Manushi, Diljit address viral ‘Kufar’ moment

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:49 AM Nov 01, 2025 IST

Kufar is part of Diljit Dosanjh’s new album Aura, which blends contemporary sounds with heartfelt Punjabi lyrics and has been trending across platforms since its release.

After a scene from Diljit Dosanjh’s music video Kufar went viral, both Dosanjh and his co-star Manushi Chhillar addressed the controversy. The clip — showing a dancer lifting her leg with Dosanjh in the background with the line “Jannat de darwaze kudiye” — drew criticism online.Manushi, clarified on X that it was “not mine” and urged fans not to disrespect the dancer. “Not mine #iykyk…But can we please not disrespect the dancer who was simply doing her job,” she posted.

Diljit earlier addressed the backlash during an Instagram Live, giving it a humorous spin, “Bruh, mai ta othe khada si, aase paase pata ni ki challi janda si” (“Bro, I was just standing there — I didn’t even know what was happening around me”).

Kufar is part of Diljit Dosanjh’s new album Aura, which blends contemporary sounds with heartfelt Punjabi lyrics and has been trending across platforms since its release.

Directed by Piyush and Shazia, the track from Aura has sparked ongoing discussion about creativity, artistic freedom, and respect in the entertainment industry.

Manushi, Diljit address viral ‘Kufar’ moment

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