Diljit Dosanjh says I don't fear death at Canada concert, video sparks concern

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has sparked concern online after a video from his recent concert in Canada began circulating on social media, with fans reacting to his remarks on life, death and detachment. The clip is from his April 30 show at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, part of his Aura World Tour, where he briefly paused mid-performance to address the audience.

In the video, Diljit is heard speaking in Punjabi and sharing personal reflections. He said he no longer fears death, spoke about feeling detached, and added that while he once felt he had “already left this world”, he still had responsibilities to fulfil before moving on. He also spoke about letting go of negativity and said Punjab remained central to his identity.

What Diljit said on stage

During the concert, Diljit told the audience, “I have already left this world. I don’t have any fear of death. Last December, I was trying to get out of this body. But now I still have to do a few more things before I leave this body. There is nothing to be afraid of. This is not just a matter of Punjab; it is and will always be. I have already left this world; this is the truth. I am standing on this stage, and this is my God,” he said.

He later spoke about living with love, respect and forgiveness, and said he held no animosity towards anyone. Making an emotional reference to Punjab, he added, “I have no fear of death, and I don’t have any animosity towards anyone. I love everyone. Love, respect, and forgiveness. I am trying to bring this into my life as much as I can. Those who are still with me, this is the name of Punjab. I am Punjab. What do you say?” he added.

Fans react online

The clip, originally shared by an Instagram user, quickly went viral and made its way to platforms such as Reddit, where it triggered concern among fans. Some users questioned whether the singer had been facing trolling or pressure, while others spoke about the need to take mental health seriously and pointed to the struggles public figures can face even at the peak of their careers.

One user wrote, “I had nooo idea that he was getting hate nonstop? I thought he was super liked. Why?? (sic),” while another commented, “Unfortunate how people troll this. Avicii, Chetser Bennington, Amy Winehouse, SSR - so many were lost when they were at the peak of their career. As someone who has battled severe depression while doing exceptionally well in my career, I can attest how hard it feels to get out of bed. I really hope Indians start taking mental health seriously instead of trolling and making it worse.”

Upcoming work

On the work front, Diljit was last seen in the 2025 Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 and the Hindi film Border 2 this year. He will next be seen in Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali and also starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari Wagh. The film is set to release in theatres on June 12.

Photo caption: Diljit Dosanjh performs during his Aura World Tour concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on April 30.