20 July: In response to accusations of non-payment to Bhangra dancers during the Dil-Luminati Tour, Diljit Dosanjh’s manager, Sonali, has released an official statement to address and clarify the controversy.
The allegations arose when Rajat Batta, an LA-based entrepreneur and owner of multiple dance institutes, took to social media to express his disappointment, claiming that dancers on the tour were not compensated for their performances.
Sonali firmly denied these claims, stating, “Our official team never contacted Rajat Batta or Manpreet Toor, who are presenting false narratives on social media. Rajat and Manpreet were not part of the Dil-Luminati Tour in any way.”
She clarified that the tour’s official choreographers were Balwinder Singh, Preet Chahal, Divya, and Parth from Vancouver. Through an Instagram post, she also urged those not involved in the tour to refrain from spreading misinformation.
Previously, Rajat Batta had publicly tagged Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram, voicing concerns about the alleged non-payment of his team’s dancers. He expressed, “We are proud of Diljit breaking barriers but deeply disappointed that desi dancers are still undervalued. All dancers in the Dil-Luminati Tour were not paid and were expected to perform for free.”
Diljit Dosanjh’s team maintains that these accusations are unfounded and emphasizes the importance of accurate information.
