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Veteran Gurdas Maan Hails Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla for Globalising Punjabi Music
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:07 AM
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Legendary singer Gurdas Maan praised Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla, saying their recent successes have taken Punjabi music to a worldwide audience.
Veteran singer Gurdas Maan, a cornerstone of Punjabi music, told Mid‑Day that contemporary artists are propelling the genre onto the global stage. He highlighted the expanding international footprint of Punjabi songs thanks to newer talent.
Maan specifically lauded Diljit Dosanjh, whose recent film tracks and solo releases have topped charts across several countries, and Karan Aujla, whose collaborations and streaming figures have broken regional barriers.
According to Maan, the fusion of traditional melodies with modern production values resonates not only with the diaspora but also with non‑Punjabi listeners, securing a regular spot for Punjabi tracks on worldwide playlists.
He added that this global reach reflects the evolving nature of Punjabi culture and encourages emerging artists to stay authentic while exploring new markets.
Maan specifically lauded Diljit Dosanjh, whose recent film tracks and solo releases have topped charts across several countries, and Karan Aujla, whose collaborations and streaming figures have broken regional barriers.
According to Maan, the fusion of traditional melodies with modern production values resonates not only with the diaspora but also with non‑Punjabi listeners, securing a regular spot for Punjabi tracks on worldwide playlists.
He added that this global reach reflects the evolving nature of Punjabi culture and encourages emerging artists to stay authentic while exploring new markets.