Sidhu Moosewala, the beloved Punjabi singer and Congress leader, tragically lost his life to gun violence on May 29, 2022. Despite his untimely death, his popularity remains as strong as ever, evidenced by the overwhelming response to the release of his posthumous track Barota. The music video for the long-awaited song was finally made available to fans on Friday, marking the end of a long wait.
In May 2022, Sidhu Moosewala was shot multiple times in a brutal attack by assailants, resulting in fatal blood loss after a bullet struck his head. It’s notable that this tragic event occurred just one day after his security detail was withdrawn. Sidhu had planned to marry his girlfriend, Amandeep Kaur, in November of that year, but his life was cut short before that milestone.
The release of the Barota music video has sparked an outpouring of love and emotion from his fans, with the video racking up over 13 million views within just 24 hours. Thousands of comments flooded in, with fans expressing their grief over the loss of their beloved artist. One fan wrote, “A singer like Sidhu will always remain a hit,” while another said, “No one can take Sidhu’s place. His popularity will remain eternal.”
The music video has also garnered attention for the performance of actress Sweetaaj Brar, alongside Sidhu’s iconic track. It is worth noting that not only did Sidhu lend his voice to Barota, but he was also fully responsible for the music composition, further cementing his legacy as a multi-talented artist.