Following his standout look at the Met Gala 2025, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh recently joined renowned music legends on a global platform dedicated to showcasing the future of music, moving beyond the red carpet to share the spotlight on an international stage.
Historic Moment at NXNE and Billboard Summit
On June 11, 2025, Diljit Dosanjh made history as a special guest speaker at NXNE, held at Toronto’s TIFF Lightbox, during the kickoff of the Billboard Summit in Canada. The actor engaged in an exclusive conversation with Panos A Panay, President of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards. Highlights from their discussion were shared by Diljit’s team on Instagram.
Discussion on Collaborations with Global Artists
During their conversation, Panos brought up Diljit’s memorable Met Gala car ride alongside Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger. He said, “You know, you’ve collaborated with Sia. This morning I was watching your video with Ed Sheeran. Rumour has it that you carpooled with Shakira. I’m curious how you see these collaborations from an artistic point of view too.”
Diljit’s Response and Future Collaboration Tease
In response, Diljit quipped, “Hips don’t lie, sir…” which drew cheers from the audience. He went on to say, “She invited me on her tour and suggested I do an Indian version of Hips Don’t Lie. It’s going to be tricky, but I’m sure I’ll find it.” Additionally, Diljit’s team posted a video highlighting his reflections on staying connected to his Indian heritage while showcasing it to the world.