Diljit Dosanjh Gets Khalistani Threat Over Australia Concert. It Has A Big B Connection
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is facing a serious threat ahead of his scheduled concert in Melbourne on 1 November 2025. A pro-Khalistan organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), claims that by touching the feet of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan during a recent TV appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati17, Dosanjh has “insulted every victim, every widow and every orphan” of the 1984 Sikh anti-Sikh riots. The SFJ has called for his show to be shut down, pointing to symbolic timing (the date corresponds with a Sikh remembrance day) and warning of broader disruption.
What Happened & Why It Matters
During a segment on Kaun Banega Crorepati17, Diljit Dosanjh was seen respectfully touching Amitabh Bachchan’s feet — a traditional gesture of reverence in Indian culture. However, SFJ objected strongly, alleging Bachchan’s involvement in inciting violence during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots (they cite a slogan “Khoon Ka Badla Khoon” — “blood for blood”) and asserting that Dosanjh’s gesture therefore amounted to legitimising past atrocities.
The event gains further symbolic weight because the Melbourne concert is set for 1 November — which coincides with what Akal Takht Sahib observes as Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day. SFJ has flagged the timing as deliberate and provocative, and is calling for a “Panthic shutdown” outside the concert venue.
Bigger Context: Celebrity, Memory & Diaspora Dynamics
Diljit’s global tour — particularly the Asia-Pacific leg with Australia included — underscores his stature as a Punjabi star with crossover reach. Meanwhile, the SFJ is a US-based organisation banned in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, accused by Indian authorities of secessionist activity.
This incident illustrates how actions in popular culture — a simple gesture on TV — can reverberate far beyond entertainment. For diaspora audiences, especially in countries like Australia where Indian communities travel and gather, the interplay of identity, historical trauma and performance is acute. The concert, once a purely musical event, now has layers of political and communal significance.
What’s Next & What to Watch
• Security and logistical arrangements for the Melbourne show will likely be under close scrutiny. SFJ’s call for disruption suggests organisers may need to re-evaluate crowd safety, venue access and local law-enforcement liaison.
• The public responses (or silence) of Diljit Dosanjh and Amitabh Bachchan will matter: whether Dosanjh addresses the accusation, clarifies his gesture, or opts not to engage.
• The broader ripple effect: Will other artists or events become flashpoints for historical grievances? How will Indian diaspora forums respond when cultural performance touches remembrance politics?
In short, what began as an honourable moment of respect has been transformed into a provocation in the eyes of one group — and the result is a concert now caught between art, memory and activism.
