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Diljit Dosanjh Releases 'Devil' Video That Uses Protest Imagery

The staged clashes and a closing 'I'm an Artist Bro' line have prompted viewers to link the clip to July's student-led NEET protests and to debate whether it is a political statement.

Overview

  • The music video for 'Devil' was released Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and shows large protest gatherings, confrontations with police, a child offering a white rose, a 'Don't try this at home' disclaimer, and the final line 'I'm an Artist Bro'.
  • Viewers and YouTube commenters have widely speculated that the visuals reference the July student-led NEET demonstrations, noting placards reading slogans such as 'Save Our Future' and 'Our Future, Our Fight'.
  • Some outlets and viewers observed the setting and police appear non‑Indian, and the video does not name any group or real-world event, creating room for multiple interpretations of its intent.
  • The song 'Devil' is one of seven tracks on Dosanjh's I'm an Artist Bro EP and is credited to Diljit (vocals), Intense (music) and Hizzy (lyrics), which fans point to when praising the video's craft and detail.
  • The video reopens a public conversation about Dosanjh's July remark 'I am an artist. I am not a politician' and his later written note condemning student treatment, so coverage and reactions now hinge on whether he or others clarify the video's purpose.