Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh marked the start of 2025 on an exhilarating note by meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and concluding his record-breaking "Dil-Luminati India Tour" with a grand finale in Ludhiana.
On January 1, 2025, Diljit met PM Modi, and their conversation spanned topics like India’s cultural richness, music, and yoga. The Prime Minister, sharing the interaction on Instagram, praised Diljit for making India proud globally. He remarked, “When a boy from an Indian village shines internationally, it feels good. Your family named you Diljit (the winner of hearts), and you truly live up to it.”
Diljit, visibly moved, expressed admiration for the PM’s humility and connection to his roots. “When you speak about your mother and Ganga Maa, it touches everyone’s hearts,” he said. The meeting ended on a high note, with Diljit presenting PM Modi with a poster of his tour and singing a devotional song dedicated to Guru Nanak.
The singer-actor also took to social media to share his excitement. “A fantastic start to 2025. A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji. We talked about a lot of things including music of course!” he posted on X.
Diljit’s meeting with the Prime Minister followed the grand conclusion of his "Dil-Luminati India Tour," a two-month journey celebrated as one of the largest in Indian history, which commenced in late October IN New Delhi and culminated on New Year’s Eve at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana.
The Ludhiana concert, a late addition to the schedule, became a monumental celebration as fans from across Punjab gathered to witness Diljit’s energetic performance. Highlights included his rendition of “Main Hoon Punjab” from the acclaimed film Amar Singh Chamkila and his chart-topping track “G.O.A.T.” In a touching moment, Diljit invited veteran Punjabi singer and politician Muhammad Sadiq on stage, calling him the “REAL OG” and performing the iconic “Malki Keema” together.
Diljit’s tour wasn’t just a musical journey—it was a star-studded affair. Bollywood celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Kartik Aaryan made surprise appearances at earlier shows. The Ludhiana finale, however, stood out as an unforgettable night of Punjabi pride and joy.
Adding a heartfelt touch, Diljit dedicated his Guwahati concert on December 30 to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26. Reflecting on Singh’s simplicity and grace, Diljit told the audience, “Even if someone spoke ill about him, he never retaliated negatively—a rare quality in politics.”
2024 had already been a landmark year for Diljit, with sold-out concerts worldwide and critically acclaimed performances in Bollywood hits like Kalki 2898 AD and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Yet, his stellar beginning to 2025 promises another year of triumphs for the Punjabi icon, blending talent, tradition, and heartfelt connections.
