December 23, 2024: The ongoing saga between Punjabi music stars AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh has taken a dramatic turn, coinciding with Karan Aujla’s high-energy concert in Mumbai and a surprise collaboration with Dhillon. Aujla’s fans were left elated when Dhillon joined him on stage during the concert, creating a buzz in the Punjabi music scene. This surprise collaboration comes amid a backdrop of public tension between Dhillon and Dosanjh, two of the biggest names in the industry right now.
On December 21, Karan Aujla’s concert in Mumbai already had fans buzzing with excitement. Aujla, who is known for his unapologetic style and popular hits, took things up a notch on Sunday by inviting AP Dhillon, another massive star in the Punjabi music world, to join him on stage. The presence of Bollywood celebrities like Karan Johar and Neha Dhupia added to the glamour of the event. Following the performance, Dhillon took to Instagram to share a picture with the caption “Mahol pura wavy,” with Aujla replying humorously, “Neend ni aundi,” meaning “Can’t sleep” — a lighthearted exchange that shows their camaraderie.
Meanwhile, the collaboration between Aujla and Dhillon comes against the backdrop of a brewing tension between Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh. The feud started after Diljit publicly wished both Aujla and Dhillon good luck for their tours, emphasizing the rise of independent Punjabi music. Diljit’s comments, shared on social media, praised the current wave of independent music, calling it a revolution in the making. He also referenced the shift in ticket sales, where Indian artists’ tickets were now seeing skyrocketing prices, once reserved for foreign artists — a nod to the success of stars like Dhillon and Aujla.
However, tensions flared when AP Dhillon, during his Chandigarh show, directly addressed Diljit, saying, “First, unblock me on Instagram and then talk to me.” Dhillon claimed that Diljit had blocked him on the platform, which led to an exchange of screenshots. Diljit responded with evidence showing he hadn’t blocked Dhillon, but the latter doubled down, sharing screen recordings to prove his point. Dhillon also posted an Instagram story stating, “At least we know what’s real and what’s not,” further intensifying the spat.
The whole exchange has added a layer of drama to the ongoing success of these Punjabi music artists. AP Dhillon, known for his blend of Punjabi and Western music, continues to make waves internationally, while Diljit, with his blend of folk and contemporary music, is wrapping up his highly successful Dil-Luminati tour. As Diljit heads toward his final performance in Guwahati on December 29, the rivalry between the two stars seems far from over.
As this public back-and-forth continues, fans and industry observers are closely watching to see if this rivalry will impact their respective careers or whether it will fuel the independent Punjabi music scene even further. Either way, the stage is set for a new chapter in Punjabi music, with Aujla, Dhillon, and Dosanjh all contributing to its growing global footprint.
