Bhaana Sidhu
Bhaana Sidhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barnala, Punjab |
| Occupation(s) | social activist, actor and vlogger |
Kaka Singh Sidhu professionally known as Bhaana Sidhu is an Indian social activist, actor and vlogger.[1][2][3][4] He is known for his contributions as a social activist and also he is known for his roles in films like Sufna and Moosa Jatt.[5][6][1]
Biography
[edit]Sidhu was born in village Kot Dhunna, Barnala, Punjab, to Sardar Bikkar Singh.[7] He completed his graduation from Punjabi University, Patiala.[2] His grandfather, Sardar Kartar Singh, was the chairman of the Bharatiya Kisan Union.[1] Sidhu was actively involved in the 2021 farmers' protest.[8] Sidhu began his career in comedy alongside his brother Amna Sidhu and relative Harinder Sidhu, also known as Producer Dxx and their early work faced significant criticism for its use of explicit language.[1] Sidhu subsequently transitioned to acting in Punjabi cinema, with notable appearances including the Sidhu Moosewala starrer Moosa Jatt and Ammy Virk Starrer Sufna.[9] He has featured in various Punjabi music videos such as Sidhu Moosewala’s Doctor, G Khan’s Fakkar, Gallan, Balkar Ankhila’ s Vaardat, Zafar's Thapian.[10][11][12][13]
Beside his work as an artist, Sidhu is a social activist. He redirected his attention to the problem of immigration agents deceiving young people by demanding large sums of money under the false pretense of facilitating their travel abroad.[5] His intervention led to several immigration agents returning the illicitly obtained funds to the victims.[5] He also voiced criticism regarding the government's failures.[5]
Controversy
[edit]Sidhu has been involved in at least eight separate cases since 2019, including four cases registered against him within a single week in January 2024.[2] He was arrested on charges of extorting a Ludhiana-based immigration agent.[14] Later that same day, Sidhu and his brother were also booked for extortion by the police in Mohali following a complaint lodged by another immigration agent.[15] On January 26, a new extortion case was filed against him in Abohar.[16] On February 3, 2024, a substantial group of demonstrators, including young people and farmers, obstructed the national highway near Jheormajra village in Sangrur.[17] The protesters breached police barricades in an attempt to reach the chief minister's residence in Sangrur, demanding the release of Sidhu.[18] On February 12, 2024, Bhaana Sidhu was granted bail by a court in Mohali, Following the court's decision, Sidhu was released from Patiala Jail.[18][19]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Movie | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sufna | Nishan Singh | Debut |
| 2021 | Moosa Jatt | Swarn Sidhu |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Sethi, Chitleen K.; ThePrint (2024-01-30). "Who is Bhaana Sidhu, activist & vlogger whose arrest has put Mann-led AAP govt on the back foot". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b c "कल जेल से छूटे, अब किसानों संग दिल्ली कूच का ऐलान, कौन हैं अमृतपाल के हमदर्द यूट्यूबर भाना सिंह सिद्धू?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Fact Check: Video of protests supporting Punjabi YouTuber FALSELY shared as 'Delhi Chalo' march". India Today. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "'Haven't attended February 3 protest': Social media influencer Bhana Sidhu's sisters say they were falsely booked for attacking police party". The Indian Express. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b c d "ਭਾਨਾ ਸਿੱਧੂ: ਉਹ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ 'ਤੇ 'ਬਦਲਾਖੋਰੀ' ਅਤੇ 'ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰਾਉਣ' ਦੇ ਇਲਜ਼ਾਮ ਲੱਗੇ". BBC News ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (in Punjabi). 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "The trailer of Sidhu Moosewala's 'Moosa Jatt' is all about a desi guy's love for his tractor, land, and his lady". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Mass support for jailed influencer Bhana Sidhu: What it means to Punjab govt, Opp parties". The Indian Express. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Farmers Protest: शंभू बॉर्डर पहुंचे भाना सिद्धू और लक्खा सिधाना, किसानों के समर्थन में उठाई आवाज; मान सरकार पर बरसे - Farmers Protest Bhana Sidhu and Lakha Sidhana reached Shambhu border raised voice in support of farmers". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Moosa Jatt - Official Trailer | Punjabi Movie News - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Sidhu Moose Wala (2020-08-02). DOCTOR (Official Video) Sidhu Moose Wala ft The Kidd | HunnyPkFilms | Gold Media | New Punjabi Songs. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ Fresh Media Records (2023-03-01). Fakkar - G khan ( Latest punjabi Video Song ) Fresh Media Records. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ Balkar Ankhila Music (2024-06-01). Vaardat ( Official Video ) Balkar Ankhila & Manjinder Gulshan | Bhana Sidhu | Punjabi song 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ RG Records (2023-07-19). THAPIAN : ZAFAR | Parneet Kaur Sandhu | BHANA SIDHU | PREET HUNDAL | Latest Punjabi Song. Retrieved 2024-09-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਸਟਾਰ ਭਾਨਾ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰ". News18 ਪੰਜਾਬ (in Punjabi). 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "YouTuber Bhana Sidhu held by Mohali police in extortion case". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "अबोहर में ब्लॉगर भाना सिद्धू पर केस:ब्लैकमेल करने और जान से मारने की धमकी देने का आरोप; दो अन्य भी शामिल". Bhaskar. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Bhana Sidhu's arrest: Protesters block NH in Sangrur, end stir after admn assures probe". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ a b "After a day of detentions and protests, Bhana Sidhu to be freed on February 10". The Indian Express. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Bhana Sidhu gets bail from a Mohali court; released from Patiala jail". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-17.