HYDERABAD: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh found a creative way to respond to Telangana govt’s advisory against promoting alcohol during performances by replacing alcohol references in his songs with ‘Coca-Cola’ at his recent Hyderabad concert.
During his Dil-Luminati India Tour performance, Dosanjh changed the lyrics of his songs from “5 tara theke” to “5 tara hotel” and “daaru'ch lemonade” to “Coke'ch lemonade,” drawing cheers from the audience.
The impromptu modifications caught the attention of Coca-Cola, who responded to Dosanjh’s video post on Instagram. The beverage company playfully added to Dosanjh’s song “Pehle Lalkare,” commenting in Punjabi, “Chautha kaam twade gaane japne” (fourth task is repeatedly playing/worshipping your songs).
Fans praised Dosanjh’s quick thinking and adaptability, with one commenting, “The way he and his team tweaked the lyrics last minute to adhere to the legal guidelines is worth applauding.”
Another fan pointed to the govt’s restrictions, writing, “Telangana Govt really thought they could water down Diljit’s vibe. The joke’s on them — he just cracked open a coke and kept the party going!”
Several others commended Dosanjh’s creative solution to maintain his performance’s energy while complying with local regulations.
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