Badshah pays emotional tribute to Punjab during his USA Tour

Badshah acknowledged that Punjab might not fully recover from the floods for a year or two.

Singer Badshah recently honoured the area in Punjab affected by the devastating floods, during his live performance in Oakland as part of his multi-city Unfinished Tour, transforming his performance into a moving statement of solidarity and hope for those impacted by the floods.

Speaking with passion, he reminded the audience of Punjab’s history of courage, saying in Punjabi, “Itihass To Puchlo Dasduga… Punjab Kihde Naal Banya.”

He also encouraged Punjabis to keep rising after setbacks, saying in Hindi, “Girkar Uthhte Hai… Uthenge… Kal Honsla Jabardast Hoga. Chardikala Kya Hai Mere Dost… Kehkar Nahin, Karkar Dikhayenge.”

Badshah acknowledged that Punjab might not fully recover from the floods for a year or two. He did, however, stress that Punjab's people will overcome the crisis if they remain united and determined.

He stressed the courage of the region, particularly its farmers, stating, “No matter how deep the waters rise, our people's courage runs deeper. The farmers who feed our nation deserve nothing less than our complete support, and Punjab's Chardikala will see us through this crisis stronger than before.”

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The worst natural disaster to hit Punjab since 1988, the floods were brought on by the upper catchment areas' unusual monsoon rains, affecting over 1,900 villages and killing over 43 people. The livelihoods of thousands of farming families are at risk due to the destruction of standing crops on 4.30 lakh acres of farmland.

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In the hour of need, several celebrities stood up in support of the people of Punjab and contributed to help those affected by the floods. While singer Diljit Dosanjh adopted 10 villages in the Majha region and promised long-term rehabilitation, solar power support, and the provision of necessary supplies, actor Amy promised to rebuild 200 homes for families who had lost their homes.

In places like Ajnala, Ferozepur, and Fazilka, well-known singer Satinder Sartaaj was spotted personally delivering rations, cattle feed, and green fodder. Gippy Grewal and Karan Aujla were among the other celebrities who joined the group in aiding those affected by the floods.