Diljit Dosanjh has performed in front of packed audiences across India and abroad, but there is one state where he has not been able to take his live show: . The singer recently revealed that he wanted to perform in the state but the plans fell through because of disagreements over who would be responsible for managing the crowd.
Speaking during an Instagram Live session after his Delhi concert on 30 October, Diljit recalled that efforts had been made to organise a show in Bihar last year as well. However, the discussions did not move forward after became a major concern.
Explaining what happened, the singer said in Punjabi, “We tried to go to Bihar; we had attempted to go to Bihar last time as well. But they said it was difficult to manage the crowd. They asked if we would take responsibility for it. I said that we couldn’t; they would have to take that responsibility. Since they didn’t, we couldn’t go.”s
His comments suggest that the issue was not a lack of interest from the singer or his team, but the arrangements required to handle the audience expected at such a large .
Diljit also explained why he was unwilling to take for managing the crowd at the proposed event. According to him, his concerts attract large audiences and require much more than a venue and a stage.
“You see, it’s difficult to manage the crowd. It’s not just a small gathering; it’s a massive crowd. I had to consider the logistics. It’s like organising an event in Delhi,” he said.
A concert involving thousands of people requires proper arrangements for security, entry and exit points, , parking and emergency response. These arrangements also need coordination between the event organisers, venue management, local administration and police.
Diljit’s concern was that crowd management could not be treated as the responsibility of the artist alone. While the singer and his team could organise the , managing a large gathering and ensuring public safety would require support from the authorities.
The singer did not name the officials involved in the discussions or identify the proposed venue. There has also been no publicly confirmed announcement of a new Bihar concert date.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Diljit’s India tour plans have faced hurdles. His Delhi concert at on 30 October also ran into trouble before it received clearance.
Diljit began the India leg of his with the Delhi performance. However, the show faced uncertainty after Delhi Police initially withheld permission, citing security concerns and festive-season law-and-order arrangements.
The organisers subsequently submitted additional plans covering security, traffic and crowd management. The concert eventually went ahead, with Diljit later thanking the and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for their support.
Speaking about the difficulties during his Live session, the singer said that several people had tried to stop the Delhi concert, but the show eventually took place. He also pointed out that organising concerts in India often came with challenges despite his experience of performing internationally.
The Bihar situation highlights a larger issue facing India’s growing live industry. As major artists attract increasingly large audiences, organising concerts requires close coordination between private event companies and government agencies.
Following the Delhi concert, Diljit is scheduled to take his AURA India Tour 2026 to several other cities. His announced stops include Indore, , Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Kolkata.
Bihar, however, is not part of the announced schedule. The singer has not confirmed whether another attempt to organise a concert in the state is being planned.
