Diljit Dosanjh pauses Delhi concert for CRPF officer on stage, hugs her and says she reminds him of his mother

Diljit Dosanjh interrupted his Delhi concert to recognize a female officer from the Central Reserve Police Force, embracing her on stage and telling the audience that she reminded him of his mother.

The singer later shared a video of the moment on Instagram. His gesture brought attention to the security personnel working behind the scenes at the event and highlighted the role of the CRPF and Delhi Police in supporting concert arrangements.

Tribute to security personnel

While addressing the crowd, Dosanjh asked the audience to applaud the officer. He thanked her for helping create a sense of safety for those attending the show.

“Give her a big round of applause. If you are not here, we can't feel safe. You have given us a lot. Thank you so much,” he said.

Dosanjh also acknowledged the efforts of Delhi Police and the CRPF in ensuring that arrangements for the concert went smoothly. His remarks shifted part of the audience’s attention from the performance to the public-facing teams responsible for security at the venue.

Moment shared online

By posting the interaction on Instagram, Dosanjh extended the tribute beyond the concert audience. The video captured his thanks to the officer and his acknowledgment of the personnel involved in maintaining safety during the event.

The episode adds a personal moment to Dosanjh’s Delhi performance, combining his appreciation for security workers with an emotional reference to his mother.