted with tons of love for the singer expressing how he made India proud. Bollywood celebs congratulated the singer via their Instagram to narrate the moment of happiness and joy they felt after Diljit's performance. Several Punjabi singers too commented on Diljit's milestone
The Punjabi vibe clearly took over at Coachella
During the performance of "Patiala peg", American music producer and DJ Diplo was spotted dancing in the crowd, a video of which was shared by Dosanjh on his Instagram Stories. Later, Dosanjh shared a picture with Diplo where they are seen having a conversation
