Ever since Sidhu Moose Wala was shot useless close to Mansa, the Punjabi music business has been in a state of shock. While many mourned the demise of the 28-year-old singer, others opened up in regards to the gun tradition in Punjab and the risk to life they face every single day. Now, Daler Mehndi has opened up in regards to the incident that has shocked the nation.
Speaking to India Today, Mehndi stated he was shocked to see that Moose Wala was driving his automobile with hardly any safety at a time when in Punjab, each singer – widespread or not – has a convoy alongside. The veteran singer stated, “I have never heard his songs but have heard his name because he is so popular. I am extremely sad.” Mehndi stated he’s unaware of Goldi Brar, who claimed accountability for Moose Wala’s dying.
On a concluding word, Daler Mehndi stated, “I would request the government to pay attention to the songs and the lyrics. They should regulate songs that talk or promote drugs, gangs and gun culture or any song that has bad words for women. Such songs should be given warning. They should be stopped. All this can get controlled if this happens.”
Daler Mehndi’s brother Mika Singh additionally opened up about Sidhu Moose Wala’s homicide. In an interplay with News18, he referred to as it an ‘shameful’ incident and spoke about how singers in Punjab typically get dying threats from gangsters. “I remember Parmish Verma, Gippy Grewal… even Sidhu told me three years ago that he has been receiving such threats. Many singers give money and save themselves. Budding singers get such threats. They know they do so many shows and earn well.”
Mika, who expressed disappointment over the legislation and order scenario in Punjab, was all reward for Moose Wala and referred to as him a self-made singer. “He was not the kind of person who would drink and disturb people. He was just a singer who made a name for himself with his songs. So, if this can happen to such a nice boy and celebrity, that too without any fear of punishment, ye toh poora jaanwar vaala tareeka hai,” he stated.
Sidhu Moose Wala was shot useless close to Mansa on May 29. Moose Wala was shot at whereas he was driving his SUV in village Jhawahar Ke in Mansa district with two others, and was declared introduced useless on the Mansa Civil Hospital.
