
New Delhi, December 29, 2025: Popular Haryanvi singer and dancer Pranjal Dahiya, known for her record-breaking hits like “52 Gaj Ka Daman” and “Mera Balam Thanedaar,” made headlines this week after she abruptly halted a live performance to confront a member of the audience for inappropriate behavior.
The incident, which occurred during a high-energy concert in late December 2025, has sparked a massive debate on social media regarding the safety and dignity of female artists during public events.
While performing for a packed crowd, Dahiya noticed a section of the audience, including a middle-aged man, making offensive comments and attempting to climb toward the stage. Rather than ignoring the misconduct to finish her set, the artist signaled the band to stop the music.
Visibly upset but composed, Dahiya took the microphone to address the individual directly. In a video that has since gone viral, she can be heard saying:
“Tau ji (Uncle), I am the same age as your daughter. Please, keep yourself under control. You people should realize that a sister or daughter is standing here, so behave with some decency.”
She further appealed to the wider crowd to maintain decorum and respect personal boundaries, emphasizing that the performance could only continue if the environment remained safe for everyone.
The footage of Dahiya schooling the “unruly” fans quickly spread across platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Netizens have largely come out in support of the singer, praising her for her courage and for setting a clear boundary.
Key reactions from the public include:
This incident follows a similar controversy involving veteran singer Kailash Kher in Gwalior just days prior. Kher was also forced to pause his show after fans broke through barricades and “behaved like animals,” as the singer described it.
These back-to-back incidents in December 2025 have shifted the focus toward the “culture of entitlement” often seen at live events, where fans believe that buying a ticket grants them the right to misbehave with the artist.
Pranjal Dahiya’s firm “Tau ji” remark has become a symbol of resistance for young female artists in the Haryanvi and Punjabi music industries. By choosing to stop the show, she sent a powerful message: entertainment does not come at the cost of an artist’s dignity.