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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Moose Wala documentary: BBC challenges civil suit, singer's father to file reply by June 23
The BBC World Service on Monday challenged the civil suit filed by slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father, Balkaur Singh, before a Mansa court, against the screening of a documentary on the singer 'The Killing Call'. Hearing the matter, duty magistrate Ankit Airi, an additional civil judge, directed Balkaur to file a reply at the next hearing on June 23. BBC lawyer Balwant Bhatia confirmed that no reply was filed today by the broadcaster, but an application was moved in the court pleading that the case is not maintainable. Bhatia said that the court passed no order on the documentary. Satinder Pal Singh, who is representing Balkaur, said that the plaintiff will respond to a BBC plea about the improper inclusion of parties in a suit. Balkaur filed a suit against BBC, investigative journalist Ishleen Kaur and programme producer Ankur Jain on June 10. Two other respondents were represented by GS Manna in the court on Monday. The documentary, focusing on the murder of Moosewala, was initially scheduled to be screened publicly in Mumbai on June 11, but due to the growing controversy and legal challenges, it was released on YouTube. The release went ahead despite a legal request from the singer's father, Balkaur Singh, who had approached the Mansa court seeking a stay.
Mint
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'The Killing Call': BBC releases Sidhu Moosewala documentary on YouTube despite father's protest
The BBC World Service released a two-part documentary called 'The Killing Call' on YouTube on Tuesday, focusing on the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The release went ahead despite a legal request from Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh, who had approached a court in Mansa to try and stop it from being shown. Originally, the documentary was set to be screened publicly in Mumbai on June 11, which is Moosewala's birth anniversary. But due to growing controversy and legal challenges, the BBC World Service decided to release it on YouTube instead. The BBC World Service released a two-part documentary called 'The Killing Call' on YouTube on Tuesday, focusing on the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The release went ahead despite a legal request from Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh, who had approached a court in Mansa to try and stop it from being shown. Originally, the documentary was set to be screened publicly in Mumbai on June 11, which is Moosewala's birth anniversary. But due to growing controversy and legal challenges, the BBC World Service decided to release it on YouTube instead. A civil judge, Rajinder Singh Nagpal, heard a case filed by Balkaur Singh but refused to issue a temporary order to stop the documentary. The court has now listed the case for a full hearing on June 12. In his suit, Singh named the BBC and two individuals – Ishleen Kaur and Ankur Jain – as respondents. Balkaur's lawyer, Satinder Pal Singh, said the family believes the documentary could affect the ongoing criminal trial into Moosewala's murder and breach their right to privacy. A civil judge, Rajinder Singh Nagpal, heard a case filed by Balkaur Singh but refused to issue a temporary order to stop the documentary. The court has now listed the case for a full hearing on June 12. In his suit, Singh named the BBC and two individuals – Ishleen Kaur and Ankur Jain – as respondents. Balkaur's lawyer, Satinder Pal Singh, said the family believes the documentary could affect the ongoing criminal trial into Moosewala's murder and breach their right to privacy. Father says family's permission was ignored In earlier complaints to the Director General of Police in Maharashtra and the Juhu police station, Balkaur Singh claimed that the BBC documentary used Sidhu Moosewala's name, image, and life story without getting the family's permission. He also alleged that invitations had been sent out to people claiming they would share 'unknown details' about the late singer – something he believes could damage his son's reputation. Balkaur added that the Maharashtra Police have not responded to the complaints he filed last week. The BBC's two-part documentary covers Sidhu Moosewala's journey and tragic death. The first episode looks at his early life, his rise to fame, and the controversies he faced. The second episode focuses on the events leading up to his murder on 29 May 2022 in Punjab's Mansa district. 'It's a story that takes us from the villages of rural India to the hip-hop scene of eastern Canada, from the turbulant history of Punjab to the contested politics of modern India, and from the shadowy world of organised crime to a chilling phone call with the fugitive gangster, who says he ordered the hit,' the BBC world service, said in the video's description. The documentary includes interviews with Sidhu Moosewala's friends, journalists, and police officers from both Punjab and Delhi. It also features an audio interview with Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, who claimed he was behind the murder. Moosewala's killing Sidhu Moosewala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was shot dead in broad daylight while travelling without police protection. His death shocked people across India and the global Punjabi community. The 28-year-old singer was attacked by gunmen who fired more than 30 bullets. Locals later found him slumped in the driver's seat of his vehicle. Goldy Brar, who is believed to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, publicly claimed responsibility for the murder. He has since been declared an 'individual terrorist' by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA). The investigation is still ongoing. No one has been convicted yet, and Brar remains on the run.
