Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Saturday shot down rumours of a possible career in politics, saying he is "very happy" entertaining people. In 2020, Dosanjh made headlines after he came out in support of the farmers' protest against the contentious farm bills, which were later repealed by the Central Government.
Recently, Dosanjh drew attention after he objected to Khalistani flags being waved at his concert in Canada. In a video that went viral on social media, the singer was seen confronting the protesters in the crowd. "If you still have an issue that I sat across from someone on television... jinne jhande dikhane dikhai challo (then keep waving however many flags you want to)," he said, asking them to stop the nuisance and take it elsewhere.
Interestingly, the development comes at a time when Tamil superstar Vijay has managed to become the Chief Minister of the southern state in his very first attempt. However, it seems the 42-year-old is not interested in replicating what 'Thalapathy' has achieved.
Making his position clear, Dosanjh wrote: "Kadey v Nhi... Mera Kam Entertainment Karna. Am Very Happy in My Field. Thank You So Much (Never... My job is to entertain. I'm very happy in my field. Thank you so much)."
The report highlighted how a civil society group, Jaago Punjab Manch, had publicly appealed to Dosanjh to enter the political arena, describing him as the kind of leader a "cash-strapped, drug-affected" Punjab needs. The group, led by retired bureaucrats and Army personnel among others, argued that Dosanjh's appeal lay precisely in the fact that he had never sought power.
Dosanjh was last seen in the Bollywood blockbuster Border 2 and is now gearing up for the release of the romantic drama Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film, which also stars Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh, and Naseeruddin Shah, is set to hit theatres on June 12.
