Overview

• In a new SMTV interview, AP Dhillon said a planned film collaboration with two major actors collapsed when producers sought full ownership and remix rights to his song.
• He argued that such terms exploit Punjabi musicians and pledged not to work with Bollywood unless business practices change.
• Dhillon criticized some top Punjabi peers for continuing to accept these deals, saying collective refusal is needed to shift the industry.
• He noted he has turned down offers for about two years and acknowledged having burned bridges over his stance, as recounted in earlier interviews.
• He announced an eight-city India tour in December, with shows in Ahmedabad (Dec 5), Delhi (Dec 7), Ludhiana (Dec 12), Pune (Dec 14), Bengaluru (Dec 19), Kolkata (Dec 21), Mumbai (Dec 26) and Jaipur (Dec 28).