Chandigarh: Singer-turned-actor-politician Sidhu Musewala was shot dead by gangsters near his native village in Punjab’s Mansa, less than 24 hours after the government withdrew security. He was 27 years old. He was traveling in his vehicle when the assailants opened fire on the singer and his two friends. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Leaving behind his famous tag of a top Punjabi rap singer with fans across the globe, Moosewala made his electoral debut as a Congress candidate from Mansa for the February 20 assembly elections. He was originally from Musa village.
Moosewala used to sing his songs during his election campaigns and didn’t mind posing for countless selfies with voters.
With a net worth of Rs 7.87 crore as per his nomination affidavit, the singer-turned-politician, Musawalla loved to ride in an open jeep. He had four criminal cases, including two for obscene scenes.
Controversy is not new to Musewala. He had created a stir with religious bodies by allegedly misusing the name of 18th century Sikh warrior Mai Bhago in his track ‘Jatti Jionne Mod Di Gunkan Vargi’, demanding his arrest for hurting Sikh sentiments. He later apologised.
Moosewala, who is facing allegations of promoting violence and gun culture with his song in ‘Sanju’, joined the Congress on December 3, 2021.
Musewala, who has carved a niche for himself with his unique rapping style, is known for many hit songs like ‘Legend’, ‘Devil’, ‘Just Suno’, ‘Jatt Da Muqabala’ and ‘Hathiyaar’.
He played the role of the protagonist in the Punjabi film ‘Musa Jatt’. Another of his films, Yes I am a Student, is a story that sheds light on the difficulties faced by international students, but inspires them to never lose hope.
Many of his songs appeared on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart.
Musewala went to Canada in 2016 as an international student. He had said on the day he joined politics, “I am not coming to enter politics or to earn praise. I want to be part of the system to change this. I am joining Congress to raise voice of the people.” I am joining Congress because there are leaders in the party who have come from common families.”