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
BBC releases documentary on Sidhu Moosewala on YouTube despite father seeking ban on screening
The BBC World Service on Wednesday released a documentary on the killing of slain Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, on YouTube in two parts. The documentary was released at 5 am, even though Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu, petitioned a court in Punjab's Mansa to stop its release or screening. The Mansa court has listed Balkaur Singh's petition for a hearing Thursday. The BBC was scheduled to screen the documentary in a cinema hall in Mumbai Wednesday evening. However, after the controversy, the BBC released it on YouTube. Balkaur Singh also wrote a letter to Maharashtra's director general of police (DGP) to stop the screening. In the complaint filed with the Maharashtra DGP and Mumbai's Juhu Police Station, Balkaur Singh Sidhu said that BBC World Service was organising a programme on June 11 at 3 pm to screen the documentary in Juhu. He contended that the documentary was made without his permission, and also alleged it contained false content about his son's murder. In his complaint to the Maharashtra DGP, his father sought to ban the screening of BBC World Service's documentary on his son, alleging that it could be an attempt to tarnish his legacy. He raised concerns that the documentary might reveal previously unpublished facts. Balkaur Singh also said the documentary includes interviews with individuals named in the First Information Report (FIR) related to his son's murder, which he believes could affect the ongoing legal case. He requested that the screening of the documentary, scheduled for June 11, be stopped and has indicated that he might take legal action if his concerns are not addressed. The singer was shot dead on May 29, 2022, near Mansa.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sidhu Moosewala's father writes to Mumbai Police to stop the proposed screening of a documentary about his son on June 11
Bathinda: The father of slain Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala has called on Mumbai Police to block the public screening of a BBC documentary about his son's murder, alleging it could compromise the ongoing trial and infringe upon the family's rights. Balkaur Singh, father of the late artist — whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu — has filed formal complaints with the Mumbai Police commissioner and Juhu police station, urging authorities to stop the screening scheduled for June 11 at Soho House, Juhu. The event, organised by the BBC World Service, is being advertised as an "investigative documentary" that claims to reveal hidden details about Moosewala's killing. Moosewala's father has also expressed concern that the film includes "unauthorised and unpublished" material, including private testimonies and sensitive information related to his son's life and death. He writes in his complaint that the documentary uses Moosewala's name, image and personal history without family consent, and could prejudice the ongoing murder trial. "The screening could misrepresent and exploit my son's story, interfere with judicial proceedings, and provoke public unrest due to the sensitive subject matter," Balkaur Singh wrote, warning the public that the film might violate Indian legal protections on privacy, defamation, and posthumous dignity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free Trial Dexcom Click Here Undo Enclosing a copy of the invitation, Balkaur Singh said the screening was set to run from 3 to 6 pm on June 11, and called for police intervention, including the deployment of officers at the venue and the issuance of prohibitory orders under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) or other applicable laws. He also claimed to be preparing civil and legal action against the film's producers and organisers. However, he emphasised that immediate steps were needed to "safeguard the dignity and legacy" of his late son and prevent the circulation of "unlawful or defamatory content." Sidhu Moosewala was shot during May 2022 in Punjab's Mansa district. His killing triggered public outrage and remains the subject of a high-profile criminal investigation. MSID:: 121696740 413 |
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Moose Wala remembered on 3rd death anniversary, family says justice still eludes
Bathinda: A large number of people and fans of slain Punjabi rapper Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moose Wala , gathered in Mansa's Moosa village on Thursday to pay tributes to him on his third death anniversary. A prayer meeting was held at Moose Wala's farmhouse — the site where his mortal remains were consigned to flames. Moose Wala's mother Charan Kaur and father Balkaur Singh made emotional posts on social media, remembering their son and expressing anger over lack of justice in the case. Moose Wala, along with two friends, was driving the Black Thar when shooters in two vehicles surrounded the Thar and sprayed bullets, killing him on the spot at Jawaharke village near Mansa on May 29, 2022. The family alleged that a day prior to his killing, some posts were made on social media making claims about the downsizing of his security, which turned fatal. The family also accused the AAP govt of going slow in delaying justice for his brutal killing. Holding her newborn Shubhdeep, Moose Wala's mother Charan Kaur became emotional when her husband Balkaur Singh, in his address at the meet, said that every day went like a year in the last three years as they suffered immensely after losing their son. Singh said he would continue fighting for justice. Charges have been framed against all 27 accused in the case, including Lawrence Bishnoi, in a court of Mansa session judge HS Grewal under various sections, including murder, on May 1, 2024. The case is at the evidence stage, as Balkaur Singh is yet to record his statement as a witness. A number of songs by Moose Wala have been released posthumously. BOX Father's political debut in 2027? Balkaur Singh, a couple of days ago, expressed his willingness to contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections to get justice for his son, saying that with power in hand, he could fight for justice more aggressively. He is expected to contest from the Mansa assembly constituency, from where his son unsuccessfully contested in 2022. Balkaur Singh slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of not doing enough to control crime and stated that his political entry would be centred on seeking justice, restoring public safety, and speaking up for those who are being silenced. MSID:: 121489054 413 |
