The pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has issued a warning to the Punjabi star ahead of his November 1 concert in Melbourne, alleging that Dosanjh “insulted every victim” of the 1984 Sikh Genocide by touching Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan’s feet.
Background & Allegations
- The SFJ, led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and designated as an “unlawful association” in India, has claimed responsibility for calling off what it describes as the Nov 1 concert of Diljit Dosanjh in Melbourne.
- The flashpoint: Dosanjh reportedly touched Amitabh Bachchan’s feet during a meeting, a gesture SFJ describes as “insulting every victim, spouse and orphan of the 1984 Sikh Genocide”. They allege that Bachchan “publicly incited Hindustani mobs with the genocidal slogan ‘Khoon Ka Badla Khoon’ — Blood for Blood” on 31 Oct 1984.
- The date of the concert in Melbourne coincides with the Akal Takht Sahib’s “Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day” (Nov 1), which the SFJ points to as further proof of the offence.
Potential Implications
- Security concerns: The threat raises immediate safety issues for Dosanjh, his management, concert venue and organisers in Australia.
- Diaspora-political flashpoint: The intersection of cultural performance, diaspora politics and historical memory makes this a sensitive case for the Indian-Australian community and for diplomatic/stakeholder groups.
- Freedom of expression vs. historical grievance: While Dosanjh is a musician and public figure, the protest by SFJ frames his action as a symbolic affront to a major historical trauma (1984 Sikh Genocide) which continues to reverberate.
- Event viability: If SFJ attempts disruption or authorities act on the threat, the concert may face postponement, increased costs, heightened security protocols or negative PR impact.
What to Watch Next
- Official response from Dosanjh or his team concerning the threat, including any security measures or statements.
- Australian concert-venue / promoter reaction: Will they cancel, relocate or proceed with added security?
- Indian diplomatic/consular outreach to Australian authorities regarding threats to Indian artists and diaspora events.
- SFJ follow-through: Will they mobilise for protests, demonstrations, or legal/interstate action around the event date?
- Media and social-media narrative: Public reaction both in India and among the diaspora, especially given the emotive mix of Bollywood, pop culture, Sikh history and international concerts.
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