The Telangana government on Wednesday served a notice to Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh asking him not to sing any song promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence when he stages his 'Dil-Luminati' concert scheduled here on Friday.
The state government has also asked Diljit not to bring children on stage during his concert, as it is going to be held at GMR Arena, Airport Approach Road.
The notice was given by the district welfare officer of the Department of Welfare of Women and Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens, Rangareddy district on November 7. It came after a complaint filed by a Chandigarh-based professor, Panditrao Dharenavar against Dosanjh to prevent him from singing such songs at the live show.
Video evidence of his singing songs that advocate alcohol and drugs and violence had been presented by Diljit during his live show at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on October 26 and 27. "
"We are issuing this notice in advance to deter promoting alcohol/drugs/violence through songs in your live show," said the notice.
The manager and the event organizers have also been ordered to meet the acceptable level without exceeding peak sound pressure. "The World Health Organization recommends that adults not be exposed to sound levels with peak sound pressure levels higher than 140 decibels. For children, this has been reduced to 120 decibels.". The notice also states that in any live show of yours, children should not be allowed on stage where peak sound pressure stands over 120 decibels.
Apart from the above restrictions, the singer has also been asked not to bring children on stage. "Your concert guidelines say that children are allowed below 13 years of age. Concert guidelines also say that concerts may include loud sounds and flashing lights. Both loud music and flashing lights are harmful to children," the notice added.
Diljit landed in Hyderabad on Wednesday and posted videos of his city tour on social media. In a video on X, Diljit can be seen taking an auto-rickshaw ride in the old city and visiting the famous Charminar and a few places of worship.
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