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Diljit Dosanjh Invites Young Fan Jeevna Kaur Notay Onstage
Jeevna is an eight-year-old girl from Leeds who went to see her favourite singer, Diljit Dosanjh, in Manchester.
Diljit noticed her dancing and invited her onto the stage.
She spoke to him, and he sang a song while sitting beside her.
Jeevna was excited and proud to wear her pagh onstage.
She was born with a limb difference and has had operations and treatment.
Her family says she should be known for who she is, not defined by her disability.
Playing amputee football has helped her meet other children and feel part of a team.
After people saw the concert video, some parents contacted her father for support.
He hopes their story helps families feel more confident about letting their children take part in life.
Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay was invited onstage at Diljit Dosanjh’s Manchester concert after he noticed her dancing in the crowd.
At Co-op Live on September 20, Jeevna shouted Diljit’s catchphrase and told him she was from Leeds before he sang “Ik Kudi” beside her.
Jeevna, who was born with a congenital limb difference, said wearing her pagh onstage made her proud of her Punjabi and Sikh identity.
Her father, Surjeet Singh Notay, says amputee football helped Jeevna find a supportive community and meet other children and families.
After video of the moment spread online, Surjeet heard from parents seeking support and hopes the family’s story encourages others.
- Who
- Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay, singer Diljit Dosanjh, and Jeevna’s father, Surjeet Singh Notay.
- What
- Dosanjh invited Jeevna onstage after seeing her dance; she spoke with him and he sang “Ik Kudi” beside her.
- Where
- Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
- When
- September 20; the year is not specified.
- Why
- Dosanjh noticed Jeevna dancing in the crowd and invited her up; the article does not state a further reason.
Confidence and participation
Caution and fear
Children’s independence
Confidence and participation
Surjeet hopes parents will let children experience life and says Jeevna’s story can encourage families to come forward.
Caution and fear
Some parents may feel frightened about giving children with disabilities more independence; the article does not identify a specific opposing person or group.
Key facts
- Jeevna’s age
- Eight
- Hometown
- Leeds
- Concert venue
- Co-op Live, Manchester
- Concert date
- September 20; year not specified
- Song performed
- “Ik Kudi”
- Football community
- England Amputee Football Association junior programme
- Jeevna’s condition
- Born with a congenital limb difference; she lost her left foot at age two
Quotes
Surjeet Singh Notay
Jeevna’s father.
“She’s not going to be defined by her disability. She’s going to be defined by who she is.”
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“I felt really happy and excited. I couldn’t believe everyone was cheering for me!”
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