Diljit Dosanjh Creates History, Becomes First Indian Artist To Perform At Latin Grammy Awards

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has created history by becoming the first Indian artist to perform live at the Latin Grammy Awards, sharing the stage with Puerto Rican music star Daddy Yankee at the 27th edition of the prestigious ceremony in Las Vegas.

Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 12, the awards ceremony witnessed the two artistes performing their recently released collaboration, 'Pokito', bringing Punjabi and Latin music together on an international platform.

Diljit shared a video of the performance on social media, celebrating the milestone with his fans. "Panjabi aa gaye @latingrammys OYE. Dunia Di Har Stage Te PANJABI Boli Jau Gi," he wrote, expressing his gratitude to Daddy Yankee and the organisers for bringing the two cultures together.

The singer's appearance was among several performances at the ceremony, which also featured international artistes such as Baby Ranks, Bad Gyal, Divino, DJ Premier, Grupo Niche, Jay Wheeler, Lil Supa, Luis Enrique and Nathy Peluso.

Another moment from the event that caught the attention of social media users was Diljit's backstage interaction with Daddy Yankee's mother, Rosa Rodriguez. In a video circulating online, the Punjabi star is seen bending down to touch her feet as a mark of respect after being introduced to her.

The Latin Grammy appearance adds another milestone to Diljit's expanding international career. He is also set to return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2027, where he will perform on April 9 and April 16 alongside headliner Dua Lipa.

Diljit had earlier made history in April 2023 by becoming the first Punjabi artiste to perform at Coachella.

Meanwhile, the 42-year-old singer is touring India with his Aura Tour 2026, which began in Delhi on October 30. His next performance is scheduled in Indore on November 15.