Support for Shubh, after censure & tour cancellation

Chandigarh: Punjabi rap artists A P Dhillon and Karan Aujla, in addition to many others, came out in support of their under-fire contemporary Shubh on Friday, two days after the latter’s India tour was cancelled over an Instagram story which some political groups deemed anti-national.Dhillon, in an Instagram story, hit out at “special interest and political groups” using their public image as a chess piece to further their agenda. “We are just trying to make art that helps people on an individual level, regardless of their colour, race, religion, nationality, gender,” he wrote.The Brown Munde fame singer did not name Shubh, but wrote about being “mindful to everyone's sentiments”. “I try to stay out of all the social mania as it is clear to me that regardless of what I say or do, it is a lost cause. Someone, somewhere is going to spin the narrative to their liking and create more division,” he added. Dhillon's statement comes close on the heels of Shubh clarifying that he had not posted anything anti-national, but just wanted to highlight electricity and internet shutdowns in Punjab and other parts of the country. “There was no other intent behind it and I definitely didn't intend to hurt anyone's sentiments,” he wrote.Aujla, meanwhile, reshared Shubh’s post on his Instagram story. “Ehe duniya da dastoor eh. Fikr na karri veer (this is the way of the world. Don't worry, brother),” he wrote. Dhillon's parting word was to not let hate influence belief.

AP Dhillon reacts to cancellation of Shubh's India tour

Canadian singer AP Dhillon has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh's cancelled tour in India due to allegations of supporting the Khalistan cause. Dhillon expressed frustration at how artists' public images are manipulated for political agendas and called for unity rather than division. BookMyShow, the ticket-booking app, faced backlash for hosting Shubhneet's tour and has offered refunds to ticket holders. The diplomatic relations between India and Canada have been strained after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the shooting of a Khalistan leader, which India has denied.

AP Dhillon says 'spread love not hate'; issues statement after singer-rapper Shubh speaks about his canceled India tour

Shubh, a Punjabi-Canadian singer-rapper, expressed his disappointment after his concert in India was canceled due to allegations of supporting the Khalistani cause. Meanwhile, Indian singer-songwriter AP Dhillon, who is based in Canada, shared a message on Instagram stating that artists are constantly used by special interest and political groups for their own agendas. Dhillon emphasized the need to spread love and unity instead of hate, and expressed frustration at the challenges faced by artists in staying focused on their craft. Dhillon was in India to promote his docu-series and was rumored to be dating actor Banita Sandhu.

India-Canada tension: How Instagram post killed rapper Shubh tour

Canadian Punjabi rapper Shubhneet Singh, known as Shubh, has faced consequences for a controversial Instagram post. The post depicted a police officer unplugging an illuminated map of India with certain regions missing. Following the post, Shubh's tour in India was canceled, and sponsors and music apps have distanced themselves from him. The incident has further strained relations between India and Canada, with both countries expelling diplomats and issuing travel advisories. This is not the first time India has accused Canada of harboring Khalistani agents.