Who was Sidhu Moose Wala?
Sidhu Moose Wala was a hugely popular Punjabi singer and rapper who tragically lost his life at the age of 28 after being shot dead in May 2022. Despite his young age, he had amassed a massive fan following with his hit songs like “So High”, “Legend” and for promoting Punjabi culture and music. His killing sent shockwaves across Punjab and the music world, cutting short a brilliant career that was just taking off.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu |
| Nickname | Sidhu Moose Wala, Moosewala, Gaggu |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, Actor, Songwriter, Model, Politician |
| Date of Birth | 11 June, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Village Moosa, Mansa, Punjab, India |
| Age (as of Death ) | 28 |
| Date of Death | 29 May, 2022 |
| Place of Death | Near Jawaharke village, Mansa, Punjab |
| Cause of Death | Gunshot wounds |
| Father | Balkaur Singh (Retired Army personnel and a farmer) |
| Mother | Charanjeet Kaur Sidhu (Sarpanch of the village Moosa) |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Education | Degree in Electrical Engineering |
| Alma Mater | S.Chetan Singh Sarvhitkari Sr. Sec. Vidya Mandir, Mansa, Punjab; Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Organization | N/A |
| Known for | His hit songs “So High,” “Legend”; Promoting Punjabi music and culture globally; Joining Indian National Congress political party |
| Residence | Village Moosa, District Mansa, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Height | 6’1’’ |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Early life
Sidhu Moose Wala, born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu on June 11, 1993, was from the village of Moosa in Mansa district of Punjab. He discovered his passion for singing folk songs at a young age while studying in school. After completing his electrical engineering degree, he briefly stayed in Canada before returning to pursue music full-time.
Career
Sidhu Moose Wala began his journey writing lyrics for other Punjabi artists in 2016. But it didn’t take long for his own singing talent to take center stage with smash hits like the gangster rap anthem “So High” and “Legend.” Though criticized at times for glorifying guns and violence in his music videos, his popularity only grew. The multi-talented artist also tried his hand at acting, appearing in several Punjabi films. In 2021, he made a foray into politics by joining the Congress party and contesting elections.
Education
Sidhu Moose Wala studied at S.Chetan Singh Sarvhitkari Sr. Sec. Vidya Mandir in Mansa for his schooling. He later pursued a degree in electrical engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College in Ludhiana, completing it in 2016.
Family and Affairs
Sidhu Moose Wala was born to Balkaur Singh, a retired Army personnel and farmer, and Charan Kaur, the village sarpanch of Moosa. His younger brother was born on March 17, 2024. At the time of his death in 2022 at age 28, Sidhu Moose Wala was engaged to Amandeep Kaur. His family was deeply impacted by his tragic murder, with his mother getting a tattoo of his portrait inked after his passing.
Appearance
Sidhu Moose Wala had a towering personality, standing tall at 6’1” with a muscular built. He sported long black hair, a thick beard, and multiple tattoos on his arms depicting Sikh symbols and motifs.
Achievements
He won the Best Lyricist award at the 2017 Brit Asia TV Music Awards for his hit “So High”. In 2019, his album PBX 1 won Best Album, while “Legend” won Track of the Year and he bagged Best International Male Act and Best Lyricist awards. His songs like “47” and “295” charted in international markets. He performed at major festivals like Wireless Fest in London in 2021.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | Rs. 8 Crores |
| Salary / Income | Rs. 6-8 Lakh per night club show; Rs. 15-20 Lakh per live music concert show |
Trivia & Facts
- His name ‘Moose Wala’ is derived from his native village Moosa.
- He started singing folk songs as early as 5th standard in school.
- Canadian rapper Drake paid tribute by wearing his T-shirt at a concert.
- He released song ‘Sanju’ comparing himself to Sanjay Dutt’s imprisonment.
- He joined Congress in 2021, contested Punjab elections but lost.
- Sidhu Moose Wala had over 8 songs leaked before official release.
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