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Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sidhu Moosewala world tour announced 3 years after death, leaves fans confused. Here's how he will return on stage
It has been 3 years since the tragic killing of Punjabi singer, rapper Sidhu Moosewala. However, fans were left in disbelief when his world tour was announced recently. The announcement video has raised many questions in the minds of the netizens. The Instagram account of the late singer took everyone by surprise and dropped a video announcing the world tour, titled, Signed to God. The tour begins in 2026, celebrating Sidhu Moosewala's legacy through his music. The caption read, '2026.' Reacting to the post, a user wrote in the comments, 'Wait what.' 'How is he doing this,' added another. One more commented, 'But? I mean? Like how? Wt*?' Someone else said, 'I think something unexpected is about to happen.' To answer all questions, the world tour will bring back Sidhu Moosewala on stage in a new, digital avatar. According to sources of a Tribune India report, the Sidhu Moosewala world tour will use modern tech like 3D holograms and augmented reality to bring him back for his fans. However, the organisers of this event are yet to confirm the speculations. The details of the tour, including dates, venues, locations and tickets, are not disclosed. However, the event has already garnered a lot of buzz on social media. Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by six assailants on May 29, 2022, at Jawahar Ke village in Punjab's Mansa district. After his death, Moosewala's parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, welcomed a baby boy in 2024. The couple shared the news on social media with a photo of their newborn. They welcomed their son via IVF. Their post read, 'Thanks to the good wishes of the lakhs and crores of Shubhdeep's followers and fans, Akal Purakh has sent Shubh's little brother to our laps. My wife's health is fine, thanks to the blessings of the Almighty, and we both are beholden to our well-wishers for showering us with their support.'
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Late Singer Sidhu Moose Wala Will Be On A "World Tour" In 2026, Says His Instagram. But How?
Punjabi singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead in 2022, is returning for a world tour next year. This will be made possible through the 'Signed To God World Tour 2026', which will be a first-of-its kind hologram tour that will help fans virtually meet the late musician. The tour will cover stops across Punjab, Toronto, London to Los Angeles. The announcement video of the world tour, organised by Platinum Events, was shared on Sidhu Moose Wala's official Instagram page which is now managed by his family. The post, shared on Tuesday, was simply captioned, "2026". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sidhu Moosewala (ਮੂਸੇ ਆਲਾ) (@sidhu_moosewala) According to the world tour's official website, Sidhu Moose Wala wasn't just an artist, he was a movement. The singer-rapper still enjoys a massive following in India and abroad with songs such as So High, Same Beef, The Last Ride, Just Listen and 295. "This first-ever hologram tour is a groundbreaking tribute that blends technology and emotion. Fans across the world will once again feel his energy, voice, and presence - not as a memory, but as reality. "Every show features 3D holographic projections synced with his original vocals, cinematic visuals, and stage effects - creating a concert that's unforgettable, immersive, and deeply emotional. From Punjab to Toronto, London to LA - this is a journey through history. A tribute to a legend. A celebration of a soul who broke boundaries in life and continues to ride beyond it," the website stated. Sidhu Moose Wala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Siddhu, was shot dead while driving in Punjab's Mansa district on May 29, 2022, a day after the newly formed Bhagwant Mann government scaled down his security. His family released three new songs of the singer -- 0008, Neal, and Take Notes -- on his 32nd birth anniversary on June 11, 2025.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Three years after his death, Sidhu Moose Wala's world tour announced. When will it happen?
Synopsis Sidhu Moose Wala will return via a 3D hologram concert tour in 2026. The tour is titled 'Signed to God'. It aims to recreate his presence on stage. Moose Wala was a global icon of Punjabi music. He was assassinated on May 29, 2022. Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the killing. The upcoming tour is described as a movement. Sidhu Moose Wala's official Instagram announced his upcoming world tour, Signed to God. (Pic credits- @sidhu_moosewala) Three years after his brutal assassination shocked the nation, Sidhu Moose Wala is set to return — not in flesh, but in an emotional, groundbreaking form. In a move that has stunned fans and made global headlines, the late Punjabi rapper's official Instagram page announced a world tour titled Signed to God, slated for 2026. According to the official website of the tour, it will feature the revolutionary use of 3D hologram technology to recreate his presence on stage, making Moose Wala the first Indian artist to have a posthumous concert tour of this announcement describes the tour as more than a tribute — it's a movement. 'Sidhu Moosewala wasn't just an artist — he was a movement,' reads a note on the official website. The show promises an immersive concert experience combining life-size 3D holographic projections of the singer with his original vocals, cinematic visuals, and high-end stage effects. Born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, Moose Wala rose from the Mansa district to become a global icon of Punjabi music. His breakout track So High set him on the path to stardom, and his 2018 debut album PBX 1 even charted on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart at number 66. Tracks like 47 and Mera Na broke into the UK Singles Chart, solidifying his international appeal. Moose Wala's rise was as meteoric as his fall was tragic. On May 29, 2022, he was gunned down in broad daylight in his car in Jawaharke village, Mansa, just a day after his security cover was reduced. He was only 28. Soon after, a shocking claim of responsibility surfaced on Facebook. Punjabi gangster Goldy Brar — believed to be operating from Canada — admitted to ordering the hit. In a chilling recent interview with the BBC, Brar reiterated his lack of remorse. 'It was either him or us. As simple as that,' he said, adding, 'I did what I had to do for my brother.'
