Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of 2025 on Wednesday. In a heartfelt note later, PM Modi called Diljit “a blend of talent and tradition.” During the meeting, the two discussed music and Indian culture, and also bonded over their shared love for yoga.
Expressing his gratitude, Diljit took to his social media handles and shared photos with PM Modi. He posted on X, “A fantastic start to 2025. A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji. We talked about many things, including music, of course!”
A fantastic start to 2025
A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji.
We talked about a lot of things including music of course! pic.twitter.com/TKThDWnE0P
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) January 1, 2025
Responding to his post, PM Modi described their meeting as “a great interaction.” He wrote on X, “A great interaction with Diljit Dosanjh! He’s truly multifaceted, blending talent and tradition. We connected over music, culture, and more.”
A great interaction with Diljit Dosanjh!
He’s truly multifaceted, blending talent and tradition. We connected over music, culture and more… @diljitdosanjh https://t.co/X768l08CY1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2025
In a video shared by the Prime Minister’s official handle, PM Modi can be seen praising Diljit for his achievements, and saying, “When a boy from a small village in ‘Hindustan’ shines on the global stage, it feels amazing. Your family named you Diljit, and you keep on winning people’s hearts, just as your name suggests.” Diljit responded, “We used to read that ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’ (My India is great), but when I travelled across India, I realised why people say this.”
PM Modi highlighted India’s diversity, saying, “India’s vastness is its strength. We are a vibrant society.” Diljit added, “The greatest magic in India is yoga.” PM Modi agreed, saying, “Those who have experienced yoga know its power.”
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The singer-actor also admired PM Modi’s personal journey, saying, “I had watched your interview, sir. The position of Prime Minister is great, but behind it, there is a mother, a son, and a human being. Many times, this half-truth is much larger when you carry your mother and the sacred Ganga with you. That touches the heart.”
