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Rapper-singer Badshah, who is currently busy with his USA tour, paid a heartfelt tribute to Punjab as the state grapples with its worst flood disaster in nearly four decades. During his live concert in the Bay Area’s Oakland as part of his multi-city Unfinished Tour, he paused for a moment to express solidarity with Punjab and its flood victims. He transformed his performance into a moving moment of unity and resilience, reminding everyone of Punjab's history and courage, saying, “Itihass to puchlo dasduga… Punjab kihde naal banya.”

Badshah expressed his belief in Punjab and its spirit, praising the sacred concept of Chardikala that has carried the region through countless struggles. In the video, shared on his Instagram, he is seen addressing audiences during his concert, where he is heard saying in Hindi, "Girkar uthhte hai… uthenge… kal honsla jabardast hoga. Chardikala kya hai mere dost… kehkar nahin, karkar dikhayenge.”

 
 
 
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Further emphasising the courage of the region, especially its farmers, Badshah highlighted their unwavering spirit during difficult times. He said, “No matter how deep the waters rise, our people's courage runs deeper. The farmers who feed our nation deserve nothing less than our complete support, and Punjab's Chardikala will see us through this crisis stronger than before.”

Sharing the video, he wrote, "United we stand."

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The worst natural disaster to hit Punjab since 1988 has been caused by heavy rains swelling the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, along with seasonal rivulets. The flooding situation was intensified by unprecedented monsoon rains in the upper catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It has affected over 1,900 villages and claimed 56 lives. The livelihoods of thousands of farming families are at risk due to the destruction of crops across 1.98 lakh hectares.

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Besides Badshah, several celebrities, including singer Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa, Gippy Grewal, Ranjit Bawa, Inderjit Nikku, Sunanda Sharma, and Karan Aujla, among others, have extended their support in aiding those affected by the floods.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has also extended help to families in Punjab who are suffering after devastating floods. His charitable organisation, the Meer Foundation, in association with local NGOs, delivers relief kits to those who have lost their homes, farmland, and belongings in the disaster.