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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sidhu Moosewala's birth anniversary: Late singer's mother gets emotional while cutting cake with his brother Shubhdeep- VIDEO
On 11 June, fans remembered the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on what would have been his 32nd birthday. While tributes poured in from around the world, one emotional moment stood out—his mother cutting a cake in his memory with her younger son, Shubhdeep Singh, also lovingly known as Lil Sidhu. Sidhu Moosewala's mother gets emotional A video making the rounds on social media captured the heartbreaking scene. Sidhu Moosewala's mother held her younger son's hand as they cut a cake together. As they marked the special day, she was seen getting emotional. In a deeply touching moment, she fed a piece of cake to Sidhu's photo frame, a gesture that moved fans to tears. Sidhu Moosewala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was a well known Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. His sudden death on 29 May 2022 shocked the music world. He was tragically shot dead in his car by attackers in Jawaharke village in Mansa district. Though he was quickly taken to a hospital, he sadly passed away before he could receive treatment. His fans, especially the younger generation, admired his music and strong voice. He wasn't just a singer—he composed and produced many of his own tracks. Even after his tragic demise, Sidhu's popularity has not faded. In fact, several songs have been released after his passing, gaining millions of views online. Fans celebrate his legacy Fans celebrated Sidhu's birth anniversary with love and music. As a special tribute, his team released three unreleased songs on his official YouTube channel. These tracks—'0008', 'Neal' and 'Take Notes'—were part of a new extended play titled Moose Print. The songs were a gift to his loyal supporters and a reminder of his unforgettable voice. BBC documentary stirs emotions Alongside the music, the BBC World Service launched a two-part documentary on YouTube that shares Sidhu Moosewala's story and the events surrounding his murder. The first episode was released on 11 June at 5 AM. However, the release faced legal trouble. Sidhu's father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu, filed a petition in a Mansa court to stop the screening of the documentary. He took legal action, asking the court to stop its release. Despite the petition, the court scheduled the hearing for Thursday and did not block the BBC from publishing the documentary online. Originally, BBC had planned a cinema screening in Mumbai, but due to the legal situation, the documentary was directly uploaded to YouTube instead. Experience The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Take Notes' By Sidhu Moose Wala
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Goldy Brar's cold confession on Sidhu Moosewala's murder goes viral: ‘He made some mistakes that could not be forgiven'
Sidhu Moosewala - a name that revolutionized the Punjabi music industry for good. The singer, actor, and politician was highly loved for his unfiltered lyrics and catchy music. Everyone around him, including his loved ones, fans, and industry colleagues, always felt he had a long way to go. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Least did anyone know that his rising popularity would make him prey to a fatal fate. And now, a statement, rather a cold confession from his alleged murderer has come out, where in Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar justified killing Sidhu Moosewala by claiming, "he had to face the consequences of his actions." June 11, 2025, on the occasion of Sidhu Moosewala's birth anniversary, BBC released the much-awaited documentary on the singer. There were several confessions, truths, and more about Sidhu and the Punjabi music industry. According to the documentary, Sidhu Bishnoi and Lawrence Bishnoi shared a bond that dated back a long time. Reportedly, Lawrence used to call Sidhu from jail, telling him he liked his music. Gold Brar's confession on Sidhu Moosewala's murder "In his arrogance, he (Moosewala) made some mistakes that could not be forgiven," Brar told the BBC, before continuing, "We had no option but to kill him. He had to face the consequences of his actions. It was either him or us. As simple as that." What led to the rivalry between Sidhu Moosewala and the Bishnoi gang? Things took an ugly turn between Moosewala and the Bishnoi when Sidhu promoted a tournament organised by the Bambiha gang, the rival of Lawrence's gang. "That's a village our rivals come from. He was promoting our rivals. That's when Lawrence and others were upset with him. They threatened Sidhu and said they wouldn't spare him," Brar said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Later, the dispute was resolved by Vicky Middukhera, who was associated with the Bishnoi gang. However, in 2021, when Vicky was gunned down in Mohali, the Bishnoi gang's relationship with Sidhu got strained. Reportedly, the rival gang, Bambiha, took responsibility for killing Middukhera. The police also named Moosewala's friend and sometime manager, Shaganpreet Singh, on the charge sheet. He was a subject of the investigation and was being investigated for providing information and logistical support to the gunmen who put down Vicky. Shaganpreet then fled India and has reportedly been in Australia. Amid all this, Sidhu Moosewala denied any involvement, and even the Punjab police confirmed to BBC that nothing linked the singer to the killing of Vicky. However, Brar had a different take on the whole matter. Accusing Moosewala, he said, "Everyone knew Sidhu's role, the police investigating knew, even the journalists who were investigating knew. Sidhu mixed with politicians and people in power. He was using political power, money, and his resources to help our rivals. We wanted him to face punishment for what he'd done. He should have been booked. He should have been jailed. But nobody listened to our plea." 'When decency falls on deaf ears, it's the gunshot that gets heard' Brar continued, 'So we took it upon ourselves. When decency falls on deaf ears, it's the gunshot that gets heard. Law. Justice. There's no such thing," he says. "Only the powerful can... (obtain) justice, not ordinary people like us," he mentioned. Sidhu Moosewala's death Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, was gunned down on May 29, 2022 in Mansa, Punjab. After the killing, Goldy Brar, a member of the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility. According to the chargesheet, Goldy coordinated with the shooters and plotters, and allegedly arranged weapons, cash, shelter, and everything needed for the shooters.
