Toronto, June 12 – Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh continues to break barriers and build global bridges, and his latest moment at the Billboard Summit in Toronto is nothing short of iconic. Fresh off his show-stealing appearance at the Met Gala 2025, the singer-actor made headlines once again—this time for teasing a potential collaboration with none other than Shakira.
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Diljit, Shakira & a “Hips Don’t Lie” Indian Version?
Diljit was invited as a special guest speaker at NXNE, hosted at TIFF Lightbox, marking the Canadian debut of the Billboard Summit. In a groundbreaking moment for Indian music, he sat down for a chat with Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy (aka the Grammys).
During the conversation, Panay playfully referenced Diljit’s viral Met Gala carpool with Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger, asking how he views his international collaborations.
Diljit’s cheeky reply?
“Hips don’t lie, sir…”
“She invited me on her tour and suggested I do an Indian version of ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. It’s going to be tricky, but I’m sure I’ll find it.”
The audience loved it.
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Proudly Punjabi on the Global Stage
In a touching moment, Diljit also spoke about how deeply connected he is to his Punjabi roots, and how he sees culture as a superpower:
“I feel blessed, first of all, and I’m very thankful to my mother tongue, who chose me to spread its fragrance on the global stage.”
“Every culture has a different fragrance… If you want to stand out in front of this world, use that fragrance.”
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From Met Gala Royalty to Musical Bridges
Back in May, Diljit took the global fashion world by storm at the Met Gala, proudly wearing a traditional Sikh look designed by Prabal Gurung—complete with a turban, kurta, and tehmat. The outfit was praised for blending elegance with cultural authenticity.
But the real buzz? A now-viral clip of Diljit chilling in a luxury car with Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger, with Shakira calling out his name and shouting out India. Later that evening, the trio was spotted at an exclusive Anna Wintour dinner.
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With international recognition, chart-topping hits, and now potential cross-continental collabs, Diljit Dosanjh is doing more than just making waves—he’s making history.
