Diljit Dosanjh mired in controversy, dancers at odds over non-payment of dues

Diljit Dosanjh mired in controversy, dancers at odds over non-payment of dues

Diljit Dosanjh’s recent Dil-Luminati Tour across North America has been a resounding success, but it’s now facing allegations of unpaid background dancers. LA-based entrepreneur Rajat Batta, who reportedly owns dance schools, took to social media to criticize the ‘Lover’ singer. Despite his admiration for Dosanjh, Batta expressed disappointment that the background dancers were allegedly expected to perform for free.

“Desi Dancers are still undervalued as an industry,” Batta stated on Instagram. “All of the Desi Dancers in Diljit’s Diluminati Tour were not paid, and just expected to perform for free.”

He further emphasized, “It’s disheartening to see an artist of this calibre cut corners by exploiting the Desi Dancer industry and perpetuate that culture. Diljit, we celebrate your success, but your dancers deserve to be paid and included in the production budget.”

However, a contrasting perspective emerged from Diljit Dosanjh’s Bhangra team. They responded to the allegations, clarifying that their participation wasn’t driven by financial gain but by a sense of cultural pride.

In a statement signed by All The Bhangra Teams & Captains, they described the opportunity as “priceless” and a chance to showcase “Punjabi culture on a global stage.”  They emphasized, “Each performance is a tribute to our heritage, preserving the pure folk bhangra traditions we hold dear. Sharing our art form on such a prestigious platform is an invaluable reward in itself.”

 

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The Bhangra team even implored Batta to refrain from speaking on their behalf if he lacked full understanding of the situation. Their statement concluded, “While we appreciate the concern, we do not wish to be represented by voices who don’t understand our relationship, our motivations, sacrifices, and the immense value we place on such experiences. We are proud of our participation and the new avenues it has opened for the Punjabi community. Do not try to break our bond. We stand united.”

The contrasting statements highlight a complex issue. While some dancers may prioritize exposure and cultural representation over immediate payment, others might view fair compensation as essential. The incident underscores the need for clear communication and established payment structures within the Desi entertainment industry.

 

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Diljit Dosanjh himself has not yet addressed the controversy. The Dil-Luminati Tour, which kicked off in Vancouver in April, concluded its North American leg in Toronto on July 13.
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Bollywood wedding filmmaker makes SHOCKING revelation about a ‘big Bollywood actor’ CHEATING on his wife two months after his marriage

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A recent interview of a wedding photo and videographer Vishal Punjabi, who goes by the name of Wedding Filmer, have gone viral on many platforms. While in the interview he gave influencer and YouTuber DJ Simz, they discussed his journey of becoming one of the most popular wedding videographers who has filmed several high-profile Bollywood weddings, he made a shocking revelation about a certain wedding he shot for and how the husband, who is supposedly a ‘big Bollywood star’ ended up cheating on his wife.

In the interview, as the host asked Vishal Punjabi if he is come across any weddings which has ended in a divorce soon, the ‘Wedding Filmer’ recalled a controversial wedding where the husband cheated on his wife two months after the wedding. “That happened with a celebrity. Two months after their wedding, he was cheating on her. He was caught red-handed with this Bollywood actress in his makeup van, on a Bollywood set. His wife walks in and catches him naked, and says, ‘I don’t want your wedding film’.”

In the same interaction, he also confessed that he was never paid for it and was in a pickle wondering what to do of the video footage.  “I’m calling the groom, he’s not picking up. I’m calling up the bride, she’s like, ‘Don’t talk to me, I don’t want the wedding film!’ So then, I call up his manager, and he’s like, ‘Bro, man, it’s not happening, we don’t want the film’. I was like, ‘What do I do? Do I sell it to Netflix?’” He continued, “Back then, I used to have a contract that said 50% before and 50% after I give you the film. After this incident, I was like, ‘This is about the heart, marriage, life and fam, and I’m going to charge you a 100% before I come.”

While he refrained from taking names, he looked into the camera and said, “You know who you are” and also mentioned about how the groom showcased fake emotions for his ladylove on camera. “In the film, the groom is crying, saying, ‘I love you, baby’. You know they’re fake crocodile tears. He’s a big Bollywood actor. Can’t take names, but damn… The value I have of that footage is worth millions. It’s a comedy film. I could sell it and make s**tloads of money,” he added.

For the unversed, Vishal Punjabi gained fame for shooting the wedding video of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli in Italy but prior to it he also shot the serene wedding of Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover in Mumbai. Followed by that, he also shot the wedding ceremonies of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone which was unveiled in the last season of Koffee With Karan, along with capturing the moments of celebrities like Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, among others.

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