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'{{pp-vand|small=yes}} {{short description|Indian singer and lyricist}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Sidhu Moose Wala | birth_name = Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu<ref name="SBS">{{cite web |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2018/11/14/rise-punjabi-singer-sidhu-moosewala |title=The rise of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala |website=[[Special Broadcasting Service]] |author=Preetinder Grewal |date=15 November 2018 |access-date=31 December 2018}}</ref> | image = Sidhu Moose Wala Interview 2019.jpg | alt = | caption = Sidhu in Moosa, Punjab | native_name_lang = | alias = 5911 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|06|11|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 June 2019|title=Happy Birthday Sidhu Moose Wala: Here Are Some Lesser Known Facts About Birthday Boy|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/happy-birthday-sidhu-moose-wala-here-are-some-lesser-known-facts-about-birthday-boy|website=PTC Punjabi}}</ref> | birth_place = Moosa, [[Mansa district, India|Mansa]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India | origin = Punjab, India | genre = <nowiki>{{flatlist|</nowiki> * [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] *[[gangsta rap ]] * [[Punjabi music|Punjabi]] * [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] <nowiki>{{</nowiki> | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|lyricist}} | instrument = Vocals | years_active = (2016–present) | label = {{flatlist| * 5911 * [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] * Humble }} | associated_acts = {{flatlist| * [[Bohemia (rapper)|Bohemia]] * Byg Byrd * Sunny Malton * The Kidd * [[Steel Banglez]] * [[Deep Jandu]] * [[Amrit Maan]] * [[Prem Dhillon]] * [[Afsana Khan]] }} | website = }} '''Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu''', better known by his stage name '''Sidhu Moose Wala''', is an Indian singer, lyricist, rapper and actor associated with [[Music of Punjab|Punjabi music]] and [[Punjabi cinema]].<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/119a6864-622b-4e6c-8aab-a422080530c6|title=Sidhu Moose Wala|website=[[BBC]] |access-date=20 November 2018}}</ref> He started his career with writing the lyrics of the song "License" sung by Ninja, and began his singing career on a duet song titled "G Wagon". Following his debut, he collaborated with Brown Boys for various tracks which were released by Humble Music. He gained wide attention with his track "So High". In fall 2018, he released his debut album ''[[PBX 1]]'', which peaked at 66th on [[Canadian Albums Chart|''Billboard'' Canadian Albums]] chart. Following the album, he started releasing his songs independently. Also, his single "[[47 (2019 song)|47]]" was ranked on [[UK Singles Chart]]. In 2020, Sidhu was named by ''[[The Guardian]]'' among the 50 new artists.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Beaumont-Thomas|first1=Ben|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/bradford-bassline-and-ketamine-charged-punk-50-new-artists-for-2020|title=Bradford bassline and ketamine-charged punk – 50 new artists for 2020|date=27 December 2019|work=The Guardian|access-date=18 April 2020|last2=Snapes|first2=Laura|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Ten of his songs have peaked on [[Official Charts Company|UK Asian]] chart, two of which have topped the chart. His "Bambiha Bole" entered in top five on Global [[YouTube]] music chart. In 2021, Moose Wala released ''[[Moosetape]]'', tracks from which charted globally including [[Canadian Hot 100]], UK Asian, and New Zealand Hot charts. He often gets into legal troubles by promoting gun culture and also using inflammatory and inciting lyrics in his songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/sidhu-moosewala-the-punjab-police-poster-boy-who-turned-into-controversys-child-6537892/|title = Sidhu Moosewala: The Punjab Police poster boy who turned into controversy's child|date = 5 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/2-punjabs-sing-in-farmers-support-one-for-brotherhood-other-with-visuals-of-bhindranwale-7127099/|title = Two Punjabs sing in farmers' support — one for brotherhood, other with visuals of Bhindranwale|date = 31 December 2020}}</ref> == Personal life == Sidhu hails from the village of Moosa in [[Mansa district, Punjab|Mansa district]] of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref name=":2"/><ref name="ITNov2019">{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Harmeet Shah |title=Punjabi music gets a Disruptor-in-Chief |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/sidhu-moosewala-is-the-tupac-of-punjabi-music-1620963-2019-11-20 |access-date=1 January 2020 |work=India Today |date=20 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He was born in a [[Sikh]] family, to father Bhola Singh and mother Charan Kaur.