Mansa (National Times): Three years after the tragic death of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, his father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu has released a heartfelt message that has once again touched millions across the globe. In a deeply emotional note, Balkaur Singh poured out his grief, reflecting on the pain, betrayal, and permanent changes that losing his only son has brought into his life.
“I have changed a lot,” he wrote. “In these three years, I made the mistake of trusting people who were never truly ours. Each time someone’s real face was revealed, it shook me to the core.”
In his moving tribute, Balkaur Singh described how the betrayal of those once considered close has hardened him. “My soft-heartedness turned into silence. My simplicity was forced to become cautious. The grief reshaped me, and this change is justified,” he wrote with profound sorrow.
He also described how the haunting memory of Sidhu’s final moments stays with him every day. “When I think of your silent, innocent face, I feel the weight of your last moments on my shoulders,” he said. “I am no longer me. I have become you.”
Addressing his critics and those who failed to understand his pain, he added, “If you had endured even a fraction of what I have, you wouldn’t be the same person either. You would be like me today, quiet, withdrawn, a man who finds peace in solitude.”
Balkaur Singh said he rarely speaks now, nor does he laugh like before. His days are filled with reflection and memories of his son. “But today, I felt like sharing this,” he concluded, signing off the message with the words, “In the thoughts of your memories, your father.”
This emotional message has reignited the sorrow felt by fans of Sidhu Moosewala, who continue to mourn his untimely and violent death. The singer, whose music gave voice to Punjabi youth and the Sikh identity, remains a powerful cultural figure even in death.
For many, Balkaur Singh’s words are not just a father’s expression of grief, but a powerful reminder of the human cost of violence and loss, one that continues to echo in the hearts of millions who still remember and honor Sidhu Moosewala.
