Wasim Akram didn't mince words when a journalist popped up at a press event asking for his favourite Punjabi singer. The former Pakistan captain, known for his sharp fielding and wicket-taking spells, broke into a smile and named Diljit Dosanjh. "He is the biggest star in the world," Akram said, adding that Diljit's music is "zabardast." It’s a rare, unscripted moment of cross-border fan appreciation that feels genuinely warm, stripping away the usual sports-politics noise.
The timing of this endorsement is no accident. Diljit is currently in full promotional mode for the RuPay Aura India Tour 2026. BookMyShow, the official promoter, confirmed on Sunday that the tour opens in Delhi-NCR on November 1. From there, the convoy moves to Indore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Lucknow. Chandigarh is also on the list, though the promoter hasn't pinned down the exact date or venue for that show yet.
Ahmedabad holds a special place in this itinerary. It’s where the world tour’s landmark debut happened at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21. The press release describes it as Diljit’s "homecoming," a sentiment that resonates with fans who’ve followed his rise from Punjabi hip-hop rap to global cinema stardom. Tickets for the India leg are exclusively on BookMyShow, with the first window opening for RuPay Credit Card holders on October 6 at 12 noon.
On the acting front, Diljit’s last project was Satluj, a biographical drama based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 but was taken down just two days later after a long certification battle. The quick removal suggests the project faced significant regulatory hurdles, a stark contrast to the celebratory tone of his concert announcements. For now, though, the focus is squarely on the music and the massive venues waiting for him.