<ref>{{cite news |title=Singer's mother in fray, says will fight drugs |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/singer-s-mother-in-fray-says-will-fight-drugs/702730.html |access-date=16 September 2019 |work=The Tribune |date=23 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="ITNov2019"/> He studied at [[Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana]] and graduated in [[Electrical Engineering]] in 2016.<ref name=":2" /> He has also performed at [[DAV College, Chandigarh|DAV College]] fest.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/events/chandigarh/dav-college-fest-brings-sidhu-moosewala-and-a-clash/articleshow/63647371.cms|title=DAV College fest brings Sidhu Moosewala and a clash - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 August 2018}}</ref> Moose Wala admires and is influenced by rapper [[Tupac Shakur]].<ref name=":2"/><ref name="ITNov2019"/> He started listening [[Hip hop music|hip-hop music]] from sixth grade, and learned music skills from Harvinder Bittu in Ludhiana.<ref>{{Citation|title=Sidhu Moosewala : A journey from a common man to star|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09yet5H4k4A|publisher=[[Prime Asia Television|Prime Asia TV Canada]]|language=pa|access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> He has close relations with his parents, and has released tracks titled "Dear Mama" and "Bapu".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala has earned along with a few controversies|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/punjabi-singer-sidhu-moosewala-has-earned-along-with-a-few-controversies-91538|access-date=11 June 2020|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> As of 2019, Moose Wala resides in [[Brampton]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2019/07/03/Drake-of-Surrey/|title=He's the 'Drake of Surrey.' But the City Said a Performance Would Be Too Dangerous|last=Park|first=Carol Eugene|date=3 July 2019|website=The Tyee|language=en|access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref> He is known for his controversial lyrical style, often promoting [[gun cultures]], while also hurting religious sentiments<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/moosewala-says-sorry-after-row-over-mai-bhago-reference-in-song/articleshow/71227342.cms|title=Row over Mai Bhago line in song, Sidhu Moose Wala 'sorry' &#124; Amritsar News - Times of India}}</ref> as was the case related to [[Mai Bhago]], a revered figure in [[Sikhism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/2-punjabs-sing-in-farmers-support-one-for-brotherhood-other-with-visuals-of-bhindranwale-7127099/|title = Two Punjabs sing in farmers' support — one for brotherhood, other with visuals of Bhindranwale|date = 31 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/sidhu-moosewala-the-punjab-police-poster-boy-who-turned-into-controversys-child-6537892/|title = Sidhu Moosewala: The Punjab Police poster boy who turned into controversy's child|date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> == Career == After graduation, Sidhu Moose Wala moved to [[Canada]] and there he released his first song "G Wagon".<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last=Prime Asia TV Canada|title=Prime Time With Benipal - Sidhu Moose Wala ਕਿਵੇਂ ਬਣਿਆ STAR|date=15 September 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09yet5H4k4A|access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref> He started to perform live in India in 2018. He had also performed successful live shows in Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/sidhu-moose-wala-live-performance-in-brempton/?amp_markup=1|title=ਸਿੱਧੂ ਮੂਸੇ ਵਾਲਾ ਨੇਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਲਾਈਵ ਸ਼ੋ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੱਡੇ ਝੰਡੇ, ਵੇਖੋ ਵੀਡੀਓ|website=www.ptcpunjabi.co.in|date=24 July 2018|access-date=8 August 2018}}</ref> Moose Wala got his breakthrough with the song "So High" in 2017, a gangster rap collaboration with Byg Byrd.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/in/artist/sidhu-moose-wala/1257856923|title=Sidhu Moose Wala on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|language=en-gb|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref> The song won him the 2017 Best Lyricist award at the [[Brit Asia TV Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/britasia-tv-music-awards-2018-winners-list/|title=BritAsia TV Music Awards 2018: Winners List |date=8 October 2018|website=BizAsia |language=en-GB|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref> He continued his success with singles like "Issa Jatt", "Tochan", "Selfmade", "Famous" and "Warning Shots".<ref name=":3" /> At the 2018 [[PTC Punjabi Music Awards]] he was nominated for the Best New Age Sensation award for "Issa Jatt".