The Pakistani star performed several hit songs to a crowd that went wild!
Pakistani and Indian music fans had a reason to cheer as the Coachella witnessed the debut performances of Indian singer and actor Diljit Singh Dosanjh and Pakistani singer and composer Ali Sethi. Dosanjh became the first Punjabi language singer to perform at the festival, and he did not disappoint. The singer impressed everyone with his high-energy and mesmerizing singing, making everyone groove to his hit songs such as Patiala Peg and Lemonade.
Sethi’s performance was equally electrifying, as he performed his worldwide viral hit, Pasoori. The singer has been making waves in the South Asian music scene, and his Pasoori was the most searched song on Google in 2022. Fans of the singer were excited to witness his performance, and the crowd vibes were off the charts.
Ali Sethi wore an all-black suit with embellished details on the top, a hat, and silver shoes. His performance was equally impressive, and fans were hyped about his set. “Cowboy cherub you’re divine,” commented film and theatre director, Mira Nair, on Sethi’s post. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Adnan Malik left their appreciation in the form of heart and fire emojis.
Dosanjh chose an all-black outfit for his performance, including a black turban, black sunglasses, and black gloves, and his performance was a treat to watch. A video shared on Diljit’s Instagram Stories showed DJ Diplo grooving with his friends at the concert, and fans were proud of the singer.
“Epic!” wrote Alia Bhatt as she shared Dosanjh’s post to her Insta Stories. Kareena Kapoor Khan called the performer an ‘OG,’ and Sonam Kapoor shared that she wished she could have seen the performance live.
The significance of these performances cannot be understated as it represents a cultural shift in the music industry. The Coachella Festival is among the most profitable music events in the world, and including South Asian artists is a significant step towards diversifying the music scene.
The elevated profiles of these South Asian performers made it a massive moment for fans who flocked to Coachella to witness their performances. Last year, the festival featured South Asian artists like Raveena Aurora and Arooj Aftab, but this year’s lineup was also a huge moment for fans.
The festival also featured other big-name performers such as BLACKPINK, Kid Laroi, Charli XCX, Labrinth, Jai Wolf, Joy Crookes, Jai Paul, Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, Blink-182, and Boygenius, among others. The highly elusive electronic producer Jai Paul also played his first public performance ever, making this year’s festival one to remember.
