‘Devil’: Diljit Dosanjh Drops New Song With Student Protest Visuals, Netizens React
Diljit Dosanjh has sparked widespread online debate following the release of his new music video 'Devil', which features intense visuals of student protesters clashing with police forces. Netizens have slammed the singer for using real-world youth protest imagery to boost music streams and personal branding while maintaining a neutral political stance.
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has released the official music video for his latest track "Devil", triggering widespread online debate over its inclusion of student protest visuals. The video, which features scenes of clashing demonstrators and police forces, has led netizens to question whether the artist is offering commentary on recent real-world youth movements. Diljit Dosanjh Candidly Calls Berlin’s Golden Victory Column As ‘Baby Doll Main Sone Di’, Does ‘Bhangra’ on Streets (See Post).
Diljit Dosanjh Drops ‘Devil’
The track "Devil" is part of Dosanjh's seven-song EP, titled I'm an Artist Bro. Sung by Dosanjh with music produced by Intense and lyrics written by Hizzy, the song features hard-hitting Punjabi lyrics centred around a high-energy, fearless persona. While the audio was released on September 4, 2026, the subsequent launch of the visual track quickly drew public attention due to its political and social themes.
The music video establishes a tense setting from the opening frame. Dosanjh stands at the front of a large crowd of young demonstrators holding placards with slogans such as "Save Our Future" and "Our Future, Our Fight". Positioned across from the crowd are police forces, some on horseback, wielding batons and deploying tear gas during escalating clashes.
Amid the chaotic confrontation, the narrative shifts to a symbolic moment where a young girl walks toward the police line carrying a white rose. As she stands near Dosanjh, a police officer steps forward to embrace her. The video concludes with a warning reading "Don't try this at home," followed by the bold statement: "I'm an Artist Bro".
Watch the Music Video of ‘Devil’:
Netizen Reactions to ‘Devil’ MV
The release sparked immediate reactions across social media platforms, with viewers divided over the intended message. Many netizens decoded the video as a subtle reference to recent national student demonstrations, including CJP-led rallies and NEET protests.
Some praised the video's production value and praised Dosanjh for taking an artistic risk, calling the symbolic detailing a powerful representation of youth resistance. Conversely, critics slammed the artist for perceived hypocrisy or ambiguity. 'Lokan Di Avaaz Rab Di Avaaz Hundi Aa': Diljit Dosanjh Backs CJP Protest, Recalls Being Called 'Anti-National'.
Netizens Slam Diljit Dosanjh for ‘Devil’ Music Video
The closing phrase "I'm an Artist Bro" mirrors a statement Dosanjh made earlier in July during a live stream when asked about youth protests, where he maintained that he was strictly an artist rather than a politician. Critics argued that using real-world protest imagery to push a personal branding narrative or boost music streams monetises political unrest without taking a clear stance. Dosanjh has not issued a formal clarification regarding specific real-world inspirations behind the video.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 09, 2026 06:29 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
