Diljit Dosanjh is on a global roll- and the world’s watching. After a series of trailblazing appearances and unforgettable moments, the Punjabi superstar continues to break barriers, charm audiences, and redefine the reach of desi stardom.

Most recently, the singer-actor sat down with Recording Academy/Grammys President Panos A. Panay in Toronto for a candid conversation about his meteoric rise, and as always, Diljit stole the show in the most endearing way- through his humble attempt at speaking English on stage, a moment that drew warm smiles from both Panay and the crowd.

The conversation, held on June 11 at Toronto’s TIFF Lightbox, was just one of many global feathers in Diljit’s turban. Riding high on the success of genre-defying hits and high-profile collaborations with the likes of Sia and Ed Sheeran, Diljit also made waves at this year’s Met Gala- where a certain car ride with Shakira became the talk of the town.

Draped in regal ivory and gold by Prabal Gurung, Diljit arrived at the Met Gala like a modern-day Maharaja. But while his fashion moment won hearts, it was his off-the-red-carpet camaraderie with Shakira that truly won the internet. In a light-hearted clip from their ride to the gala, Shakira warmly greeted him with a cheerful “Diljit! Say hi to India,” to which he responded with a gentle namaste. The moment went viral in seconds.

But the exchange was more than just playful banter. The chemistry was palpable. Speaking at the Billboard Summit, Diljit revealed, “She invited me on her tour and suggested we do an Indian version of Hips Don’t Lie.” He added with a grin, “It’s going to be tricky, but I am in,” teasing a potential collaboration that already has fans dreaming of a global anthem.

The duo later shared a table at an exclusive dinner hosted by Anna Wintour, joined by Nicole Scherzinger, Gayle King and others. The internet lit up with requests for a Diljit-Shakira track, with fans calling them a musical match made in heaven.

From performing at Coachella to having three albums on the Billboard charts, Diljit’s journey is nothing short of phenomenal. He’s also the first Punjabi artist to light up New York’s Times Square and the first Indian Sikh to ever attend the Met Gala. And with upcoming projects like Buck featuring Jackson Wang, it’s safe to say Diljit Dosanjh is no longer just a regional star- he’s a global force redefining what it means to be a modern icon.

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