Sidhu Moosewala under fire for using Mai Bhago’s name in his song

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is under fire for using the name of Mata Bhag Kaur (Mai Bhago) in his latest song “Jatti Jeone Morh Wargi”. This song belongs to a new Punjabi movie named “Ardab Mutiyaran” which is set to hit screens worldwide on October 18.

Sikh delegations met the SSPs in Bathinda and Mansa districts, demanding the registration of a case against the singer for hurting their religious sentiments and a ban on the controversial song.

In Mansa, Harjinder Singh Bhikhi and Sukhchian Singh Atla have filed a complaint with SSP Narinder Bhargava. In the complaint, they have alleged that Moosewala had misused the name of Mai Bhago in his recent song and had even used “objectionable” words, which had irked the Sikhs.

In Bathinda, a delegation headed by Dal Khalsa district president Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj met SSP Nanak Singh and lodged a complaint against the singer. He is also facing the ire of the Sikhs over the issue on social media. People are raising their voice and giving a call to boycott the singer.

Akalis demand ban

The Shiromani Akali Dal too condemned the “objectionable” lyrics of the song and demanded registration of case against the popular singer and song writer.

“We strongly condemn the objectionable words used against Mai Bhago by Sidhu Moosewala. It has hurt the sentiments of Sikhs,” said SAD spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema.

He demanded a ban on the song and asked the Punjab government to issue guidelines for curbing the practice of singers using objectionable language in their songs.

Apologises on social media

Sidhu Moosewala, in a video posted on his social media account on Friday, apologised for using the name of Mai Bhago in his new song and said he would delete the paragraph. He said he wanted to convey some meaning through it, but was perceived wrongly. He said his motive was not to disrespect Mai Bhago or hurt anyone, but he accepts his mistake.