The Telangana government has served a notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh ahead of his Dil-Luminati concert in Hyderabad on Friday. The notice mandates that Dosanjh refrains from playing songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence.
The notice was issued by the Department of Welfare of Women and Children Disabled and Senior Citizens, Ranga Reddy. It was based on a complaint filed by Chandigarh-based professor Panditrao Dharenavar.
Video evidence was submitted by Dharenavar showing Dosanjh singing songs promoting alcohol, drugs and violence, during his Delhi concert in October.
“We hereby in advance issue notice to you... to not allow singer Diljit Dosanjh to sing Alcohol/Drugs/Violence promoting songs during live show on stage.” The notice cited a few songs that includes these themes, like CASE, 5 taara, and Patiala Peg.
Dosanjh was also advised not to bring children up on stage due to exposure to loud sound, which, according to the WHO, is harmful to kids.
"According to the World Health Organisation, adults should not be exposed to sounds with a peak sound pressure level above 140 decibels. For children, the level is reduced to 120 decibels. Therefore, children should not be used on stage during your live show where peak sound pressure is above 120 decibels."
The notice further stated, "Your concert guidelines say that children are allowed below 13 years of age. Concert guidelines also say that concerts may include loud sounds and flashing lights - both of which are harmful to children.”
Dosanjh landed in Hyderabad on Wednesday following his performance in Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi. Dosanjh will perform in Hyderabad's GMR Arena on November 15.
