Diljit Dosanjh denies appeal to be ‘new face’ of Punjab politics; says he's happier entertaining: ‘Kadey v nhi’

Actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh responded to an appeal for him to join Punjab politics, calling him ‘the new political face’. Here's what he said.

Actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh might talk about Punjab wherever he goes, but he made it clear that he’s happier entertaining than in politics. Responding to an appeal to be the ‘new face’ of Punjab politics, Diljit turned it down with a polite ‘never’. This comes after he recently called out pro-Khalistani protesters at a concert and spoke about Punjab’s history on Jimmy Fallon’s show.

Diljit Dosanjh made it clear that he prefers to entertain.

Diljit Dosanjh turns down appeal to join politics

Punjabi Tribune wrote an article titled ‘Can Diljit Dosanjh be the new political face of Punjab?’ In it, they report that a group of civil society activists, including retired soldiers and people from various walks of life, made a public appeal to Diljit to enter politics. The group led by retired bureaucrat SS Boparai reportedly wants to see the actor-musician lead, precisely because he never demanded it.

Responding to the post, Diljit turned down the appeal and clarified that he’s happier acting and singing. He wrote, “Kadey v Nhi..Mera Kam Entertainment Karna. (Never. My job is to entertain) Am Very Happy in My Field. Thank You So Much.” One fan opined, “Thank you! Don't waste your life's purpose chasing politics. You will lose yourself in that dirty space.” Another wrote, “Good reply.”

Diljit Dosanjh’s recent work

Diljit last starred in the Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 in 2025 and the Hindi film Border 2 this year. He has Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga lined up with Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh, and Naseeruddin Shah as his co-stars. Diljit has been busy touring for his Aura Tour, which features songs from his 2025 album.

Recently, the actor-musician appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show. Speaking about Indians’ history with Canada, when they weren’t allowed to step into the country. He said, “That stadium we did in Vancouver…like 1914, our people came first time in Canada, they didn’t allow us to come and go to Canada. And that stadium is just two kilometres away from the Guru Nanak Jahaz Komagata Maru incident. So, it’s a big thing for us now, 55,000 people in the one stadium there, just two kilometres away, you didn’t allow us to come. And now, here we are, man. So, that’s why it’s amazing.”

He also made news when he addressed protesters waving pro-Khalistani flags at one of his concerts. “If you still have an issue that I sat across someone on television…jinne jhande dikhane dilkhai challo (then keep waving how many flags you want to),” he roared at them.