Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): After many years, the upcoming 2026 Canada tour of Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan is facing unusual resistance from sections of the Punjabi community. The controversy began after remarks he reportedly made something wrong words during an event in Vancouver, which some community members say hurt their sentiments.
Following the backlash, Gurdas Maan issued a public apology for his comments, expressing regret and clarifying that he did not intend to offend anyone. However, despite the apology, discussions across Canada including cities like Calgary show that some people still do not agree with or support his shows this time. Critics argue that artists who represent Punjabi culture globally should be careful about their words when speaking about Punjab.
While some longtime fans continue to respect Gurdas Maan’s decades-long contribution to Punjabi music, the situation has created a noticeable divide in the community. For the first time in many years, the singer’s Canada tour is being met with mixed reactions instead of the overwhelming support he once enjoyed among the Punjabi diaspora, and some community members have even said they will no longer promote his shows.
