PERSONAL INFORMATION
Profession(s): Retired Army personnel and a farmer
Famous for: Father of Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala
Date of Birth: 5 January 1964 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024): 60 Years
Birthplace: Village Moosa, Mansa, Punjab, India
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Village Moosa, Mansa, Punjab, India
Religion: Sikhism [1] The Quint
Caste: Jatt Sikh
Age: 60 Years
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Charanjeet Kaur Sidhu (Moosa village Sarpanch)
Children: Son(s) – 2 • Sidhu Moose Wala (a politician and rapper by profession) • Name Not Known (Born on 17 March 2024 through IVF (In vitro fertilisation))
Wife: Charanjeet Kaur Sidhu
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Balkaur Singh, a former soldier of the Indian Army, is widely recognized as the father of the celebrated Indian rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala. His life took a heartbreaking turn following the tragic fate of his son, who was fatally shot in a brazen attack on May 29, 2022. On that fateful day, Balkaur Singh was in another vehicle trailing behind Sidhu Moose Wala’s jeep, which was ambushed. This harrowing experience left Balkaur in a state of shock and despair as he grappled with the loss of his son, whose burgeoning career had captured the hearts of millions.
In the wake of Sidhu Moose Wala’s untimely death, Balkaur Singh emerged as a resolute advocate for justice, writing a poignant letter to Punjab’s Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann. Within this correspondence, he implored that the investigation into his son’s murder be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), emphasizing the need for a more thorough examination led by a panel of judges from the Punjab High Court. Balkaur’s demand was underscored by the distressing revelation that his son had faced threats from dangerous gangsters, who sought extortionate sums of money. This harassment prompted the family to invest in a bulletproof vehicle for Sidhu, yet on the day of the incident, he had opted for a different Mahindra Thar, leaving behind both the secure car and his gunman, a choice that would lead to unimaginable consequences.
The emotional weight of loss was palpable during Sidhu Moose Wala’s cremation, where Balkaur Singh’s actions spoke volumes. In a poignant display of grief, he removed his turban and offered it to the crowd, symbolizing the depth of his despair and the overwhelming sense of having lost everything as a father. His heartache was further compounded when, just a month later, a life-size statue of Sidhu Moose Wala was unveiled in their hometown of Musa, Mansa. At the inauguration, Balkaur broke down, struggling to comprehend the cruel reality of seeing his son immortalized in stone at such a young age, merely 28 years old.
In their quest to honor Sidhu’s memory, Balkaur Singh and his wife, Charanjeet Kaur Sidhu, chose to commemorate their son in a deeply personal way. In July 2022, they marked their love and remembrance by getting tattoos featuring Sidhu’s likeness on their arms, a testament to the enduring bond they share with their late son. Amid this period of mourning, news emerged in February 2024 that Charanjeet Kaur was expecting a child through in vitro fertilization (IVF). As the media buzzed with speculation regarding this new chapter in their lives, Balkaur took to social media in March to urge followers to rely on information confirmed by the family, seeking to dispel the swirling rumors and protect their privacy in a time of profound vulnerability.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.