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India.com
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Diljit Dosanjh Now Part Of Curriculum: Canadian University To Offer Course Highlighting His Impact On Global Pop Culture
New Delhi: Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is set to make academic history , he will now be the subject of a university course. Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in Canada has announced that Dosanjh will be featured in its curriculum, recognizing his significant impact on global pop culture. The course will be offered through The Creative School at TMU and was officially announced during the Billboard Summit at the North by Northeast (NXNE) festival in Toronto. According to Billboard, the course will focus on the "cultural, musical, and diasporic relevance" of Diljit's body of work and is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026. The course will examine how regional music, such as Punjabi sounds, shapes global pop culture and engages diasporic communities around the world. Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews, Assistant Professor at The Creative School, stated, "Toronto Metropolitan University is excited to pioneer a course on Diljit Dosanjh, whose journey embodies the intersection of culture, identity, and global music entrepreneurship. His rise illustrates the cultural influence and economic potential of Punjabi music on the world stage. By examining his impact, students will explore how regional sounds shape global pop culture, mobilize diasporic communities, and contribute to sustainable creative economies rooted in authenticity.' Sonali Singh, CEO of Ripple Effects, added, "It's a true honour to help shape a course around an artist like Diljit Dosanjh. His journey represents far more than commercial success. It stands for cultural pride, creative freedom, and global representation for Punjabi and South Asian communities. Seeing his impact formally recognized in an academic space is not only powerful; it's long overdue. Diljit is shifting the entire music industry, one milestone at a time.' Diljit began his career in Punjabi music in 2002 and rose to prominence, particularly following the release of his 11th album G.O.A.T., which earned him a spot on the Billboard Social 50 chart. He later transitioned into Bollywood, earning critical acclaim for his roles in Udta Punjab, Good Newwz, and the 2023 film Amar Singh Chamkila. He also made history in 2023 as the first Punjabi artist to perform at the Coachella music festival. On the professional front, Diljit will next be seen in Sardaar Ji 3. The film has generated buzz for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, despite the ban on Pakistani artists working in India. Indian film bodies have also called for a ban on the project and the actor.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Canadian University to offer course on Diljit Dosanjh, will highlight his impact on ‘global pop culture'
Jun 23, 2025 07:18 PM IST Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh just added another feather to his cap of achievements! The actor-singer will now be part of the curriculum coursework as prescribed by the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). This course will be offered through The Creative School at TMU, and was announced at the Billboard Summit at NXNE in Toronto. (Also read: FWICE calls for ban on Diljit Dosanjh's projects in India: 'He hurt Indian sentiments by working with Hania Aamir') Diljit Dosanjh is the subject of a new university course that will begin in the fall of 2026.(AFP) The Billboard report added that this course, which will highlight the 'cultural, musical and diasporic relevance' of the singer's work, will begin in the fall of 2026. Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews, Assistant Professor at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, 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. His rise illustrates the cultural influence and economic potential of Punjabi music on the world stage. By examining his impact, students will explore how regional sounds shape global pop culture, mobilize diasporic communities and contribute to sustainable creative economies rooted in authenticity.' Meanwhile, Sonali Singh, CEO of Ripple Effects shared, "It's a true honour to help shape a course around an artist like Diljit Dosanjh. His journey represents far more than commercial success. It stands for cultural pride, creative freedom and global representation for Punjabi and South Asian communities. Seeing his impact formally recognized in an academic space is not only powerful; it's long overdue. Diljit is shifting the entire music industry, one milestone at a time.' Diljit began his career in 2002 and slowly rose up to fame in Punjabi music with his albums. With his 11th album G.O.A.T., Diljit entered the Billboard Social 50 chart. He attained further success as an actor in Bollywood films like Udta Punjab, Good Newzz and last year's Amar Singh Chamkila. He made history as the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella in 2023.
