Sidhu Moosewala's Canada show ‘Sign to God’ cancelled amid protests over Parvinder Jhota's killing
PTC News Desk: The ‘Sign to God’ show by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, scheduled for October 19, has been cancelled in response to the killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Moosewala’s father, Balkaur Singh, announced the decision on his social media.
All tickets for the show had reportedly been sold, but Balkaur Singh decided to cancel it at the last moment. He said Parvinder Jhota was like a son to him and that he was deeply saddened by his death.
“Punjab and my constituency, Mansa, come first for me. I sincerely apologise to all my brothers and well-wishers in Calgary and the United States that I could not be there with you this time,” Balkaur Singh said. He also promised to bring the show back soon, saying the next event would be even better than before.
Following the public anger over the death of Parvinder Singh Jhota, popular Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa had also announced that her film would be taken off screens shortly after its release.
Neeru Bajwa also suspends film screenings
On Sunday, Neeru Bajwa announced that screenings of her film Thappi would be suspended. She said that everything that she is today is because of Punjab and that the film would return to theatres only when the situation improves.
The film was released in cinemas on October 16, but its screenings have now been put on hold.
The actress said that everything she and her team has achieved is rooted in the spirit of Punjab and Punjabi identity. She explained that one of the main objective behind making Thappi was to bring renewed activity to the region.
Bajwa also emphasised that cinema exists for the people and should not take priority over their concerns. Referring to the current situation in Punjab, she said the team had decided to halt screenings because nothing was more important to them than the
- PTC NEWS
