'Patiala Peg', 3 Other Songs Banned From Diljit Dosanjh's Indore Concert

The Women and Child Development Department, Madhya Pradesh, has directed the venue management for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's November 15 concert in Indore to make sure he does not sing four of his songs deemed to "have an adverse impact on children".Citing a 2019 order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court that deals with noise pollution and public performances, the notice by the District Child Protection Officer to the C-21 Mall management said songs that promote alcohol or substance use should not be allowed, and mentioned four in particular: 'Patiala Peg', 'Panj Tara', 'Jeb Vichon Afeem' ('Case'), and 'Jatt Fire Karda', all in Punjabi.Further, officials have said children should not be called onto the stage and that the singer should not wear a faux bullet belt, one of his signature accessories.The action follows a complaint by teacher-activist Panditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh.Authorities clarified that the directions are limited to the performance of the four songs.The concert attendance rules say children below five years of age are not allowed.Copies of…