Punjabi singers regret performing concert in Chandigarh; Satinder Sartaaj urges Govt to adopt 'one window' policy
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, December 16, 2024: Over the issues of several problems being faced by Punjabi singers including Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla while performing shows in Chandigarh, Punjabi Singer Dr. Satinder Sartaaj has urged the state government to create an environment where artists can arrange the shows and perform peacefully.
He added that to facilitate this, a 'one-window' system should be created where only one application is given by the artist and the government itself takes care of the rest.
Notably, Satinder Sartaj modernized the concept of ticketed shows in Punjab so that families especially women can enjoy the music concerts.
For the past few months, the administration, especially the Chandigarh Police, has been in the news for the music shows being performed by singers in Chandigarh.Recently, Diljit Dosanjh said on stage that there is no structure for performing shows in India, stressing that there are no government guidelines.
Satinder Sartaaj's team had written a letter to the Chandigarh Police DGP and other high-ranking officials of the Chandigarh Administration, mentioning the misbehavior meted out by the police but got no reply from the administration.
Recently, the Chandigarh Administration imposed a fine of over Rs 1.16 crore on the organizers of Karan Aujla's show for giving advertisements before getting the permit.It has been learned from reliable sources that 5000 passes were demanded from Diljit Dosanjh.
Talking to Satinder Sartaaj's team, it was learned that he will never do a Chandigarh show in the future and similar views have been expressed by Karan Aujla and Diljit Dosanjh teams.
Although Satinder Sartaj's team praised the DCs and SSPs of Punjab for their cooperative behavior, they claimed most of the time there is no cooperation from the employees posted on the spot.
It is worth mentioning here that Mayors and Venues of cities abroad request Punjabi singers to perform in their cities because the show generates tax for the city or state, provides work for the local workers, and generates business for hotels, restaurants, or other shopping malls in the city,
Chandigarh is expected to receive over Rs 2 crore in GST from Diljit Dosanjh's show alone. Last year, Satinder Sartaj paid Rs 3.80 crore in GST, citing Book My Show.