Diljit Dosanjh, a popular singer and actor, recently caused a massive stir when tickets for his Dil-Luminati tour sold out within minutes of becoming available. However, this led to some dissatisfaction, particularly from social media influencer Saumya Sahni, who criticized the steep ticket prices, which went as high as ₹25,000. She expressed concern, especially considering the current economic situation. This sparked a debate on social media about whether such high ticket prices were justifiable for an Indian artist's concert.
In contrast, another influencer, who goes by the Instagram handle doosre_shabdon_mein, came forward to defend Diljit’s right to set his concert prices. According to this influencer, Diljit has every right to charge amounts such as ₹20,000, ₹25,000, ₹30,000, or even ₹1 lakh for his performances. He argued that the fact that tickets priced at ₹25,000 sold out so quickly proves that Diljit has a dedicated and willing audience. The influencer emphasized that the people purchasing these tickets are not "haters" or unemployed individuals, but genuine fans who are eager to support the artist. He even took a jab at international artists like Justin Bieber, saying that people are willing to pay ₹75,000 for lip-syncing performances, so why should an Indian artist like Diljit be criticized for charging high prices? He also highlighted that Diljit has spent over two decades in the industry, working hard to reach this level of success, and should be allowed to capitalize on it.
Furthermore, the influencer pointed out that people often attend such high-priced events for the sake of status, as it allows them to showcase their experiences on social media or to peers, similar to owning luxury items like Gucci or Rolex. He argued that if people don't expect luxury brands to lower their prices for the middle class, they shouldn't apply that logic to concert tickets. He also made a noteworthy comment about India’s diverse linguistic landscape, cautioning against limiting the audience's appreciation of artists like Diljit based solely on regional language barriers.
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