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/ptc-punjabi-music-awards-2018-heres-the-full-list-of-nominations/|title=PTC Punjabi Music Awards 2018: Here's The Full List Of Nominations|last1=N|first1=Karan|last2=a|date=24 November 2018|website=[[PTC Punjabi]]|language=en-US|access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref> In August 2018, he launched his first film soundtrack song titled "Dollar", for the film ''[[Dakuaan Da Munda]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.kalikwest.com/2018/08/dakuaan-da-munda-sidhu-moosewala-byg-byrd-song-dollar/|title=DAKUAAN DA MUNDA : SIDHU MOOSEWALA AND BYG BYRD SONG 'DOLLAR' IS OUT - KALIKWEST|date=5 August 2018|work=KALIKWEST|access-date=8 August 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2018, Moose Wala released his debut album ''[[PBX 1]]'' in the [[pop music]] genre with a touch of [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]]. The album charted on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/sidhu-moosewala/chart-history/CNA|title=Sidhu Moosewala Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref> It won him the Best Album Award at the 2019 Brit Asia TV Music Awards, where Moose Wala also won Track of the Year for "Legend", Best International Male Act and Best Lyricist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://britasia.tv/the-winners-of-the-britasia-tv-kuflink-music-awards-2019/|title=THE WINNERS OF THE BRITASIA TV KUFLINK MUSIC AWARDS 2019|last=Dosanjh|first=Kiesha|date=1 December 2019|website=BritAsia TV|language=en-GB|access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref> In 2019, Moose Wala founded a record label of his name and released numerous tracks on the record label. Releases include "Sidhu's Anthem", "Mafia Style", "Poison" (a collaboration with R Nait), "Sohne Lagde", and "Homicide". Also, he released "Boot Cut", by [[Prem Dhillon]] as a producer.<ref>{{Citation|title=Boot Cut - Single by Prem Dhillon|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/boot-cut-single/1481033204|language=en-gb|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref> In June 2019, his concert at the Surrey Music Festival was cancelled due to violent activities that had happened in Moose Wala's past performances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/punjabi-rapper-sidhu-moose-wala-5x-fest-performance-cancelled-1.5171099|title=Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's 5X Fest performance cancelled following police safety assessment|website=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=11 June 2019 |access-date=12 June 2019}}</ref> His single "47", featuring [[Mist (rapper)|Mist]] and [[Stefflon Don]] entered the top 20 on [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/sidhu-moosewala/chart-history/OCC|title=Sidhu Moosewala Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/53645/sidhu-moose-wala/|title=SIDHU MOOSE WALA {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company|website=www.officialcharts.com|access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> The song also charted on the New Zealand [[Official New Zealand Music Chart|Hot 40 singles]] chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|website=THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART|language=en|access-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> Moose Wala concluded the year with single "Dhakka". In 2019, [[Spotify]] included him in the list of the most popular artists in Punjab, along [[Maninder Buttar]] and [[Karan Aujla]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Spotify reveals Delhi''s music trends for 2019 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/spotify-reveals-delhis-music-trends-for-2019/1687489 |access-date=10 April 2020 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=17 December 2019}}</ref> In 2020, he featured in "Old Skool", sung by Prem Dhillon. The song was followed by "Tibeyan Da Putt", which topped the iTunes charts and was ranked at number 8 on the Apple Music charts in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-india/pl.c0e98d2423e54c39b3df955c24df3cc5|title=Top 100: India|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200320112538/https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-india/pl.c0e98d2423e54c39b3df955c24df3cc5|archive-date=20 March 2020|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-gb|access-date=20 March 2020}}</ref> The song was followed by various singles, including "911" and "8 Cylinder". In May 2020, Moose Wala announced his second studio album, ''[[Snitches Get Stitches]]'' on his [[Instagram]] handle, which was released on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sidhu Moosewala (ਮੂਸੇ ਆਲਾ) on Instagram: "DROPPING ANYTIME 🔥"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B_94awjpBN5/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509153152/https://www.instagram.com/p/B_94awjpBN5/?igshid=1gt8k52fzfa6t|archive-date=9 May 2020|website=[[Instagram]]|language=en|access-date=9 May 2020}}</ref> In the same month, he released his single "Dear Mama" on the occasion of his mother's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dear Mama: Sidhu Moose Wala releases a heart touching melody on the birthday of his mother|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/dear-mama-sidhu-moose-wala-releases-a-heart-touching-melody-on-the-birthday-of-his-mother/articleshow/75751789.