Diljit Dosanjh Shares Funny Childhood Memory of Running Away to Escape School Trouble

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has shared an amusing memory from his childhood, recalling how he once tried to run away from home when he was just eight years old. The singer revealed that the incident was triggered by a school crush and his fear of facing his parents after a complaint was made against him.
 

During a podcast conversation, Diljit explained that the trouble began when some senior students asked him which girl he liked at school. After he pointed towards a girl, the seniors jokingly told him that he would have to marry her.
 

Taking their words seriously, Diljit recalled responding with a simple "Done". He then approached the girl and told her that he wanted to marry her because he liked her. However, things did not turn out as he had expected. The girl reported the matter to a teacher, following which Diljit was asked to bring his parents to school.
 

Frightened by the School Complaint, Diljit Decided to Leave Home
 

Recalling his reaction at the time, Diljit said he was extremely nervous when he learnt that his parents had been called to school. He remembered thinking that everything was over and that he was in serious trouble.
 

To avoid facing the situation, the eight-year-old decided to leave home secretly. He took two bananas and some other fruits from the refrigerator, picked up his bicycle and left without informing anyone.
 

Diljit said it was the first time he had gone out alone without seeking permission.
 

Village Resident Stopped Him Within Five Minutes
 

The singer recalled that he had barely cycled for five minutes towards the fields when a man from his village spotted him.
 

The villager asked where he was going and told him to return home. Following the man's intervention, Diljit turned back.
 

While narrating the incident, the singer also reflected on the sense of community that existed in villages earlier. He said that people in villages once considered every child their own and felt responsible for guiding them.
 

Diljit Reflects on Changing Social Attitudes
 

Diljit recalled that in earlier times, if an elder scolded a child or even slapped the child for misbehaving, families generally did not turn the matter into a dispute.
 

He observed that the situation is different today, as parents and children may take offence when someone else questions a child's behaviour.
 

After returning home, Diljit did not tell his family about the school's request to bring his parents. He also avoided going to school for the next two days, giving stomach pain as an excuse.
 

Diljit Dosanjh to Perform in Chandigarh on December 12
 

Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh is scheduled to perform in Chandigarh on December 12 as part of his RuPay Aura India Tour.