Mumbai: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, is all set to perform in Mumbai on Thursday, December 19. Ahead of his concert, the singer was extended a warm welcome by the city’s iconic dabbawalas on Wednesday.
Dabbawalas are an integral part of Mumbai’s food culture. For decades, they have been more than just deliverymen; they’re cultural ambassadors who carry the essence of Mumbai in every meal they transport. Given Dosanjh’s tendency to experience and celebrate the local culture of different Indian cities he has performed in so far, this marks a special occurrence.
A spokesperson of the dabbawalas said, “For over 130 years, we dabbawalas have been delivering more than just tiffins across Mumbai. We’ve been delivering a piece of home, a sense of belonging, and the heart of this city to people everywhere. Over the years, we’ve seen many people come and go, but no one has made an impact quite like Diljit”.
Further stressing on the common link between Dosanjh and the dabbawalas, the spokesperson said, “He doesn’t just represent success; he embodies the power of staying connected to your roots while reaching new heights. Wherever he goes, he makes the world see the beauty of his culture. Having built our legacy on staying grounded and true to our traditions, we dabbawalas understand that deeply. This tribute is our way of honouring him, thank you, Diljit, for reminding us of all that our culture is something to be proud of and carry forward”.
Dosanjhawala In Town
Mumbai was not included in the tour’s initial list of Indian cities. However, a show here was later added due to high demand. Two other shows – one in Jaipur and an additional one in Delhi were also added.
As a part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, Dosanjh has performed overseas in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and has now returned to India for a 12-city tour – Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Guwahati.
The singer started the tour in India with a packed stadium in Delhi on October 26. His Mumbai concert will be the penultimate show of the tour, before he performs the grand finale in Guwahati on December 29.
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