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Diljit Dosanjh has been in the news lately after he dropped the trailer of 'Sardaarji 3' as the actor was trolled for working with Hania Aamir. The singer turned actor is just releasing his film overseas now and now in India.
Meanwhile, Diljit has been making some noise globally. He was also seen at the Met Gala this year and has a lot of fan following overseas. At the Met Gala, he wore a special cape with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script on it. The idea touched him so deeply that he cried. “It wasn’t about me going to the Met Gala,” he said. “It was Punjab going there. It was the turban being seen and respected.”He also shared a funny yet emotional story about the necklace he wore.
He had asked Cartier for the original necklace once worn by the Maharaja of Patiala—because, as he said, “It was ours, and they took it.” When Cartier said it was on display elsewhere, he had a replica made. Still, the meaning behind it mattered more than the real thing.Diljit doesn’t pretend to be doing anything noble. “I’m not doing anything for Punjab,” he said honestly. “I’m just doing my work. If it helps others, that’s great.
But I’m doing it for myself. I’m actually very selfish.”He also spoke about the criticism he gets for always talking about Punjab and not India. To that, he said, “I can only speak from my heart. I was born in Punjab. I am Punjabi. That’s just who I am.” He believes we all have little control over life. “We don’t even control our own breath,” he said. “If someone hates me, maybe there’s still something in me that deserves hate. One day, if I become a better person, maybe the hate will stop.
”Diljit added that while Punjab has rich culture and produces amazing talent, it has also gone through pain. “Maybe it’s blessed,” he said quietly. “Maybe it’s also cursed," he added.
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