Hulu to produce Diljit Dosanjh documentary series
What's the story
Reportedly, Hulu US is in talks with Punjabi music sensation, Diljit Dosanjh, to make a documentary series on his life.
The proposed project will chronicle Dosanjh's early life, musical career, and rise to international fame.
An industry insider told Mid-Day that the idea for this project came to life after Dosanjh became the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella 2023.
Career highlights
Dosanjh's success sparked Hulu's interest
Dosanjh's successful Dil-Luminati Tour 2024, which included concerts in the US and Canada, further piqued Hulu's interest.
According to a report by Oxford Economics in Canada, the tour across 13 cities generated $112 million in economic impact, $13 million in tax revenue, and supported 5,300 jobs.
A source close to the development stated that "The OTT giant recognizes the potential of Diljit's story."
Project details
Hulu aims to explore cultural impact of Punjabi music
Further elaborating on Hulu's intentions, the source said that the streaming giant wants to "capture his story from the ground up—his early struggles, how he forayed into Punjabi and Hindi movies, his music's cross-cultural appeal, and his rise in the US."
The series is likely to include behind-the-scenes footage from Dosanjh's past and upcoming tours, personal insights, and celebrity interviews.
Cultural impact
Documentary could mark turning point for Punjabi representation
An insider added that "Talks are progressing smoothly. Diljit wants to ensure the documentary does justice to his story, and authentically represents the Punjabi music scene."
If successful, the series could be filmed this year and possibly mark a major milestone for Punjabi representation in mainstream US media.
However, as of now, neither Dosanjh's team nor Hulu US have responded to requests for comment on these developments.