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Documentary on Moose Wala: Court seeks Balkaur's reply to BBC's objections by July 1
Slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father, Balkaur Singh, on Monday failed to file a reply to the objections raised against a civil writ he filed regarding the BBC documentary The Killing Call, based on the singer's life and murder. The suit filed by slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's father, Balkaur Singh, challenges BBC's screening and release of the documentary. (HT File) During the hearing, duty magistrate Ankit Airi, additional civil judge, granted Balkaur time and directed him to submit his reply at the next hearing scheduled for July 1. Satinder Pal Singh, counsel for Balkaur, said that no other directive was issued by the court during Monday's proceedings and no arguments were heard. 'The court admitted our submission to file a reply next week,' said Singh. Balkaur Singh had filed the suit on June 10 against the BBC, investigative journalist Ishleen Kaur and programme producer Ankur Jain. The suit challenges BBC's screening and release of the documentary. BBC lawyer Balwant Bhatia said on Monday that in the last hearing on June 16, it was objected that the civil writ was filed against the Delhi-based BBC, which is a subsidiary of the UK-based broadcasting organisation, whereas the Indian team of the BBC had no role in the making of the documentary. 'The UK-based BBC World Service made the documentary, but the BBC in India was made a party in the petition. The Indian arm of the BBC was not involved in its creation, they only had a role in planning a screening. The documentary was released by the BBC World Service on YouTube and it has already been watched worldwide on social media,' said Bhatia. Additionally, Bhatia argued that the petition was beyond the jurisdiction of the Mansa court.
Daily Mail
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gangster who 'ordered hit' on popular musician reveals chilling reason 'why he paid to have the star shot 24 times'
A gangster who claims to have ordered the hit of popular Indian musician Sidhu Moose Wala has revealed why he did it. Sidhu Moose Wala, 28, was shot 24 times in his car by unidentified attackers in the northern state of Punjab in June 2022. A Punjabi gangster known as Goldy Brar, who is based in Canada, claimed responsibility on Facebook hours after the attack. Despite the murder taking place three years ago, no one has faced trial, and the location of Goldy Brar is unknown. However, in the latest turn of events, BBC Eye managed to contact the gangster to ask him about the death of Moose Wala. Brar told BBC World Service that the rapper's 'arrogance' and 'mistakes' led to his untimely death. 'In his arrogance, he [Moose Wala] made some mistakes that could not be forgiven,' Brar said. '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.' A day before the attack, the Punjab government had scaled back on security cover for more than 400 individuals, including Moose Wala, in a bid to clamp down on VIP culture, local media reports said at the time. Hindustan Times said that Moose Wala still had access to two armed guards, downgraded from the four he had before, but had chosen to travel without them on the evening of his death. The rapper's mother, Charan Kaur, revealed just weeks before her son was slain, that he was set to get married that November to Amandeep Kaur, a former assistant with whom he fell deeply in love. 'Just a little more time he will not be a bachelor anymore. We are preparing for his wedding, which will take place this year after the elections,' Charan Kaur had previously told reporters. Thousands of people descended on the village of Jawaharke days after Moose Wala's death to pay their respects as his body was cremated. According to health officials with access to the singer's autopsy report, Moose Wala - whose real name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu - was hit with bullets 24 times, BBC Punjabi reports. Thousands lined the roads as his body was taken for cremation on a trolley decorated with flowers and pulled by a tractor - reportedly the singer's favourite vehicle. Moose Wala's murder shocked fans at home and in Punjabi communities from Canada to Britain. The artist was shot while driving his car in Mansa. He was rushed to the hospital and declared dead. A video circulated on social media at the time showed what is understood to be the aftermath of the attack, featuring a bullet-battered black vehicle with smashed windows. The seats could also be seen covered in blood, Hindustan Times reported. Moose Wala hit the music scene in 2017 and quickly rose to fame with songs that attacked rival rappers and politicians. Prevalent themes explored in his songs included community pride and gunning down enemies. His work also led him to politics, and in 2021, the rapper joined India's Congress Party, unsuccessfully running in the state's assembly elections. At the time, Punjab's chief minister Bhagwant Mann said 'no culprit will be spared' and that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the killing. Rahul Gandhi, a senior Congress leader, took to Twitter to express his condolences over the killing. 'Deeply shocked and saddened by the murder of promising Congress leader and talented artist,' he said. Moose Wala was a star not just in India but also abroad, particularly in Canada and the UK - both home to large Punjabi-origin communities. Bollywood actors and Indian politicians paid tribute, as did hip hop star Drake, who posted a photo of Moose Wala and his mother with the message 'RIP Moose'. In Canada, rapper Gursewak Dhillon said Moose Wala had 'revolutionised Punjabi music' in the country. He told The Globe and Mail newspaper: 'Before Sidhu, people used to look to India and the UK for the freshest Punjabi music. After his rise, Canada became the centre of the industry.' 'There are many young kids in Canada for whom he is a trailblazer.' Moose Wala was also a controversial figure and was often criticised for promoting gun culture through his music videos, in which he regularly posed with firearms. He had police cases registered against him for his songs titled 'Panj Golian' ('Five bullets') and 'Sanju', The Hindustan Times reported. 'Sanju' was inspired by Bollywood bad-boy superstar Sanjay Dutt, who was jailed for the illegal possession of an assault rifle. Moose Wala's final song, 'The Last Ride', included the line 'the glow on the man's face tells you that he'll die young' - in a homage to American rapper Tupac Shakur, who was shot dead in his car in 1996, aged just 25. Moose Wala's murder also put the spotlight on the dark underbelly of Punjab, a major transit route for drugs entering India from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Many observers link the narcotics trade - mostly heroin and opium - to an uptick in gang-related violence and the use of illegal arms in the state. According to media reports, some of the dozens of gangs active in Punjab have been demanding protection money from rappers and even buying into music companies.
