Panel advises Diljit to avoid singing drug, liquor songs

The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has asked singer Diljit Dosanjh to avoid singing songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence during his December 14 show at the Exhibition Ground, Sector 34, here.

The singer, who is set to perform here as part of his ‘Dil-Luminati’ India Tour, has been advised to avoid songs such as “Patiala peg” and “5 tara”, even with twisted words. “These songs affect the children of impressionable age,” the commission said in an advisory. Citing a WHO report, the commission has asked Diljit not to invite children on stage during the show, where peak-sound pressure remains above 120db, as it is ‘harmful’ for them. The WHO report, cited in the advisory, states that adults should not be exposed to music with a peak sound pressure level above 140db and children to 120 db.

The advisory comes in the wake of concerns raised during Diljit’s concerts in Hyderabad and Delhi.