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=15 May 2020}}</ref> In June 2020, he collaborated with [[Amrit Maan]] on the song "Bambiha Bole",<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bambiha Bole: Amrit Maan and Sidhu Moose Wala collaborate for a power-packed song|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/bambiha-bole-amrit-maan-and-sidhu-moose-wala-collaborate-for-a-power-packed-song/articleshow/76335057.cms|access-date=12 June 2020|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> which debuted at number 25 in India and 81 in Canada on the Apple Music chart.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=Top 100: India|url=https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-india/pl.c0e98d2423e54c39b3df955c24df3cc5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613092437/https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-india/pl.c0e98d2423e54c39b3df955c24df3cc5|archive-date=13 June 2020|access-date=12 June 2020|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Top 100: Canada|url=https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-canada/pl.79bac9045a2540e0b195e983df8ba569|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613093020/https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-canada/pl.79bac9045a2540e0b195e983df8ba569|archive-date=13 June 2020|access-date=12 June 2020|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-gb}}</ref> Its music video was viewed over ten million times within twenty-four hours.<ref>{{Citation|title=BAMBIHA BOLE (Official Video) Amrit Maan {{!}} Sidhu Moose Wala {{!}} Tru Makers {{!}} Latest Punjabi Songs 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpVNMjpjiJc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613040441/https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=hpVNMjpjiJc|archive-date=13 June 2020|language=en|access-date=13 June 2020}}</ref> The song topped in India, and entered the top 50 in Canada and New Zealand on the Apple Music chart.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 100: New Zealand|url=https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-new-zealand/pl.d8742df90f43402ba5e708eefd6d949a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613091706/https://music.apple.com/in/playlist/top-100-new-zealand/pl.d8742df90f43402ba5e708eefd6d949a|archive-date=13 June 2020|access-date=13 June 2020|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-gb}}</ref> It topped the UK Asian charts, and also entered the top 5 of the Global YouTube charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Music Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/asian-music-chart/20200619/asian/|access-date=9 July 2020|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=YouTube Music Charts|url=https://charts.youtube.com/charts/TopSongs/global/20200612-20200618?hl=en-gb|access-date=9 July 2020|website=charts.youtube.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> In September 2020, Moose Wala released "Game" with Shooter Kahlon, which became his first song to chart on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Sidhu Moosewala|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/sidhu-moosewala/chart-history/CAN|access-date=2021-06-13|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> In May 2021, Moose Wala released his third studio album, ''[[Moosetape]]'', which contains 32 tracks. On 12 September 2021, he performed at the Wireless Fest in London with British rapper [[Mist (rapper)|Mist]]. Moose Wala was the first Indian singer to perform at this festival.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-12|title=Sidhu Moosewala Becomes The First Indian Artist To Ever Perform At The Wireless Festival, UK|url=https://kiddaan.com/sidhu-moosewala-becomes-the-first-indian-artist-to-ever-perform-at-the-wireless-festival-uk/|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Kiddaan|language=en-US}}</ref> == Controversies == === Feuds === Moose Wala has a rivalry with [[Karan Aujla]]; both have replied to each other through songs, social media handles and live performances.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/life-style/song-that-says-it-all/629245.html|title=Song that says it all|last=Singh|first=Jasmine|date=31 July 2018|website=The Tribune|access-date=8 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Sidhu Moosewala vs Karan aujla {{!}} Sidhu Moosewala Controversy{{!}} Sidhu vs Geet mp3 {{!}} ABP Sanjha|date=4 May 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ZyFxxsfsg|publisher=[[ABP Sanjha]]|language=pa|access-date=5 May 2020}}</ref> Also, both the singers have been criticised for singing songs promoting violence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/when-violence-is-the-object-not-subject-42368|title=When violence is the object, not subject|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200216093759/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/when-violence-is-the-object-not-subject-42368 | archive-date=16 February 2020|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=2 March 2020}}</ref> Elly Mangat, both Sidhu and Aujla's then-colleague in an interview disclosed that the dispute between two singers began when Sidhu's video targeting Aujla in his song was leaked to Aujla's management, and they threatened attacking Sidhu. Following the incident, both started targeting each other on social media.