Dipke said his disappointment with Dosanjh came from the deep respect he had always held for the singer and his expectation that he would speak out on issues affecting people.
Addressing thousands of fans at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday evening, Dosanjh repeated his “I’m an artist, bro” remark, which was criticised by several people, including Dipke, in July and also talked about how his film “Satluj” was mocked. In a statement, posted on Instagram, Dipke said his disappointment with Dosanjh stemmed from the respect he had always had for the singer and his expectation that he would speak up for causes affecting people. authenticity and global success, Dipke said the singer’s ability to stay connected to his roots had earned his respect, which remained unchanged despite their disagreement While praising Dosanjh for his courage. Dipke concluded his note by referencing the lyrics of Dosanjh’s popular song “GOAT”, in which the singer talks about maintaining cordial relations with both friends and adversaries. From our side it’s only love for everyone,” he said.
His remarks came hours after the Punjabi superstar hit back at his critics during a concert in Delhi. During the concert, Dosanjh responded to Dipke’s criticism of him and his film Satluj, saying he had chosen to remain silent and urging people not to question how Punjabis fought their battles. “I am being quiet, so let me stay quiet. I support all of you. Don’t teach Punjabis how to fight battles. The film you were making fun of from stage — Jaswant Singh Khalra ji’s film (‘Satluj’). We fought for a very long time for that film. I stay quiet, I love everyone. If someone hates us, no problem.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Saturday that he was hurt by Diljit Dosanjh’s decision to distance himself from the student protest, but his admiration for the singer remained unchanged.