Superstar Diljit Dosanjh is receiving boundless adoration from the desi community across the globe for his sold-out arena performances in Canada and the USA. However, a storm brewed behind the scenes of his ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour, with allegations surfacing that his background dancers are not being paid, Indian Express reported.

LA-based entrepreneur and dance institute owner Rajat Batta took to social media, commending Diljit’s achievements while expressing disappointment over the alleged mistreatment of the dancers. "We are proud of Diljit breaking the glass ceiling," Rajat shared, tagging the star on Instagram. "But it’s deeply disappointing that Desi Dancers are still undervalued as an industry. All of the Desi Dancers in Diljit’s Diluminati Tour were not paid, and just expected to perform for free."

In response, several dancers from the tour issued a statement, expressing their honour in serving the community and calling it a “priceless opportunity” to showcase “Punjabi culture on a global stage.” Despite the dancers' passionate defense, their statement leaves ambiguity about whether they received any payment, suggesting they were compensated with "opportunities" rather than financial remuneration.