Diljit Dosanjh has made a groundbreaking achievement by becoming the first Indian artist to be featured on the cover of Billboard Canada. The release of the inaugural print edition from Rolling Stone India has come hand in hand with this hallmark moment capturing exclusive footage from Diljit’s expansive Dil-Luminati tour. Diljit, the muse for this cover personifies a new phase of Indian representation globally.
Diljit Dosanjh First Indian on Billboard Canada Cover
The news was shared on Billboard Canada’s official Instagram page, where they celebrated the occasion with the caption: “Diljit Dosanjh will make global history as the first Indian artist to be featured cover-to-cover in a special edition of Billboard. It marks a monumental moment for the iconic publication.” This special issue will feature a gallery of never-before-seen images, an in-depth conversation, and tales behind the scenes from The Dil-Luminati stroll.
There will also be a very small number of signed copies available to purchase for fans. To add to the anticipation of his world tour, where once such cover was unveiled during a Diljit performance in London. Fans were quick to share their joy and pride in the comments section, with one user writing, “Diljit giving us the representation we deserve!!” Another fan commented, “Making history and making us proud each step of the way.”
Diljit has been performing in the US and Europe with Dil-Luminati Tour for the past weeks. Post his international stint, he will do the Indian leg of the tour starting this month’s end at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on October 26. The tour will also hit other major cities such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and more. Apart from music, Diljit has even announced his next film, Border 2 alongside Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan to go on floors soon. Filmed against the Battle of Longewala setting, the movie technical shoot is likely to begin in November. He also sang the title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, in a collaboration with Pitbull.
