Sidhu Moosewala: How controversies overshadowed the popular Punjabi singer

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot dead by gangsters in broad daylight in Punjab's Mansa district on Sunday, was widely known for his 'gangster rap'. His stardom was often overtaken by the controversies surrounding him for promoting drugs and violence through his songs.

New Delhi: Congress leader and Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead on Sunday, a day after his security was withdrawn by the state police. However, it is to be pondered upon, what made the Punjabi singing fame surrounded by controversies.

Born on 17 June 1993, Sidhu Moosewala, whose real name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, belongs to the Moosewala village which is situated in Punjab's Mansa district. Moosewala enjoyed stardom only a few could imagine at a young age in the twenties of his life. He learned music during his college days and after completing his education, he moved to Canada.  

However, being widely known for his 'gangster rap', hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was widely popular among the youth having 6.9 million followers on Instagram. However, his stardom was often overtaken by the controversies surrounding him for promoting drugs and violence through his songs.

For instance, one of his songs titled 'Jatti Jeone Morh Wargi' came under the scanner as it made a reference to the 18th-century Sikh warrior Mai Bhago. Many FIRs were also registered against Moose Wala for promoting violence and hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.