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Diljit Dosanjh Addresses Racist Online Jibes in Australia With Message of Calm

The behind-the-scenes clip was filmed before his Sydney stop on the AURA tour.

Overview

  • He said a friend forwarded comments on a paparazzi post of his arrival that included lines like "the new Uber driver is here" and "the new 7-11 employee has landed."
  • He responded that he is not angry, said he does not mind comparisons to cab or truck drivers, and stressed the dignity of essential workers.
  • The remarks appear in a YouTube behind-the-scenes video showing preparations at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium during the AURA tour.
  • India Today reported the Sydney concert was a complete sell-out with an estimated 30,000 attendees and some tickets reportedly reaching about $800.
  • Times Now reported a separate backlash over a viral photo with Amitabh Bachchan, with Sikhs for Justice calling for a boycott and saying it plans to “shut down” an upcoming Australia show.