Diljit Dosanjh's manager denies allegations of dancers' non-payment during Dil-Luminati Tour

To clear the air, Sonali has issued a direct response to the issue on Instagram.

Diljit Dosanjh's manager responded to the recent accusations and denied the dancers' claims of non-payment during his US and Canada tour. Earlier, a choreographer, Rajat Batta, accused the singer of not paying dancers but the manager refuted this on social media.

To clear the air, Sonali has issued a direct response to the issue on Instagram. She claimed that neither Rajat Batta nor Manpreet Toor, the individuals who made public statements regarding unpaid dancers on social media, were ever involved with the Dil-Luminati Tour in any capacity.

She elaborated in her captions saying, "Our official team never contacted Rajat Batta or Manpreet Toor, who are spreading false narratives on social media. Rajat and Manpreet were not part of the Dil-Luminati Tour in any way. The official choreographers for the Diluminati tour were Balwinder Singh, Preet Chahal, Divya, and Parth from Vancouver. Anyone not involved in the tour should stop spreading misinformation. Love and regards."

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This clarification served to dismiss the narrative presented by these individuals, suggesting that their claims may be inaccurate or entirely fabricated. She also specifically mentioned the names of all the choreographers who were involved in the concert. Sonali concluded the post by requesting people not to spread wrong information about the tour.

Despite its success and sold-out shows across North America, Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati Tour now faces controversy. The choreographer, Rajat Batta, has publicly accused the tour of not paying its dancers, tarnishing the image of the otherwise acclaimed event that cemented Dosanjh's international stardom.

Rajat Batta expressed his anger and frustration in an Instagram post. He wrote, "While we as a Desi Dance Community are really proud of a Desi Artist breaking glass ceilings and doing sold out tours across North America... I still feel deeply disappointed that Desi Dancers are still undervalued as an industry. All of the Desi Dancers in Diljit's Dil-Luminati Tour were not paid, and just expected to perform for free."

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Rajat Batta's social media post wasn't just about the alleged non-payment. He argued that dancers are crucial to the success of such tours and deserve fair compensation for their contribution. He went further, highlighting the importance of the Desi Dance industry as a whole. He called it the "lifeblood for artists" and a vital part of the entertainment ecosystem. In his view, the issue goes beyond money; it's about recognizing and valuing the dancers' hard work and dedication.

Diljit Dosanjh, however, has remained silent on the recent allegations regarding unpaid dancers on his Dil-Luminati Tour. Dosanjh is a versatile entertainer known for his chart-topping hits in Punjabi music, like the album "GOAT" and his recent hit "Hass Hass." He has also established himself as a successful actor, starring in popular films. Despite his achievements, these accusations have cast a shadow over his latest tour.