Mar 17, 2024, 01:55PM ISTSource: TOI.in
Father of the late Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala welcomes a newborn son. Sharing a photo on Instagram on Sunday, Balkaur Singh is seen holding the infant, with a photo frame of Sidhu in the background. Balkaur, dressed in a blue shirt and denims, cradles the baby in his arms.Moosewala’s family had been mourning his brutal death for two years, and now, a bundle of joy has arrived, bringing happiness to his 60-year-old father. Moosewala’s mother, Charan Kaur, conceived through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), as announced by her brother-in-law Chamkaur Singh earlier this year.Sidhu Moosewala gained fame for his unique style and impactful lyrics in Punjabi music. Starting as a lyricist, he rose to prominence with his debut track ‘G Wagon’ in 2017 and continued to gain popularity with successful albums. His powerful voice and relatable lyrics earned him a massive fan base.Moosewala contested the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections on a Congress ticket from Mansa but did not win. Tragically, he was fatally shot by assailants while campaigning in his car in Jawaharke village.