<ref>{{Citation|title=ਗਰਮ ਮੁੱਦਾ - Sidhu Moose Wala ਦੇ ਗੋਲੀ ਮਾਰਨ ਦੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਸੀ ਧਮਕੀ Elly Mangat Karan Aujla|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=matNGKZ0IRE|last=Doaba TV|website=[[YouTube]]|date=5 March 2019|language=pa|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Fascination for guns set to backfire on Moose Wala|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/fascination-for-guns-set-to-backfire-on-moose-wala/story-6WOps6YcRdAKixO0CbgMQL.html|date=19 May 2020|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> The rivalry was resolved temporarily till Karan Aujla released a diss-track "Lafaafe", followed by Moose Wala's "Warning Shot".<ref name=":4" /> Aujla in an interview stated that he didn't write the track "Lafaafe", and didn't reveal anything about their rivalry, but praised Sidhu's work.<ref>{{Citation|title=Karan Aujla: A journey from a songwriter to singer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXmVjpCac7c|publisher=[[Prime Asia Television|Prime Asia TV Canada]]|language=pa|last=Devinder S. Benipal|date=27 December 2018|access-date=17 May 2020|quote=Watch at 8:30}}</ref> In fall 2019, their rivalry was most-active as both the singers were on India tour, and targeted each other in almost every performance. === AK-47 training === On 4 May 2020, Moose Wala's two videos went viral in which he was training to use an [[AK-47]] with five police officers in one video,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Video of cops showing Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala how to use gun goes viral|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/video-of-cops-showing-punjabi-singer-sidhu-moosewala-how-to-use-gun-goes-viral-80305|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> and a personal pistol in another.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sangrur police book Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala for curfew violations|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/sangrur-police-book-punjabi-singer-sidhu-moose-wala-for-curfew-violations/story-JQjoivQOG3tkxIrJkpBXRK.html|date=5 May 2020|last=Singh|first=Avtar|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> Six police officials who assisted Moose Wala were suspended following the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Punjabi singer booked after firing video goes viral, 6 policemen suspended|url=https://scroll.in/latest/961070/punjabi-singer-booked-after-firing-video-goes-viral-6-policemen-suspended|author=Scroll Staff|website=[[Scroll.in]]|language=en-US|access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> On 19 May, Moose Wala was booked under two sections of the [[Arms Act, 1959|arms act]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sidhu Moose Wala now booked under Arms Act provisions: Police to HC|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/sidhu-moose-wala-arms-act-police-6416974/|date=19 May 2020|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en|access-date=21 May 2020}}</ref> Later that month, police started conducting raids to arrest him, but he went underground and evaded the arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=singer moose wala: Punjab: Sangrur police constitute special teams to arrest singer Moose Wala|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjab-sangrur-police-constitute-special-teams-to-arrest-singer-moose-wala/articleshow/75856098.cms|first=Manish|last=Sirhindi|date=21 May 2020|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sangrur police start raids to arrest singer Sidhu Moosewala, others|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/sangrur-police-start-raids-to-arrest-singer-sidhu-moosewala-others-87500|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en|access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikh24.com/2020/05/23/sidhu-moosewala-goes-underground-raiding-cops-find-his-house-locked-in-village-moosa/#.XskJcyXhXDs|title=Sidhu Moosewala goes underground; Raiding cops find his house locked in village Moosa|website=www.sikh24.com|access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref> On 2 June, [[Barnala district|Barnala]] court rejected his [[anticipatory bail]], among five accused officers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Singer Sidhu Moosewala case: Barnala court rejects anticipatory bail of six accused|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/singer-sidhu-moosewala-case-barnala-court-rejects-anticipatory-bail-of-six-accused-93483|date=2 June 2020|access-date=3 June 2020|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> In July, he got regular bail after he joined the police investigation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Parvesh|title=Sidhu Moosewala gets regular bail in Arms Act case|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/sidhu-moosewala-gets-regular-bail-in-arms-act-case-113313|access-date=18 July 2020|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> On 6 June, he was fined for black-tinted glass of his car in [[Nabha]], and was released despite being under lookout.