Mumbai's iconic dabbawalas welcome Diljit Dosanjh ahead of his concert on December 19

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is all set to perform in Mumbai on Thursday December 19 Ahead of his concert the singer was extended a warm welcome by the citys iconic dabbawalas on WednesdayThe anticipation for the penultimate show of Dosanjhs DilLuminati India tour is high and the dabbawalas have hopped on to the bandwagon to celebrate his arrivalDabbawalas are an integral part of Mumbairsquos food culture For decades they have been more than just deliverymen theyrsquore cultural ambassadors who carry the essence of Mumbai in every meal they transport Given Dosanjhs tendency to experience and celebrate the local culture of different Indian cities he has performed in so far this marks a special occurrenceClad in Diljitrsquos kurta chadra jacket and gloves the dabbawalas are making their rounds across Mumbairsquos iconic spots and neighbourhoodsA spokesperson of the dabbawalas said ldquoFor over 130 years we dabbawalas have been delivering more than just tiffins across Mumbai Wersquove been delivering a piece of home a sense of belonging and the heart of this city to people everywhere Over the years wersquove seen many people come and go but no one has made an impact quite like DiljitrdquoFurther stressing on the common link between Dosanjh and the dabbawalas the spokesperson said ldquoHe doesnrsquot just represent success he embodies the power of staying connected to your roots while reaching new heights Wherever he goes he makes the world see the beauty of his culture Having built our legacy on staying grounded and true to our traditions we dabbawalas understand that deeply This tribute is our way of honouring him thank you Diljit for reminding us of all that our culture is something to be proud of and carry forwardrdquoReacting to this heartfelt gesture Dosanjh said ldquoIrsquom truly humbled by this heartfelt gesture from Mumbairsquos dabbawalas Their dedication and connection to their roots inspire me deeply and itrsquos a reminder of the strength in staying true to who you are Mumbai welcomes every person of different ethnicity with open arms Your words are my strengthPunjabi Mumbai madhye ale oye he concluded in MarathiThe show is produced by Saregama Live and Ripple Effects StudioReflecting on this tribute Siddharth Anand Kumar Senior Vice President Films and Events at Saregama said ldquoIn todayrsquos world where trends come and go Diljitrsquos ability to stay true to himself is why he continues to inspire so many around the world His return to Mumbai is not just another performancemdashitrsquos a celebration of cultural pride and in that the dabbawalas as the lifeblood of this city are the perfect embodiment of the spirit he representsAbout Diljit Dosanjh Mumbai concertDosanjh will perform on December 19 at Mahalaxmi Race Course According to the Zomato website the gates will open at 5 PM The tickets for this show wer sold out within minutes after they went live on November 22Also ReadDiljit Dosanjh to perform in Mumbai on December 19 herersquos all you need to knowAfter the singer delivered hit songs and enthralling performances in several shows across the country the anticipation for his arrival in the city is high with fans excitedly waiting to witness this magic live Like all his shows so far he is expected to deliver a mix of fanfavourites and charttopping hits with songs like Lover GOAT 5 Taara Lemonade Hass Hass Kinni Kinni among others