Diljit Dosanjh cancels Bihar concert over crowd-control concerns

Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has cancelled a planned concert in Bihar after local authorities reportedly expressed concerns about their ability to manage the crowd.

Indian Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has cancelled a planned concert in Bihar after local authorities reportedly expressed concerns about their ability to manage the crowd.

The singer said he had wanted to perform in the state but was told by the local management that it could not control the expected crowd and asked whether his team would take responsibility for crowd management.

Speaking during an Instagram livestream, Dosanjh said his team had been willing to hold the concert but believed crowd control was the responsibility of the authorities.

He said the decision to cancel the show was taken after considering the logistical challenges involved in managing a large audience.

Dosanjh also recalled facing difficulties over a planned concert in Delhi, which he said was nearly cancelled. However, enhanced security arrangements and changes to the traffic plan eventually allowed the event to go ahead.

The singer said the situation in Bihar was similar to the difficulties encountered in Delhi.

Dosanjh has begun his 2026 tour in India.