News18
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sidhu Moosewala Became Close To Lawrence Bishnoi's Rivals Lead To His Death? Revealed
Last Updated: Sidhu Moosewala, who unsuccessfully contested the Punjab Assembly elections on a Congress ticket from Mansa in 2022, was tragically murdered on May 29, 2022. A new BBC documentary has revealed the relationship between Sidhu Moosewala and Lawrence Bishnoi, as well as what ultimately led to the Punjabi singer's death in 2022. In the second episode of the documentary, Goldy Brar shared details of the dispute between Sidhu and Lawrence Bishnoi via audio messages. He mentioned that the two were on good terms initially, but tension between them increased when Sidhu became close to Lawrence's rivals. 'Lawrence was in touch with Sidhu. I don't know who introduced them, and I never asked, but they did speak. Sidhu used to send 'Good morning' and 'Good night' messages in an effort to flatter Lawrence," he said in the audio message. Goldy Brar mentioned that things changed after Sidhu Moosewala returned from Canada to India. Reportedly, during this time, the singer became close to Lawrence's rivals and even performed at a Kabaddi match in a village that was a hub of the rivals. What worsened Sidhu's equation with Lawrence Bishnoi was the murder of Vicky Middukhera. Vicky was the mentor of Lawrence and Goldy, and it was said that Sidhu helped rival gang members in his murder. Even though Sidhu denied any involvement in the murder, his growing closeness with the rival gangs led to his death. Sidhu Moosewala, who unsuccessfully contested the Punjab Assembly elections on a Congress ticket from Mansa in 2022, was tragically murdered on May 29, 2022. He was shot dead by assailants in his car in Jawaharke village of Mansa district. Even though he was rushed to a hospital immediately, he succumbed to his injuries before receiving medical attention. Following Moosewala's murder, his parents also led a movement to seek justice for their son. A music video was also released prominently displaying a flag with the message 'Justice for Sidhu Moosewala". Sidhu Moosewala was very popular, particularly among the youth, and was known for composing and producing his own songs. He was regarded as one of the wealthiest Punjabi singers. Despite his untimely demise, many of his songs have been released posthumously and have raked in millions of views. First Published: June 12, 2025, 07:24 IST
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Goldy Brar admits to AP Dhillon house attack: ‘To feed our families... We have to extort people'
Following Sidhu Moosewala's death, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang escalated activities, targeting celebrities like AP Dhillon, whose Canada residence was attacked in September 2024. Goldy Brar admitted the attack aimed to instill fear for extortion, emphasizing the gang's need for resources to support its members. The incident led to one arrest, while another suspect remains at large. Following Sidhu Moosewala's death in 2022, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang intensified its activities, targeting high-profile celebrities like Salman Khan , Gippy Grewal , and AP Dhillon . In 2024, Dhillon's Canada residence was attacked in a shooting incident, though he remained unharmed. In BBC's recent documentary The Killing Call, journalist Ishleen Kaur questioned gang member Goldy Brar about the motive behind the attack. In the documentary, Goldy Brar claimed that Sidhu Moosewala was killed as revenge for the murder of Vicky Middukhera, alleging Sidhu had conspired with a rival gang. Journalist Ishleen Kaur noted that Moosewala's death significantly boosted the Bishnoi gang's infamy—turning Sidhu's fame into their own notoriety, which they later used to fuel extortion operations. When asked about the money the gang made after Sidhu Moosewala's murder, Goldy Brar claimed it wasn't just about profit, stating they could have targeted anyone if that were the case. On why AP Dhillon's house was attacked, he admitted it was meant to instill fear, making extortion easier. 'To feed a family of four, a man struggles all his life. We have to take care of hundreds, maybe thousands, who are like family. To get money, we have to be feared,' he said, implying that fear is the gang's primary tool for survival and dominance. The shooting took place in September 2024 outside AP Dhillon's home in Vancouver, Canada, where two vehicles were also set on fire. In November, 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra was arrested in connection with the incident, while the second shooter remains at large.
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sidhu Moosewala's documentary released on YouTube amid court case against screening, 3 new songs out on birth anniversary
Trigger Warning: This article contains gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers. Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala, one of the most influential artists of all time, was shot dead at the age of 28 in Mansa, Punjab, in 2022. Three years after his untimely demise, a documentary on the late singer has been released on YouTube amid a court case over its screening. Also, three new songs are out as a tribute to him. The BBC World Service on Wednesday released a documentary on Sidhu Moosewala on YouTube, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the late Punjabi singer. It is out in two episodes which covers his early life, rise to fame, controversies, and murder. This comes ahead of its scheduled screening in Mumbai this afternoon, for which a controversy has erupted over its release. Reportedly, Sidhu Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu, has filed a petition in a court in Mansa, Punjab, seeking a stay on the screening. Singh, who has strongly opposed the screening, claims that the documentary was made without his permission and alleges that it features false content about his late son's murder, the Indian Express reported. Meanwhile, Sidhu Moosewala's three new songs have been out on his official YouTube channel to remember the late Punjabi singer. The new tracks, titled 0008, Neal, and Take Notes, are part of an extended play called Moose Print. A total of 11 songs have been added to the channel posthumously, including the new ones. Sidhu Moosewala was born on June 11, 1993, in Moosa village in Mansa district of Punjab. The 28-year-old singer and rapper had garnered a great fan following over the years. His popular songs include Old Skool, So High, Same Beef, Legend, and many more. Moosewala was murdered by unidentified assailants on May 29, 2022, while he was travelling in his car. His assassination sent shockwaves across the nation and globally back then, leaving family and fans in grief.
