Diljit Dosanjh now part of student syllabus? Toronto Met University announces course on singer; fans slam move amid Hania Aamir row
According to News18, this course will be offered through The Creative School and will highlight his impact on the cultural, music and diasporic relevance. The course was announced at the Billboard Summit at NXNE in Toronto, which will start in 2026.
The report quoted Dr Charlie Wall-Andrews, Assistant Professor at The Creative School at TMU, who said, "Toronto Metropolitan University is excited to pioneer a course on Diljit Dosanjh, whose journey embodies the intersection of culture, identity and global music entrepreneurship."
Diljit Dosanjh to become a part of the syllabus at Toronto Metropolitan University
According to Dr Andrews, Diljit's rise highlights the global cultural impact and economic power of Punjabi music.
Through studying his influence, students will examine how local musical traditions influence international pop culture, unite diaspora communities, and support creative economies built on authenticity.
Notably, this news came at a time when Diljit Dosanjh has been facing major backlash and boycott calls in India for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his next movie. However, Diljit has not reacted to the controversy yet, but he recently spoke to Grammy with Recording Academy President Panos A.
Fans react to Diljit Dosanjh's course at Toronto Metropolitan University
As soon as the news surfaced on social media, it quickly grabbed the attention of fans, who are thrilled as Toronto Metropolitan University announces a course on Diljit Dosanjh, calling it a massive win for Punjabi culture.
However, for some, it did not sit well, especially after the Hania Aamir controversy, and some even trolled the singer. One said, "I heard Monmouth University in New Jersey lets you do a PhD in Batman. I'd do it just for the flex if I had the time. And because I'm a huge bat-freak."
"His own state was being attacked, and our sacred golden temple was on their radar and this guy just for some views is doing a movie with a pakistani girl ? Course mein Desh drohi ka bhi ek chapter chipka Dena Phir aur bolna khud aa kar padhaye ! People in US , UK felt bad for the Pahalgam victims and Diljit's favourite Hania called our Indian army "Coward" aur isko dekho ??? Hope he is banned from Punjabi cinema and Bollywood! Neeru is a Canadian so expected this but him seriously??," another added.
One joked, "Bhot bada course hai . Agar kar liya toh life set ho jaayegi 😂😂😂" (It's a really big course. If I complete it, my life will be set)
"Good lord where is this world heading," one said.
While one defended him, "Dude thats a normal thing. What are you guys on? Why everyone bashing this?"
"Its a university level course. Bro not everything is limited about the few fields that are taught in Punjab schools. There are different things like Sociology, music and culture. This course will focus on music, culture and diaspora. So, there will be a little of statistics, research and cultural influences. And it will exploration of punjabi music as well in the global scenes and how regional music can be global."
"What they gonna teach about him?," one asked.
"Bruh these cad university want that indian money so bad,lmao nobody is falling for this as they have ultimately stopped and reduced their immigration stuff. But there will be some tards thay will enroll 😭😭"
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