TORONTO: A video of two-year-old Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, the younger brother of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has gone viral on social media after he recreated his brother’s signature “Thapi” gesture during a concert in Toronto, Canada.
The emotional moment took place on October 9 at Scotiabank Arena during the opening show of Sidhu Moose Wala’s Signed to God hologram world tour. The toddler, affectionately known as “Chhota Sidhu,” was seen on stage imitating the distinctive gesture, which had become a trademark of his elder brother’s performances.
His parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, were also present on stage during the moment, which touched fans and prompted emotional reactions on social media.
Sidhu Moose Wala’s signature “Thapi” involved striking his thigh with his hand and became a recognisable part of his stage persona. The ongoing tour uses hologram technology to recreate the singer’s stage presence, combining three-dimensional visuals, his original voice recordings, cinematic sequences and special stage effects.
New Music Video for ‘295’ Released
The concert also coincided with the release of a new music video for Sidhu Moose Wala’s popular song 295, originally released in 2021. The video reportedly features archived footage of the singer alongside glimpses of his family.
Born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu on June 11, 1993, in Moosa village in Punjab’s Mansa district, Sidhu Moose Wala became one of the most prominent names in Punjabi music, known for his distinctive musical style and storytelling.
He was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Jawaharke village in Mansa district when attackers opened fire on his vehicle. Investigators linked the murder to gang-related rivalries, with the names of Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang emerging in the case.
Younger Brother Named in His Memory
Sidhu Moose Wala was the only son of Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur before his death. Nearly two years later, on March 17, 2024, the couple welcomed another son through in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
They named their younger child Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu in memory of the late singer.
The toddler’s appearance at the Toronto concert has drawn renewed attention to the singer’s enduring legacy and the emotional connection his family and fans continue to share with his music.