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=6 June 2020|title=Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala caught driving with tinted windows, let off with a challan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/punjabi-singer-sidhu-moose-wala-caught-driving-with-tinted-windows-let-off-with-a-challan/story-0pdjmiIK9n0fqXa9pQqqIK.html|access-date=11 June 2020|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en}}</ref> In July 2020, he released a single "'''''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cLTT_bEqTg Sanju]'''''", in which he compared his charges with [[Sanjay Dutt]]. Indian shooter [[Avneet Sidhu]] criticised Moose Wala for promoting gun culture.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Parvesh|date=18 July 2020|title=Avneet Sidhu calls out Moosewala for 'blatant glorification of weapons' in his latest song|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/avneet-sidhu-calls-out-moosewala-for-blatant-glorification-of-weapons-in-his-latest-song-114731|access-date=20 July 2020|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sharma|first=Nitin|date=19 July 2020|title=Row over Moosewala: Singers should not promote gun culture, says Olympic shooter|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/row-over-moosewala-singers-should-not-promote-gun-culture-says-shooting-olympian-6512543/|access-date=20 July 2020|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en}}</ref> On the next day, case was registered on him for the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2020|title=Another case registered against Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/another-case-registered-against-punjabi-singer-sidhu-moosewala-115428 |access-date=20 July 2020|website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|language=en}}</ref> In an interview Moose Wala stated that he is being targeted by news channels and some lawyers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=21 July 2020|title=News18 ਤੇ ਗਾਇਕ Sidhu Moose Wala Super Exclusive ,ਕੁਝ ਲੋਕ ਮੇਰੀ ਤਰੱਕੀ ਤੋਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਨਹੀਂ।Khabra Punjab Toh - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaV_4Coms50&feature=youtu.be |access-date=21 July 2020|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> === Khalistani separatism === In December 2020, Moose Wala released the single "Panjab", in which he glorified [[Khalistan movement|Khalistani]] separatist [[Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]]. The song also includes visuals from a speech made by Khalistani supporter Bharpur Singh Balbir in the late 1980s.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sidhu Moosewala: The Punjab Police poster boy who turned into controversy's child |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/sidhu-moosewala-the-punjab-police-poster-boy-who-turned-into-controversys-child-6537892/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2020-08-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Two Punjabs sing in farmers' support — one for brotherhood, other with visuals of Bhindranwale |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/2-punjabs-sing-in-farmers-support-one-for-brotherhood-other-with-visuals-of-bhindranwale-7127099 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=2020-12-31 |language=en}}</ref> == Other ventures == === 5911 Records === Following the various successful songs with Humble Music, Moose Wala started releasing songs independently in 2018. He released the first song "Warning Shots", which is [[diss track]] to [[Karan Aujla]]'s track "Lafaafe".<ref name=":4">{{Citation|title=Warning Shots : Sidhu Moose Wala (Official Song) Sunny Malton {{!}} MixSingh|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xr32HeuuNk|language=en|access-date=26 April 2020}}</ref> In the same year, his debut album ''[[PBX 1]]'' was released under [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], followed by the release of most of his tracks under his own label, as well as tracks from other artists. In 2020, Moose Wala released his second studio album ''[[Snitches Get Stitches]]'' under his own label.