Indo-Canadian Punjabi artist AP Dhillon has voiced his outrage and sorrow over the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata. Expressing his emotions on Instagram, Dhillon shared a tribute song, accompanied by heartbroken emojis, saying, “Woke up today wanting to let my thoughts out the only way I know how…”
In the heartfelt song, the “Excuses” singer called for justice for the victim while highlighting the strength of women and society’s ongoing failure to protect them. The lyrics poignantly reflect on the tragedy: “She has saved many lives and souls. God, how could her fate end so tragically? She was not safe even in a place where everyone knew her. Today, we all ask you, is it a curse to be born a girl in this world?”
Dhillon further expressed his frustration with societal stagnation, lamenting how, despite the monumental progress women have made, society has barely evolved. “For the women who have transformed the world, society has refused to change around them, though they have swum oceans worth of progress, society has barely moved an inch. What happened 12 years ago continues to happen today. Why do we still have to march for women to live in peace?” he questioned.
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The brutal crime, which took place at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, has sparked nationwide outrage, leading to strikes and protests throughout the city. Dhillon’s response is part of a larger outpouring of grief and anger from the public and celebrities alike.
Bollywood stars such as Alia Bhatt, Twinkle Khanna, Kangana Ranaut, Soni Razdan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Parineeti Chopra, Preity Zinta, Mimi Chakraborty, and Richa Chadha have also demanded justice for the victim, using their platforms to call for accountability and change.
On a different note, Dhillon recently teased fans with a preview of his upcoming track featuring Bollywood megastar Salman Khan. In an Instagram post, he reflected on his journey as an artist, sharing a thoughtful message: “I started out as an artist, hoping to inspire the next generation and leave a legacy that really impacts our culture and community. Streams, awards, sold-out shows, the headlines… along the way I learned that all of these things do nothing but inflate your ego and take away from what really matters… the music… the art.”
Dhillon continued, “With God’s blessings, I got two of the biggest icons our world has ever seen to support me in accomplishing this goal.”
He concluded with an inspiring note about his latest work: “Everything I have been working on is to prove to you that reality can really be greater than your dreams if you focus on what truly matters to you as a human being. I am working as hard as ever and hope you like what is to come. ‘Old Money’ out this Friday. Don’t call it a comeback.”
As Dhillon’s powerful words and music resonate with fans, his tribute to the Kolkata doctor adds to the growing demand for justice and change in a society still grappling with gender-based violence.