Born to Shine: My Last-Minute Dilluminati Miracle
Missed out on Diljit Dosanjh’s concert? So did I—until a late-night call changed everything. Here’s how I went from FOMO to the front row on one of the most electrifying nights of my life!
It was the night of October 26, 2024, and I was lying on my bed, doom-scrolling through Instagram stories. Every second post was about Diljit Dosanjh‘s concert that happened on the 26th of October and the one that was going to happen the very next day. My heart ached a little—okay, maybe a lot—knowing I wouldn’t be there to witness the magic of his live performance. Tickets were long sold out, and even the resale ones were outrageously priced. Still, I couldn’t shake off the longing. I wanted to be there so bad it almost hurt.
Then, the miracle happened.
A friend of mine called me around 1 a.m. with a casual, “You still want to go to Diljit’s concert?” My heart leapt. Apparently, they knew someone who had a couple of extra tickets but couldn’t make it. I had no time to think; I grabbed the opportunity like it was my last. By 4 a.m., I had the tickets in my hands and was buzzing with excitement. I barely slept that night.
The next day, October 27, 2024, finally arrived. From the moment I stepped into the concert venue, the energy was electric. The crowd was massive, but everyone seemed connected by a shared excitement and love for Diljit. As the lights dimmed and the first beats of his performance filled the air, the entire place erupted in cheers.
Diljit walked onto the stage, and for a second, it felt like time stood still. Dressed in his signature style—simple yet effortlessly cool—he began singing some of his biggest hits. The bass shook the ground, the visuals on the screen dazzled, and his voice? Absolutely mesmerizing.
The best part? He didn’t just sing; he performed. He connected with the audience, cracking jokes, showing off his dance moves, and even giving a shoutout to the Punjabiyat in the crowd. From Do You Know to Lover and, of course, G.O.A.T., each song hits differently when performed live.
For me, the highlight was Born to Shine and my favourite Kharku As the crowd sang along, it felt like one big family, a shared experience of joy and celebration. I screamed, danced, laughed, and maybe even teared up a little.
The concert ended too soon, but the euphoria lingered. It wasn’t just a night of incredible music; it was a reminder of how badly we sometimes want something and how, if we hold on to that hope, life can surprise us in the most beautiful ways.
Attending Diljit’s concert wasn’t just the best day of my life—it was proof that sometimes when you least expect it, the universe conspires to give you exactly what you need.