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Snitches Get Stitches by Sidhu Moose Wala|url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/snitches-get-stitches/1512832321|website=[[Apple Music]]|language=en-gb|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> On 31 August 2020, Moose Wala officially launched his record label, [[5911 Records]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sidhu Moosewala (ਮੂਸੇ ਆਲਾ)'s Instagram video: "LEGENDARY SHIT "5911 RECORDS " SHARE SUPPORT AND SUBSCRIBE |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjcdzVpbey/?igshid=jy0chn0yy75 |website=Instagram |access-date=1 September 2020 |date=31 August 2020|language=en}}</ref> === Acting career === Moose Wala made his debut in [[Punjabi cinema]] in the film ''Yes I Am Student'' under his own production company Jatt Life Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/yes-i-am-student-the-shoot-of-sidhu-moose-walas-debut-movie-goes-on-the-floor/articleshow/70856241.cms|title=Yes I Am Student: The shoot of Sidhu Moose Wala's debut movie goes on the floor - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=18 February 2020}}</ref> The film was directed by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal and written by Gill Raunta.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/sidhu-moose-wala-is-making-his-cinematic-debut-in-and-as-yes-i-am-a-student/articleshow/66846535.cms|title=Sidhu Moose Wala is making his cinematic debut in and as 'Yes I Am A Student' - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref> In 2019, Moose Wala appeared in [[Teri Meri Jodi (film)|''Teri Meri Jodi'']].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baddhan|first=Raj|date=11 September 2019|title=Sidhu Moose Wala's Punjabi film 'Teri Meri Jodi' set for UK release|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/sidhu-moose-walas-punjabi-film-teri-meri-jodi-set-for-uk-release/|access-date=21 July 2020|website=BizAsia|language=en-GB}}</ref> In June 2020, he announced another film titled ''Gunah''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 June 2020|title=Amrit Maan and Sidhu Moose Wala to play the lead in 'Gunah'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/amrit-maan-and-sidhu-moose-wala-to-play-the-lead-in-gunah/articleshow/76420969.cms |access-date=24 August 2020|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref> On August 22, he released the teaser of his upcoming movie, ''MoosaJatt'', starring Sweetaj Brar and directed by Tru Makers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moosa Jatt Teaser: Latest News, Photos and Videos on Moosa Jatt Teaser - ABP Sanjha|url=https://punjabi.abplive.com/topic/moosa-jatt-teaser|access-date=2021-08-22|website=punjabi.abplive.com}}</ref> On August 24, he announced his new film ''Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya'', directed by [[Amberdeep Singh]] which is set for release on March 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|title=Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya: Sidhu Moosewala Announces One Of The Biggest Punjabi Movies Of 2022|url=https://kiddaan.com/jattan-da-munda-gaun-lagya-sidhu-moosewala-announces-one-of-the-biggest-punjabi-movies-of-2022/|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Kiddaan|language=en-US}}</ref> === Politics === Moose Wala actively campaigned for his mother, Charan Kaur, who won the [[sarpanch]] election from Moosa village in December 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Badals' kin loses from native village; Sidhu Moosewala's mother wins |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/badals-kin-loses-from-native-village-sidhu-moosewala-s-mother-wins/706210.html |access-date=16 September 2019 |work=The Tribune |date=30 December 2018}}</ref> ==Discography== {{main|Sidhu Moose Wala discography}} '''Studio albums''' * ''[[PBX 1]]'' (2018) * ''[[Snitches Get Stitches]]'' (2020) * ''[[Moosetape]]'' (2021) ==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" |+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |} ===Actor=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes |- |2019 |''Teri Meri Jodi'' |Jeona |Guest appearance |- | rowspan="2" |2021 | ''Moosa Jatt'' || Moosa || Debut film |- | ''[[Yes I Am Student]]'' || Jass || |- | 2022 || style="background:#ffc;"|''Jattan Da Munda Gaun Lagya'' || ||Directed & written by [[Amberdeep Singh]] |- |} ==Tours== * Brown Boys Tour/ [[PBX 1]] Tour (2018-19)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sidhu Moose Wala|url=https://www.facebook.com/1674563846138005/photos/a.1675888552672201/2271071363153914/?type=3|access-date=2021-07-15|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> * Solo New Zealand/Italy/India Live Shows (2019-20) * [[Moosetape]] Tour (To Be Announced]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{IMDb name|10216570}} * {{Instagram|sidhu_moosewala}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sidhu Moose Wala}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:People from Mansa district, India]] [[Category:Singers from Punjab, India]] [[Category:Indian lyricists]] [[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]] [[Category:Punjabi-language singers]] [[Category:Indian hip hop musicians]] [[Category:Indian Sikhs]] [[Category:Musicians from Brampton]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]'