Diljit Dosanjh continues to expand his global footprint, with his recent performance at London’s Wembley Stadium becoming another major milestone in his international career. The Punjabi singer-actor performed before a crowd of nearly 90,000 on September 12 as part of his Aura World Tour. Reacting to the achievement, Ranveer Allahbadia praised Diljit for taking Indian music to international audiences and described his journey as an example of what humility, faith and hard work can achieve.
Ranveer Allahbadia calls Diljit’s Wembley performance a moment of pride
In a video shared on Instagram, Ranveer Allahbadia spoke about the significance of Diljit headlining one of the world’s most recognised stadiums. He noted that Wembley has hosted some of the biggest names in international music, including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Harry Styles and Michael Jackson, and highlighted Diljit’s entry into that league of performers.“The whole of India should be standing and applauding this man,” Ranveer said while reflecting on Diljit’s journey from Punjabi entertainment to becoming an internationally recognised artiste.Diljit made history with the Wembley concert as the first Punjabi artiste to headline the iconic London venue. For Ranveer, the achievement represents more than just a successful concert, as he believes it reflects the growing international reach of Indian artistes.
Ranveer compares Wembley milestone with Bollywood box-office numbers
Ranveer also questioned why large achievements in live music do not always receive the same attention as blockbuster film collections. Drawing a comparison with the way Bollywood celebrates major box-office figures, he pointed out the scale of Diljit’s Wembley audience.“We celebrate 100 crore films so much,” he said, stressing that selling 90,000 tickets for a concert at one of the world’s most prominent stadiums is itself a significant commercial and cultural achievement.He further said that Diljit’s journey could eventually be remembered as one of the notable artistic success stories of the post-Independence era. “This is proof of what humility, faith and sheer hard work can build in one lifetime,” Ranveer said.He concluded his tribute by thanking Diljit for his contribution to Indian music’s international presence and for “taking India to the world.”
Diljit performs popular tracks and pays tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Diljit’s Wembley set featured several of his popular songs, including “GOAT”, “Lover”, “Hass Hass” and “Born to Shine”. He also performed “Sanson Ki Mala Pe” as a tribute to legendary Pakistani musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Videos from the performance have since gained significant attention online.For Diljit, the Wembley concert was equally meaningful. The singer has described the show as a dream come true and thanked his fans after the performance, calling it the beginning of a new chapter.
From Coachella to Wembley, Diljit’s international journey
The Wembley achievement adds to a series of international milestones in Diljit Dosanjh’s career. In 2023, he became the first Punjabi artiste to perform at Coachella. The following year, he made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and also became the first South Asian artiste to feature on the cover of Billboard magazine.With each of these milestones, Diljit has continued to take Punjabi music and Indian popular culture to audiences beyond the country. His Wembley performance now stands as another significant moment in that journey, earning praise from Ranveer Allahbadia and attention from fans across India and abroad.