Bengaluru: Fans of Diljit Dosanjh sing 'Ikk Kudi' song as they take metro ride

Bengaluru witnessed a historic day for public transit on December 6, as Namma Metro ferried a record-breaking 9.2 lakh passengers. The surge was largely attributed to the highly anticipated Diljit Dosanjh concert, part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

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In a bid to accommodate the influx of concertgoers, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) extended its services past midnight. The decision proved pivotal, as a unique afterparty unfolded aboard the Green Line. Fans, still buzzing from Dosanjh’s performance, turned the late-night metro ride into a vibrant singalong, belting out the artist's rendition of Ikk Kudi from the 2016 Bollywood film Udta Punjab. 

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Videos of the impromptu celebration, showcasing straphangers united in song, have since gone viral, capturing the spirit of the evening. The concert marked another sold-out show for Dosanjh, who is currently touring India with three stops left in Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.

The unprecedented ridership on December 6 surpassed Namma Metro’s previous record of 8.26 lakh passengers, achieved on August 14 during the Independence Day weekend. The milestone underscores the growing reliance on Bengaluru’s metro system for large-scale events, showcasing its role in easing urban mobility challenges.

BMRCL hailed the achievement as a testament to the city's vibrant culture and the metro’s adaptability in meeting passenger demands.